*R oH S CO M PL IA NT Features Compact Flexible wire leads Sealed Economical Long life RoHS compliant* Infinite resolution Free shaft rotation AC or DC Shaft options available 3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer Specifications 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 ................................... Infinite Power Rating @ 70 C (158 F) ........................................... 0.125 watt Operating Temperature Range ............................... -55 C to +125 C Temperature Coefficient ...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 Specifications are typical. Contact factory for special requirements. Specifications applicable from 5 % to 95 % of electrical travel. Product Dimensions 10.46 0.05 (.412 .002) 6.604 1.016 (.260 .040) 10.26 0.05 (.404 .002) #0-80 UNF-2A THREADED SHAFT (STANDARD). SHAFT SHOWN IN RETRACTED POSITION 40.41 0.05 (1.591 .002) 1.59 .013 DIA. (.0625 .0005) 19.68 0.13 (.775 .005) 3 ELECTRICALLY INSULATED LEADWIRES 152.40 MINIMUM LENGTH (28 AWG INSULATED CONDUCTOR) (6.00) 6.58 .076 (.259 .003) TOLERANCES: How to Order 3046 L - 2 - 502 .010 EXCEPT WHERE NOTED (0.25) 5.69 .076 (.224 .003) RED 2 WIPER YELLOW 1 GREEN 3 SHAFT EXTENDED Model Style Range (Travel) 1 = 0.15 " (3.81 mm) 2 = 0.25 " (6.35 mm) 3 = 0.35 " (8.89 mm) Resistance Value WIRING DIAGRAM 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 CHAMFER: 0.25 (0.10) 45 X REV. 05/09 *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27 2003 including Annex. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications DIMENSIONS: MM (INCHES)