Series 442
®
Linear Motion
1/4 Watt
Composition
Slide Controls
Features
• 1
1
/
4
" (31.7mm) slider travel
•
1
/
4
watt power rating
• Choice of resistance tapers
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Choice of mounting styles
• RoHS compliant
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
200 ohms through 5 megaohms
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±20%
Available: ±10%
Power Rating, Watts
1
/
4
watt @ 55°C derated to no load @ 85°C,
linear taper, control mounted on steel panel
4" x 4" x .050" (101.6mm x 101.6mm x 1.27mm).
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals:
Linear curves — 500 VDC
Tapered curves — 350 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Between case and end terminals:
1080 VAC RMS
Resistance Tapers
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Operating Temperature
0°C - +70°C
Slide Travel
Mechanical — 1
1
/
4
inches (31.7mm)
Effective — 1
1
/
4
inches (31.7mm)
Shaft Information
See illustrations, page 2.
Operating Force
Either direction 1 to 9 in-oz. (28 to 256 gf-cm)
Measured .250" (6.35mm) from base of slider.
Stop Strength
Maximum — 35 in-lbs. (15.9 kg-cm) measured
at base of slider.
Terminal Information
Straight, vertical or snap-in to printed circuit board,
wirewrap or solder lug styles.
Mounting Information
Top, bottom, side or no twist tab mounting —
refer to illustrations, page 2.
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9/21/06
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