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3500/3501 - Precision Potentiometer

Electrical Characteristics1 3500 Wirewound Element 3501 Hybritron® Element
Standard Resistance Range.................................................... 50 to 200 K ohms .......................................... 1 K to 200 K ohms
Total Resistance Tolerance...................................................... ±3 % .............................................................. ±10 %
Independent Linearity .............................................................. ±0.20 % ......................................................... ±0.25 %
Effective Electrical Angle ......................................................... 3600 ° +10 °, -0 ° ........................................... 3600 ° +10 °, -2 °
Absolute Minimum Resistance/Minimum Voltage.................... 1 ohm or 0.1 % maximum.............................. 0.2 % maximum
(whichever is greater)
Noise ...................................................................................... 100 ohms ENR maximum .............................. Output smoothness 0.1 % max.
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage (MIL-STD-202, Method 301)
Sea Level ............................................................................. 1,500 VAC minimum ...................................... 1,500 VAC minimum
70,000 Feet ......................................................................... 400 VAC minimum ......................................... 400 VAC minimum
Power Rating (Voltage Limited By Power Dissipation or 325 VAC, Whichever Is Less)
+70 °C.................................................................................. 2 watts ........................................................... 2 watts
+125 °C................................................................................ 0 watt ............................................................. 0 watt
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ............................................ 1,000 megohms minimum ............................. 1,000 megohms minimum
Resolution................................................................................ See recommended part nos .......................... Essentially infinite

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 +125 °C
Temperature Coefficient Over
Storage Temperature Range2 .............................................. ±50 ppm/°C maximum/unit ............................ ±100 ppm/°C maximum/unit
Vibration .................................................................................. 20 G ............................................................... 20 G
Wiper Bounce ...................................................................... 0.1 millisecond maximum .............................. 0.1 millisecond maximum
Total Resistance Shift .......................................................... ±2 % maximum .............................................. ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ............................................................... ±0.1 % maximum ........................................... ±0.1 % maximum
Shock....................................................................................... 100 G ............................................................. 100 G
Wiper Bounce ...................................................................... 0.1 millisecond maximum .............................. 0.1 millisecond maximum
Total Resistance Shift .......................................................... ±2 % maximum .............................................. ±2 % maximum
Voltage Ratio Shift ............................................................... ±0.1 % maximum ........................................... ±0.1 % maximum
Load Life .................................................................................. 1,000 hours, 2 watts ...................................... 1,000 hours, 2 watts
Total Resistance Shift .......................................................... ±2 % maximum .............................................. ±5 % maximum
Rotational Life (No Load)......................................................... 2,000,000 shaft revolutions2 .......................... 4,000,000 shaft revolutions
Total Resistance Shift .......................................................... ±5 % maximum .............................................. ±5 % maximum
Moisture Resistance (MIL-STD-202, Method 103, Condition B)
Total Resistance Shift .......................................................... ±2 % maximum .............................................. ±5 % maximum
IP Rating .................................................................................. IP 65 .............................................................. IP 65

Mechanical Characteristics1
Stop Strength.......................................................................................................................................................................... 67.8 N-cm (96 oz.-in.) minimum
Mechanical Angle .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3600 ° +10 °, -0 °
Torque (Starting & Running) ................................................................................................................................................. 0.42 N-cm (0.6 oz.-in.) maximum
Mounting .................................................................................................................................................................. 170-200 N-cm (15-18 lb.-in.) maximum
Shaft Runout..................................................................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) T.I.R.
Lateral Runout .................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) T.I.R.
Shaft End Play .................................................................................................................................................................................. 0.13 mm (0.005 in.) T.I.R.
Shaft Radial Play .............................................................................................................................................................................. 0.08 mm (0.003 in.) T.I.R.
Pilot Diameter Runout ...................................................................................................................................................................... 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) T.I.R.
Backlash ............................................................................................................................................................................................................1.0 ° maximum
Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... Approximately 28 gm
Terminals .................................................................................................................................... Gold-plated solder lugs or turrets (see Product Dimensions)
Soldering Condition
Manual Soldering...........................................................96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solid wire or no-clean rosin cored wire; 370 °C (700 °F) max. for 3 seconds
Wave Soldering .................................................................................. 96.5Sn/3.0Ag/0.5Cu solder with no-clean flux; 260 °C (500 °F) max. for 5 seconds
Wash processes ...................................................................................................................................................................................... Not recommended
Marking .....................................Manufacturer’s name and part number, resistance value and tolerance, linearity tolerance, wiring diagram, and date code.
Ganging (Multiple Section Potentiometers) ....................................................................................................................................................2 cups maximum
Hardware ............................................................................... One lockwasher (H-37-2) and one mounting nut (H-38-2) is shipped with each potentiometer.
1At room ambient: +25 °C nominal and 50 % relative humidity nominal, except as noted.
2Consult manufacturer for complete specification details.

