Series 12VR
12mm Panel Potentiometer w/Illuminated Shaft
Electrical Specifications
Min
Typical
Max
Unit
<250kΩ
≥250kΩ
-20
-30
–
–
+20
+30
%
%
Total Resistance Tolerance
Power Rating
–
+0.05
–
watt
Operating Voltage
–
–
–
+50
+10
30
VAC
VDC
Ω
–
10kΩ to 50kΩ
>50kΩ
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Residual Resistance
–
–
+10
–
+5
1
%
Slider Noise
Switch Rating
Switch Contact Resistance
LED Reverse Voltage
Insulation Resistance
Dielectric Strength
Taper
+100
–
+100
–
mV
mA
mΩ
VDC
MΩ
@ 5 VDC
250 VDC for 1 min.
300 VAC for 1 min. no arcing
+100
Linear and audio options (see charts)
Mechanical
Total Mechanical Travel
Operating Torque
No switch
300° ± 5°
10 to 120 gf-cm
10 to 80 gf-cm
With switch
Shaft Wobble
Shaft Push-Pull Strength
Stop Strength
Rotational Life
No switch
0.7 x L/30mm p-p max.; L = Shaft Length
8 kgf for 10 sec.
3 kgf-cm min.
15,000 cycles
30,000 cycles
20,000 cycles
SPST – Momentary Push
0.30 ± 0.15 mm
450 ± 200 gf max.
10 kgf-cm
With switch
Switch Life
Switch Type
Switch Stroke
Shaft Push Force
Panel Nut Tightening Torque
IP Rating
40
Mounting Hardware
Packaging
Weight
One flat washer and one mounting hex nut supplied with each unit
Tray
4 grams
2019-10-29 Rev. B
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