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. Advanced carbon
polymer element technology
potentiometers with or without
switches are available to meet your
every requirements.
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
Characteristics -
Electrical
Characteristics -
Mechanical
Angle of Rotation: 300° ± 2°
Rotational Torque: 10 mNm maximum
Stop Strength: 400 mNm maximum
Rotational Life: 25,000 cycles
Resistance Range Linear Law: 470 Ohm to 4.7 Megohm
Log Law: 2.2K Ohm to 470K Ohm
Resistance Values: 1.0, 2.2, 4.7 per decade
Tolerance: ± 20% (tighter by selection)
Power Rating Linear Law: 0.2 Watt @ 40°C
Log Law: 0.1 Watt @ 40°C
Operating Voltage Linear Law: 350 VAC or 500 VDC maximum
Log Law: P maximum x R nominal
Load Life: ΔR< 10% after 1000 hours @ 70°C
Rotational Life: ΔR< 10% @ 15,000 cycles
CRV (Linear Law): ΔR< 1%
Isolation Voltage: 500 V dc
Insulation Resistance: > 100 Megohm
Characteristics -
Environmental
Storage Temperature: - 40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature: - 25°C to 70°C
Humidity: < 15% ΔR RH 75% @ 35°C
Temperature Coefficient: ± 500 PPM/°C @ -25 to 70°C
Climatic Category: 25/070/10
Characteristics -
Switch
Load Life: 1000 Hours at 0.5 W
Contact Resistance: < 20 milliohm initial
Rating: 3.5 Amp @ 14.4 VDC
Contact Configuration: SPST Off @ CCW E
On/Off Torque: 30 mNm maximum
Operational Angle: 30° maximum
Electrical Rotation: 50° to 295°
Soldering
Condition
This product has been designed for flow solder only.
SOLDER BATH: 235°C +0°C/-5°C
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.
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Type 51 Series