1.59 ± .013
(.0625 ± .0005)
6.604 ± 1.016
(.260 ± .040)
10.46 ± 0.05
(.412 ± .002)
40.41 ± 0.05
(1.591 ± .002)
10.26 ± 0.05
(.404 ± .002)
#0-80 UNF-2A
THREADED SHAFT
(STANDARD).
SHAFT SHOWN IN
RETRACTED
POSITION
3 ELECTRICALLY INSULATED LEADWIRES
152.40
(6.00) MINIMUM LENGTH (28 AWG INSULATED CONDUCTOR)
19.68 ± 0.13
(.775 ± .005) 0.25
(0.10)
45° X
CHAMFER:
DIA.
6.58 ± .076
(.259 ± .003)
5.69 ± .076
(.224 ± .003)
YELLOW
1
GREEN
3
RED
2
WIPER
SHAFT EXTENDED
WIRING DIAGRAM
TOLERANCES: ± .010
(0.25) EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
Features
■ Compact
■ Sealed
■ Long life
■ Infi nite resolution
■ Free shaft rotation
■ AC or DC
■ Shaft options available
■ Flexible wire leads
■ Economical
■ RoHS compliant*
3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex.
Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications
Product Dimensions
*RoHS COMPLIANT
Specifi cations†
Standard Electrical Travel
.............................. 0.15, 0.25, 0.35 in.
(3.81, 6.35, 8.89 mm)
Standard Resistances
.................... 1K to 50K ohms (±20 %)
Independent Linearity .................... ±5 %
Resolution ................................... Infi nite
Power Rating @ 70 °C (158 °F)
...........................................0.125 watt
Operating Temperature Range
............................... -55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coeffi cient ...1000 PPM/°C
Insulation Resistance ........50 megohms
@ 500 VDC
Backlash .................................Negligible
Shaft Actuating Force .. 2N max. @ 21 °C
Life .................................. 500,000 cycles
Shock ................................50 G for 7ms
Vibration ........................20 G, 10-2K Hz
Marking .........Manufacturer’s trademark,
resistance code, wiring diagram,
date code, manufacturer’s model
number and style
Specifi cations are typical. Contact factory for
special requirements.
† Specifi cations applicable from 5 % to 95 %
of electrical travel.
How to Order
3046 L - 2 - 502
Model
Style
Range (Travel)
1 = 0.15 ” (3.81 mm)
2 = 0.25 ” (6.35 mm)
3 = 0.35 ” (8.89 mm)
Resistance Value
Standard Resistance Table
Resistance
(Ohms)
Resistance
Code
1,000
2,500
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
102
252
502
103
203
503
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)
REV. 05/09
