3851/3852/3856 - 3/4 Diameter Panel Control: Features
3851/3852/3856 - 3/4 Diameter Panel Control: Features
Environmental Characteristics1
Operating Temperature Range........................... -1 °C to +125 °C.................................................. -1 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range.............................. -65 °C to +125 °C................................................ -65 °C to +150 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over
Storage Temperature Range............................ ±1,000 ppm/°C.................................................... ±150 ppm/°C
Vibration.............................................................. 20 G..................................................................... 20 G
Total Resistance Shift.................................... ±2 % maximum................................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift......................................... ±5 % maximum................................................... ±6 % maximum
Shock.................................................................. 100 G................................................................... 100 G
Total Resistance Shift.................................... ±2 % maximum................................................... ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift......................................... ±5 % maximum................................................... ±6 % maximum
Load Life............................................................. 1,000 hours......................................................... 1,000 hours
Total Resistance Shift.................................... ±10 % maximum................................................. ±3 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load).................................... 100,000 cycles.................................................... 20,000 cycles
Total Resistance Shift.................................... ±15 % TRS maximum ........................................ ±5 % or 5 ohms TRS whichever is greater
Contact Resistance Variation........................ ±3 %.................................................................... ±3 %
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift.................................... ±10 % maximum ................................................ ±2 % maximum
IP Rating.............................................................. IP 40.................................................................... IP 40
Mechanical Characteristics1
Stop Strength
3851 & 3852������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������56.5 N-cm (5 lb.-in.)
3856������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Continuous turn
Mechanical Angle�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 280 ° ±5 ° / 3856 – 1350 ° ±50 °
Torque (Starting and Running)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� A & B bushings 0.35 to 4.23 N-cm (0.05 to 6.0 oz.-in.)
. C & E bushings 0.21 to 4.23 N-cm (0.3 to 6.0 oz.-in.)
. 3856 – 0.11 to 2.12 N-cm (0.15 to 3.0 oz.-in.)
Mounting (Torque on Bushing)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1.7-2.0 N-m (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum
Weight (Single Section)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������30 grams maximum
Terminals������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Printed circuit terminals or solder lugs
Soldering Condition��������������������������������������������Recommended hand soldering using Sn95/Ag5 no clean solder, 0.025 ˝ wire diameter.
. Maximum temperature 399 °C (750 °F) for 3 seconds. No wash process to be used with no clean flux.
. Part can be wave soldered at 260 °C (500 °F) for 5 seconds, no wash process with no clean flux.
Marking��������������������������������������������������������������������������Manufacturer’s trademark, wiring diagram, resistance, date code, and part number
Ganging (Multiple Section Potentiometers)������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 cup maximum
Hardware������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ One lockwasher and one mounting nut is shipped with each potentiometer;
locking bushing versions are shipped with one additional locking nut
(Bushing A&H: H-37-2 & H-38-2; Bushing B: H-37-2, H-38-2 & H-38-4; Bushing C: H-37-1 & H-38-1;
Bushing E: H-37-1, H-38-1 & H-38-3)
Product Dimensions
15.88
12.7, 22.23 12.7 STD.
9.53 STD. (5/8) SOLDER LUG TERMINAL
(1/2, 7/8) (.50)
(.38) 6.35 ± .76 6.35
6.35 ± .76 3/8-32 UNEF TYP. 2.79
3/8-32 UNEF (.25)
(.25 ± .03) .38 .25 (.110)
(.25 ± .03) .38 .25 45 ° X
45 ° X (.015) (.010) 3 PLCS.
(.015) (.010)
CHAMFER CHAMFER 12.7
(.50) EACH TERMINAL LUG
19.05 2
19.05 6.35+.03/-.05 2 PLCS. 1 3
WILL ACCOMMODATE
(.75) 6.35+.03/-.05 (.75) DIA.
DIA. (.250+.001/-.002) .72
DIA. (.250+.001/-.002) DIA. THREE (.028) DIAMETER
14.02 ± .25
SHAFT SLOT (.552 ± .010) (.724 DIA. AWG
SHAFT SLOT 1.19 WIDE X STRANDED) WIRES.
12.19 1.19 12.19
DIA. (.047)
DIA. .047 WIDE X (.48)
(.480) 1.60+.38/-.00 STANDARD
1.60+.38/.00
(.063+.015/-.000)
DEEP (.063+.015/-.000)DEEP PRINTED CIRCUIT TERMINAL
5.49 16.00 6.35 1.02
OPTIONAL FLAT TYP. TYP.
(.216) (.63) (.25) (.040)
1.52 28.58
LONG OR FRONT BUSHING FOR SHAFTS UNDER
(.06) (1-1/8)
15.88 ± .38
(.625 ± .015) 6.35
1 2 3 (.25)
Hardware
LOCKWASHER H-37-1 NUT H-38-1 LOCKNUT H-38-3
6.6 9.53 +0/-0.38 2.36 ± 0.25 4.57 ± 0.05
(.26) (.375 +0/-.015) (.093 ± .01) (.180 ± .002) 15 ° ± 1 °
1/4-32 UNEF
7.75 1/4-32
(.305) NEF-20
12.07 ± 0.25 0.64 ± 0.05 30 ° ± 5 °
(.475 ± .01) (.025 ± .002) 11 +0/-0.43 TYP. 0.64
7.92
(.433 +0/-.017) (.025)
(.312)
LOCKWASHER H-37-2 NUT H-38-2
9.58 ± 0.36 2.36 ± 0.25 1.02
(.377 ± .014) (.093 ± .01) 30 ° ± 5 ° (.040)
3/8-32 NEF-2B
3.96
(.156)
12.52 ± 0.36 0.56 ± 0.05 30 ° ± 5 °
(.493 ± .014) (.022 ± .002) 14.66 +0/-0.43
(.577 +0/-.017)
LOCKNUT H-38-4
MM
Date Code Description DIMENSIONS: 1.91
(INCHES) MIN.
8.51 ± 0.05 (.075)
YYWWM (.335 ± .002) 18 ° ± 2 °
30 ° ± 5 ° TYP.
4.83
(.19)
How To Order
3852 A - 28 2 - 103 A L
REV. 10/20
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