Application Note 0.5 W Conductive Plastic Potentiometers 392 Series, RV6 Series Background Potential Applications 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. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL The 392 Series and RV6 Series 0.5 W Plastic Potentiometers are economical devices designed to meet wave soldering process requirements for mounting to printed circuit boards (PCBs). All versions contain an internal shaft seal for moisture protection and comply with PCB washability test requirements and MIL-R-94 standards where appropriate. Termination types are PC pin or solder hook, both are solder-dipped. * Light switches: Dimmer control (See Figure 2.) * Hand-held equipment (e.g., multimeters and mobile These small, single turn devices have a 3,18 mm [0.125 in] diameter shaft that is available in a range of lengths. Most configurations have either a standard or split locking 3/8-32 NEF2A bushing in panel seal or no panel seal versions. The shaft/ bushing materials are nickel-plated brass or thermoplastic. They are available in metal/metal, plastic/plastic or a combination of the two. Custom designs are available upon request. The 392 Series and RV6 Series are available in resistances from 100 Ohm to 5 MOhm, inclusive. Tapers include linear, log, and antilog to meet a wide range of application requirements. * Audio and visual equipment (e.g., guitars, sound mixers, projectors): Volume, tone, brightness, contrast, and other signal controls (See Figure 1.) monitoring devices): Dial selection (See Figure 3.) * Test and measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes): Signal control, dial selection (See Figure 4.) * Communications equipment (e.g. walkie-talkies): Dial selection (See Figure 5.) * Thermostats: Dial selection (See Figure 6.) Figure 1. Sound mixer Figure 2. Light switches Figure 3. Multimeter Figure 4. Oscilloscope Figure 5. Walkie-talkies Figure 6.Thermostat The RV6 Series devices meet requirements of MIL-R-94 and high grade industry specifications. Solutions These sensors may potentially be used in a variety of Transportation, Industrial and Medical applications to adjust an analog signal level via a separate knob or a dial, and as a control input for an electronic circuit. Sensing and Control Application Note 0.5 W Conductive Plastic Potentiometers 392 Series, RV6 Series MEDICAL * Mobile monitoring/diagnostic devices (e.g. portable defibrillator): Dial selection (See Figure 7.) * Laboratory and diagnostic equipment: Dial selection (See Figure 8.) TRANSPORTATION * Figure 7. Portable defibrillator Figure 8. Diagnostic equipment Vehicle manual controls (e.g., joysticks): Position detection (See Figure 9.) Figure 9. Joysticks 392 Series, RV6 Series Key Features and Benefits * Wave solderable: Allows the devices to be automatically soldered on a PCB using the wave soldering process instead of being manually soldered, saving time and yielding consistent results * PCB washable: Permits the PCB board containing the soldered devices to be washed after soldering, saving time and yielding consistent results * 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 * Small package size: Allows use where space contraints may be present Find out more To learn more about Honeywell's sensing and control products, call 1-800-537-6945, visit sensing.honeywell.com, or e-mail inquiries to info.sc@honeywell.com Warranty. Honeywell warrants goods of its manufacture as being free of defective materials and faulty workmanship. Honeywell's standard product warranty applies unless agreed to otherwise by Honeywell in writing; please refer to your order acknowledgement or consult your local sales office for specific warranty details. If warranted goods are returned to Honeywell during the period of coverage, Honeywell will repair or replace, at its option, without charge those items it finds defective. The foregoing is buyer's sole remedy and is in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Honeywell be liable for consequential, special, or indirect damages. While we provide application assistance personally, through our literature and the Honeywell web site, it is up to the customer to determine the suitability of the product in the application. Specifications may change without notice. The information we supply is believed to be accurate and reliable as of this printing. 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