MAIN FEATURES
Self extinguishable plastic UL 94V-0 (PS-6).
Carbon resistive element.
Specifically designed for leadfree reflow soldering
processes (excellent performance).
Moisture sensitivity level 1 (PS-6).
Embossed tape according to IEC 60286-3:2007.
Long life model for low cost control potentiometer
applications.
Wiper positioned at initial, 50% or fully clockwise.
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
* Others upon request Residual resistance:
Operating temperature:
PS-6: 40°C + 85°C
PSX-6: 25°C + 70°C
Full traceability.
Torque: 0.2 to 2 Ncm.
(0.3 to 2.7 in-oz)
Stop torque: > 4 Ncm. ( >7 in-oz)
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HOW TO ORDER
IP54 protection according to IEC 60529.
Also upon request:
Part number examples:
PS6KV50-103A3030: PS6 model with K rotor, V50 mounting type, 10K ohm resistive value, linear taper and 30% tolerance.
PS6WV40-502A2525-06AZ-PF: PS6 model with inserted knob fig. 6, 5K ohm resisitive value, linear taper, 25% tolerance, color of the knob: blue;
wiper positioned at the end of the travel.
Code
V50
V40
V45
V50
V55
Rotors
K
M
W
PS6
Series
PS6
PSX6
102
Value
Taper
A = Lin.
102 = 1K
504 = 500K
3030
Tolerance
3030 = ± 30%
5030 = ± 50%
- - - -
AZ = Blue
CR = Cream
GR = Grey
NE = Black
RO = Red
VE = Green
[empty] = initial
PM = 50%
PF = Final
Std. tolerance*: ± 30%
(
Non flammable plastic
for housing and rotor
)
I= non flammable
-
B = Bulk
(
Others: check availability)
Electrical rotation angle: 200° ± 20°
Mechanical rotation angle: 235° ± 5°
AK
Shaft - knob.
Range of values*:
1K Rn 5M (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 -4.7 -5.0)
Nominal Power: 0.1W @ 50°C (122°F)
Taper*: Linear
1K 500K
± 50%
500K 1.5
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Shaft/knob
05 = Fig. 5
06 = Fig. 6
6144
Flammability
6mm
potentiometer
SMD
PS-6 & PSX-6
1
Wiper position
Packaging
Knob/shaft/rotor
colour
All Piher products can be adapted to meet customer´s requirements.
+ DRAWING NUMBER
(Max. 16 characters)
PS(x)-
6KV50
This way of ordering should be used for options which are not included
in the "How to order" standard and optional extras.
STANDARD OPTIONS
HOW TO ORDER CUSTOM DRAWING
Packaging Reel Reel
........................................
Life 1000 cycles 1000 cycles
................................................
Wiper position Initial Initial
......................................
Housing colour Black Grey
......................................
Rotor colour
Black Grey
.......................................
PSX-6 PS-6
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Detents None None
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Recommended
PCB hole
layout
Recommended
PCB hole
layout
S
AE
M= Hexagonal thru hole
K= Cross slot thru hole
W = with inserted shaft or knob. Default color of the knob: cream.
Drawing example, W V40 with knob ref 6:
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1.4
1.80
0.60
03,6
4
10
5.15
2.15
0.6
1.8
2.15
1.4
2
4.3
2.5
8.4
4.05
4.35
2
= =
1.4
4
0.3
0.25
2.15
2.15
6.3
0.6
1.8
7.35
3.8
5.25
2.75
2.5
2
4.3
2
2.5
==
1.4
2.15
2.15 0.25 0.8
4
0.3
6.7
10
5.15
1.55
3.85
8.4
4.35 4.05
2
2
4.3
6.3
2.5
(wiper)
(initial)(final) E A
S
2
Note: wipers are shown positioned at 50%. W model has an factory-inserted knob.
