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FR series
Hall effect 3-position thumb controls
Distinctive features and specifications
NOTE: All values are nominal.
Non-contact Hall effect technology
Three position, ON-OFF-ON analog output
3 million lifecycles
Submersible to 1m (3.28ft) per IP68
Choice of handle color
Redundant outputs available
MECHANICAL
• Initial Actuation Force:
260g Nominal into position 23
360g Nominal out of position 23
• Maximum Vertical Load: 200N3
• Maximum Horizontal Load: 150N3
• Mechanical Life: 3,000,000 full forward to full back
MATERIALS
• Handle/Actuator: Glass filled nylon
• Body: Glass filled nylon
• Boot: Silicone
ENVIRONMENTAL
• Operating Temperature: -400C to +850C (-400F to +1850F)
• Storage Temperature: -400C to +850C (-400F to +1850F)
• Sealing: Submersible to 1m per IP684
• EMC Immunity Level: EN61000-4-3
• EMC Emissions Level: EN61000-6-3:2001
• ESD: EN61000-4-2
ELECTRICAL
• Supply Voltage Range: 5.00V ± 0.01V
• Reverse Polarity Max: 10V
• Overvoltage Max: 20V
• Return to Center Voltage Tolerance (POS2): 2.50V ±0.50V
• Output Voltage Tolerance at Full Travel/Detent Position
(POS1, POS3): ±0.25V
Handle
0 None
1 Castle
2 Winged Hat
3 Conical
A Handle 1, 2, 3
Termination1
1 22 AWG 25cm PTFE
2 28 AWG 25cm PTFE
3 2.54mm (0.100") Pitch
TE Connector
4 2.54mm (0.100") Pitch
TE Connector with
wire harness
Operation
U Single Axis
Output Options
POS1/POS2/POS3
01 0.25/2.5/4.75VDC
02 0.5/2.5/4.5VDC
03 1.0/2.5/4.0VDC
05 0.25/2.5/4.75VDC
0.25/2.5/4.75VDC
06 0.5/2.5/4.5VDC
0.5/2.5/4.5VDC
07 1.0/2.5/4.0VDC
1.0/2.5/4.0VDC
09 0.5/2.5/4.5VDC
4.5/2.5/0.5VDC
10 0.25/2.5/4.75VDC
4.75/2.5/0.25VDC
11 1.0/2.5/4.0VDC
4.0/2.5/1.0VDC
Mounting Options
N None
D Drop-in
R Rear Mount
A Drop-in and Rear Mount
SERIES
Power Supply
A Single
B Independent2
Handle Color
1 Black
2 Red
3 Yellow
FR A
NOTES:
Mounting accessories.
Standard hardware includes: – For the Drop-in option: 4 push in connectors, drop-in bezel and an O-ring.
– For the Rear mount option: 4 x 1/2 FH SS Phil Screws and a rear mount bezel.
1-1 – Wires are thick, robust, and best suited for stand alone applications.
1-2 – Wires are thin and best suited for tightly constrained wire routing.
2 Only available on dual output.
Not available with Termination Options 3 or 4.
3 Force applied to the top of the castle cap.
4 All options are IP68 rated, however Drop-in mounting does not prevent panel ingress.