RS PRO 5kΩ Linear Potentiometer 1-Gang Panel Mount

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£63.65

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RS Stock No.:
317-780
Distrelec Article No.:
304-03-020
Brand:
RS PRO
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Brand

RS PRO

Potentiometer Type

Linear

Maximum Resistance

5kΩ

Number of Gangs

1

Number of Turns

1

Electrical Taper

Linear

Element Material

Conductive Plastic

Mounting Type

Panel Mount

Termination Style

Wire Lead

Shaft Length

17mm

Shaft Diameter

3 mm

Shaft Type

Circular

Travel Length

12.5mm

Actuator Type

Linear Shaft

Tolerance

±20%

COO (Country of Origin):
GB

RS PRO 5kΩ Conductive Linear Potentiometer


A reliable 5kΩ linear conductive potentiometer perfect for use as a potential divider and ideal for applications requiring constant use.

The potential divider potentiometer consists of a glass filled Nylon sensor with a 10mm electrical stroke and a spring loaded plunger.

An automotive conductive polymer potentiometer protected against engine compartment environments designed for demanding applications and featuring a 12.5mm mechanical travel at either end allowing fine tune adjustment.

Features and Benefits


Panel mount Potentiometer
Conductive plastic
Output Smoothness 0.5 % (Max)
Resistance 5 kΩ linear (±20%)
Connection via 0.2m flying leads
Linearity of ±2 % & Temperature Coefficient of ±200 ppm / °C

Standards and Approvals: 2011/65/EU 2015/863/EU

What is a potentiometer?


A potentiometer is a variable resistor which increases or decreases the resistance in an application. Usually available as either digital or analogue, there are two main types of potentiometers, rotary and linear.

Linear - comes in a rectangle strip shape and can be pulled up or down for the required resistance, Used a lot within sound systems for mic output or volume control.

Rotary - the shaft is housed by a knob, you would find these on dimmer switches or speakers, turning (usually to the right) will increase the resistance amplifying the output, whether that is light, sound or voltage.

How do potentiometers work?


Used in various applications, potentiometers operate as a resistor for electronic devices. As an example, a dimmer switch you would find in place of a light switch would house a potentiometer. Whichever direction it is turned, either increases or decreases the resistance, manipulating the light output from the bulb. Another common use would be speaker or sound systems, operating as a volume switch. There are various types of element material, usually as rotary or linear, such as:

Wire-wound
Conductive
Plastic
Carbon
Cermet

Why RS PRO?


RS PRO is the own brand of RS. The RS PRO Seal of Approval is your assurance of professional quality, a guarantee that every part is rigorously tested, inspected, and audited against demanding standards. Making RS PRO the Smart Choice for our customers.

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