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Series S8x Modular Potentiometer
Conductive Plastic or Cermet —1/2" square
Series S8x Modular Potentiometer Conductive Plastic—1/2 in. sq., 0.5 Watt
Description
The Series S8x modules are 1/2" square, stackable potentiometers, available in both Conductive Plastic and Cermet resistive elements. Switch options include: Rotary, Push-Pull, Momentary Push and Push-on / Push-off. Combine up to 8 modules, with single or concentric metal shafts. Add a Motorized option to any single shaft unit.

Features:
Small size—1/2 in. square, with up to 8 modules
Switches—rotary, push-pull, and momentary.
Shafts—1/4" or 1/8" diameter shafts available in single,
dual-concentric, or trimmer configurations.
Versatile—Wide range of options: shafts, bushings,
terminal styles, resistance, tapers and tolerance
NEW - Motorized Option
RoHS Compliant
Options:
Detents—Center or 11 positions in mechanical
rotation; special detents available
Seals—mounting and shaft seals
Medium torque—1 to 6 oz. in.

For additional information:
ModPot™ Potentiometer Series Options
ModPot™ Potentiometers Selection Guide

Electrical Specifications
  S88 - Conductive Plastic S89 - Cermet
Resistance Range Linear: 100 ohms to 5 Megohm Linear: 50 ohms to 5 Megohms
Tapered: 100 ohms to 2 Megohm Tapered: 500 ohms to 5 Megohms
Resistance Tolerance 100 Ω - 500 KΩ = ±10%
> 500 KΩ = ±20%
Linear & Tapered: ±10%
Rotational Life 50,000 Cycles 25,000 Cycles
Tapers Linear
Non-Linear: Log or reverse log
See data sheet for available special tapers.
Taper Tolerance ±20% of nominal resistance @ 50% ±20% of nominal resistance @ 50%
±3% of mechanical rotation ±3% of mechanical rotation
Independent Linearity ±5% standard  
End Resistance 4 ohms max. each end
Tracking 10% voltage ratio tracking between sections is standard. Specials available.
Linearity Tolerance ±5% independent
Working Voltage 350 VDC across end terminals (power not to exceed rating)
Power Rating 0.5 Watt @ 70°C (panel) mounting
0.25 Watt @ 70°C PC(no panel)
Derate 50% for non-linear tapers
Derate 50% for >2 sections
Derate to 0 watts at 20°C.
1.0 Watt @ 85°C (panel) mounting
0.5 Watt @ 85°C PC (no panel)
Derate 50% for non-linear tapers
Derate 50% for >2 sections
Derate to 0 watts at 150°C.
Dynamic Noise (C.R.V.) 1.5% max. of total R, linear taper
3.0% max. of total R, non-linear taper
3.0% max. of total R, linear taper
6.0% max. of total R, non-linear taper
Static Noise Up to 30K ohms - 20db; 100K ohms - 12 db; 1 Megohms +3db Up to 100 ohms - 25db; 10K ohms - 15 db; 100K ohms -10db
Electrical Continuity 295° ±5°
Effective Electrical Angle Units without Rotary Switch 265° ±7°
Units with Rotary Switch 240° ±7°

Common Mechanical Specifications
Shafts Single, Dual-Concentric, or Trimmer configurations are available.
Switches Rotary, Push-Pull, or Momentary Switches are available
Bushing Styles Plain, Locking, or Trimmer
Bushing Diameters 1/4"-32 NEF 2A thread (6.35mm)
or
3/8"-32 NEF 2A thread (9.53mm)
Bushing Lengths Plain: 1/4 in.(6.35mm), 3/8 in.(9.35mm), 1/2 in.(12.7mm)
Split-locking style: 3/8 in.(9.35mm), 1/2 in.(12.7mm)
Trimmer
Terminals PC pins fit .100 grid spacing
Solder Hooks
See pdf data sheet for other terminal mounting options available
Hardware Supplied External type, shaft & panel mounting seal
Optional IP68 Hardware Hex nut, Lock Washer
Jam hex nut for locking type bushings
Mechanical Rotation 295° ±5°
Torque Range 1-Section - .20 to 3.0 oz. in. [0.07 - 2.12 N-cm]
2-Sections - .30 to 3.5 oz. in. [0.21 - 2.47 N-cm]
3-Sections - .50 to 4.5 oz. in.[ 0.35 - 3.18 N-cm]
4-Sections - .50 to 5.5 oz. in. [0.35 - 3.89 N-cm]
Medium Torque option - 1.0 - 6.0 oz. in. [0.70 - 4.23 N-cm]
Stop Torque 3 lb. in. [0.39 N-m] single shaft
8 lb. in. [0.90 N-m] Optional
2 lb. in. [0.23 N-m] dual concentric shaft
Anti-turn Device Location 1 supplied unless otherwise specified
(see pdf data sheet)
Housing Material Molded Thermoplastic (Valox)
Marking Consisting State Electronics part number
Customer part number
Date & Lot code

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