ALPS RK163

Metal Shaft Potentiometer
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type
RK163 Series
A wide range of versatility products applicable for various types of control.
Rotary
Potentiometers
Typical Specifications
Items
Slide
Potentiometers
Specifications
Total resistance tolerance
±20%
Maximum operating voltage
150V AC, 5V DC
Total rotational angle
300±3°
Rotational torque
3 to 25mN・m
Operating life
15,000cycles
Operating temperature range
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
− 10℃ to +70℃
Product Line
Number of
resistor elements
Mounting
direction
Shaft
type
Terminal
style
Knob
Operating
Length
of the shaft
(mm)
Center
detent
Total
resistance
(kΩ)
15
Flat
Resistance
taper
Minimum
order unit
(pcs.)
1B
For PC
board
15A
Products No.
Drawing
No.
RK1631110TBK
800
RK1631110TT3
1
10
20
RK1631110U1Q
Single-unit
Lead
Without
For PC board
Lead
Horizontal
type
1B
2
800
RK1631110TTU
3
600
RK1631110U0Q
4
RK1631210AWN
20
Flat
5
10
RK16312101A2
With
Knurled
Dual-unit
for vol.
RK1631110TNP
15
Knurled
Dual-unit
for tone
20
600
For PC
board
15
20
15A
RK16312A0A2N
25
50
3B
RK16312A0BKH
15
10
15A
RK16312A0BKR
20
Flat
Knurled
RK1631210AX9
6
800
5
Without
6
Note
Products other than those listed in above products are also available. Please contact us for details.
Refer to P.350 for product varieties.
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Metal Shaft Potentiometer
16mm Size Metal Shaft Type RK163 Series
Dimensions
Photo
15
5
7
20
7
12
10.5
L1
LB
R1
°
60
7.5
1.5
0.3
Rotary
Potentiometers
3.8
Slide
Potentiometers
Mounting
surface
12.5
ø3
1
5
ø16
5
L1
LB
R1
4.5
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK163111
Style
ø6
No.
Unit:mm
PC board mounting hole dimensions
(Viewed from mounting side)
C1
2
M7G0.75
1 1 2
゚
60
10.5
7.5
20
1.5
12
0.3
ø3
13.5
ø16
ø6
4.5
7
2
3
15
Shaft shown in full CCW position
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK163111
3-ø1.2 holes
4
R1
C1
1 2
M7×0.75
Shaft shown in full
CCW position
2
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK163111
10.5
Metal
Shaft
3
15
15
Insulated
Shaft
7.5
8
0.3
1.5
3.8
Mounting
surface
Knob
Operating
5
5
ø3
3
12.5
ø16
ø6
0.7
5
C1
M7×0.75
2
1 2
3
3–ø1.2 holes
4
R1
1
Shaft slot is
optional angle.
15
4
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK163111
× ! !"#
25
12.1
7.5
L1
7
1.5
12
0.3
60
5
12.5
ø3
5
× 6
6-ø1.2 holes
Mounting
surface
1 2 3 1
15
Shaft shown in full CCW position
2
R2 R1
C1
4
M7x0.75
Single-shaft, dual-unit
RK163121(For tone)
RK16312A(For volume)
3.8
5
ø16
˚
5
20
ø6
L1
4.5
Single-shaft, dual-unit
RK163121(For tone)
RK16312A(For volume)
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16mm Size Metal Shaft Type Potentiometer
Product Varieties
In addition to the recommended products, the following specifications can also be accommodated.
Product Specifications and Applications
Rotary
Potentiometers
Type
Model
Applications
Detent variety
Slide
Potentiometers
Single-shaft, single-unit
RK16311
General
Single-shaft, dual-unit
RK16312
General or Volume and
tone control
Center
21
31
41
Total Resistance Variety
5
Total resistance(kΩ)
10
20
50
100
200
Resistance Taper
Resistance taper
1B
3B
15C
Dimensions of Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
1)18 teeth knurl
Knob
Operating
Die-casting shaft
Unit:mm
˚
Y
90
Metal
Shaft
15A
Detail dimensions
L1
LB
Not specified
slotting angle
ø6
0.7
R1
L1
LB
R1
15
5
8
20
5
12
25
7
12
30
7
12
X
X
Y
Shaft shown in
full CCW position
serration angle
¡The
shall be as shown.
