Celesco PT8000 Series · Heavy Industrial Cable-Extension Sensor · 500 Ω – 10 KΩ potentiometer / bridge output · 2–60 in. stroke
The Celesco PT8101 is the potentiometer-output version of the PT8420: PT8101 – RRRR – A B C – D E F G, with the same nine enclosure/tension A codes and cable-guide G digit. Example: PT8101-0040-311-4130 = 40-inch range, 303 stainless/standard tension, Ø.034" cable, 10 KΩ potentiometer, 25 ft instrumentation cable.
PT8101–0040–311–4130ModelRangeOptionsSignal / Connection
Order Code Table
R · Full Stroke Range
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 0002 | 2 in. |
| 0005 | 5 in. |
| 0010 | 10 in. |
| 0015 | 15 in. |
| 0020 | 20 in. |
| 0025 | 25 in. |
| 0030 | 30 in. |
| 0040 | 40 in. |
| 0050 | 50 in. |
| 0060 | 60 in. |
A · Enclosure Material & Cable Tension
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Aluminum, standard tension |
| 5 | Aluminum, medium tension |
| 2 | Aluminum, high tension |
| 3 | 303 stainless steel, standard tension |
| 6 | 303 stainless steel, medium tension |
| 4 | 303 stainless steel, high tension |
| 8 | 316 stainless steel, standard tension |
| 7 | 316 stainless steel, medium tension |
| 9 | 316 stainless steel, high tension |
B · Measuring Cable
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ø.034" nylon-coated stainless rope — all ranges — general indoor use |
| 2 | Ø.047" bare stainless rope — 5/15/20/25/30 in. ranges — outdoor / debris / high temperature |
| 3 | Ø.058" PVC-jacketed vectra fiber rope — up to 30 in. — high voltage or magnetic field areas |
| 4 | Ø.031" bare stainless rope — 40/50/60 in. ranges — outdoor / debris / high temperature |
C · Reserved
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Fixed digit (reserved position) |
D · Sensing Circuit
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | 500 Ω potentiometer (tolerance ±10%) |
| 2 | 1000 Ω potentiometer (±10%) |
| 3 | 5000 Ω potentiometer (±10%) |
| 4 | 10,000 Ω potentiometer (±10%) |
| 5 | Fixed bridge, 2 mV/V full scale |
| 6 | Adjustable bridge, 0…30 mV/V |
E · Reserved
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Fixed digit (reserved position) |
F · Electrical Connection
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | 6-pin plastic connector with mating plug — IP67, NEMA 4X/6 |
| 2 | 10 ft. [3 m] waterproof cable — IP67, NEMA 4X/6 |
| 3 | 6-pin metal connector with mating plug — IP65, NEMA 4 |
| 4 | 25 ft. [7.5 m] instrumentation cable, 24 AWG shielded — IP67, NEMA 4X/6 |
| 5 | 100 ft. [30 m] waterproof cable — IP67, NEMA 4X/6 |
| 6 | 10 ft. [3 m] pressure-tested waterproof cable — IP68, NEMA 4X/6P |
| 7 | 100 ft. [30 m] pressure-tested waterproof cable — IP68, NEMA 4X/6P |
G · Cable Guide Option
| Code | Meaning |
|---|
| 0 | Standard nylon cable guide |
| 1 | Stainless steel cable guide |
| 2 | Polyurethane cable bellows |
| 3 | Integral cable brush |
Special Options & Notes
- Actual cable tension depends on range (e.g. standard tension 39 oz at 2 in., 13 oz at 30 in.); see the PT8101 datasheet tension table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PT8101-0040-311-4130 mean?
A Celesco PT8101 with 40-inch stroke (0040), 303 stainless steel enclosure with standard tension (3), Ø.034" nylon-coated cable (1), 10,000 Ω potentiometer output (4), 25 ft. instrumentation cable (3) and standard nylon cable guide (0).
How does PT8101 differ from PT8420?
Same housing, ranges (2–60 in.) and option structure. The PT8101 outputs resistance (500 Ω–10 KΩ potentiometer or mV/V bridge); the PT8420 outputs a 4–20 mA / 0–20 mA current loop.
Which cable guide option should I choose?
Code 0 (standard nylon) suits most uses. Code 1 (stainless steel guide) for corrosive or high-wear areas, code 2 (polyurethane bellows) to keep debris off the cable, code 3 (integral cable brush) for heavy particulate environments.
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