2Sensing and Productivity Solutions
Conductive Plastic Potentiometers
Potentiometers convert rotary motion into a change of resistance, supplying a smooth transition of voltage or current levels.
The resulting voltage output may be used to control position transducers in a wide variety of potential applications.
The five series listed below are all 2 W plastic potentiometers and are available in resistances from 100 Ohm to 5 MOhm,
inclusive. Available tapers include linear, log, and antilog to meet a wide range of application requirements. These single
turn devices have a 6,35 mm [0.250 in] diameter shaft that is available in a range of lengths. Most shafts are nickel-plated
brass. Most configurations have a standard 3/8-32 NEF-2A bushing; a high torque version is also available. Termination
types are solder lug (with or without a center tap), PC pin or fast-on, all are solder-dipped. Custom designs are available
upon request.
• 380 Series: 2 W conductive plastic potentiometer offering low contact resistance variation and a long rotational life
• RV4 Series: Military version of the 380 Series; meets MIL-R-94 requirements (non RoHS compliant)
• 485 Series: Custom version of the 380 Series
• 53C Series: Cost-effective version of the 380 Series
• 385 Series: Custom version of the 53C Series
COST-EFFECTIVE • MIL-R-94 • CUSTOMIZATION AVAILABLE
Key Features and Benefits
• Cost-effective: Supplies good performance at a reasonable
price
• Wide range of resistance values (100 Ohm to 5 MOhm,
inclusive): Promotes flexibility in the applications
• Wide variety of tapers: Creates flexibility in output signal
profile, allowing use in a wide variety of applications
Potential Applications
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
• Audio and visual equipment (e.g., musical instruments,
sound mixers, projectors, amplifiers)
• Foot pedal controls (e.g., guitars, sewing machines,
woodworking equipment)
• Machine controls (e.g., joysticks)
• Welding equipment (e.g., MIG wire feed, foot pedal controls,
adjustment knobs)
TRANSPORTATION
• Foot pedal controls (e.g., golf carts)
• Gear shifter, joystick, and throttle position (e.g., construction/
agricultural vehicles)
,Table of Contents
General Specifications .................3-6
General Configuration Guide ..............7
380 Series:
Specific Configurations .................8
Order Guides ...................... 9-15
RV4 Series:
Specific Configurations ................16
Order Guides ......................17-18
485 Series:
Specific Configurations ............. 19-21
Order Guides ..................... 22-31
53C Series:
Specific Configurations ................32
Order Guides .....................33-37
385 Series:
Specific Configurations .............38-39
Order Guides .....................40-46
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