Model 162
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1/2" (12.7 mm) Ten Turn Wirewound
Bushing Mount Precision Potentiometer
FEATURES
• Large range of ohmic values: 100 to 100 k
• Smallest size available on the market
• Very easy and accurate adjustment
• Material categorization: For definitions of compliance
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QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Sensor type ROTATIONAL, multi turn wirewound
Output type Output by turrets
Market appliance Professional
Dimensions 1/2" (12.7 mm)
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Total Resistance
Standard Range
Tolerance
STANDARD
100 to 100 k
± 5 %
SPECIAL
115 k
± 1 %
Linearity (independent) STANDARD
± 0.30 %
BEST PRACTICAL
± 0.15 %
Noise 100 ENR
Electrical Angle 3600° + 15° - 0°
Power Rating 2.0 W at 40 °C ambient, derated to zero at 125 °C
Insulation Resistance 100 M minimum, 500 VDC
Dielectric Strength 500 VRMS, 60 Hz
Absolute Minimum Resistance Linearity x total resistance or 0.5 , whichever is greater
End Voltage Linearity x total applied voltage for total resistance above
20 , 2.0 % of total applied voltage for 20 and below
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Housing and Lids Molded, glass filled, thermoset
plastic
Bushing Brass, nickel plated
Shaft Stainless steel, non-passivated
Terminals Brass, plated for solderability
Bushing Mount Hardware
Lockwasher Internal Tooth:
Panel Nut:
Steel, nickel plated
Brass, nickel plated
MARKING
Unit
Identification
Units shall be marked with Vishay Spectrol
name and model no, resistance and resistance
tolerance, linearity, terminal identification and
date code
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vibration 15 g thru 2000 Hz
Shock 50 g
Salt Spray 48 h
Rotational Life 500 000 shaft revolutions
Temperature Range - 55 °C to + 125 °C
ORDERING INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION
The Model 162 can be ordered from this datasheet with a variety of alternate characteristics, as shown. For most rapid service on your order,
please state:
162 B 10K BO5
MODEL STYLE
(BUSHING)
TOTAL RESISTANCE PACKAGING
Other characteristics will be standard as described on this datasheet. If special characteristics are required, such as: special linearity
tolerance, special resistance tolerance, extra taps, non-linear functions, etc., please state these on your order and allow additional lead time
for delivery.
SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES
162 B 103 B05
MODEL STYLE OHMIC VALUE PACKAGING
Model 162
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DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
POWER RATING CHART
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Mechanical Rotation 3600°, + 15° - 0°
Bearing Type:
Torque (Maximum)STARTING
RUNNING
Sleeve
0.8 oz. - in (57.60 g - cm)
0.6 oz. - in (43.20 g - cm)
Mechanical Runouts (maximums):
Shaft (TIR)
Pilot Dia. (TIR)
Lateral (TIR)
Shaft End Play
Shaft Radial Play
0.003" (0.08 cm)
0.003" (0.08 cm)
0.005" (0.13 cm)
0.010" (0.25 cm)
0.003" (0.08 cm)
Weight 0.3 oz. (8.50 g) maximum
Stop Strength 20 oz. - in (static) (1.44 kg - cm)
TOLERANCES: UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
DECIMALS ± 0.005 ANGLES ± 2°
1
3
2
CW
3 TERMINALS EQUALLY
SPACED ON A 0.300 Ø (7.62)
MTG. FACE
0.125
(3.18)
± 0.015
1.000
(25.40)
± 0.015 0.687
(17.45)
± 0.031 Ø 0.0935
(2.37)
Ø 0.281
(7.14)
+ 0.000
- 0.0003
+ 0.000
- 0.001
1/4 - 32 UNEF-2A SCREWDRIVER SLOT
0.025 WIDE (0.64) x 0.037 DEEP (0.94)
Ø 0.500
(12.70)
± 0.015
1
2
3
SCHEMATIC
CW
0.040
(1.02)
0.281
(7.14)
± 0.015
MODEL 162B/162-1...
MARKING
Example of a marking for a standard part: 162-11103
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
0 25 50 75 100 125 150
RATED POWER IN W
0.5
0
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0 RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
STANDARD
RESISTANCE
VALUES
(
)
RESO-
LUTION
(%)
OHMS
PER
TURN
MAXIMUM
CURRENT
AT 40 °C
AMBIENT
(mA)
MAXIMUM
VOLTAGE
ACROSS
COIL
(V)
WIRE
TEMP.
COEF.
(ppm/°C)
100 0.092 0.092 141 14 20
200 0.069 0.138 100 20 20
500 0.049 0.245 63 32 20
1K 0.047 0.470 45 45 20
2K 0.038 0.763 32 64 20
5K 0.031 1.56 20 100 20
10K 0.025 2.55 14 140 20
20K 0.020 3.94 10 200 20
30K 0.018 5.34 8.2 246 20
50K 0.015 7.64 6.3 315 20
100K 0.013 13.2 4.5 450 20
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