Features
■ Flexible wire leads
■ Economical
■ Compact
■ Sealed
■ RoHS compliant*
■ Long life
■ Infinite resolution
■ Free shaft rotation
■ AC or DC
■ Shaft options available
3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer
Specifications†
Product Dimensions
Standard Electrical Travel
..............................0.15, 0.25, 0.35 in.
(3.81, 6.35, 8.89 mm)
1ꢀ.46 ꢀ.ꢀ5
(.412 .ꢀꢀ2ꢂ
6.6ꢀ4 1.ꢀ16
(.26ꢀ .ꢀ4ꢀꢂ
1ꢀ.26 ꢀ.ꢀ5
(.4ꢀ4 .ꢀꢀ2ꢂ
Standard Resistances
#ꢀ-8ꢀ UNF-2A
THREADED SHAFT
(STANDARDꢂ.
SHAFT SHOWN IN
RETRACTED
.................... 1K to 50K ohms ( 20 ꢀ)
Independent Linearity.................... 5 ꢀ
Resolution ................................... Infinite
Power Rating @ 70 °C (158 °F)
...........................................0.125 watt
Operating Temperature Range
...............................-55 °C to +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient ...1000 PPM/°C
Insulation Resistance ........50 megohms
@ 500 VDC
POSITION
4ꢀ.41 ꢀ.ꢀ5
(1.591 .ꢀꢀ2ꢂ
1.59 .ꢀ1ꢁ
DIA.
(.ꢀ625 .ꢀꢀꢀ5ꢂ
Backlash.................................Negligible
Shaft Actuating Force.. 2N max. @ 21 °C
Life..................................500,000 cycles
Shock ................................50 G for 7ms
Vibration ........................20 G, 10-2K Hz
Marking.........Manufacturer’s trademark,
resistance code, wiring diagram,
date code, manufacturer’s model
number and style
19.68 ꢀ.1ꢁ
(.775 .ꢀꢀ5ꢂ
CHAMFER:
ꢀ.25
45° X
(ꢀ.1ꢀꢂ
ꢁ ELECTRICALLY INSULATED LEADWIRES
152.4ꢀ
MINIMUM LENGTH (28 AWG INSULATED CONDUCTORꢂ
(6.ꢀꢀꢂ
6.58 .ꢀ76
(.259 .ꢀꢀꢁꢂ
.ꢀ1ꢀ
TOLERANCES:
EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
(ꢀ.25ꢂ
Specifications are typical. Contact factory for
special requirements.
† Specifications applicable from 5 ꢀ to 95 ꢀ
of electrical travel.
5.69 .ꢀ76
(.224 .ꢀꢀꢁꢂ
RED
2
WIPER
MM
(INCHESꢂ
DIMENSIONS:
How to Order
YELLOW
1
GREEN
ꢁ
3046 L - 2 - 502
SHAFT EXTENDED
WIRING DIAGRAM
Model
Style
Range (Travel)
1 = 0.15 ” (3.81 mm)
2 = 0.25 ” (6.35 mm)
3 = 0.35 ” (8.89 mm)
Resistance Value
Standard Resistance Table
Resistance
(Ohms)
Resistance
Code
1,000
2,500
5,000
10,000
20,000
50,000
102
252
502
103
203
503
REV. ꢀ5/ꢀ9
*RoHS Directive 2ꢀꢀ2/95/EC Jan 27 2ꢀꢀꢁ including Annex.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific applications