Series 448
®
Linear motion
0.2 watt
composition
slide control
Features
• Innovative AC power switch, SPST or
SPDT, available on mono element
resistors
• 10-60mm slider travel
• 0.2 watt power rating (resistor)
• 1000 watt power rating (SPST switch)
• 600 watt power rating (SPDT switch)
• Detent at 50% travel available
• Multiple detents available
• Single or dual element designs
• Economical
• Wide resistance range
• Slim construction permits stacking
many units in a small space
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Resistance Range
500 ohms through 1 megohm
Resistance Tolerance
Standard ±20%
Available ±10%
Resistance Tapers
Standard: Linear
Special: Available upon request
Insulation Resistance
10 megohms at 250 VDC
Voltage Rating
Across end terminals
Linear curves—300 VDC
(Not to exceed wattage ratings)
Power Rating, watts
Resistor: 0.2 watt @ 55°C derated to no load
Size
@ 85°C, linear
15mm
10mm
30mm
45mm
taper
Taper
20mm
Linear
0.05w
0.1w
0.2w
0.25w
Switch: 1000 watts 120VAC (tungsten-filament load)
6A
0.025w
load)
Non-linear
120VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF (inductive
0.15w
0.05w
0.1w
Power Switch (optional)
SPST - 10,000 cycles carrying 1000 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
10,000 cycles switching 6A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
SPDT - 10,000 cycles carrying 600 watts 120 VAC
(Tungsten-filament)
6,000 cycles switching 3A 120 VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF
(Inductive load)
Slide Travel
X and U Style: 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60mm
V Style: 10, 15, 25, 40, and 55mm
Switch: 20mm = 17mm electrical + 3mm switch
30mm = 27mm electrical + 3mm switch
Actuator Information
See Illustrations, page 4 (Actuator Styles)
60mm
0.5w
0.25w
Operating Force
Either direction 20-150 gf
Switch OFF force: 100-500 gf
Stop Strength: 3K gf maximum, measured at
base of slider
Detent Force (detent optional)
Leaving detent: 20-200 gf over operating force
Operating Life
10,000 cycles
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
CTS CORPORATION /
MANUFACTURER OF RELIABLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Type X448 MONO W/SPDT SWITCH
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
DIMENSIONS
L (Travel)
A
B
C
X448-20MS 20/ .787 27.50/1.083 47.20/1.859 49.20/1.937
X448-30MS 30/ 1.181 37.50/1.476 57.20/2.272 59.20/2.331
MODEL
Actuator Styles
Actuator Style “D”
Available for “V” type only
Ordering Information
448
U
E
TRAVEL
U & X Types V-Type
A
10mm
A
10mm
B
15mm
B
15mm
C
20mm
C
25mm
D
30mm
D
40mm
E
45mm
E
55mm
F
60mm
2
102
RESISTANCE CODE
(EXAMPLES)
Code
Resistance
501
500 ohms
102
1K
252
2.5K
502
5K
103
10K
253
25K
503
50K
104
100K
B
D
TAPER
D
Linear
A
CW 10% audio
B
CCW 10% audio
N
MOUNTING STYLE
U
Actuator—parallel to
PC Board
X
Actuator—
perpendicular to PC
Board
V
Actuator—low profile
perpendicular to PCB
SPECIALS
N
No specials
C
Center detent
M
Multiple detent
S
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE
A
±10%
B
±20%
C
±30%
SPST Power Switch
(20 & 30mm
X type only)
For dual elements: Consult factory
ACTUATOR STYLE
U & X Types
V-Type
2:
Style A: 9.5mm
1:
Style D: 3.35mm
3:
Style B: 4.0mm
4:
Style C: 5.0mm
D
SPDT Power Switch
(20 & 30mm X type only)
Order From:
CTS CORPORATION, ELECTROCOMPONENTS
/ 1601 Mishawaka Street / Elkhart, Indiana 46514
North America Toll Free (888) 287-4690 / (219) 296-6700 / FAX: (219) 293-1240 http://www.ctscorp.com
CTS COMPONENTS TAIWAN, LTD.
/ 7, Central 6th Road (Chung Liu Road) / P.O. Box 26-20
Kaohsiung Export Processing Zone / Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Rep. of China
(07) 8216145 / FAX: (07) 8417642.8110040
5M-1-99I