Recommended Part Numbers

Part Number Resistance (Ω) Resolution (%) Part Number Resistance (Ω) ROHS IDENTIFIER:
3500S-1-102L 1,000 .030 3501H-1-102L 1,000 L = COMPLIANT
3500S-1-502L 5,000 .018 3501H-1-502L 5,000
3500S-1-103L 10,000 .019 3501H-1-103L 10,000
3500S-2-102L 1,000 .030 WARNING
BOLDFACE LISTINGS ARE IN STOCK AND READILY
3500S-2-502L 5,000 .018 AVAILABLE THROUGH DISTRIBUTION. Cancer and Reproductive Harm
3500S-2-103L 10,000 .019 FOR OTHER OPTIONS CONSULT FACTORY. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
“Hybritron” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc.
*RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
The products described herein and this document are subject to specific disclaimers as set forth on the last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/legal/disclaimer.pdf.
 3500/3501 - Precision Potentiometer
Product Dimensions Panel Thickness Dimensions
3500S 3501H 2.46 - 3.81
23.62 ± .25 (.097 - .150)
WIPER 5.46 ± .76 3/8 "-32 2A THD UNEF (.930 ± .010)
(.215 ± .030) .25 20.50 ± .38
CCW 1.52 X 45 ° CHAMFER (.807 ± .015)
(.010)
(.06) WIPER
CW 10.32 + .00/ - .05 2.54 3/8 "-32 2A THD UNEF
(.4062+.000/-.002) (.10) PANEL
.25
PILOT DIA. MIN. 1.52 X 45 ° CHAMFER
(.010)
(.06)
CCW CW 10.32 + .00/ - .05
(.4062+.000/-.002) HEX NUT
PILOT DIA.

8.0 ± .38 .6.34 + .00/- .01

DIA.
(.315 ± .015) (.249+.0000/-.0003)

25.4 ± .51 12.7

(1.00 ± .02) REF. 8.0 ± .38 .6.34 + .00/- .01
(1/2) DIA.
(.315 ± .015) (.249+.0000/-.0003)
20.64 ±.79 25.4 ± .51
12.7
REF.
(13/16 ± 1/32) (1.00 ± .02)
(1/2) LOCKWASHER
20.64 ±.79
POT
(13/16 ± 1/32)
45 ° ± 5 ° 45 ° ± 5 °
8.9 .76
45 ° ± 5 ° 45 ° ± 5 °
(.35) .76 (.03)
.467 (.03) 8.9
LOCATION OF OPTIONAL
16.0 7.37 (.184) (.35)
A/R PIN ON R
(.63) R (.29)
10.44 ± .07
MAX. ADJUSTMENT SLOT R MAX. LOCATION OF OPTIONAL DIA.
.81 16.0 (.411 ± .003)
WIDE X 7.37
(.032) (.63) A/R PIN ON R
(.29)
.81 ± .25
22.23 DEEP .49 ADJUSTMENT SLOT
(.032 ± .010) .81 7.42
(7/8) (12.45) WIDE X R
(.032) (.292)
.81 ± .25
22.23 DEEP ADDITIONAL HOLE FOR
NOTE: SHAFT LENGTH VARIATIONS (.032 ± .010)
(7/8) ANTI-ROTATION PIN
3500S-1-RC 11/16 1.60 +.08/-.03
(17.46) DIA.
(.063 +.003/-.001)
3500S-2-RC 13/16
(20.64)
Anti-rotation pin hole is shown at six o'clock
3501H-1-RC 13/16 position for reference only. The actual location is
(20.64)
determined by the customer's application. Refer
to the front view of the potentiometer to see the
TOLERANCES: EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
.25 .13
location of the optional A/R pin.
DECIMALS: .XX ± .XXX ±
(.010), (.005)
FRACTIONS: ±1/64 Panel thickness and hole diameters are
DIMENSIONS:
MM recommended for best fit. However, customers
(IN.) may adjust the dimensions to suit their specific
application.
2 WIPER
MM 0.127
DIMENSIONS: TOLERANCES: ±
CCW 1 3 CW (INCHES) (.005)

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