Model 6180 series 7/8” Diameter Single Turn Conductive Plastic Precision Potentiometer / Position Sensor MODEL STYLES AVAILABLE 6181 1/8” Shaft, 1/4” Bushing 6184 6 mm Shaft, 3/8” Bushing 6186 1/8” Shaft, 3/8” Bushing 6187 1/4” Shaft, 3/8” Bushing 6188 for side load applications 1/4” Shaft, 3/8” Bushing ELECTRICAL1 Resistance Range 1K to 100K Ohms Standard Resistance Tolerance ±10% Minimum Practical Resistance Tolerance ±5% Independent Linearity2 ±1% Minimum Practical Independent Linearity ±0.5% Input Voltage 400 VDC maximum, not to exceed power rating Power Rating 1.0 Watt at 70°C, derating to 0 at 125°C Dielectric Strength 750 V rms Insulation Resistance 1,000 Megohms minimum Output smoothness 0.1% maximum Actual Electrical Travel 340° nominal (300° with stop feature) Electrical Continuity Travel 350° nominal (320° with stop feature) End Voltage maximum 0.5% of input voltage Resolution essentially infinite Temperature Coefficient of Resistance -400 ppm/°C typical Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage4 ±10 ppm/°C typical 3 MECHANICAL Total Mechanical Travel 360° Continuous (320° ±3° with stop feature) Number of Gangs 1 maximum Weight 0.53 oz. nominal (single gang) Backlash 1° maximum Static Stop Strength 40 oz.-in. Panel Nut Tightening Torque 25 lb.-in. maximum Start/Run Torque 1 2 3 4 1.0 oz.-in. Specifications subject to change without notice. Linearity is measured between 1% and 99% of input voltage. Special TCR available to ±100 ppm/°C. Measured with 10 VDC CW to CCW and slider at 50% of electrical travel BI Technologies Corporation 4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA Phone: 714 447 2345 December 20, 2013 Website: www.bitechnologies.com Model 6180 page 1 of 3 RoHS 2 Pb compliant Model 6180 ENVIRONMENTAL (MIL-PRF-39023) Operating Temperature Range -40°C to +125°C dynamic, -65°C to +125°C static Temperature Cycling 5 cycles, -65°C to +125°C, maximum 10% ΔR Shock 6 ms Saw-tooth, 100 G’s, 0.1 ms maximum discontinuity Vibration 10 G’s, 10 to 500 Hz, maximum 2% ΔR, 0.1 ms maximum discontinuity Moisture Resistance five 24 hour cycles, maximum 25% ΔR High Temperature Exposure 1,000 hours at 125°C, maximum 0.5% ΔVR 5 million shaft revolutions Rotational Life Rotational Load Life 5 million shaft revolutions, maximum 10% ΔR Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code) IP50, IP66 available as option (feature code ES) ORDERING INFORMATION 6187 R 10K T5 L1.0 xx Model Series Optional Feature Code (see table) Resistance Prefix Linearity Resistance Value Optional Non-standard Tolerance FEATURE CODES Center Tap CT Linearity Tape LT Shaft Lock SL Stop ST Seal (IP66) 6184, 6187, or 6188 only ES When multiple feature codes are used the P/N shall be in the same sequence as listed in this table (top to bottom). STANDARD RESISTANCE VALUES CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 1K (S) (CCW) (CW) BI Technologies Corporation 4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA Phone: 714 447 2345 December 20, 2013 Website: www.bitechnologies.com Model 6180 page 2 of 3 2K 5K 10K 20K 50K Model 6180 OUTLINE DRAWING Model 6181 Models 6184, 6186, and 6187 Dimensions in mm BI Technologies Corporation 4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA Phone: 714 447 2345 December 20, 2013 Website: www.bitechnologies.com Model 6180 page 3 of 3