Series 253
®
Two Axis, Ministick
Controller With
Optional Momentary
Switch
Features
• Compact Size: 20x18x6mm
(.79"x.71"x.24")
• Long Life 1 Million Cycles
• Optional momentary switch is
operational at all rotations
• Sturdy metal case with convenient
mounting tabs
• RoHS compliant
Pat. No: US 6,654,005 . Taiwan: 176676. Pat. Pending in Japan & China
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Potentiometer 1 & 2
Resistance Range
10 K ohms through 200 K ohms
Resistance Tolerance
Standard: ±30%
Special: ±10% and ± 20% available
Insulation Resistance
100 Megaohms @ 250 VDC
Operation Torque
180 ±50 gf-cm (2.5 ±0.7 in-oz)
Power Rating
0.0125 watt @ 50°C, derated to load @ 85°C
Maximum Operating Voltage
50 VAC or 5 VDC maximum
Angle of Rotation
54° maximum
Life
Standard: 1,000,000 cycles
Special: Consult CTS
RoHS Compliance
Compliant with European Union RoHS Directive
Available Switch
Type
Momentary
Contact Resistance
100 milliohms max
Maximum Contact Resistance
200 milliohms max after 500,000 cycles
switching 5mA @ 5VDC
Dielectric Strength
250 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
Insulation Resistance
100 Megaohms min @ 100 VDC
Operational Force
1,200±260 g
Power Rating
5 VDC, 5 mA maximum
Travel
+0.5
0.5 -0.4 mm
Switch Life
500,000 cycles
1-2
CTS Electronic Components
©
2007 CTS Corporation. All rights reserved. Information subject to change.
01/24/07
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Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Potentiometer 1 & 2
Operating Temperature
Operating: -10°C to +70°C
Mounting Information
PC Terminals
Soldering Conditions
Wave - up to 5 seconds at 260°C
No Solder or flux on component side of board
Caution
Please use extra mechanism to restrict rotational
angle at less than 54 degree or there will be bumpy
or rugged rotational feeling
CTS Series 253
1.20±0.05
Ø1.3 +0.1 (4)
-0.0
11.55±0.05
Ø1.0 +0.1 (6)
-0.0
1.90±0.05
17.9
MAX.
C0.15(4)
10.7
8.8
12.2 CENT
1.9
SECTION A-A
SCALE : 5X
15.50
CENT.
±0.05
5.00±0.05
CENT.
b
1
2
54° MAX.
2.0±0.3
15.9
±
0.05
5.00 CENT
±0.05
+0.4
17.80 -0.3
+0.1
Ø1.2 -0.0
(2) HOLE
5.00
CENT.
±0.05
1
2
3
A
A
6.0±0.3
4.1±0.3
13.30 CENT.
±0.05
3.00±0.05
MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL VIEWED
L
FROM MOUNTING SIDE
4.0
a
1
3.6±0.3
0.30±0.05
2
3
0.30±0.05
1.1 (4)
0.8±0.1 (6)
b
SWITCH
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
DIMENSION: mm
Ordering Information
253
DRIVE ARM LENGTH
DIM
"
L
"
LENGTH FROM
MOUNTING SURFACE
A
– .701" (17.8mm)
B
– .760" (19.3mm)
C
– .579" (14.7mm)
B
103
C
RESIST TOL
A
– ±10%
B
– ±20%
C
– ±30%
60
N
TAP CONFIGURATION
N
– NO TAP
A
RESISTANCE CODE
EXAMPLES
CODE
103
203
503
104
124
154
RESISTANCE
10K
20K
50K
100K
120K
150K
RESISTIVE
ANGLE
60
– 60º
45
– 45º
50
– 50º
SWITCH
CONFIGURATION
A
– W/O SWITCH
B
– MOMENTARY SWITCH
2-2
CTS Electronic Components
©
2007 CTS Corporation. All rights reserved. Information subject to change.
12.4 CENT.
www.ctscorp.com
16.0 CENT.
01/24/07
17.6 CENT.
a
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