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Series 14VR

14mm Panel Potentiometer

2019-04-16 Rev. a

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Electrical Specifications

Min

Typical

Max

Unit

Total Resistance Tolerance

-20

–

+20

%

Power Rating

–

+0.05

–

watt

Operating Voltage

–

–

+50

VAC

Residual Resistance

–

–

+30

Ω

Slider Noise

–

–

+100

mV

Tracking Error

-2

–

+2

dB

Insulation Resistance

250 VDC for 1 min.

+100

MΩ

Dielectric Strength

300 VAC for 1 min. no arcing

Taper

Linear and audio options (see charts)

Mechanical

Total Mechanical Travel

300° ± 5°

Operating Torque

30 to 200 gf-cm

Shaft Wobble

Bushingless

With Bushing

0.7 x L/20mm p-p max.; L = Shaft Length

0.7 x L/30mm p-p max.; L = Shaft Length

Shaft Push-Pull Strength

8 kgf for 3 sec.

Stop Strength

5 kgf-cm min.

Detent Position

150° ± 5°

Detent Torque

30 to 300 gf-cm

Rotational Life

15,000 cycles

Panel Nut Tightening Torque

10 kgf-cm

IP Rating

40

Mounting Hardware

One flat washer and one mounting hex nut supplied with bushing option

Packaging

Tray

Weight

3 grams

Environmental

Min

Typical

Max

Unit

Operating Temperature

-10

–

+70

°C

Storage Temperature

-30

–

+70

°C

Soldering Conditions

Wave Solder

Manual Solder

Wash

Preheat: 100°C max for 2 min max; Solder temperature: 260°C ± 5°C for 5 sec max.;

No clean foam flux recommended

350°C ± 5°C for 3 sec max.; Sn95Ag5 no clean solder

Not recommended

Moisture Sensitivity Level

1

ESD Classification (HBM)

Not applicable

All testing is performed at room ambient conditions except as noted. Users should verify device actual performance in their specific applications

This product is compliant to RoHS3 Directive 2015/863 Amendments of Annex II on 31 March 2015, and REACH SVHC Directive EC 1907/2006 Amendments of

Annex XIV & Annex XVII on 15 January 2018.

Custom and value-added options available on request. Please contact your sales representative for additional information.