18VRGT324K504NA3 CTS

Series 18VRG 18mm Guitar Potentiometer w/Push-Pull Switch Compact 18 mm package size Rotational life (15,000 cycles) Wide temperature range (-10C to +70C) Superb signal-to-noise output Short and long bushing options Variety of standard resistances & tapers Description The Series 18VRG Guitar Potentiometer with push-pull switch is a robust high-quality guitar potentiometer that allows guitar players to have a convenient multi-function control for tone and pickup switching. Featuring reduced shaft wobble, low noise output, and smooth rotational feel, the Series 18VRG is supplied with standard tin-plated rear cover and solder lug terminals. Options include shaft and bushing lengths, shaft trim options, and a wide variety of standard resistance values and tapers to suit guitar design requirements. Ordering Information Terminal Bushing Shaft Resistance Detent Series Shaft Trim Taper Style Length Length Code Option 18VRG T 3 24 K 504 N A3 Code Spec. Code Spec. N No Detent 3 .375 (9.53mm) 7 .750 (19.1mm) Code Spec. Diameter: 3/8- 32UNEF-2A Split Knurled K (24 teeth) S Slotted Code Spec.* Code Spec.* A2 10% Log 203 25k A3 15% Log 503 50k Code Spec. Code Spec. B1 linear Solder 254 250k 24 .750 (19.1mm) T C3 15% Antilog Lugs 304 300k *Other JIS tapers are 32 1.000 (25.4mm) 504 500k available. See charts. Diameter: .250 *Other resistance values are available. 2020-08-18 Rev. A Page 1 of 5 2019 CTS Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote. Series 18VRG 18mm Panel Potentiometer w/Push-Pull Switch Electrical Specifications Min Typical Max Unit Total Resistance Tolerance -20 +20 % Linear output +0.1 watt Power Rating Audio output +0.05 watt Operating Voltage +150 VAC Residual Resistance +2 R<250 k +47 mV Slider Noise R250 k +60 mV Insulation Resistance 500 VDC for 1 min. +100 M Dielectric Strength 500 VAC for 1 min., no arcing Switch Power Rating 3 VDC 0.3 amps Switch Contact Resistance 20 m max. Taper Linear and audio options (see charts) Mechanical +10 Total Mechanical Travel 300 / -5 Operating Torque 20 to 300 gf-cm Stop Strength 8 kgf-cm min. Shaft Push-Pull Strength 10 kgf for 3 sec. Switch Type Push-Pull Switch Contact Arrangement DPDT Switch Stroke 4 mm 0.8 mm Switch Operating Force 1 kgf max. Rotational Life 15,000 cycles Switch Operating Life 10,000 cycles Panel Nut Tightening Torque 10 kgf-cm IP Rating 40 Mounting Hardware One flat washer, one lock washer, and two mounting hex nuts supplied per unit Packaging Tray Weight 15 grams Environmental Min Typical Max Unit Operating Temperature -10 +70 C Soldering Conditions Wave Solder Preheat: 100C max for 2 min max Solder temperature: 260C 5C for 5 sec max. No clean foam flux recommended Manual Solder 350C 5C for 3 sec max. Sn95Ag5 no clean solder Wash Not recommended Moisture Sensitivity Level 1 ESD Classification (HBM) Not applicable All testing is performed at room ambient conditions except as noted. Users should verify device actual performance in their specific applications This product is compliant to RoHS3 Directive 2015/863 Amendments of Annex II on 31 March 2015, and REACH SVHC Directive EC 1907/2006 Amendments of Annex XIV & Annex XVII on 15 January 2018. Custom and value-added options available on request. Please contact your sales representative for additional information. 2020-08-18 Rev. A Page 2 of 5 2019 CTS Corporation. Information/product(s) subject to change. No warranty that product(s) will meet the stated specifications for customer specific applications or test equipment. Visit www.ctscorp.com for list of applicable patent(s), more information, or to request a quote.