Series 270
®
Commercial
Miniature 5/8"
(16mm) Diameter
Composition
Variable Resistors
• Miniature 5/8" (16mm) size
• Versatile mounting styles:
– bushing
– twist tab
– bend tab
– snap-in PC bracket
– solder lug or PC terminals
(shaft parallel or perpendicular to the panel)
• 100 Ω to 5 Meg Ω resistance range
• Molded or metal shafts
• SPST power switches
• Single, tandem, or concentric units
• Panel seal
• Rear extended shaft
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
Resistance Tapers
100 Ω through 5 Meg Ω (linear taper).
Standard: Linear, 10ꢀ Audio and 10ꢀ CCW Audio
Special tapers available to meet most requirements
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±±0ꢀ
Special: Other tolerances available in most
resistance values.
Angle of Rotation
Total Rotation
Without Switch: 300° ± 5°
Power Rating, Watts
With Switch:
315° ± 5°
1/4 watt per section through 100K
1/5 watt per section above 100K
Effective Rotation
Full rating @ 55°C derated to no load at 85°C,
linear taper, bushing mounted control on steel panel
4" x 4" x .050" (101.6mm x 101.6mm x 1.±7mm).
(Derating required on two section controls.)
Without Switch: 300° (approximate)
With Switch: ±90° (approximate)
Panel Mounting Information
Voltage Rating
Bushing Mount
Bushings to Terminals:
Standard: Brass
High pot test, one minute — 750 VAC
Operating maximum
Across End Terminals:
— 500 VDC
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350 VDC, load not to exceed listed wattage ratings.
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
Technical Data Sheet 1270E
CTS CORPORATION / MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS