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RoHS compliant*
Space saving design
Wide range of resistance values
PC pin or solder lug terminals
Metric shaft and bushing option
Mounting brackets available
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Linear or audio taper versions
PC - “Slimline” 22 mm Square Single Turn Panel Control
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
Linear Tapers.....................................................................................................................................................................................500 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio Tapers....................................................................................................................................................................................1 K ohms to 500 K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance ...............................................................................................................................................................................................±20 %
Independent Linearity .........................................................................................................................................................................................................±5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance........................................................................................................................................................................5 ohms maximum
Effective Electrical Angle ............................................................................................................................................................................................270 ° ± 5 °
Contact Resistance Variation ..................................................................................................................................................................7 % of total resistance
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................1,000 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet ................................................................................................................................................................................................500 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 V) ....................................................................................................................................................................1,000 ohms minimum
Power Rating @ 70 ºC (Voltage Limited by Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever is Less)
Linear ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .75 watt
Audio ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .25 watt
Theoretical Resolution.....................................................................................................................................................................................Essentially infinite
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range .........................................................................................................................................................................+1 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ...........................................................................................................................................................................-40 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over Storage Temperature Range ................................................................................................................................±1000 ppm/°C
Vibration ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 G
Total Resistance Shift.....................................................................................................................................................................................±1 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift .......................................................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Shock ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................50 G
Total Resistance Shift.....................................................................................................................................................................................±1 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift .......................................................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Load Life .............................................................................................................................................................1,000 Hours @ Rated Power, 20 % RH, 70 ºC
Total Resistance Shift...................................................................................................................................................................................±10 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load) .......................................................................................................................................................................................50,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift (Linear taper)........................................................................................................................±10 ohms or 12 %, whichever is greater
Total Resistance Shift (Audio taper) .............................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Contact Resistance Variation .............................................................................................................................................................................±5 % maximum
Moisture Resistance ....................................................................................................................................................MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B
Total Resistance Shift...................................................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
IP Rating ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................IP 40
Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength (1/4 ” and 6 mm Shaft Diameters) ......................................................................................................................................79.09 N-cm (7 lb.-in.)
Mechanical Angle .......................................................................................................................................................................................................300 ° ± 5 °
Torque
Starting (Detented) ................................................................................................................................................................0.5-1.5 N-cm (0.75-2.25 oz.-in.)
Starting (Undetented)..........................................................................................................................................................1.5 N-cm (2.25 oz.-in.) maximum
Running (Undetented) ................................................................................................................................................ 0.18 to 1.06 N-cm (0.25 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Mounting...............................................................................................................................................................................79.09 N-cm (7 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section) .....................................................................................................................................................................21 gm (0.75 oz.) maximum
Terminals ......................................................................................................................................................................................................PC pin or solder lug
Soldering Condition
Manual Soldering......................................................................................................................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solid wire or no-clean rosin cored wire
370 °C (700 °F) max. for 3 seconds
Wave Soldering ..............................................................................................................................................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder with no-clean flux
260 °C (500 °F) max. for 5 seconds
Wash processes ........................................................................................................................................................................................Not recommended
Marking ....................................................................................................................Manufacturer’s trademark, resistance value, part number, and date code
Ganging..............................................................................................................................................................................................................1 cup maximum
Hardware .............................................One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
Detents ..................................................................................................................................................................................................Center, 10, 20, 30, none
For additional features or specifications not shown, consult factory.
FOR ORDERING INFORMATION SEE PAGE 4.
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
