Series 115
®
Commercial 3/4"
(19mm) Diameter,
2 watt Wirewound
Variable Resistor
Features
• Fully enclosed construction
• Four mounting styles
• Long rotational life
• Optional grounded or insulated rotor
construction
• Incorporated fixed resistor available
• Available with nylon shaft
• Interchangeable mounting with
CTS series 110 preset potentiometers
• RoHS compliant
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistor Adjustment
Resistance Range
Standard: Cross slot provided in rotor for screwdriver
adjustment.
Special: Molded nylon, screwdriver-slotted shafts which
are integral with rotor are available in many lengths
in increments of 1/8" (3.2mm) up to a maximum
of 2" (50.8mm).Consults with the factory
1 ohm through 20K ohms (linear taper)
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Special: ±5% or ±10%
Power Rating, Watts
2 watts @ 55°C derated to no load @ 105°C
mounted on steel panel
1.5 watts @ 55°C derated to no load @ 105°C,
mounted on bakelite panel
Mounting Types Available
Printed circuit mounted: Type 115 P
Twist tab mounted:
Snap-in mounted:
Rivet ear mounted:
Type 115 T
Type 116 E
Type 117 R
Voltage Rating
Terminals to case (insulated types only)
High pot test, one minute — 900 VAC
Operating maximum — 500 VDC
Across end terminals
Terminal Information
Grounded Construction — The grounded construction is
supplied without a center terminal and the contactor is
connected to the case. This construction can be furnished
with one end terminal at either end of the resistance
element or with terminals at both ends of the element.
Determined by resistance value and wattage rating
Resistance Taper
Standard: Linear taper only
Insulated Construction — The contactor is insulated from the
base and connected to the center terminal on the insulated
construction. This construction can be supplied with the
center terminal and one end terminal at either end of the
resistance element or with the center terminal and terminals
at both ends of the resistance element.
Taps Available
None
Incorporated Fixed Resistor
A fixed resistor can be incorporated in the Series 115
at the end of CW or CCW rotation to a minimum of 15%
of the total resistance value. The rotation is shortened
by an amount proportional to the ratio of the fixed resistor
to the total resistance value.
Rotational Torque
1/2 to 10 in-oz. (36 – 720 gf-cm)
Stop Strength
4 in-oz. (4.6 Kgf-cm)
Angle of Rotation
Tatol Rotation: 270° ± 5°
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