Model 138 Datasheet

Model 138
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Vishay Spectrol
1 5/16" (33.3 mm) Industrial Single Turn,
Bushing Mount, Conductive Plastic Potentiometer
FEATURES
• Center tap available
• Continuous rotation and mechanical stops both
standard
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
• Suitable model for all types of industrial
applications
Sensor type
Output type
Market appliance
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
ROTATIONAL, conductive plastic
Output by turrets
Industrial
1 5/16" (33.3 mm)
Dimensions
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
MIL-PRF-39023 TEST PROCEDURES APPLY
Ohmic Value Range
STANDARD
SPECIAL
1 k to 50 k
1 k to 50 k
Tolerance
Linearity (independent)
± 10 %
±5%
STANDARD
BEST PRACTICAL
± 0.5 %
± 0.25 %
Output Smoothness
0.1 % maximum
Power Rating
40 °C ambient
2W
derated to zero at 125 °C
Electrical Angle
Continuous
345° ± 4°
Stops
340° ± 5°
Insulation Resistance
1000 M minimum at 500 VDC
Dielectric Strength
1000 VRMS, 60 Hz
Absolute Minimum Resistance
1.0 % of total resistance
Minimum Voltage
0.5 % maximum
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
± 600 ppm/°C maximum
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Housing
Molded glass filled thermoplastic
Vibration
Rear Lid
Glass filled thermoset plastic
Shock
50 g
Shaft
Stainless steel, non-magnetic
Salt Spray
48 h
Terminals
Brass, plated for solderability,
non-passivated
Rotational Life
Mount Hardware
Lockwasher Internal Tooth: 
Panel nut:
Steel, nickel plated
Brass, nickel plated
15 g thru 2000 Hz
2 million
Shaft Revolutions
Operating Temperature Range
-55 °C to +125 °C
Note
• Nothing stated herein shall be construed as a guarantee of
quality or durability.
ORDERING INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION
138
B
0
0
20K
BO10
MODEL
BUSHING
MOUNT
MECHANICAL
OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONAL
FEATURES
RESISTANCE CODE
PACKAGING
0. Continuous
2. Stops
0. Standard (end taps)
1. Center tap (within
5° of electrical center)
Box of 10 pieces
Other characteristics will be standard as described on this specification sheet. If special characteristics are required such as special linearity
tolerance, special resistance tolerance, non-linear functions, etc., please state these on your order.
Revision: 26-Mar-15
Document Number: 57033
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THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
Model 138
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Vishay Spectrol
SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES
138
B
2
1
103
B10
MODEL
STYLE
MECHANICAL
OPTIONS
FEATURES
OHMIC VALUE
PACKAGING
With stops
With center tap
Box of 10 pieces
DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
± 0.031
MODEL 138B/138-...
0.875
(22.22)
± 0.015
0.625
(15.88)
60°
0.187
(4.75)
± 0.015
Ø 0.500
(12.70)
BC
± 0.015
+ 0.0000
- 0.0020
Ø 0.4062 MTG. (10.32)
± 0.015
0.375
(9.52)
0.032
(0.81)
0.062
(1.57)
± 0.010
+ 0.0000
- 0.0003
Ø 0.2497 (6.34)
0.030 MAX. (0.76)
0.562 (14.27)
± 0.015
Ø 1.312
(33.32)
0.032
(0.81)
3/
8
- 32 UNEF - 2A
Ø 0.125 (3.18)
2
0.062 (1.57)
MTG. SURFACE
CW
3
1
TOLERANCES: UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
DECIMALS ± 0.005 ANGLES ± 2°
SCHEMATIC
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Rotation
360° (continuous) 340° ± 5° stops
Bearing Type
Sleeve
STARTING
1.0 oz. - in (72 g - cm)
Torque (maximums)
RUNNING
0.7 oz. - in (50.40 g - cm)
Runouts (maximums)
Shaft Runout (TIR)
0.002" (0.05 mm)
Pilot Dia. Runout (TIR)
0.003" (0.08 mm)
Lateral Runout (TIR)
0.005" (0.13 mm)
Shaft End Play
0.008" (0.20 mm)
Shaft Radial Play
0.003" (0.08 mm)
Weight
1.0 oz. maximum (28.35 g)
Stop Strength
8.0 in - lbs (9.21 kg - cm) (stops version only)
POWER RATING CHART
RATED POWER IN W
6.0
MARKING
5.0
4.0
Unit 
Identification
3.0
2.0
Units shall be marked with Vishay Spectrol
name, model number, resistance and
tolerance, linearity, terminal identification, and
data code Applicable test procedures:
MIL-R-39023
Example of a marking for a standard part:
138-2-0-502
1.0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
Revision: 26-Mar-15
Document Number: 57033
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For technical questions, contact: [email protected]
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
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Revision: 02-Oct-12
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