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■ Infinite resolution
■ Free shaft rotation
■ AC or DC
■ Shaft options available

3046 Linear Motion Potentiometer

Specifications† Product Dimensions
Standard Electrical Travel
10.46 ± 0.05
.............................. 0.15, 0.25, 0.35 in. (.412 ± .002)
(3.81, 6.35, 8.89 mm)
10.26 ± 0.05 6.604 ± 1.016
Standard Resistances (.404 ± .002) (.260 ± .040)
.................... 1K to 50K ohms (±20 %) #0-80 UNF-2A
THREADED SHAFT
Independent Linearity .................... ±5 % (STANDARD).
Resolution ................................... Infinite SHAFT SHOWN IN
RETRACTED
Power Rating @ 70 °C (158 °F) POSITION
........................................... 0.125 watt
Operating Temperature Range 40.41 ± 0.05
............................... -55 °C to +125 °C (1.591 ± .002)

Temperature Coefficient ...1000 PPM/°C

1.59 ± .013
Insulation Resistance ........50 megohms (.0625 ± .0005)
DIA.
@ 500 VDC
Backlash ................................. Negligible
Shaft Actuating Force .. 2N max. @ 21 °C
Life ..................................500,000 cycles 19.68 ± 0.13 CHAMFER:
(.775 ± .005) 0.25
Shock ................................ 50 G for 7ms 45° X
(0.10)
Vibration ........................ 20 G, 10-2K Hz 3 ELECTRICALLY INSULATED LEADWIRES
Marking.........Manufacturer’s trademark, 152.40
MINIMUM LENGTH (28 AWG INSULATED CONDUCTOR)
(6.00)
resistance code, wiring diagram,
date code, manufacturer’s model 6.58 ± 0.07
4.5 ± 0.38
number and style (.259 ± .003)
(.177 ± 0.15)
.010
TOLERANCES: ± EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
Specifications are typical. Contact factory for (0.25)
special requirements.
† Specifications applicable from 5 % to 95 %
5.69 ± 0.07
of electrical travel. (.224 ± .003)
RED
2 WIPER
MM
How to Order DIMENSIONS:
YELLOW GREEN (INCHES)
1 3
3046 L - 2 - 502
SHAFT EXTENDED
Model
WIRING DIAGRAM
Style
Range (Travel)
1 = 0.15 ˝ (3.81 mm)
2 = 0.25 ˝ (6.35 mm)
3 = 0.35 ˝ (8.89 mm)
Resistance Value

Standard Resistance Table

Resistance Resistance
(Ohms) Code
1,000 102
2,500 252
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10,000 103 EMEA: Tel: +36 88 885 877 • Email: eurocus@bourns.com
20,000 203 The Americas: Tel: +1-951 781-5500 • Email: americus@bourns.com
50,000 503 www.bourns.com

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