85/86 - 5/8 ” Square Single-Turn Panel Control with Rotary Switch
Potentiometer Specifications
Initial Electrical Characteristics
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Conductive Plastic Element
Cermet Element
Standard Resistance Range
Linear Tapers (A, B, E, & H) ..................................................................(B & E) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm ............. (A & H) 100 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio Tapers (C, D, F, G, S, & T) .........................................................(D, G, S, & T) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm ... (C & F) 1 K ohms to 1 megohm
Total Resistance Tolerance .........................................................................±20 % or 10 % ...................................... ±10 % or 5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance ...................................................................2 ohms maximum .................................. 2 ohms maximum
Operating Temperature Range ...................................................................-40 °C to +125 °C.................................. -40 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ......................................................................-55 °C to +125 °C.................................. -55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over Storage Temperature Range ......................±1,000 ppm/°C ...................................... ±150 ppm/°C
Vibration (Single Section) ...........................................................................15 G ....................................................... 15 G
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................±2 % maximum ..................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ................................................................................±5 % maximum ..................................... ±5 % maximum
Shock (Single Section) ...............................................................................30 G ....................................................... 30 G
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................±2 % maximum ..................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ................................................................................±5 % maximum ..................................... ±5 % maximum
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................±10 % maximum ................................... ±5 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load) ............................................................................100,000 cycles ...................................... 100,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................(Linear taper) 10 ohms or ..................... (All tapers) ±5 % TRS maximum
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift ...........................................................................(B & E tapers) ±10 % maximum ........... ±5 % maximum (all tapers)
IP Rating .....................................................................................................IP 40 ...................................................... IP 40
Starting and Running Torque (Non-Locking Bushings)
Single Section ................................................................................................................................................................. 0.14 to 1.06 N-cm (0.2 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Dual Section .................................................................................................................................................................... 0.14 to 1.06 N-cm (0.2 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Triple Section ................................................................................................................................................................... 0.35 to 1.41 N-cm (0.5 to 2.0 oz.-in.)
Quadruple Section .......................................................................................................................................................... 0.35 to 1.41 N-cm (0.5 to 2.0 oz.-in.)
Starting and Running Torque (Locking Bushings) ..................................................................................................... 0.14 to 2.82 N-cm (0.2 to 4.0 oz.-in.)
Shaft Locking Torque with Locknut @ 10 in-lb. (B & E Bushings) ........................................................................................................ 14 N-cm (20 oz-in.)
Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................1.7-2.0 N-m (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section).............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 grams maximum
(Each Additional Section) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 6 grams maximum
Terminals .......................................................................................................................................................................... Printed circuit terminals or J-Hooks
Soldering Condition .................................................................. Recommended hand soldering using Sn95/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025 ” wire diameter.
Maximum temperature 399 °C (750 °F) for 3 seconds. No wash process to be used with no clean flux.
Marking.......................................................................... Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, date code and resistance, manufacturer’s part number
Ganging (multiple section potentiometers) ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 cup maximum
Hardware ...........................................One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
For dimensional drawings see pages 3 & 4.
For ordering information see page 5.
NOTE: Model 81/82 performance specifications do not apply to units subjected to printed circuit board cleaning procedures.
1At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan 27, 2003 including Annex.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications
81/82 - 5/8 ” Square Single-Turn Panel Control
85/86 - 5/8 ” Square Single-Turn Panel Control with Rotary Switch
Rotary Switch Specifications
Initial Electrical Characteristics
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Contacts:
DPST ...............................................................................................................................................................................N.O/N.O.,N.C./N.C. or N.O./N.C.
DPDT ................................................................................................................................................................................2 N.O./N.C. (break before make)
Power Rating (Resistive Load):
DPST ............................................................................................................ 2 A @ 125 volts RMS-60 Hz or 2 A @ 28 VDC, 1 A @ 250 volts RMS-60 Hz
DPDT ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 A @ 125 volts RMS-60 Hz or 1 A @ 28 VDC
Operating Temperature Range ...........................................................................................................................................................................0 °C to +70 °C
Storage Temperature Range ........................................................................................................................................................................ -65 °C to +125 °C
Vibration (Dual Section) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 G
(Triple Section) .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 G
(Quadruple Section) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 G
Contact Resistance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 milliohms maximum
Contact Bounce ......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.1 millisecond maximum
Shock (Dual Section) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 G
(Triple Section) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 G
(Quadruple Section) ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 G
Contact Resistance ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10 milliohms maximum
Contact Bounce ......................................................................................................................................................................... 0.1 millisecond maximum
Rotational Life ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25,000 cycles
Switch Actuating Torque (50% Duty cycle @ Rated Power Load) .................................................................................. 1.41 to 4.94 N-cm (2 to 7 oz.-in.)
Contact Resistance ...................................................................................................................................................................... 100 milliohms maximum
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 106, Condition B)
Contact Resistance (0.1 VDC-10 mA) ............................................................................................................................................ 10 milliohms maximum
Switch Housing Material ................................................................................................................. High temperature, flame retardant, thermosetting plastic
Mechanical Characteristics
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Actuating Torque (Each Section, Switch Module Only) ....................................................................................................... 3.53 to 10.6 N-cm (5 to 15 oz.-in.)
Running Torque (Out of Detent, 2-4 Module Assembly)..................................................................................................... 0.21 to 1.41 N-cm (0.3 to 2 oz.-in.)
Detent ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... CW or CCW standard
Contact Materials ..........................................................................................................................................................................Fine silver with gold overlay
Terminal Styles .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Solder lug only
Standard Orientation ..............................................................................................................................................................In-line with control terminals
Optional .......................................................................................................................................................................... Rotated 90 ° CCW from standard
Terminal Strength (Before and After Soldering Heat Exposure) .......................................................................................................... 0.9 Kg (2 lbs.) minimum
NOTE: Model 81/82 performance specifications do not apply to units subjected to printed circuit board cleaning procedures.
1At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications
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