*R oH S CO M PL IA N T Features ■ Compact ■ Flexible wire leads ■ Sealed ■ Economical ■ Long life ■ RoHS compliant* ■ Infinite resolution ■ Free shaft rotation ■ AC or DC ■ Shaft options available 3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer Specifications† Standard Electrical Travel .............................. 0.15, 0.25, 0.35 in. (3.81, 6.35, 8.89 mm) Standard Resistances .................... 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 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 Specifications are typical. Contact factory for special requirements. † Specifications applicable from 5 % to 95 % of electrical travel. How to Order 3046 L - 2 - 502 Product Dimensions 10.46 ± 0.05 (.412 ± .002) 6.604 ± 1.016 (.260 ± .040) 10.26 ± 0.05 (.404 ± .002) #0-80 UNF-2A THREADED SHAFT (STANDARD). SHAFT SHOWN IN RETRACTED POSITION 40.41 ± 0.05 (1.591 ± .002) 1.59 ± .013 DIA. (.0625 ± .0005) 19.68 ± 0.13 (.775 ± .005) CHAMFER: 0.25 (0.10) 45° X 3 ELECTRICALLY INSULATED LEADWIRES 152.40 MINIMUM LENGTH (28 AWG INSULATED CONDUCTOR) (6.00) 6.58 ± 0.07 (.259 ± .003) .010 TOLERANCES: ± EXCEPT WHERE NOTED (0.25) 5.69 ± 0.07 (.224 ± .003) RED 2 WIPER YELLOW 1 GREEN 3 DIMENSIONS: SHAFT EXTENDED Model Style Range (Travel) 1 = 0.15 ” (3.81 mm) 2 = 0.25 ” (6.35 mm) 3 = 0.35 ” (8.89 mm) Resistance Value WIRING DIAGRAM 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 4.5 ± 0.38 (.177 ± 0.15) REV. 04/15 *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time. Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications. MM (INCHES)