Features
■ Metal shaft and bushing
■ Consistent, smooth quality feel
■ Up to 4 sections available
■ Rotary switch option designed
for “on-off” function control
■ RoHS compliant*
81/82 - 5/8 ” Square Single-Turn Panel Control
85/86 - 5/8 ” Square Single-Turn Panel Control with Rotary Switch
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
Initial Electrical Characteristics
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Conductive Plastic Element Cermet Element
Standard Resistance Range
Linear Tapers (A, B, E, & H) ..................................................................(B & E) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm ............. (A & H) 100 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio Tapers (C, D, F, G, S, & T) .........................................................(D, G, S, & T) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm ... (C & F) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm
Total Resistance Tolerance .........................................................................±20 % or 10 % ...................................... ±10 % or 5 %
Independent Linearity .................................................................................±5 % ...................................................... ±5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance ...................................................................2 ohms maximum .................................. 2 ohms maximum
Eff ective Electrical Angle ............................................................................(Linear tapers) 240 ° ± 5 ° ...................... (Linear tapers) 240 ° ± 6 °
(Audio tapers) 225 ° ± 5 ° ...................... (Audio tapers) 225 ° ± 6 °
Contact Resistance Variation .....................................................................±1 % ...................................................... ±1 % or 3 ohms (whichever is greater)
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ..............................................................................................1,500 VAC minimum .............................. 1,500 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet ..........................................................................................500 VAC minimum ................................. 500 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ................................................................1,000 megohms minimum ..................... 1,000 megohms minimum
Power Rating At 70 °C (Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever Is Less)
+70 °C Single Section Assembly .........................................................(Linear tapers) 1 watt ............................. (Linear tapers) 2 watts
(Audio tapers) 0.5 watt .......................... (Audio tapers) 1 watt
+70 °C Multiple Section Assembly.......................................................(Linear tapers) 0.5 watt/section ............. (Linear tapers) 1 watt/section
(Audio tapers) 0.25 watt/section ........... (Audio tapers) 0.5 watt/section
+125 °C ................................................................................................0 watt ..................................................... 0 watt
Theoretical Resolution ................................................................................Essentially infi nite .................................. Essentially infi nite
Environmental Characteristics
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Operating Temperature Range ...................................................................-40 °C to +125 °C .................................. -40 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ......................................................................-55 °C to +125 °C .................................. -55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient Over Storage Temperature Range ......................±1,000 ppm/°C ...................................... ±150 ppm/°C
Vibration (Single Section) ...........................................................................15 G ....................................................... 15 G
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................±2 % maximum ..................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ................................................................................±5 % maximum ..................................... ±5 % maximum
Shock (Single Section) ...............................................................................30 G ....................................................... 30 G
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................±2 % maximum ..................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ................................................................................±5 % maximum ..................................... ±5 % maximum
Load Life .....................................................................................................1,000 hours ........................................... 1,000 hours
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................±10 % maximum ................................... ±5 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load) ............................................................................100,000 cycles ...................................... 100,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................(Linear taper) 10 ohms or ..................... (All tapers) ±5 % TRS maximum
±10 % TRS max. (whichever is greater)
(Audio taper) ±20 % maximum
Contact Resistance Variation @ 50,000 cycles
(Audio taper) ..................................................................................±3 % ...................................................... ±3 %
(Linear taper) .................................................................................±2 % ...................................................... ±2 %
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................(B & E tapers) ±10 % maximum ........... ±5 % maximum (all tapers)
(D, G, S & T tapers) ±20 % maximum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ..........................................................100 megohms minimum ........................ 100 megohms minimum
IP Rating .....................................................................................................IP40 ....................................................... IP40
Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength
1/4 ” and 1/8 ” diameter shafts ......................................................................................................................................................... 45.19 N-cm (4 lb.-in.)
7/8 ” length shaft ................................................................................................................................................................................. 22.6 N-cm (2 lb.-in.)
Mechanical Angle ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 300 ° ±5 °
Torque
Starting and Running Torque (Non-Locking Bushings)
Single Section .................................................................................................................................................................0.14 to 1.06 N-cm (0.2 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Dual Section ....................................................................................................................................................................0.14 to 1.06 N-cm (0.2 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Triple Section ...................................................................................................................................................................0.35 to 1.41 N-cm (0.5 to 2.0 oz.-in.)
Quadruple Section ..........................................................................................................................................................0.35 to 1.41 N-cm (0.5 to 2.0 oz.-in.)
Starting and Running Torque (Locking Bushings) ..................................................................................................... 0.14 to 2.82 N-cm (0.2 to 4.0 oz.-in.)
Shaft Locking Torque with Locknut @ 10 in-lb. (B & E Bushings) ........................................................................................................ 14 N-cm (20 oz-in.)
Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................1.7-2.0 N-m (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section).............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 grams maximum
(Each Additional Section) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 grams maximum
Terminals .......................................................................................................................................................................... Printed circuit terminals or J-Hooks
Soldering Condition .................................................................. Recommended hand soldering using Sn95/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025 ” wire diameter.
Maximum temperature 399 °C (750 °F) for 3 seconds. No wash process to be used with no clean fl ux.
Marking .......................................................................... Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, date code and resistance, manufacturer’s part number
Ganging (multiple section potentiometers) ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 cup maximum
Hardware ...........................................One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
For dimensional drawings see pages 3 & 4.
For ordering information see page 5.
NOTE: Model 81/82 performance specifi cations do not apply to units subjected to printed circuit board cleaning procedures.
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At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
Potentiometer Specifi cations
*RoHS COMPLIANT
