Series 253
®
Two Axis, Ministick
Controller With
Optional Momentary
Switch
Features
• Compact Size: 20x18x6mm
(.79"x.71"x.24")
• Long Life 1 Million Cycles
• Optional momentary switch is
operational at all rotations
• Sturdy metal case with convenient
mounting tabs
• RoHS compliant
Pat. No: US 6,654,005 . Taiwan: 176676. Pat. Pending in Japan & China
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Potentiometer 1 & 2
Available Switch
Resistance Range
10 K ohms through 200 K ohms
Type
Momentary
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±30%
Contact Resistance
100 milliohms max
Special: ±10% and ± 20% available
Maximum Contact Resistance
200 milliohms max after 500,000 cycles
switching 5mA @ 5VDC
Insulation Resistance
100 Megaohms @ 250 VDC
Dielectric Strength
250 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Operation Torque
180 ±50 gf-cm (2.5 ±0.7 in-oz)
Insulation Resistance
100 Megaohms min @ 100 VDC
Power Rating
0.0125 watt @ 50°C, derated to load @ 85°C
Operational Force
1,200±260 g
Maximum Operating Voltage
50 VAC or 5 VDC maximum
Power Rating
5 VDC, 5 mA maximum
Angle of Rotation
54° maximum
Travel
Life
+0.5
0.5
mm
Standard: 1,000,000 cycles
Special: Consult CTS
-0.4
Switch Life
500,000 cycles
RoHS Compliance
Compliant with European Union RoHS Directive
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