325
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
A wide range of versatile products applicable for
various types of control
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type
RK163
Refer to P.327 for other specifications.
Refer to P.328 for attached parts.
Refer to P.329 for ordering products not listed.
Refer to P.343 for soldering conditions
Other varieties are also available. Refer to "Other Specifications" (P.327).
Note
Product Line
Number of
resistor elements
Mounting
direction
Shaft
type
Length of the shaft
L1（mm）
Center
detent
Total resistance
（k Ω）
Resistance
taper
Minimum order unit （pcs.）
Japan Expert
Drawing
No.
Single-unit
Dual-unit
for tone
Dual-unit
for vol.
Horizontal
type
Flat
Serrated
Flat
Serrated
Flat
Serrated
Terminal
style
For PC
board
Lead
For PC
board
For PC
board
Lead
15
20
15
20
15
20
25
15
Without
Without
With
10
20
10
50
10
1B
1B
15 A
15 A
3B
15 A
Products No.
RK1631110TBK
RK1631110TT3
RK1631110U1Q
RK1631110TNP
RK1631110TTU
RK1631110U0Q
RK1631210AWN
RK16312101A2
RK1631210AX9
RK16312A0B85
RK16312A0BKH
RK16312A0BKR
600 1, 2 0 0
200 400
600 1, 2 0 0
200 400
600 1, 2 0 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
5
6
■Typical Specifications
Items Specifications
Total resistance tolerance
±20％
Maximum operating voltage
150V AC, 5V DC
Total rotational angle
300°±3°
Rotational torque
3 to 25mN・m
Operating life
15,000 cycles
Operating temperature range
−10℃ to ＋70℃
Packing Specifications
Bulk
Terminal style Number of packages （pcs.） Export package
measurements （mm）
1 case /Japan
1 case /export packing
For PC board 600 1, 2 0 0 532×326×386
Lead 200 400 360×270×155
326
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
Dimensions Unit:mm
10.5
4.5
ø6
ø3
4
12.5
60°
ø16
2
R1
C1
7.5
0.3
1.5
1
123
15
M7G0.75
LB
R1
L1
Shaft shown in full C.C.W. position
12
ø6
4.5
C1
2
12.1
ø16
ø3
15 1
412.5
7.5
1.5 0.3
60˚
7
3
2
1
M7x0.75
R1R2
Shaft shown in full CCW position
L1
No.
1
5
Photo Style
PC board mounting hole dimensions
（Viewed from mounting side）
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK163111
4.5
13.5
60
ﾟ
10.5 20
7
3
2
2
RK1631110TNP-RV2.EPS
C1
15
12 3
7.5
1.5 0.3
M7×0.75
1
12
Shaft shown in full
CCW position
ø16
ø6
ø3
2
Single-shaft, single-unit
Lead terminal
RK163111
0.7
ø16
ø6
ø3
15 7.5
1.5
1
12 3
15
RK1631110TTU-RV3-外形図.EPS
4
12.5
0.3
5
2M7×0.75
C1
R1
8
10.5
Shaft slot is
optional angle.
3
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK163111
×
4
Single-shaft, single-unit
Lead terminal
RK163111
Single-shaft, dual-unit
RK163121
（For tone）
RK16312A
（For volume）
×
外形図
6
Single-shaft, dual-unit
RK163121
（For tone）
RK16312A
（For volume）
15 20
5 7
7 12
L
1
L
B
R
1
20 25L
1
3.8
55
Mounting
surface
3-ø1.2 hole
53.8
5
5
Mounting
surface
6-ø1.2 hole
RK1631110TTU-RV3-寸法図.EPS
55
3.8
3–ø1.2 hole
Mounting
surface
6–ø1.2 hole
5
55
3.8
RK163120-2-RV5-寸法図.EPS
Mounting
surface
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type
RK163
327
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
Applications
Refer to P.328 for attached parts.
Refer to P.329 for ordering products not listed.
In addition to the products listed, we can accommodate the follow specifications.
Total Resistance Variety
Total resistance （kΩ）
510 20 50 10 0 200
Single-shaft, single-unit
Single-shaft, dual-unit
RK16311
RK16312
General
General or Volume and
tone control
Center
Model Detent variety
Resistance Taper
Resistance taper
15 A 1B 3B 15 C
Dimensions of Shaft
1） 18 teeth serrated type
L1
LBR1
C1
18 teeth Serrated
0.7
ø6
Not specified
slotting angle
M7G0.75
Y
Y
X
X
Shaft shown in
full CCW position
90˚
¡The serration angle
shall be as shown.
