148, 149
Vishay Spectrol
1/2" (12.7 mm) Conductive Plastic and Cermet
Potentiometer
FEATURES
Robust construction
High rotational life (50 000 cycles)
Up to three sections PC support plates
Rotary switches and solder lugs terminals available
Tests according to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
148 FEATURES
Conductive plastic element
Quiet electrical output
149 FEATURES
Cermet element
Low temperature coefficient (± 150 ppm/°C)
DIMENSIONS
in millimeters (inches) ± 0.5 mm (± 0.02"
)
Single, dual or triple
12.5
(0.492)
0.8
(0.031)
12.5
(0.492)
Solder lug terminals
16.45
(0.648)
12.5
(0.492)
6.35
(0.250)
1.2
(0.047)
8.0
(0.315)
4.900
(0.193)
4.7
(0.185)
8.83
(0.348)
9.52
(0.375)
8.85
(0.341)
12.5
(0.492)
0.6
(0.024)
0.6
(0.024)
0.6
(0.024)
2.54
(0.100)
1 2 3
2.54
(0.100)
0.30
(0.012)
5.07
(0.200)
3.17
(0.125)
2.4
(0.094)
Thread 1/4 32-NEF-2A
7.62
(0.300)
0.9
(0.035)
1.800
(0.071)
4.65
(0.183)
1
2
3
0.300
(0.012)
4.770
(0.188)
Thread 3/8 32-NEF-2A
4.65
(0.183)
Front and rear support plates
E = Flush with board surface
4.70
(0.185)
12.5
(0.492)
0.80
(0.031)
Dual
Single
0.60
(0.024)
12.50
(0.492)
2.54
(0.100)
5.08
(0.200)
1 2 3
2.54
(0.100)
5.08
(0.200)
6.35
(0.250)
7.62
(0.300)
1.52
(0.06)
3.85
(0.151)
6.35
(0.250)
1.52
(0.06)
3.85
(0.151)
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www.vishay.com/doc?52029
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6.35
(0.250)
148, 149
1/2" (12.7 mm) Conductive Plastic and Cermet
Potentiometer
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Linear
Resistance Range
Non-Linear
Linear
Tolerance
Non-Linear
Linearity (Typical)
End Resistance
0.5 W at 70 °C
0 W at 120 °C
20 % on request 10 %
± 5 % independent
4 maximum each end
1 W at 70 °C
0 W at 150 °C
10 %
500 to 500 k
10 %
250 to 1 M
10 %
148
1 k to 1 M
149
100
to 2 M
Vishay Spectrol
Power Rating
Non-Linear or PC mount, derate 50 %
a
c
(3)
b
(2)
cw
Circuit Diagram
(1)
Effective Rotation
Contact Resistance Variation
Maximum Continuous Working Voltage
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
270° ± 10 ° without rotary switch
240° ± 10 ° with rotary switch
1.5 % of total resistance
3 % of total resistance
350 V
AC
across end terminals, but within power rating
Sea level - 750 V
AC
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Travel
Operating Torque (Typical)
Bushing A and B
End Stop Torque
Bushing F
Single
Weight (approx.)
Dual
Triple
Electrical Elements
Terminals
Switch Elements
e4: Gold plated
300° ± 5°
Single section 0.2 oz. to 3.0 oz. - in dual or triple section 0.3 oz.-inch to 4.5 oz.-inch
2.1 lb-inch max.
6.8 lb-inch max.
0.19 oz.
0.27 oz.
0.35 oz.
e3: Pure Sn
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
148
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Temperature Cycling (5 Cycles)
Load Life (1000 h Rated Load at 70 °C)
Mechanical Endurance
TCR (Typical)
Sealing
± 500 ppm/°C
IP64
- 40 °C to + 125 °C
- 55 °C to + 125 °C
- 40 °C to + 125 °C (4 %
R
T
)
10 %
R
T
50 000 cycles
± 150 ppm/°C
149
- 40 °C to + 125 °C
- 55 °C to + 125 °C
- 40 °C to + 125 °C (3 %
R
T
)
5 %
R
T
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Vishay Spectrol
1/2" (12.7 mm) Conductive Plastic and Cermet
Potentiometer
LOCATING PEGS
(Anti-Rotation Lug)
The locating peg is provided by a plate mounted on the bushing
and positioned by the module sides. Four set positions are
available, clock face orientation: 12, 3, 6, 9.