C1
M7G0.75
18 teeth knurl
Unit:mm
2)Flat type
L1
Detail dimensions
R1
˚
60
4.5
ø6
LB
C1
M7G0.75
Shaft shown in
full CCW position
R1
L1
LB
15
5
7
20
7
12
25
7
12
30
7
12
3)Slotted type
Unit:mm
L1
Detail dimensions
LB
˚
60
L1
LB
15
7
20
7
25
7
30
7
ø6
1
1.6
C0.5
M7G0.75
Shaft shown in
full CCW position
Note
marked are specifications recommended by ALPS.
Refer to P.363 for attached parts.
Refer to P.351, 502 for resistance taper.
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16mm Size Metal Shaft Type Potentiometer
Orders Other Than Recommended Products
When ordering product varieties that are not listed in the Product Line, please specify by referring to the below example.
Sample Part Number
R K 1 6 3 1 1 1 0
F 2 0
C 0
B 1 0 3
P
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Model type
Model type
Code
111
Single-unit
121
Dual-unit for tone
12A
Dual-unit for vol.
Shaft type
Code
Shaft type
F
Flat
S
Slotted
K
Knurled
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Length of the shaft(L1)
(mm)
Knob
Operating
Code Length of the Code Length of the
shaft
shaft
15
15
25
25
20
20
30
30
Code
Detent
Code
Detent
C0
Without
31
31
C1
Center
41
41
21
21
Detent
15C
B: For tone & general(model type : 111,121)
V: For vol.(model type : 111,12A)
J
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
10
Term."1"
20
30
A)
15
A(
40
50
100
Output volt.across term.2-3
100 (%)
Input volt. across term. 1-3 G
C
1B
80
vo
l.c
on
B
tro (1
l)( B)
3B
)
3B
90
V(
V
15A
100
G 100 (%)
B
Resistance
taper
Output volt.across term.1-2
A
Resistance
Code
taper
Input volt. across term. 1-3
Code
J
Resistance taper
60
Rotation travel (%)
70
J
80
90 100
Term."3"
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
C(1
5C
)
20
10
100
90
Term."1"
80
70
60
50
40 30
Rotation travel (%)
J
20 10
0
Term."3"
Total resistance
Code
Total resistance
Total resistance
(kΩ)
Code
502
5
503
50
103
10
104
100
203
20
204
200
(kΩ)
Terminal style
Code
Terminal style
P
For PC board
L
Lead terminal
Note
marked are specifications recommended by ALPS.
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Metal Shaft Potentiometers
List of Varieties
9mm size metal
shaft snap-in
Type
Number of drive shafts
9mm size metal shaft
multi-ganged
Single-shaft
Model
11mm size metal 11mm size metal 16mm size metal
shaft low-profile
shaft reflow
shaft
Dual-shaft
RK0971
RK0981
RK09L1
Single-shaft
RK0972
RK117111
RK1631□1
RK1631□A
RK119
Rotary
Potentiometers
Slide
Potentiometers
Photo
Fixing method of bushing The bushing can be screwed down
Bushing screw clamp
Bushing guide type
Bushing screw clamp
Terminal mounting
Horizontal type Vertical type
Horizontal type
Vertical type
Horizontal type
Attached switch
Without
Push-on push-off switch※1
Momentary push switch
Without
Rotary switch ※1
Momentary push switch※1
Gang error applicable to
Dual-unit parts for audio
volume control purposes
−40dB to 0dB
3dB max.
−40dB to 0dB
3dB max.