2） Flat type
L1
LB
C1
ø6
Shaft shown in
full CCW position
4.5
60˚
M7G0.75
ℓ
1
3） Slotted type
L1
LB
C0.5
1
ø6
Shaft shown in
full CCW position
60˚
1.6
M7G0.75
LBR1
15
20
25
30
5
5
7
7
8
12
12
12
Unit:mm
Unit:mm
Unit:mm
L1
LB
25
30
7
7
15
20
5
7
L1
12
12
7
12
R1
LB
15
20
25
30
7
7
7
7
L1
Detail dimensions
Detail dimensions
Detail dimensions
Product Specifications and Applications
Type
Marked are specifications recommended by Alps Alpine.
Die-cast shaft is standard.
Note
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type / Other Specifications
328
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type / Attached Parts
The following parts are included with the product.
Nut Washer
11
M7×0.75
2
ø12
ø7.2
0.5
Unit:mm
329
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
Sample Part Number
Detent
Model type
Code
111
121
Model type
Single-unit
12A
Dual-unit for vol.
Dual-unit for tone
Shaft type
Code
F
Shaft type
Flat
S
Slotted
K
Serrated
Terminal Style
Code
P
Terminal style
For PC board
LLead terminal
Resistance taper
Code
A
B
Resistance
taper
15 A
1B
Resistance
taper
3B
15 C
Code
V
C
Length of the shaft L1 （mm）
Code
15
Length of the
shaft
15
20 20
Code
25
30
Length of the
shaft
25
30
Total resistance
Code
502
10 3
Total resistance
（k Ω）
5
203 20
10
Total resistance
（k Ω）
50
10 0
200
Code
503
10 4
204
R K 1 6 3 1 1 1 0 F 2 0 C 0 B 1 0 3 P
B: For tone & general
(model type : 111, 121)
V: For vol. (model type : 111, 12A)
Marked are specifications recommended by Alps Alpine.
Note
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0102030405060708090
Output volt.across term.2-3
Input volt. across term. 1-3
100
C(15C)
G 100 (%)
J
Rotation travel (%) Term."1" Term."3"
J
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0100908070605040302010
Rotation travel (%)
Term."1" Term."3"
Output volt.across term.1-2
Input volt. across term. 1-3 G 100 (%)
B(1B)
V
(vol.control)(3B)
J
J
A(15A)
When ordering product varieties that are not listed, specify referring to the examples below.
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type / Ordering Products Not Listed
Code
C0
Detent
Without
C1 Center
305
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
Type 16mm size 20mm size 27mm size 50mm size Rotary motor-driven
Series
RK163 RK203 RK271 RK501 RK168
Single-shaft
Number of resistor elements
Single/dual Single Single/dual/quad Dual/quad
Dual/quad/5-ganged/6-ganged
Photo
Terminal mounting
Horizontal Vertical Horizontal
Fixing method of bushing
Bushing screw clamp
Operating temperature range
−10℃ to ＋70℃ −40℃ to ＋85℃ −10℃ to ＋70℃
Operating life
15,000 cycles 30,000 cycles 15,000 cycles
Available for automotive use
—〇———
Life cycle (availability)
Electrical
performance
Total resistance
（k Ω）
5, 10, 20, 50,
100, 200 10 5, 10, 20, 50,
100, 250 10, 20, 50, 100
Resistance taper
15A, 1B, 3B, 15C B15 A , 3 B
Rated Power
0 .1W
0.05W （15A） 0.05W 0 .1W 0.05W
Residual
resistance
R≦10kΩ 20Ω max.
10kΩ＜R≦50kΩ 30Ω max.
50kΩ＜R＜3MΩ
Nominal total resistance of
0 .1% o r le s s %
—
R≦10kΩ 20Ω max.
10kΩ＜R＜50kΩ 30Ω max.
50kΩ≦R
Nominal total resistance of
0 .1% o r le s s %
— —
Maximum
attenuation
（Volume control）
5kΩ≦R＜ 10kΩ 70dB min.