DIMENSIONS - V40
DIMENSIONS - V45
ROTORS
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POSITIONING
PSX-6 RECOMMENDED REFLOW PROFILE
ELECTRICAL LIFE
MECHANICAL LIFE (CYCLES)*
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
THERMAL CYCLING
DAMP HEAT
VIBRATION (for each plane X,Y,Z)
PSX-6 TESTS
VARIATIONS
* Tests at room temperature. Other life cycles upon request.
NOTE: Out of range values may not comply these results. Please confirm with the factory all the information before designing in.
Recommended
PCB hole
layout
Recommended
PCB hole
layout
50% ±35°
INITIAL
CCW FINAL
CW
Std. Position = CCW
0.7
4.4
2.52.5
6.3
8.35
4
0.6
1.8
2.52.5
2.5
2.5
3.6
3.25
2
1.000 h. @ 50°C; 0.10 W
1000 @ 10 CPM ...15 CPM
25°C; +70°C
16 h. @ 85°C; 2h. @ 25°C
500 h. @ 40°C @ 95% HR
2 h. @ 10 Hz. ... 55 Hz.
±10%
±10 %
±1000 ppm
±5 %
±15 %
±3 %
(*) Melting point temp. depends on solder properties
Between 60-90 s
<40 s
Max. temp 240ºC
200ºC (*)
Preheat temp. 150ºC (*)
Room temp.
Heat used to
melt solder
paste
0.7
2.52.5
0.6
1.8
4.4
0.3
5.9
2.75
0.25
6.3
2.5
2.52.5
2
2
2.35
2
The recommended reflow profile is provided as a guideline. Optimal profile may differ due to oven type, assembly layout or other design or process variables.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific application and reflow process. Please contact Piher if you require additional support.
DIMENSIONS - V50
DIMENSIONS - V55
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PS-6 RECOMMENDED REFLOW PROFILE
PS-6 TESTS
VARIATIONS
SHAFT / KNOB
Ref.: 6160 / Fig. 6
Ref.: 6148 / Fig. 5
(*) Melting point temp. depends on solder properties
Between 60-120 s
30-45 s
Max. temp 250ºC
200ºC (*)
Preheat temp. 150ºC (*)
Room temp.
Heat used to
melt solder
paste
ELECTRICAL LIFE
MECHANICAL LIFE (CYCLES)*
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
THERMAL CYCLING
DAMP HEAT
VIBRATION (for each plane X,Y,Z)
* Tests at room temperature. Other life cycles upon request.
NOTE: Out of range values may not comply these results. Please confirm with the factory all the information before designing in.
1.000 h. @ 50°C; 0.10 W
1000 @ 10 CPM ...15 CPM
40°C; +85°C
25ºC; +70°C
16 h. @ 90°C; 2h. @ 40°C
500 h. @ 40°C @ 95% HR
2 h. @ 10 Hz. ... 55 Hz.
±10%
±10 %
±1500 ppm
±1000 ppm
±5 %
±15 %
±3 %
6.5
3.
8
2.2
6.3
3.85
2
6.5
2.2
3.
8
0.8
5.5
6.3
13.30
10
5
1.50
2.90
2
4.9
1
The recommended reflow profile is provided as a guideline. Optimal profile may differ due to oven type, assembly layout or other design or process variables.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific application and reflow process. Please contact Piher if you require additional support.
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Ref.: 6144
For PS-6 models. Upon request.
PACKAGING
Direction of unreeling
12
1.5
4
1.75
7.5
5.4
16
A
330
Label
21
A
BULK (1000pcs / Box)
EMBOSSED TAPE (1000pcs / Reel)
V50 and V55 models
A
1.5
4
12 5
1.75
11.5
24
V40 and V45 models
BULK (1000pcs / Box)
EMBOSSED TAPE (1000pcs / Reel)
330
Label
A
29
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RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS
Piher potentiometers recommended connection
circuit for a position sensor or control application.
(voltage divider circuit electronic design).
3D models
in our
web
Note: All Piher products can be adapted to meet customer´s requirements.
Due to continuous process improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please always use the latest updated datasheets and 3D models published at our website www.piher.net.
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