Datasheet

BI Technologies Corporation
4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA
Phone: [phone] Website: www.bitechnologies.com
7/8” Diameter
Single Turn
Conductive Plastic
Precision Potentiometer /
Position Sensor
Model 6180 series
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
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 1.0 oz.-in.
MODEL STYLES AVAILABLE
MECHANICAL
ELECTRICAL
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Linearity is measured between 1% and 99% of input voltage.
3
Special TCR available to ±100 ppm/°C.
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Measured with 10 VDC CW to CCW and slider at 50% of electrical travel
Resistance Range 1K to 100K Ohms
Standard Resistance Tolerance ±10%
Minimum Practical Resistance Tolerance ±5%
Independent Linearity
2
±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
3
-400 ppm/°C typical
Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
4
±10 ppm/°C typical
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