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Commercial

Miniature

16mm Diameter

Composition

Variable Resistors

• Miniature 16mm style

• Bushing mounted with PC

terminals and shaft parallel or

perpendicular to PC board

• Single, tandem or concentric units

Available with:

• Molded or metal shafts

• ± 2% Linearity

• Center detent

Series 280

Electrical and Mechanical Specifications

Resistance Range

500 ohms through 5 megohms (linear taper).

Resistance Tolerance

Standard:±30%

Special: ±20%, ±10%

Power Rating, Watts

1/4 watt per section through 10K ohms

1/8 watt per section above 10K ohms

Full rating @ 55°C derated to no load at 85°C

for linear tapers (derating required on

multiple section controls).

Voltage Rating

Bushings to Terminals:

High pot test, one minute—750 VAC

Operating maximum—500 VDC

Across End Terminals:

350 VDC, load not to exceed power rating.

Insulation Resistance

100 megohms minimum @ 250 VDC

Rotational Angle

Total Rotation: 300°±5°

Effective Rotation: 300°(approximate)

Rotational Torque

21.6~216 g-cm (0.3~3 in-oz)

Features

Locating Lugs

Available without lugs

Mounting Information

Standard: Bushing mount

Diameter: 3/8”-32UNEF-2A or M8 x .75P thread

Standard Length: 9.53mm(.375”) or 6.35mm(.250”)

Special Length: Available as required

• RoHs compliant

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10/25/06

CTS Electronic Components

www.ctscorp.com

Life Cycle

Standard: 10K cycles

Special: 100K ~ 500K cycles.

Special: PCB, Bracket mount