Model 6180 Series
Precision Potentiometer / Position Sensor
Features:
Lead-free
RoHS 2 compliant
7/8 diameter
Single turn
Conductive plastic
Applications:
Pedal position
Joystick controls
Valve control
Wind vane
Panel control
Test and measurement
Medical equipment
Angular position
Model Styles Available
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 bronze bushing
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General Note
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Model 6180 Series
Precision Potentiometer / Position Sensor
Electrical
Resistance range 1K to 100K Ohms
Standard resistance tolerance 10%
Minimum practical resistance tolerance 5%
Independent linearity 1%
Minimum practical independent linearity 0.5%
Input voltage 400 VDC maximum, not to exceed power rating
Power rating 1.0 Watt at 70C, derating to 0 at 125C
Dielectric strength 750 V rms
Insulation resistance 1,000 Megohms minimum
Output smoothness 0.1% maximum
Actual electrical travel 340C nominal (300 with stop feature)
Electrical continuity travel 350C nominal (320C with stop feature)
End voltage Maximum 0.5% of input voltage
Resolution Essentially infinite
Temperature coefficient of resistance -400 ppm/C typical
Temperature coefficient of output voltage 10 ppm/C typical
Mechanical
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.
TT Electronics | BI Technologies
General Note
Circulo de la Amistad #102 PIMSA IV Mexicali B.C. Mexico C.P 21210
TT Electronics reserves the right to make changes in product specificaoti n without
Ph: +1 714 447 2345
nocti e or liability. All informaoti n is subject to TT Electronics own data and is
www.ttelectronics.com/bi -technologies
considered accurate at time of going to print.
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