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Series 389 Modular Potentiometer
Cermet—1/2" square
Series 389 Modular Potentiometer Cermet - 1/2 in. sq., 1.0 Watt
Description
The Series 389 combine up to 8 stackable modules. Single or concentric metal shafts are available with cermet potentiometers and switch modules. Vernier drive is avaiable, as well as a trimmer configuration.
For equivalent units using conductive plastic elements, see Series 388

Features:
Small size - 1/2 in. square. Stackable - up to 8 modules
Switches - rotary, push-pull, and momentary.
Shafts - 1/4" or 1/8" diameter shafts available in single, dual-concentric, or trimmer configurations.
Versatile - Wide range of options: shafts, bushings, terminal styles, resistance values, tapers and tolerances

Options:
Detents - up to 16 positions in mechanical rotation
Seals - mounting and shaft seals
Medium torque - 1 to 6 oz. in.
Center tap - extra terminal
Tracking - laser trimming for two or more sections
Phasing modules - electrically, mechanically, or both
Multi-turns - 3 1/2 and 5-turn vernier drive
Clutch drive - for adjustment of two modules, single shaft
Push drive - shaft must be pushed to engage shaft
Return to center - automatic return to center point

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Electrical Specifications
Resistance Range
Linear: 5 ohms to 5 Megohms
Tapered: 100 ohms to 2 Megohms
Resistance Tolerance
Linear: ±10% (±20% special)
Tapered: ±10% (under 20 ohms is ±20%)
Non-linear Tapers
Linear: Right or left-hand available.
Non-Linear: Log or reverse Log.
See data sheet for available special tapers.
Taper Tolerance
±20% of nominal resistance @ 50%
Independent Linearity
±5% standard. Specials available
End Resistance
2 ohms max. each end 5 ohms to 2.5Kohms
4 ohms max. each end above 2.5K
Tracking
10% voltage ratio tracking between sections is standard. Specials available.
Working Voltage
350 VDC across end terminals
(power not to exceed rating)
Power Rating
1.0 watt @ 85°C bushing mount
0.5 watt @ 85°C PC mount
Derate linearly to zero watts at 150°C
Derate non-linear taper units by 50%
Derate tapered units or additional section units by 50% of panel unit
Dynamic Noise (C.R.V.)
3% of total R, standard linear
1.5% of total R, special linear (500 ohms and above)
6% of total R, tapered
Static Noise
Up to 100 ohms - 30 db; 10K ohms - 15 db; 100K ohms - 10 db
Electrical Rotation
295° ±5°
Effective Rotation
265° ±5°

Mechanical Specifications
Shafts
Single, Dual-Concentric, or Trimmer configurations are available.
Switches
Rotary, Push-Pull, or Momentary Switches are available
Bushing Styles
Plain, Locking, or Trimmer
Bushing Diameters
Supplied in 1/4"-32 NEF 2A thread (6.35mm)
and 3.8"-32 NEF 2A thread (9.53mm)
Bushing Lengths
Plain: 1/4 in.(6.35mm) or 3/8 in.(9.53mm) Split-locking style: 3/8 in. (9.35mm)
Terminals
PC pins fit .100 grid spacing
See pdf data sheet for other terminal mounting options available
Hardware Supplied
Hex mounting nut 1/4 in. (6.35mm) x 32 thread standard; Jam hex nut 5/16 in. (7.94mm) for locking type bushings
External rotary shaft seal mounting nut 1/4 in.
Mechanical Rotation
295° ±5°
Rotational Life
Life under load is 50,000 cycles (10% maximum resistance change)
Trimmer life under load is 5,000 cycles
Torque Range
.20 to 3.0 oz. in. (Single modules)
.3 to 3.5 oz. in. (Dual module)
.5 to 4.5 oz. in. (Triple)
.5 to 5.5 oz. in. (Quad)
Other torque options available.
Stop Torque
3 lb. in. single shaft
2 lb. in. dual concentric shaft
Anti-turn Device
Location 1 supplied unless otherwise specified (see pdf data sheet)
Anti-turn Device radius is 6.35mm.
Housing Material
Molded Thermoplastic
Marking
Consisting of customer part number and State Electronics part number

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