Series 448
®
Linear motion
0.2 watt
composition
slide control
Features
• Innovative AC power switch, SPST or
SPDT, available on mono element
resistors
• 10-60mm slider travel
• 0.2 watt power rating (resistor)
• 1000 watt power rating (SPST switch)
• 600 watt power rating (SPDT switch)
• Detent at 50% travel available
• Multiple detents available
• Single or dual element designs
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Slim construction permits stacking
many units in a small space
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
Power Switch (optional)
500 ohms through 1 megohm
SPST - 10,000 cycles carrying 1000 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
Resistance Tolerance
Standard 20%
10,000 cycles switching 6A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
SPDT - 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
Available 10%
Resistance Tapers
6,000 cycles switching 3A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Slide Travel
Insulation Resistance
X and U Style: 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60mm
V Style: 10, 15, 25, 40, and 55mm
10 megohms at 250 VDC
Voltage Rating
Switch: 20mm = 17mm electrical + 3mm switch
30mm = 27mm electrical + 3mm switch
Across end terminals
Linear curves—300 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Actuator Information
See Illustrations, page 4 (Actuator Styles)
Power Rating, watts
Resistor: 0.2 watt @ 55°C derated to no load
Operating Force
Size
10mm
15mm
30mm
45mm
60mm
@ 85°C, linear taper
Either direction 20-150 gf
Switch OFF force: 100-500 gf
Stop Strength: 3K gf maximum, measured at
base of slider
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6A 120VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF (inductive load)
Non-linear 0.025w 0.05w 0.1w 0.15w
0.25w
Detent Force (detent optional)
Leaving detent: 20-200 gf over operating force
Operating Life
10,000 cycles
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
C T S C O R P O R A T I O N / M A N U F A C T U R E R O F R E L I A B L E E L E C T R O N I C C O M P O N E N T S