10kΩ≦R＜ 50kΩ 80dB min.
50kΩ≦R＜100kΩ 90dB min.
10 0 k Ω≦R 10 0 dB mi n .
5kΩ≦R＜ 10kΩ 70dB min.
10kΩ≦R＜ 50kΩ 80dB min.
50kΩ≦R＜100kΩ 90dB min.
100kΩ≦R 100dB min.
12 0 d B m i n.
5kΩ≦R＜ 10kΩ 70dB min.
10kΩ≦R＜ 50kΩ 80dB min.
50kΩ≦R＜100kΩ 90dB min.
100kΩ≦R 100dB min.
Gang error applicable
to Dual-unit parts for
audio volume control
purposes
−40dB to 0dB
3dB max. —
−70dB to −60dB 3dB max.
−60dB to 0dB 2dB max.
−100dB to 0dB
2dB max.
−60dB to −40dB 5dB max.
−40dB to 0dB 3dB max.
Insulation
resistance
100MΩ min. 500V DC 10 MΩ min. 25 0 V D C 100MΩ min. 500V DC 10 0 MΩ mi n. 25 0 V D C
Voltage proof
500V AC
f o r 1m i nute
300V AC
f o r 1m i nute 5 0 0 V A C f o r 1m in u t e 300V AC
f o r 1m i nute
Center-taps
Without
Mechanical
performance
Detent
Without, Cente 17 Without, Center,
21, 31, 41 Without
Stopper strength
0.9 N・m 0.5 N・m 0.9 N・m 1 . 5 N・m 0.9 N・m
Push-pull strength
10 0 N m a x . 150N max. 10 0 N m a x .
Vibration
10 to 55 to 10Hz/min., the amplitude is 1.5mm for all the frequencies,
in the 3 direction of X, Y and Z for 2 hours respectively
Shaft style
Serrated type,
Flat type, Slotted type Flat type Slotted type, Flat type Slotted type Flat type
Terminal style
Insertion, Lead Insertion
Attached switch
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Metal Shaft Potentiometers Soldering Conditions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 343
Potentiometers Cautions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 418
Potentiometers Measurement and Test Methods ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 420
Potentiometers Resistance Taper ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 422
Note
○ Indicates applicability to some products in the series.
343
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
Through
Shaft Type
Ring
Type
Reference for Manual Soldering
Example of Reflow Soldering Condition
Reference for Dip Soldering
300
200
100
A
B
C
Time (s)
G max.
F max.
H max.
E max.
Room
temperature
Temperature (˚C )
Pre-heating
D
Series Tip temperature Soldering time No. of solders
RK09L, RK097 350℃ max. 3s max. 1 time
RK203 300℃ max. 3s max. 1 time
RK119 3 5 0 ±10 ℃ 3 s 1 time
RK271 350℃ max. 5s max. 1 time
RK501 3 5 0 ±10 ℃ 5 s 1 time
RK163 350℃ max. 5s max. 1 time
RK168
Potentiometer
terminal 300℃ max. 3s max. 1 time
Motor terminal 350℃ max. 2s max. 1 time
Series
Preheating Dip soldering
No. of solders
Soldering surface
temperature Heating time Soldering
temperature Soldering time
RK09L, RK097, RK203 10 0℃ ma x . 2 min. max. 260±5℃ 5 ±1s 2 time max.
RK501 12 0 ±10 ℃ 2 min. max. 260±5℃ 5 ±1s 2 time
+1
0
Series A B C D E F G H No. of reflows
RK119 260℃ 230℃ 18 0 ℃ 15 0 ℃ 2 min. 3s 40s 4 min. 2 time max.
1.
When using an infrared reflow oven, solder may sometimes not be applied. Be sure to use a hot air reflow oven or at type that uses
infrared rays in combination with hot air.
2. The temperatures given above are the maximum temperatures at the terminals of the potentiometer when
employing a hot air reflow method. The temperature of the PC board and the surface temperature of the
potentiometer may vary greatly depending on the PC board material, its size and thickness. Ensure that the surface
temperature of the potentiometer does not rise to 250℃ or greater.
3. Conditions vary to some extent depending on the type of reflow bath used. Be sure to give due consideration to this prior to use.
Notes
Temperature profile
+1
0
Metal Shaft Potentiometers / Soldering Conditions
