Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series 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 The Type 51 Series from TE Connectivity 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. Characteristics - Electrical 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 40C Log Law: 0.1 Watt 40C Operating Voltage Linear Law: 350 VAC or 500 VDC maximum Log Law: P maximum x R nominal Load Life: R< 10% after 1000 hours 70C Rotational Life: R< 10% 15,000 cycles CRV (Linear Law): R< 1% Isolation Voltage: 500 V dc Insulation Resistance: > 100 Megohm Characteristics - Mechanical Angle of Rotation: 300 2 Rotational Torque: 10 mNm maximum Stop Strength: 400 mNm maximum Rotational Life: 25,000 cycles Characteristics - Environmental Storage Temperature: - 40C to 85C Operating Temperature: - 25C to 70C Humidity: < 15% R RH 75% 35C Temperature Coefficient: 500 PPM/C -25 to 70C Climatic Category: 25/070/10 1773117 CIS BI 11/2011 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for For email, phone or live chat, go to: te.com/help and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject are standard equivalents. to change.Spindle Operated Potentiometers Type 51 Series 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: 235C +0C/-5C 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. Derating Curve 100 80 60 40 20 0 -40 0 40 70 100 Ambient Temperature (C) Dissipation as a function of temperature. Potentiometers covered by this specification are derated from 100% rated dissipation at 40C to zero dissipation at 100C. Linear Law 100% - 0.2W Non-Linear Law 100% - 0.1W Snap-In Shafts and Edgewheels - For Standalone Modules The diagram illustrates the snap-in part of a plastic actuator which can be used to rotate the Series 51 Standalone module. Accessory Options - For Standalone Modules At the date of publication the following mould tools exist for plug in accessories: Shafts 60 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Shafts 30 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Shafts 20 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Shafts 10 mm long x 6 mm diameter with knurl end and screwdriver slot colour black Edgewheel for horizontal modules 25mm diameter colour black. 1773117 CIS BI 11/2011 Dimensions are in millimeters Dimensions are shown for For email, phone or live chat, go to: te.com/help and inches unless otherwise reference purposes only. specified. Values in brackets Specifications subject are standard equivalents. to change. % Dissipation