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Series 12VR

12mm Panel Potentiometer w/Illuminated Shaft

2019-10-29 Rev. B

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Electrical Specifications

Min

Typical

Max

Unit

Total Resistance Tolerance

<250kΩ

≥250kΩ

-20

-30

–

–

+20

+30

%

%

Power Rating

–

+0.05

–

watt

Operating Voltage

–

–

–

–

+50

+10

VAC

VDC

Residual Resistance

10kΩ to 50kΩ

>50kΩ

–

–

–

–

30

1

Ω

%

Slider Noise

–

–

+100

mV

Switch Rating

@ 5 VDC

–

+10

–

mA

Switch Contact Resistance

–

–

+100

mΩ

LED Reverse Voltage

–

+5

–

VDC

Insulation Resistance

250 VDC for 1 min.

+100

MΩ

Dielectric Strength

300 VAC for 1 min. no arcing

Taper

Linear and audio options (see charts)

Mechanical

Total Mechanical Travel

300° ± 5°

Operating Torque

No switch

With switch

10 to 120 gf-cm

10 to 80 gf-cm

Shaft Wobble

0.7 x L/30mm p-p max.; L = Shaft Length

Shaft Push-Pull Strength

8 kgf for 10 sec.

Stop Strength

3 kgf-cm min.

Rotational Life

No switch

With switch

15,000 cycles

30,000 cycles

Switch Life

20,000 cycles

Switch Type

SPST – Momentary Push

Switch Stroke

0.30 ± 0.15 mm

Shaft Push Force

450 ± 200 gf max.

Panel Nut Tightening Torque

10 kgf-cm

IP Rating

40

Mounting Hardware

One flat washer and one mounting hex nut supplied with each unit

Packaging

Tray

Weight

4 grams