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Mechanical Stops Solid
Torque, Starting Maximum 3 oz.-in. (0.021 N-m)
Weight, Nominal .025 oz. (0.70 grams)
MODEL 72
3/8” Square
Single Turn
Cermet Trimming
Potentiometer
ELECTRICAL
Standard Resistance Range, Ohms 10 to 2Meg
Standard Resistance Tolerance ±10% (<100 Ohms = ±20%)
Input Voltage, Maximum 200 Vdc or rms not to exceed power rating
Slider Current, Maximum 100mA or within rated power, whichever is less
Power Rating, Watts 0.5 at 85°C derating to 0 at 125°C
End Resistance, Maximum 2 Ohms
Actual Electrical Travel, Nominal 244°
Dielectric Strength 900 Vrms
Insulation Resistance, Minimum 1,000 Megohms
Resolution Essentially infinite
Contact Resistance Variation, Maximum 1% or 1 Ohm, whichever is greater
ENVIRONMENTAL
Fluorinert® is a registered trademark of 3M Company.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
1-55 Model 72
Seal 85°C Fluorinert® (No Leaks)
Temperature Coefficient, Maximum ±100ppm/°C
Operating Temperature Range –55°C to +125°C
Thermal Shock 5 cycles, –55°C to +125°C (1% RT, 1% VR)
Moisture Resistance Ten 24 hour cycles (1% RT, IR 100 Megohms Min.)
Shock, 6ms Sawtooth 100G’s (1% RT, 1% VR)
Vibration 20G’s, 10 to 2,000 Hz (1% RT, 1% VR)
High Temperature Exposure 250 hours at 125°C (2% RT, 2% VR)
Rotational Life 200 cycles (3% RT)
Load Life at 0.5 Watts 1,000 hours at 70°C (2% RT)
Resistance to Solder Heat 260°C for 10 sec. (1% RT)
MECHANICAL
1-56 Model 72
.015 ± .010
.38 ± .3
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
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3
2
.015 ± .010
.38 ± .3
.150 ± .010
3.8 ± .3
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
.150 ± .010
3.8 ± .3
2
3
Model 72RPX - Terminals 1 and 3 are reversed
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Model 72PL
Model 72PX, 72RPX
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
.10 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.200 ± .010
5.1 ± .3
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38 1
2
3
Model 72PM
TOP ADJUSTMENT (Inch/mm)
.375 ± .015
9.53 ± .38
312
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3 .375 ± .015
9.53 ± .38
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.015 ± .002
.38 ± .05
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
.206 ± .015
5.23 ± .38
.180
4.6
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
Ø.021 ± .003/.53 ± .08
Solderable Terminals
Standoffs
Min.
Electrical Adjustment
.13 ± .005/3.3 ± .13 Long x
.03 ± .003/.76 ± .08 Wide x
.038 ± .005/.96 ± .13 Deep
Model No., Resistance Value And
Date Code marked on side
Model 72P
.100±.010
2.5±.3
.160±.015
4.6±.38
.187±.015
4.75±.38
.100±.010
2.5±.3
.100±.010
2.5±.3
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2
Model 72RP
Note: Model 72P dimensions applicable to all other models except as noted.
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1-57 Model 72
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SIDE ADJUSTMENT (Inch/mm)
.017 ± .003
.43 ± .08
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.050 ± .015
1.27 ± .38
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
.386
9.80
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Standoffs
Model 72RX - Terminals 1 and 3 are reversed
Model 72X, 72RX
.017 ± .003
.43 ± .08
.150 ± .010
3.8 ± .3
.150 ± .010
3.8 ± .3
.140 ± .015
3.56 ± .38
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
3
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Standoffs
Model 72RXW - Terminals 1 and 3 are reversed
.017 ± .003
.43 ± .08
.100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3 .100 ± .010
2.5 ± .3
.100 ± .015
2.5 ± .38
.187 ± .015
4.75 ± .38
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Standoffs
.140 ± .015
3.56 ± .38 72RW72XL, 72RXL
Model 72RXL And 72RW - Terminals 1 and 3 are reversed
Model 72XW, 72RXW
Model 72XL, 72RXL, 72RW
10 100 1K 10K 50K 250K 2Meg
20 200 2K 20K 100K 500K
50 500 5K 25K 200K 1Meg
STANDARD RESISTANCE VALUES, OHMS
1-58 Model 72
ADJUSTMENT KNOB OPTION (Inch/mm)
.410 ± .02
10.41 ± .51
Ø.330 ± .01
8.38 ± .13
Adjustment Knob Slot
.220 ± .005/5.59 ± .13 Long x
.040 ± .005/1.02 ± .13 Wide x
.045 ± .005/1.14 ± .13 Min. Depth
72PT Shown - Dimensions applicable to 72XT
Available options:
72XT- Side Adjustment (See 72X for Pin Configuration)
72PT- Top Adjustment (See 72P for Pin Configuration)
EXTENDED ROTOR OPTION (Inch/mm)
.310±.031
7.87±0.79
.206 ± .015
5.23 ± .38
Electrical Adjustment
.14 ± .005/3.56 ± .13 Dia. x
.04 ± .003/1.02 ± .08 Wide x
.063 ± .005/1.60 ± .13 Deep Slot
Available for all Model 72 pin styles:
72PE, 72PLE, 72PME, 72PXE, 72RPXE, 72XE, 72RXE,
72XLE, 72RXLE, 72RWE, 72XWE, 72RXWE
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1-59 Model 72
PACKAGING
Standard: Boxes
Capacity = 100 Units
Option: Tubes
All units oriented with #1 pin to same side.
Pin Style P, PM X, XL, XW, RW
Magazine Width = 0.47” 0.29”
Height = 0.54” 0.76”
Length = 20.5” 20.1”
Capacity = 50 Units 50 Units
Option: Tape & Reel, Ammo Pack (Available only for 72RW only)
All units oriented with #1 pin to the right of the direction of feed.
Seat Plane to
Centerline of
Sprocket Hole = .71” (18.03 mm)
Tape Width = 18 mm
Sprocket = Single Hole .50” spacing
Capacity = 1,000 Units
Reel Diameter = 14” (356mm)
Ammo Tape Fold = 12” (305mm)
Box = 1.8” x 13” x 10” (46mm x 330mm x 254mm)
1-60 Model 72
ORDERING INFORMATION
72 P R 10K LF
Model Series
Pin Style
RoHS Compliant Product Code - Optional
Resistance Value
Resistance Prefix
72 W R 10K LF TB
Pin Style Packaging Option:
TB = Tubes
(Pin styles P, PM, X, XL, XW, RW)
RoHS Compliant Product Code - Optional
72 RW F R 10K LF TR
Pin Style
Pin Style Suffix:
(Used with AP and TR packaging options.
Applicable to pin style RW only.
"F" designates 0.70" lead length.)
Packaging Option:
AP = Ammo pack
TR = Tape & Reel
(Pin style RW only)
RoHS Compliant Product Code - Optional
72 X T R 10K LF
Pin Style
Adjustment Options:
T = Knob Option
Applicable to pin style X & P only.
E = Extended Rotor Option
Applicable to all pin styles.
RoHS Compliant Product Code - Optional
Standard:
Option:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
(1)
(2)
(3)
CW
NOTES
mm
INCH
Metric equivalents, based on 1 inch = 25.4mm are
rounded to the same number of significant figures
as in the original English units and are provided for
general information only.
Tolerances unless otherwise specified:
Linear = ± .01 inches (.25mm)
Angular = ± 2 degrees
Option:
Option: