Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series Key Features I Choice of Shafts and Edgewheels I SPST Switch Style I Available in Distribution I Automatic Machine Insertable Modules I Eyelet or PC Terminations I Linear and Non-Linear Laws I Multi Gang Versions Available The Type 51 Series from TE Connectivity offers a small, high quality potentiometer system. You can choose a standalone module or a conventional bush potentiometer with shaft. Advanced carbon polymer element technology potentiometers with or without switches are available to meet your every requirements. Characteristics - Electrical Resistance Range Linear Law: Log Law: Resistance Values: Operating Voltage 2.2K Ohm to 470K Ohm 1.0, 2.2, 4.7 per decade Tolerance: Power Rating 470 Ohm to 4.7 Megohm 20% (tighter by selection) Linear Law: 0.2 Watt @ 40C Log Law: 0.1 Watt @ 40C Linear Law: Log Law: 350 VAC or 500 VDC maximum P maximum x R nominal Load Life: R< 10% after 1000 hours @ 70C Rotational Life: R< 10% @ 15,000 cycles CRV (Linear Law): R< 1% Isolation Voltage: 500 V dc Insulation Resistance: > 100 Megohm Characteristics - Mechanical Angle of Rotation: 300 2 Rotational Torque: 10 mNm maximum Stop Strength: 400 mNm maximum Rotational Life: 25,000 cycles Characteristics - Environmental 1773117 CIS BI 11/2011 Storage Temperature: - 40C to 85C Operating Temperature: - 25C to 70C Humidity: < 15% R RH 75% @ 35C Temperature Coefficient: 500 PPM/C @ -25 to 70C Climatic Category: 25/070/10 Dimensions are in millimeters and inches unless otherwise specified. Values in brackets are standard equivalents. Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. For email, phone or live chat, go to: te.com/help Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series Characteristics - Switch Load Life: Contact Resistance: Rating: Contact Configuration: On/Off Torque: Operational Angle: Electrical Rotation: 1000 Hours at 0.5 W < 20 milliohm initial 3.5 Amp @ 14.4 VDC SPST Off @ CCW E 30 mNm maximum 30 maximum 50 to 295 Soldering Condition This product has been designed for flow solder only. SOLDER BATH: 235C +0C/-5C IMMERSION TIME: 2 0.5 seconds TEST CONDITIONS: IEC 391-1 clause 6.22.3 TEST METHOD: IEC 68-2 The Type 51 Series is designed for flow soldering only. If Hand Soldering is essential please take extreme care when applying solder. Do not overheat the terminal by prolonged exposure to heat otherwise intermittent operation could result. Derating Curve 100 % Dissipation 80 60 40 20 0 -40 0 40 70 Ambient Temperature (C) 100 Dissipation as a function of temperature. Potentiometers covered by this specification are derated from 100% rated dissipation at 40C to zero dissipation at 100C. Linear Law 100% - 0.2W Non-Linear Law 100% - 0.1W Snap-In Shafts and Edgewheels - For Standalone Modules The diagram illustrates the snap-in part of a plastic actuator which can be used to rotate the Series 51 Standalone module. Accessory Options - For Standalone Modules At the date of publication the following mould tools exist for plug in accessories: 1773117 CIS BI 11/2011 Shafts 60 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Shafts 30 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Shafts 20 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Shafts 10 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Edgewheel for horizontal modules 25mm diameter colour black. Dimensions are in millimeters and inches unless otherwise specified. Values in brackets are standard equivalents. Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. For email, phone or live chat, go to: te.com/help Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series Thumbwheel Actuating Devices Dimensions - Single Module Type 51 Horizontal Type 53 Vertical Dimensions - Potentiometer Type 54 No Switch Type 56 with Switch H - 10mm or 12.5mm to choice Type 55 Dual Section Type 61 Triple Section H - 10mm or 12.5mm to choice B - 5mm or 8mm Type 61 has the same general dimensions as Type 55 1773117 CIS BI 11/2011 Dimensions are in millimeters and inches unless otherwise specified. Values in brackets are standard equivalents. Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Specifications subject to change. For email, phone or live chat, go to: te.com/help Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series Spindle Options - Potentiometers with Bush B - 5mm or 8mm Panel Hole Data - Potentiometers with Bushes Required Mounting Holes in Chassis For Single and Dual Gang Potentiometers with Mounting Bush M7 x 0.75mm. Fix Potentiometer with Mounting Nut Supplied. Max. Torque for tightening - 1 Nm Tickness of Mounting Plate - 1mm How to Order 51 102 A 4 20 PL Common Part Value Resistance Law Shaft Diameter Shaft Length Spindle Style 51 53 54 55 56 61 The first two digits are significant figures of the resistance value and the third one denotes the number of zeros following. A - Linear B - Log C - Inverse Log 4 - 4mm 6 - 6 mm 20 - 20mm 30 - 30mm PL - Plain FL - Flatted e.g. 4K7: 472 47K: 473 470K: 474 TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo) and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and Company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. While TE has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this datasheet, TE does not guarantee that it is error-free, nor does TE make any other representation, warranty or guarantee that the information is accurate, correct, reliable or current. TE reserves the right to make any adjustments to the information contained herein at any time without notice. TE expressly disclaims all implied warranties regarding the information contained herein, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The dimensions in this datasheet are for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Consult TE for the latest dimensions and design specifications.