All 148, 149 bushings have a double flat. When panel mounting
holes have been punched accordingly, an anti-rotation lug is not
necessary.
L
12
9
3
CODE
A
B
C
VERSION
Ø d mm
L mm
Ø d mm
L mm
Ø d mm
L mm
BUSHING
A, B
2
6.2
2
7.75
-
-
BUSHING EFFECTIVE
F
HIGH PEG
2
6.2
2
7.75
3.5
13.5
0.7
-
0.7
-
1.1
-
Locating pegs are supplied in separate bags with nuts and
washers
Ød
6
RSID OPTION: ROTARY SWITCH MODULES
• Rotary switches
• Current up to 2 A
• SPDT: Single pole, changeover switch in CCW position - 3 pins
• Sealing IP60
MODULES: RS ON/OFF SWITCH
RSI CHANGEOVER SWITCH
The position of each module is free.
RS and RSI rotary switches are housed in a standard 148, 149
module size 12.7 mm x 12.7 mm x 5.08 mm (0.5" x 0.5" x 0.2").
They have the same terminal styles as the assembled electrical
modules.
An assembly can comprise 1 or more switch modules.
Switch actuation is described as seen from the shaft end.
D:means actuation in maximum CCW position
The switch actuation travel is 25° with a total mechanical travel of
300° ± 5° and electrical travel of electrical modules is 238° ± 10°.
RSID SINGLE POLE CHANGEOVER
In full CCW position, the contact is made between 3 and 2 and
open between 3 and 1. Switch actuation (CW direction) reverses
these positions.
SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
Switching Power Maximum
Switching Current Maximum
Maximum Current Through Element
Contact Resistance
Dielectric
Strength
Terminal to Terminal
Terminal to Bushing
62.5 VA
15 VA =
0.25 A 250 V
0.5 A 30 V =
2A
100 m
1000 V
RMS
2000 V
RMS
250 V
30 V =
10
6
M
10 000 actuations
25°
- 40 °C to +
85
°C
Maximum Voltage Operation
Insulation Resistance Between Contacts
Life at P
max.
Minimal Travel
Operating Temperature
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
RSID
CCW POSITION
1
2 3
(1)
Note
(1)
Common
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148, 149
1/2" (12.7 mm) Conductive Plastic and Cermet
Potentiometer
ORDERING INFORMATION
(Part Number)
1
4
8
1
0
F
0
G
J
S
X
1
0
1
0
3
K
A
Vishay Spectrol
MODEL
148 = Plastic
conductive
149 = Cermet
element
NUMBER OF
MODULES
1
2
3
SWITCH
1 = RSID
0 = Without
switch
BUSHING
See table
“Bushing”
LOCATING
PEG
0 = Without
A
B
C
SHAFT
See table
“Shaft”
SHAFT END
S = Slotted
On request:
R = Round
F = Flatted
LEADS
See table
“Leads”
RESISTANCE
CODE/TOLERANCE/
TAPER OR SPECIAL
Resistance code:
101 = 100
to
105 = 1 M
Tolerance code:
M = 20 %; K = 10 %
Taper: A (S); L (Z); F (R)
or
special code
given by Vishay
BUSHING
Ø
A
B
F
1/4"
1/4"
3/8"
L
1/4"
3/8"
3/8"
OLD CODES
N
J
G
SHAFT
Ø
BB
BG
BH
BJ
1/8"
1/8"
1/8"
1/8"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
L
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
7/8"
1/2"
5/8"
3/4"
7/8"
1"
1 1/4"
OLD CODES
32
40
48
56
32
40
48
56
64
80
LEADS
TYPE
PIN
SPACING
SPACE
BETWEEN
MODULES
n/a
7.62 mm
(0.300")
n/a
7.62 mm
(0.300")
n/a
7.62 mm
(0.300")
S
E
P
OLD
CODES
GB
GG
GH
GJ
X10
PCB pins
X13
A10
A13
Y00
Sold, lugs
Y03
2.54 mm
(0.100")
GL
GN
PCB pins and
support plates
2.54 mm
(0.100")
4.65 mm
(0.183")
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
(for information only)
148
1
0
F
0
GJ
S
X10
BO50
10K
10 %
A
e3
MODEL MODULES SWITCH BUSHING
LOCATING
LEAD
SHAFT SHAFT LEADS PACK. VALUE TOL. TAPER SPECIAL SPECIAL
PEG
FINISH
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