Solder heat
resistance
Manual
soldering
350℃ max. 3s max.
Dip soldering
260±5℃, 5±1s
350±10℃
3 +10 s
350℃ max. 3s max.
Motor terminal : 350$max 2s max.
Metal
Shaft
Reflow soldering
Please see P.347
Operating emperature range
−10℃ to +70℃
−20℃ to +70℃
Rated power
−30℃ to +70℃ −40℃ to +85℃ −10℃ to +70℃
0.05W
Electrical performance
R≦10kΩ
10kΩ< R<50kΩ
50kΩ≦ R
Residual
resistance
Maximum
attenuation
(Volume
control)
R≦10kΩ 50Ωmax.
R≦10kΩ 20Ωmax.
10kΩ<R≦50kΩ 80Ωmax. 10kΩ<R≦50kΩ 30max.
50kΩ<R
50kΩ<R
Nominal total resistance of 0.2% or less Nominal total resistance of 0.1% or less
20Ωmax.
30Ωmax.
Nominal total resistance of 0.1% or less
5kΩ≦R< 10kΩ
10kΩ≦R< 50kΩ
50kΩ≦R<100kΩ
100kΩ≦R
100MΩ min. 250V DC
100MΩ min.
500V DC
Voltage
proof
300V AC for 1minute
500V AC
for 1minute
Mechanical Environmental
performance performance
0.5N・m(With push-lock mechanism type: 0.4N·m)
Push-pull strength
Vibration
Knob
Operating
70dB min.
80dB min.
90dB min.
100dB min.
Insulation
resistance
Stopper strength
Insulated
Shaft
80N max.
0.5N・m
0.9N・m
100N max.
10 to 55 to 10Hz/min., the amplitude is 1.5mm for all the frequencies, in the 3 direction of X, Y and Z and for 2 hours respectively
−20℃±2℃
for 96h
Cold
−30±2℃ for 96h
−40±2℃
for 240h
−20±2
for 96h
Dry heat
70±2℃ for 96h
85±2℃
for 240h
70±2℃
for 96h
Damp heat
40±2℃, 90 to 95%RH for 96h
60±2℃,
90 to 95%RH for 240h
40±2℃,
90 to 95%RH for 96h
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Push-on Switch Specifications
Items
RK097
RK117
Contact arrangement
Travel(mm)
Operating force(N)
Rating
Contact resistance
Operating life
RK119
Single pole and single throw(Push on)
0.5
4 +4
−2
1.5
0.5
5±2
6±3
0.5A 12V DC
1.5
0.5±0.3
5±2
3A 16V DC
1.5±0.5
4±2
0.1A 5V DC
(1mA 5V DC min.ratings)
100mΩfor initial period;200mΩafter operating life
10,000 times 20,000 times 10,000 times 20,000 times
min.
min.
min.
min.
100,000
times min.
20,000 times
min.
● Metal Shaft Potentiometers Attached Parts …………………………………………………………………………363
● Metal Shaft Potentiometers Cautions ……………………………………………………………………………364, 365
Notes
1. ※1. For the switch attached, the single-shaft or inner shaft of the dual-shaft type can be chosen.
2. The operating temperature range for automotive applications can be raised upon request. Please contact us for
requirements of this kind.
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Metal Shaft Potentiometers
Attached Parts
The following parts are included with the product.
Unit:mm
Applicable products
Bearing screw
diameter
Hexagonal nut
Rotary
Potentiometers
Flat washer
Slide
Potentiometers
11
2
ø14
0.5
ø9.1
RK09L
RK168
RK097
RK203
M9
M9G0.75
Metal
Shaft
11
2
ø14
0.5
ø8.1
RK271
Insulated
Shaft
Knob
Operating
M8
M8G0.75
11
2
ø12
0.5
ø7.2
RK097
RK098
RK163
M7
M7G0.75
8
2
ø10
0.5
ø6.2
RK097
RK098
M6
M6G0.75
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