Series 450
®
Industrial 15/16"
(24mm) diameter
1/2 watt composition
variable resistor
• Low cost
• Versatile mounting styles:
– bushing
– twist tab
– bend tab
– snap-in PC bracket
– solder lug or PC terminals
• Wide resistance range
• Molded or metal shafts
• Pull-push and rotary power switches
• Shaft and bushing waterseal
• Rear extended shaft
• Single, tandem, or concentric constructions
• Special vernier adjust (multiturn) construction
available for fine adjustment
• Long life construction available
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
Power Rating, Watts
100 Ω through 10 Meg Ω (linear taper)
Long life construction - 10K Ω through 5 Meg Ω
(linear taper)
Vernier Adjust Construction
1
1
/± watt 10K ohms, /3 watt; above 10K ohms through
1
100K ohms, /4 watt above 100K ohms. 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).
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±±0ꢀ
Special: Closer tolerances available in most resistance
values.
Voltage Rating
Bushings to Terminals:
High pot test, one minute
Power Rating, Watts
Standard construction – 1080VAC
Vernier construction – 1000VAC
Operating maximum – 750VDC
Across End Terminals:
500 VDC, load not to exceed listed wattage ratings.
Special requirement for 1500 VAC Hi-pot is
available.
Standard Construction
1
/± watt per section through 100K
/3 watt per section above 100K
1
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.)
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Technical Data Sheet 1448C
Technical Data Sheet 1450B
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