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Series 389MPLC Motorized Potentiometer
Cermet—1/2" square
Series 389MPLC Motorized Potentiometer Cermet - 1/2 in. sq., 1.0 Watt
Description
The series 389MPLC 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
Conductive Plastic equivalents available, see Series 388MPLC

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Electrical Specifications
Number of Sections
Up to four modules
(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% standard
±5% special
Tapered: ±10% standard
±5% under 20 ohms
Independent Linearity
±5% standard; specials available
Dynamic Noise (C.R.V.)
Linear: 1.5% of total R standard
(1.0% available as special)
Tapered: 6% of total R (500 ohms and above)
Static Noise
25dB up to 100 ohms
15dB up to 10 Kohms
10dB up to 100 Kohms
Power Rating
Bushing mounted: 1.0 watt at 85°C
PC mounted: 0.5 watt at 85°C
Derate to zero watts at 150°C
Effective Rotation
265° ±5°

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