Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
*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.
PC - “Slimline” 22 mm Square Single Turn Panel Control
FOR ORDERING INFORMATION SEE PAGE 4.
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
Linear Tapers .....................................................................................................................................................................................500 ohms to 1 megohm
Audio Tapers ....................................................................................................................................................................................1 K ohms to 500 K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance ...............................................................................................................................................................................................±20 %
Independent Linearity .........................................................................................................................................................................................................±5 %
Absolute Minimum Resistance........................................................................................................................................................................5 ohms maximum
Effective Electrical Angle ............................................................................................................................................................................................270 ° ± 5 °
Contact Resistance Variation ..................................................................................................................................................................7 % of total resistance
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ................................................................................................................................................................................................1,000 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet................................................................................................................................................................................................500 VAC minimum
Insulation Resistance (500 V) ....................................................................................................................................................................1,000 ohms minimum
Power Rating @ 70 ºC (Voltage Limited by Power Dissipation or 350 VAC, Whichever is Less)
Linear........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .75 watt
Audio ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .25 watt
Theoretical Resolution.....................................................................................................................................................................................Essentially infinite
Environmental Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range .........................................................................................................................................................................+1 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ...........................................................................................................................................................................-40 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over Storage Temperature Range ................................................................................................................................±1000 ppm/°C
Vibration ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................20 G
Total Resistance Shift.....................................................................................................................................................................................±1 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift .......................................................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Shock ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................50 G
Total Resistance Shift.....................................................................................................................................................................................±1 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift .......................................................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Load Life .............................................................................................................................................................1,000 Hours @ Rated Power, 20 % RH, 70 ºC
Total Resistance Shift...................................................................................................................................................................................±10 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load) .......................................................................................................................................................................................50,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift (Linear taper) ........................................................................................................................±10 ohms or 12 %, whichever is greater
Total Resistance Shift (Audio taper) .............................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
Contact Resistance Variation .............................................................................................................................................................................±5 % maximum
Moisture Resistance ....................................................................................................................................................MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B
Total Resistance Shift...................................................................................................................................................................................±20 % maximum
IP Rating ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................IP 40
Mechanical Characteristics
Stop Strength (1/4 ” and 6 mm Shaft Diameters) ......................................................................................................................................79.09 N-cm (7 lb.-in.)
Mechanical Angle .......................................................................................................................................................................................................300 ° ± 5 °
Torque
Starting (Detented)................................................................................................................................................................0.5-1.5 N-cm (0.75-2.25 oz.-in.)
Starting (Undetented)..........................................................................................................................................................1.5 N-cm (2.25 oz.-in.) maximum
Running (Undetented) ................................................................................................................................................ 0.18 to 1.06 N-cm (0.25 to 1.5 oz.-in.)
Mounting...............................................................................................................................................................................79.09 N-cm (7 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section) .....................................................................................................................................................................21 gm (0.75 oz.) maximum
Terminals ......................................................................................................................................................................................................PC pin or solder lug
Soldering Condition
Manual Soldering......................................................................................................................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solid wire or no-clean rosin cored wire
370 °C (700 °F) max. for 3 seconds
Wave Soldering ..............................................................................................................................................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder with no-clean flux
260 °C (500 °F) max. for 5 seconds
Wash processes ........................................................................................................................................................................................Not recommended
Marking ....................................................................................................................Manufacturer’s trademark, resistance value, part number, and date code
Ganging..............................................................................................................................................................................................................1 cup maximum
Hardware .............................................One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer, except where noted in the part number.
Detents ..................................................................................................................................................................................................Center, 10, 20, 30, none
For additional features or specifications not shown, consult factory.
Features
RoHS compliant*
Space saving design
Wide range of resistance values
PC pin or solder lug terminals
Metric shaft and bushing option
Mounting brackets available
Linear or audio taper versions
*RoHS COMPLIANT
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
PC - “Slimline” 22 mm Square Single Turn Panel Control
"F"
"L"
M9 X 0.75-6g SPL
DIA.
123
"E" 2 PLCS.
3 PLCS.
"F" =
"L" = SEE SHAFT LENGTH TABLE
"E" =
13
2TOLERANCES EXCEPT WHERE NOTED:
.XX = ±
.XXX = ±
DIA.
OR OR
7.42
(.292)
9.0
(.354)
1.52
(.060)
6.25
(.246) 6.35
(.250)
9.53
(.375)
14.7 ± 0.5
(.578 ± .020)
22.2 ± 0.25
(.874 ± .010)
.320
(8.13)
11.1
(.437)
11.1
(.437)
0.79
(.031)
123
2.54
(.100)
5.08
(.200)
"F" =
"L" = SEE SHAFT LENGTH TABLE
"E" =
OR OR
6.35
(.250)
9.53
(.375)
2.54
(.100)
5.08
(.200)
.25
(.010)
.13
(.005)
PANEL HOLE DIMENSIONS
9.53
(.375)
9.14
(.360) DIA.
3.18
(.125) DIA.
PANEL HOLE DIMENSIONS
9.53
(.375)
9.14
(.360) DIA.
3.18
(.125) DIA.
Axial PC Pins
Radial PC Pins
3 PLCS.
"F"
DIA.
14.7 ± 0.5
(.578 ± .020)
22.2 ± 0.25
(.874 ± .010)
.320
(8.13)
11.1
(.437)
11.1
(.437)
.28
(.011) 6.25
(.246)
8.36
(.329)
"L"
3 PLCS.
"E" 2 PLCS.
0.79
(.031)
DIMENSIONS ARE: MM
(INCHES)
Product Dimensions
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
2 PLCS.
3 PLCS.
3 PLCS.
"L"
"F"
3 PLCS.
"F" =
SOLDER LUGS
(Dimensions not given are the same as
Axial PC pins.
