Series 389 Modular Potentiometer
Cermet—1/2" square
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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
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Small size - 1/2 in. square. Stackable - up to 8 modules
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Switches - rotary, push-pull, and momentary.
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Shafts - 1/4" or 1/8" diameter shafts available in single, dual-concentric, or trimmer configurations. |
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Versatile - Wide range of options: shafts, bushings, terminal styles, resistance values, tapers and tolerances
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Detents - up to 16 positions in mechanical rotation |
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Seals - mounting and shaft seals |
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Medium torque - 1 to 6 oz. in. |
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Center tap - extra terminal |
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Tracking - laser trimming for two or more sections |
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Phasing modules - electrically, mechanically, or both |
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Multi-turns - 3 1/2 and 5-turn vernier drive |
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Clutch drive - for adjustment of two modules, single shaft |
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Push drive - shaft must be pushed to engage shaft |
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Return to center - automatic return to center point |

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Electrical Specifications
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Resistance Range
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Linear: 5 ohms to 5 Megohms Tapered: 100 ohms to 2 Megohms
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Resistance Tolerance
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Linear: ±10% (±20% special) Tapered: ±10% (under 20 ohms is ±20%)
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Non-linear Tapers
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Linear: Right or left-hand available. Non-Linear: Log or reverse Log. See data sheet for available special tapers.
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Taper Tolerance
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±20% of nominal resistance @ 50%
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Independent Linearity
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±5% standard. Specials available
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End Resistance
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2 ohms max. each end 5 ohms to 2.5Kohms 4 ohms max. each end above 2.5K
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Tracking
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10% voltage ratio tracking between sections is standard. Specials available.
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Working Voltage
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350 VDC across end terminals (power not to exceed rating)
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Power Rating
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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
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Dynamic Noise (C.R.V.)
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3% of total R, standard linear 1.5% of total R, special linear (500 ohms and above) 6% of total R, tapered
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Static Noise
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Up to 100 ohms - 30 db; 10K ohms - 15 db; 100K ohms - 10 db
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Electrical Rotation
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295° ±5°
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Effective Rotation
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265° ±5°
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Mechanical Specifications
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Shafts
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Single, Dual-Concentric, or Trimmer configurations are available.
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Switches
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Rotary, Push-Pull, or Momentary Switches are available
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Bushing Styles
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Plain, Locking, or Trimmer
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Bushing Diameters
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Supplied in 1/4"-32 NEF 2A thread (6.35mm) and 3.8"-32 NEF 2A thread (9.53mm)
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Bushing Lengths
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Plain: 1/4 in.(6.35mm) or 3/8 in.(9.53mm) Split-locking style: 3/8 in. (9.35mm)
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Terminals
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PC pins fit .100 grid spacing See pdf data sheet for other terminal mounting options available
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Hardware Supplied
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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.
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Mechanical Rotation
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295° ±5° |
Rotational Life
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Life under load is 50,000 cycles (10% maximum resistance change) Trimmer life under load is 5,000 cycles
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Torque Range
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.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.
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Stop Torque
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3 lb. in. single shaft 2 lb. in. dual concentric shaft
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Anti-turn Device
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Location 1 supplied unless otherwise specified (see pdf data sheet) Anti-turn Device radius is 6.35mm.
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Housing Material
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Molded Thermoplastic
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Marking
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Consisting of customer part number and State Electronics part number
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