Features
Availableinavarietyofpin-out
congurations
Virtuallyinniteelectricalcircuitisolation
Metalorplasticshaftoptions
RoHScompliant*
Model 91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 - 5/8 Square Single-Turn Panel Control
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Initial Electrical Characteristics Conductive Plastic Element Cermet Element
Standard Resistance Range
Linear Tapers (A, B, E, & H).........................(B & E) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm......................... (A & H) 100 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio Tapers (C, D, F, G, S, & T) .................(D,G,S, & T) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm................. (C & F) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm
Total Resistance Tolerance...............................10 % or 20 %.................................................... 5% or 10%
Independent Linearity.......................................5 %.................................................................. 5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance.........................2 ohms maximum.............................................. 2 ohms maximum
Effective Electrical Angle..................................(Linear tapers) 240 5 .................................. (Linear tapers) 240 6
(Audio tapers) 225 5 .................................. (Audio tapers) 225 6
Contact Resistance Variation ...........................1 %.................................................................. 1 % or 3 ohms (whichever is greater)
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ....................................................1,500 VAC minimum.......................................... 1,500 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet.................................................500 VAC minimum............................................. 500 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ......................1,000 megohms minimum................................. 1,000 megohms minimum
Power Rating (Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever Is Less)
+70 C Single Section Assembly ................(Linear tapers) 1 watt......................................... (Linear tapers) 2 watts
(Audio tapers) 0.5 watt ...................................... (Audio tapers) 1 watt
+70 C Multiple Section Assembly .............(Linear tapers) 0.5 watt/section......................... (Linear tapers) 1 watt/section
(Audio tapers) 0.25 watt/section ....................... (Audio tapers) 0.5 watt/section
+125 C.......................................................0 watt................................................................. 0 watt
Theoretical Resolution......................................Essentially infinite.............................................. Essentially infinite
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Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range .......................... -40 C to +125 C ................................................-40 C to +125 C
Storage Temperature Range.............................. -55 C to +125 C ................................................-55 C to +125 C
Temperature Coefficient Over Storage
Temperature Range.......................................... 1,000 ppm/C.....................................................150 ppm/C
Vibration (Single Section)................................... 15 G......................................................................15 G
Total Resistance Shift................................... 2 % maximum....................................................2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift........................................ 5 % maximum....................................................5 % maximum
Shock (Single Section)....................................... 30 G......................................................................30 G
Total Resistance Shift................................... 2 % maximum....................................................2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift........................................ 5 % maximum....................................................5 % maximum
Load Life ............................................................ 1,000 hours ..........................................................1,000 hours
Total Resistance Shift................................... 10 % maximum..................................................5 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load) ................................... 100,000 cycles .....................................................100,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift................................... (Linear tapers) 10 ohms or 15 % TRS max.......(All tapers) 5 % TRS max.
(whichever is greater)
(Audio tapers) 20 % maximum
Contact Resistance Variation
@ 50,000 cycles ........................................... (Linear tapers) 2 %.............................................2 %
(Audio tapers) 3 % .............................................3 %
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift................................... (Linear tapers) 10 % TRS maximum .................(All tapers) 5 % TRS maximum
(Audio tapers) 20 % TRS maximum
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC).................. 100 megohms minimum ......................................100 megohms minimum
IP Rating ............................................................ IP 40 .....................................................................IP 40
Moisture Sensitivity Level .................................. 1............................................................................1
ESD Classification (HBM) .................................. N/A .......................................................................N/A
WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
*RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specic applications.
The products described herein and this document are subject to specic disclaimers as set forth on the last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/legal/disclaimer.pdf.
*RoHS COMPLIANT Model91,92,93,94&95-5/8SquareSingle-TurnPanelControl
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Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength (1/4 D shaft) .............................................................................................................................................45.19 N-cm (4 lb.-in.)
(1/8 D shaft) .............................................................................................................................................33.89 N-cm (3 lb.-in.)
Mechanical Angle.................................................................................................................................................................................300 5
Torque
Starting........................................................................................................................................... 0.3 max. above average running torque
Running Torque
Single or Dual Section (A & R Bushings) .......................................................................................0.21 to 1.06 N-cm (0.3 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Single or Dual Section (C & U Bushings).......................................................................................0.14 to 1.06 N-cm (0.2 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Mounting .............................................................................................................................................1.7-2.0 N-m (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum
Variation......................................................................................................................0.35 N-cm (0.5 oz.-in.) maximum in 45 shaft travel
Weight (Single Section, Metal Bushing)...............................................................................................................................12.7 grams nominal
(Each Additional Section)....................................................................................................................................................4 grams nominal
Terminals .................................................................................................................................Printed circuit terminals, J-Hooks or solder lugs
Soldering Condition ...........................................Recommended hand soldering using Sn95/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025 wire diameter.
Maximum temperature 399 C (750 F) for 3 seconds. No wash process to be used with no clean flux.
Marking ..................................................................................Manufacturers trademark, date code, resistance, manufacturers part number
Ganging (Multiple Section Potentiometers).............................................................................................................................2 cups maximum
Hardware...................One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
NOTE: Performance specifications do not apply to units subjected to printed circuit board cleaning procedures.
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At room ambient: +25 C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specic applications.
The products described herein and this document are subject to specic legal disclaimers as set forth on the last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf.