Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series Characteristics Electrical Type 51 Series The Type 51 Series from Tyco Electronics offers a small, high quality potentiometer system. You can choose a standalone module or a conventional bush potentiometer with shaft. polymer Advanced element Resistance Range Linear Log Resistance Values: Tolerance: Power Rating Linear Log Operating Voltage Linear Log Load Life: Rotational Life: CRV (Linear Law): Isolation Voltage: Insulation Resistance: Law: Law: Law: Law: Law: Law: 470 Ohm to 4.7 Megohm 2.2K Ohm to 470K Ohm 1.0, 2.2, 4.7 per decade 20% (tighter by selection) 0.2 Watt @ 40C 0.1 Watt @ 40C 350 VAC or 500 VDC maximum P maximum x R nominal R< 10% after 1000 hours @ 70C R< 10% @ 15,000 cycles R< 1% 500 V dc > 100 Megohm carbon technology potentiometers with or without switches are available to meet your every requirements. Characteristics Mechanical Angle of Rotation: Rotational Torque: Stop Strength: Rotational Life: Key Features Choice of Shafts and Edgewheels SPST Switch Style Available in Distribution Automatic Machine Insertable Modules Eyelet or PC Terminations Linear and Non-Linear Laws Multi Gang Versions Available 300 2 10 mNm maximum 400 mNm maximum 25,000 cycles Characteristics Environmental Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Humidity: Temperature Coefficient: Climatic Category: - 40C to 85C - 25C to 70C < 15% R RH 75% @ 35C 500 PPM/C @ -25 to 70C 25/070/10 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. Literature No. 1773117 Issued: 08-08 Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise specified. Specifications subject to change. tycoelectronics.com passives.tycoelectronics.com Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series 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: Shafts 60 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver Shafts 30 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver Shafts 20 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver Shafts 10 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver Edgewheel for horizontal modules 25mm diameter colour black. slot slot slot slot colour colour colour colour black black black black Thumbwheel Actuating Devices Dimensions Single Module Literature No. 1773117 Issued: 08-08 Type 51 Horizontal Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise specified. Type 53 Vertical Specifications subject to change. tycoelectronics.com passives.tycoelectronics.com Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series Dimensions Potentiometer Type 54 No Switch Type 56 with Switch H - 10mm or 12.5mm to choice Dimensions Potentiometer Type 55 Dual Section Type 61 Triple Section H - 10mm or 12.5mm to choice L - 5mm or 8mm to choice Type 61 has the same general dimensions as Type 55 Spindle Options Potentiometers with Bush 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 Common Part Value 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 4 20 Resistance Law Shaft Diameter Shaft Length PL Spindle Style A - Linear 4 - 4mm 6 - 6 mm B - Log 20 - 20mm 30 -30mm PL - Plain FL - Flatted C - Inverse Log e.g. 4K7: 472 47K: 473 470K: 474 Literature No. 1773117 Issued: 08-08 Dimensions are shown for reference purposes only. Dimensions are in millimetres unless otherwise specified. Specifications subject to change. tycoelectronics.com passives.tycoelectronics.com