CAR14

This product family was born as an alternative to the CA14 series when curved designs appear. The upper corners of the
housing has been modified in order to set the product properly.

CARBON potentiometers in 14mm(CAR14) with the plastic housing and Ingress Protection rating type IP 54 (high level of protection against dust and also against water splashing), according to IEC 60529. Plastic materials can be self-extinguishable according to UL 94 V-0 under request.

Through-hole configuration is available; for SMD version, please, inquire. Terminals and collector are normally manufactured in tinned brass, although versions with steel terminals are also available under request. Terminals for through-hole models can be provided straight or crimped, which helps tohold the component to the PCB during soldering.

Tapers can be linear, log and antilog; special tapers can also be studied. ACP’s potentiometers can be adjusted from either the front or the back, both in the horizontal and the vertical adjustment types. Thumbwheels and shafts can be ordered either separately or already inserted in the potentiometer.

Applications:
– Industrial: motor speed regulation, thermostats.
– Household Appliances: function selector, motor speed regulation.
– Electronic appliances: volume regulation, temperature controls and function selection.
– Building Automation: ventilation, air conditioning, heating
– Automotive: HVAC controls, Lighting regulation, dimmers, seat heating controls.
– Measurement and test equipment.

Electric Specifications CA14 Through-hole CA14 SMD
Ranges of resistance values* Lin (A) 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 1MΩ
Log (B) Antilog (C) 1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 2M2Ω 1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 1 MΩ
Tolerance Rn < 100Ω: +50%, -30% (out of range)
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 100KΩ ±20% ±30%
100K< Rn ≤ 1MΩ: ±20% ±40%
1MΩ < Rn ≤5MΩ: ±30% ±50%
Rn > 5MΩ: +50%, -30% (out of range)
Variation laws Lin (A), Log (B), Antilog (C). Other tapers available on request
Residual resistance Rn ≤ 400Ω ≤ 2Ω; Rn > 400Ω 5*10-3* Rn
CRV – Contact ResistanceVariation (dynamic) Lin (A) Electrical Angle 245º±20º ≤ 3%Rn.Other tapers, please inquire
CRV – Contact ResistanceVariation (static) Lin (A) Electrical Angle 245º±20º ≤ 5%Rn.Other tapers, please inquire
Maximum power dissipation** at 50ºC
Lin (A) 0.25W
Log (B), Antilog (C) 0.13W
Maximum voltage Lin (A) 250VDC
Log (B), Antilog (C) 200VDC
Operating temperature -25ºC … +70ºC (+120ºC on request)
Temperature coefficient 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 10KΩ +200/ -300 ppm +200/ -500 ppm
10KΩ < Rn ≤ 5MΩ +200/ -500 ppm +200/ -1000 ppm

* Out of range ohm values and tolerances are available on request, please, inquire
** Dissipation of special tapers will vary, please, inquire

Mechanical Specifications CAR14 Through-hole
Resistive element Carbon technology
Angle of rotation (mechanical) 265º ± 10º
Angle of rotation (electrical) 245º ± 20º
Wiper standard delivery position 50% ± 15º
Max. stop torque 10 Ncm
Max. push/pull on rotor 50 N
Wiper torque* <2.5 Ncm Potentiometers with detents: <3.5 Ncm
Mechanical life 1.000 cycles (others available on request)

* Stronger or softer torque feeling is available on request.

Test Results CAR14 Through-hole
Test conditions Typical variation of nominal resistance
Damp heat 500 h. at 40°C and 95% RH +5%, -2%
Thermal cycles 16 h at 85ºC, plus 2 h at –25ºC ±2.5%
Load life 1.000 h. at 50°C +0%; -5%
Mechanical life 1.000 cycles at 10 c.p.m. and at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%
Storage (3 years) 3 years at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%

Test results are given at 23ºC ±2ºC and 50% ±25% RH.

