Model 6180 series
7/8” Diameter
Single Turn
Conductive Plastic
Precision Potentiometer /
Position Sensor
MODEL STYLES AVAILABLE
6181
6184
6186
6187
6188 for side load applications
1/8” Shaft, 1/4” Bushing
6 mm Shaft, 3/8” Bushing
1/8” Shaft, 3/8” Bushing
1/4” Shaft, 3/8” Bushing
1/4” Shaft, 3/8” Bronze Bushing
ELECTRICAL
1
Resistance Range
Standard Resistance Tolerance
Minimum Practical Resistance Tolerance
Independent Linearity
Input Voltage
Power Rating
Dielectric Strength
Insulation Resistance
Output smoothness
Actual Electrical Travel
Electrical Continuity Travel
End Voltage
Resolution
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
3
Temperature Coefficient of Output Voltage
4
2
1K to 100K Ohms
±10%
±5%
±1%
±0.5%
400 VDC maximum, not to exceed power rating
1.0 Watt at 70°C, derating to 0 at 125°C
750 V rms
1,000 Megohms minimum
0.1% maximum
340° nominal (300° with stop feature)
350° nominal (320° with stop feature)
maximum 0.5% of input voltage
essentially infinite
-400 ppm/°C typical
±10 ppm/°C typical
Minimum Practical Independent Linearity
MECHANICAL
Total Mechanical Travel
Number of Gangs
Weight
Backlash
Static Stop Strength
Panel Nut Tightening Torque
Start/Run Torque
1
2
3
4
360° Continuous (320° ±3° with stop feature)
1 maximum
0.53 oz. nominal (single gang)
1° maximum
40 oz.-in.
25 lb.-in. maximum
1.0 oz.-in.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Linearity is measured between 1% and 99% of input voltage.
Special TCR available to ±100 ppm/°C.
Measured with 10 VDC CW to CCW and slider at 50% of electrical travel
RoHS 2
Pb
compliant
BI Technologies Corporation
4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA
Phone: 714 447 2345
February 24, 2015
Website: www.bitechnologies.com
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Model 6180
Temperature Cycling
Shock
Vibration
Moisture Resistance
ENVIRONMENTAL (MIL-PRF-39023)
Operating Temperature Range
-40°C to +125°C dynamic, -65°C to +125°C static
5 cycles, -65°C to +125°C, maximum 10% ΔR
6 ms Saw-tooth, 100 G’s, 0.1 ms maximum discontinuity
10 G’s, 10 to 500 Hz, maximum 2% ΔR, 0.1 ms maximum discontinuity
five 24 hour cycles, maximum 25% ΔR
1,000 hours at 125°C, maximum 0.5% ΔVR
5 million shaft revolutions (no sideload, 6188 up to 8 oz sideload)
5 million shaft revolutions, maximum 10% ΔR
IP50, IP66 available as option (feature code ES)
High Temperature Exposure
Rotational Life
Rotational Load Life
Ingress Protection Rating (IP Code)
ORDERING INFORMATION
6187 R 10K T5 L1.0 xx
Model Series
Resistance Prefix
Optional Feature Code
(see table)
Linearity
Resistance Value
Optional Non-standard Tolerance
FEATURE CODES
Center Tap
Linearity Tape
Shaft Lock 6187 only
Stop
Seal (IP66) 6184, 6187, or 6188 only
CT
LT
SL
ST
ES
When multiple feature codes are used the P/N shall be in the
same sequence as listed in this table (top to bottom).
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
STANDARD RESISTANCE VALUES
1K
2K
5K
10K
20K
50K
(S)
(CCW)
(CW)
BI Technologies Corporation
4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA
Phone: 714 447 2345
February 24, 2015
Website: www.bitechnologies.com
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Model 6180
OUTLINE DRAWING
Model 6181
Models 6184, 6186, and 6187
Dimensions in mm
BI Technologies Corporation
4200 Bonita Place, Fullerton, CA 92835 USA
Phone: 714 447 2345
February 24, 2015
Website: www.bitechnologies.com
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