OR
4 PLCS.
"L"
2 PLCS.
"E" 2 PLCS.
DIA. 7 PLCS.
Axial PC PINS
With Rear Mounting Bracket
"L"
4 PLCS. 3 PLCS.
"E" 2 PLCS.
DIA. 7 PLCS.
2 PLCS.
"E" 2 PLCS.
2 PLCS.
Radial PC PINS
With Side Mounting Bracket
"D"
120 ° ± 2 °
DIA.
60 ° ± 2 °60 ° ± 2 °
SHAFT STYLES AND ORIENTATION (Full CCW Rotation)
Shaft Style C
"D"
DIA.
Shaft Style JShaft Style RShaft Style BShaft Style Y
DIA.
"D" dimensions extend from shaft end to bushing face "D" = (shaft length, FMS) – (bushing length)
Slot depth (Y shaft) 9.65 (.380)
for shafts <1 " (2.54) length;
14.7 (.520) for shafts 1 "
(2.54) length
Shaft Orientations
Shaft Styles C, J Shaft Styles B, R Shaft Style Y
8.36
(.329)
6.25
(.246)
.28
(.011)
7.75
(.305) 5.08
(.200) 2.03
(.080)
1.02 X 2.29
(.040 X .090)
22.2 ± 0.25
(.874 ± .010)
6.35
(.250)
9.53
(.375)
0.76
(.030)
6.83
(.269)
5.87
(.231)
8.31
(.327)
23.37
(.92)
17.07
(.672)
18.87
(.743)
15.2
(.600)
11.43
(.450)
1.19
(.047)
"E" = OR
2.54
(.100)
5.08
(.200)
"E" = OR
2.54
(.100)
5.08
(.200)
0.76
(.030)
17.07
(.672)
0.79
(.031)
6.83
(.269)
12.62
(.497)
23.37
(.92)
5.48
(.216)
5.08
(.200)
1.19
(.047)
11.43
(.450)
7.62
(.300)
5.54 ± .076
(.218 ± .003)
6.32 + 0.03/ - 0.08
(.249 + .001/ - .003)
3.94 + .051/ - .025
(.155 + .002/ - .001)
DIA.
4.75 ± .051
(.187 ± .002) 1.6
(.063)
1.19
(.047)
6.00
(.236)
1.6
(.063)
1.19
(.047)
DIA.
6.32 + 0.03/ - 0.08
(.249 + .001/ - .003) 1.57
(.062)
4.7
(.185)
TOLERANCES EXCEPT WHERE NOTED:
.XX = ±
.XXX = ±
.25
(.010)
.13
(.005)
PC - “Slimline” 22 mm Square Single Turn Panel Control
Product Dimensions
MM
DIMENSIONS: (IN.)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
SHAFT LENGTH (FMS)
Available Shaft
Code Description Styles
16 1/2 ” (12.7 mm) Length B
20 5/8 ” (15.9 mm) Length J
24 3/4 ” (19 mm) Length B, C, J, Y
28 7/8 ” (22.2 mm) Length B, C, J, Y
32 1 ” (25.4 mm) Length B, C, J, Y
36 1-1/8 ” (28.6 mm) Length B, C, J, Y
Metric
19 19 mm Length R
22 22 mm Length R
24 24 mm Length R
PCW1 J - B2 4 - B A B1 0 3 L
SHAFT STYLES (See Outline Drawing)
Code Description
B 1/4 ” (6.35 mm) Dia. Slotted
C 1/4 ” (6.35 mm) Dia. Flatted
J 3/16 ” (4.76 mm) Dia. Flatted
R 6 mm Dia. Slotted
(Use Metric Lengths Only)
Y 3/16 ” (4.76 mm) Dia. Split Shaft
ANTI-ROTATION LUG
Code Description
J 9:00 Position
D None
NO. SECTIONS
1 Single
BUSHING CONFIGURATION
Available Shaft
Code Description Styles
W 9 mm x .250 ” (6.35 mm) Length All
Threaded M9 x 0.75 6g 5 Pl
L 9 mm x .375 ” (9.53 mm) Length B, C, R
Threaded M9 x 0.75 6g 5 Pl
RESISTANCE VALUES
Code TR Code TR Code TR
501 500 Ω 103 10 K104 100 K
102 1 KΩ 203 20 KΩ 254 250 KΩ
252 2.5 KΩ 253 25 KΩ 504 500 KΩ
502 5 K503 50 K105 1 MΩ
ELEMENT TAPER VERSIONS
Code Taper Description
B Lin. CP ±20 %
D CW Audio CP ±20 %
G CCW Audio CP ±20 %
DETENT CONFIGURATIONS
Code Taper Description
A No Detents
B 10 Detents
C Center Detent Only
D 20 Detents
E 30 Detents
F CCW Detent Only
HOUSING TERMINAL CONFIGURATION
Code
Features A B C D E F G H J K L M N
Rear Mounting Bracket XXX X
Side Mounting Bracket X X X X
Axial Terminals .100 ” (2.54 mm) Centers X XX
Radial Terminals .100 ” (2.54 mm) Centers X X X
Radial Terminals .200 ” (5.08 mm) Centers X X X
Solder Lugs .200” (5.08 mm) Centers X
Axial Terminals .200 ” (5.08 mm) Centers X X X
Hardware Included X X X X X X X X X
Panel mount hardware not included as standard on bracketed versions.
The sample part number demonstrates the identification code for Bourns
Slimline Potentiometers. The part number shown is a commonly used model,
typically available from stock.
Boldface features are Bourns standard options. All others are available with
higher minimum order quantities.
How to Order PC “Slimline” Panel Controls
REV. 08/09
RoHS IDENTIFIER
Code Description
L Compliant
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