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Series 388MPLC Motorized Potentiometer
Conductive Plastic—1/2" square
Series 388MPLC Motorized Potentiometer Conductive Plastic - 1/2 in. sq., 0.5 Watt
Description
The series 388MPLC Motorized Potentiometer combines a geared motor with up to four potentiometer modules. The motor is coupled by a slip clutch to limit mechanical rotation and to allow manual adjustment.

Features:
Small Size
Remote Operation
Slip Clutch for Manual Operation
1/2" square Potentiometer
Gear Motor: 0.63" Diameter
Cermet equivalents available, see Series 389MPLC

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Electrical Specifications
Number of Sections
Up to four modules
target="_blank" (Only two gang units are available from stock)
Resistance Range
Linear - 100 ohms to 5 Megohms
Tapered - 500 ohms to 2.0 Megohms
Resistance Tolerance
Linear - ±10% to 500K; ±20% over 500K
Tapered - ±10% to 100K; ±20% over 100K
Independent Linearity
±5% standard; specials available
Dynamic Noise (C.R.V.)
Linear: 1.5% of total R standard
target="_blank" (1.0% available as special)
Tapered: 2.2% of total R
Static Noise
20dB up to 30 Kohms
12dB up to 100 Kohms
3dB up to 1 Megohm
Power Rating
Bushing mounted: 0.5 watt at 70°C
PC mounted: 0.25 watt at 70°C
Derate to zero watts at 120°C
Effective Rotation
265° ±5°

Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical Rotation
295° ±5°
Stop Torque
4 in-lb target="_blank" (0.45 Nm) maximum
Bushing
1/4 in target="_blank" (6.35mm) x 1/4-32 NEF - Standard
3/8 in target="_blank" (9.53mm) x 3/8-32 NEF - Special
Various lengths available
Shaft
Standard: 1/8 in target="_blank" (3.18mm) x 3/4 in target="_blank" (19.05mm) FMS Slotted

Motor and Gear Train Specifications
Gear Ratio
120.4
Torque
2 Pot Sections - 0.3 to 3.5 oz.-in.
3 Pot Sections - 0.5 to 4.5 oz.-in.
4 Pot Sections - 0.5 to 5.5 oz.-in.
Direction of Rotation
ClockWise - Viewed from pot shaft end when motor (+) terminal connected to positive terminal of 12 volt supply
No-Load Current
28 ma - Gear Motor Only
Torque Constant
0.072 oz.-in./ma - Gear Motor Only
Speed Constant
4.0 RPM/ma - Gear Motor Only
Stall Current
250 ma
Voltage
12 VDC
Weight
0.86 oz. Gear Motor Only
Operating Temperature
-30°C to 65°C
Life
500 hours

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