  • Electric Specifications

  • Electric Specifications CA14 Through-hole CA14 SMD
    Ranges of resistance values* Lin (A) 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 1MΩ
    Log (B) Antilog (C) 1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 2M2Ω 1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 1 MΩ
    Tolerance Rn < 100Ω: +50%, -30% (out of range)
    100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 100KΩ ±20% ±30%
    100K< Rn ≤ 1MΩ: ±20% ±40%
    1MΩ < Rn ≤5MΩ: ±30% ±50%
    Rn > 5MΩ: +50%, -30% (out of range)
    Variation laws Lin (A), Log (B), Antilog (C). Other tapers available on request
    Residual resistance Rn ≤ 400Ω ≤ 2Ω; Rn > 400Ω 5*10-3* Rn
    CRV – Contact ResistanceVariation (dynamic) Lin (A) Electrical Angle 245º±20º ≤ 3%Rn.Other tapers, please inquire
    CRV – Contact ResistanceVariation (static) Lin (A) Electrical Angle 245º±20º ≤ 5%Rn.Other tapers, please inquire
    Maximum power dissipation** at 50ºC
    Lin (A) 0.25W
    Log (B), Antilog (C) 0.13W
    Maximum voltage Lin (A) 250VDC
    Log (B), Antilog (C) 200VDC
    Operating temperature -25ºC … +70ºC (+120ºC on request)
    Temperature coefficient 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 10KΩ +200/ -300 ppm +200/ -500 ppm
    10KΩ < Rn ≤ 5MΩ +200/ -500 ppm +200/ -1000 ppm

    * Out of range ohm values and tolerances are available on request, please, inquire
    ** Dissipation of special tapers will vary, please, inquire

  • Mechanical Specifications

  • Mechanical Specifications CAR14 Through-hole
    Resistive element Carbon technology
    Angle of rotation (mechanical) 265º ± 10º
    Angle of rotation (electrical) 245º ± 20º
    Wiper standard delivery position 50% ± 15º
    Max. stop torque 10 Ncm
    Max. push/pull on rotor 50 N
    Wiper torque* <2.5 Ncm Potentiometers with detents: <3.5 Ncm
    Mechanical life 1.000 cycles (others available on request)

    * Stronger or softer torque feeling is available on request.

  • Test Results

  • Test Results CAR14 Through-hole
    Test conditions Typical variation of nominal resistance
    Damp heat 500 h. at 40°C and 95% RH +5%, -2%
    Thermal cycles 16 h at 85ºC, plus 2 h at –25ºC ±2.5%
    Load life 1.000 h. at 50°C +0%; -5%
    Mechanical life 1.000 cycles at 10 c.p.m. and at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%
    Storage (3 years) 3 years at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%

    Test results are given at 23ºC ±2ºC and 50% ±25% RH.

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Electric Specifications CA14 Through-hole CA14 SMD
Ranges of resistance values* Lin (A) 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 1MΩ
Log (B) Antilog (C) 1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 2M2Ω 1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 1 MΩ
Tolerance Rn < 100Ω: +50%, -30% (out of range)
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 100KΩ ±20% ±30%
100K< Rn ≤ 1MΩ: ±20% ±40%
1MΩ < Rn ≤5MΩ: ±30% ±50%
Rn > 5MΩ: +50%, -30% (out of range)
Variation laws Lin (A), Log (B), Antilog (C). Other tapers available on request
Residual resistance Rn ≤ 400Ω ≤ 2Ω; Rn > 400Ω 5*10-3* Rn
CRV – Contact ResistanceVariation (dynamic) Lin (A) Electrical Angle 245º±20º ≤ 3%Rn.Other tapers, please inquire
CRV – Contact ResistanceVariation (static) Lin (A) Electrical Angle 245º±20º ≤ 5%Rn.Other tapers, please inquire
Maximum power dissipation** at 50ºC
Lin (A) 0.25W
Log (B), Antilog (C) 0.13W
Maximum voltage Lin (A) 250VDC
Log (B), Antilog (C) 200VDC
Operating temperature -25ºC … +70ºC (+120ºC on request)
Temperature coefficient 100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 10KΩ +200/ -300 ppm +200/ -500 ppm
10KΩ < Rn ≤ 5MΩ +200/ -500 ppm +200/ -1000 ppm

* Out of range ohm values and tolerances are available on request, please, inquire
** Dissipation of special tapers will vary, please, inquire

Mechanical Specifications CAR14 Through-hole
Resistive element Carbon technology
Angle of rotation (mechanical) 265º ± 10º
Angle of rotation (electrical) 245º ± 20º
Wiper standard delivery position 50% ± 15º
Max. stop torque 10 Ncm
Max. push/pull on rotor 50 N
Wiper torque* <2.5 Ncm Potentiometers with detents: <3.5 Ncm
Mechanical life 1.000 cycles (others available on request)

* Stronger or softer torque feeling is available on request.

Test Results CAR14 Through-hole
Test conditions Typical variation of nominal resistance
Damp heat 500 h. at 40°C and 95% RH +5%, -2%
Thermal cycles 16 h at 85ºC, plus 2 h at –25ºC ±2.5%
Load life 1.000 h. at 50°C +0%; -5%
Mechanical life 1.000 cycles at 10 c.p.m. and at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%
Storage (3 years) 3 years at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%

Test results are given at 23ºC ±2ºC and 50% ±25% RH.