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Model 89
ELECTRICAL
Standard Resistance Range, Ohms 10 to 2Meg
Standard Resistance Tolerance ±10% (<100 Ohms = ±20%)
Input Voltage, Maximum 200 Vdc or rms not to exceed power rating
Slider Current, Maximum 100mA or within rated power, whichever is less
Power Rating, Watts 0.75 at 85°C derating to 0 at 125°C
End Resistance, Maximum 2 Ohms
Actual Electrical Travel, Turns, Nominal 20
Dielectric Strength 1,000 Vrms
Insulation Resistance, Minimum 1,000 Megohms
Resolution Essentially infinite
Contact Resistance Variation, Maximum 1% or 1 Ohm, whichever is greater
ENVIRONMENTAL
Seal 85°C Fluorinert® (No Leaks)
Temperature Coefficient, Maximum ±100ppm/°C
Operating Temperature Range –55°C to +125°C
Thermal Shock 5 cycles, –55°C to +125°C (1% ∆RT, 1% ∆VR)
Moisture Resistance Ten 24 hour cycles (1% ∆RT, IR 100 Megohms Min.)
Shock, 6ms Sawtooth 100G’s (1% ∆RT, 1% ∆VR)
Vibration 20G’s, 10 to 2,000 Hz (1% ∆RT, 1% ∆VR)
High Temperature Exposure 250 hours at 125°C (2% ∆RT, 2% ∆VR)
Rotational Life 200 cycles (3% ∆RT)
Load Life at 0.5 Watts 1,000 hours at 70°C (2% ∆RT)
Resistance to Solder Heat 260°C for 10 sec. (1% ∆RT)
MECHANICAL
Mechanical Stops Clutch Action, both ends
Torque, Starting Maximum 5 oz.-in. (0.035 N-m)
Weight, Nominal .05 oz. (1.4 grams)
MODEL 89
3/4” Rectangular
Multiturn
Cermet Trimming
Potentiometer
Fluorinert® is a registered trademark of 3M Company.
Specifications subject to change without notice.

Model 89
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LOW PROFILE (Inch/mm)
.75
19.05
.20
5.08
.50
12.70
.015
0.381
Standoff
2 Places
Model No. And
Resistance Value
Marked On This
Or Opposite
Surface
.175
4.445
.060 ± .015
1.524 ± 0.381
.015 ± .005
0.381 ± 0.254
.125 ± .015
3.175 ± 0.381
.025 ± .005
0.635 ± 0.127
Wide X
Min.
Deep Slot
.185 ± .015
4.669 ± 0.381
(3)(2)(1)
.031 ± .005
0.787 ± 0.127
Metal Adjustment Screw: Dia. With
.093 ± .01
2.36 ± 0.25
.25
6.35
C
L
.19
4.83
Solderable
Terminal Pins (3)
.10
2.54
.021 ± .003
0.533 ± 0.076
.050 ± .015
1.270 ± 0.381
Dia.
Typ.
Model 89X
Model 89P dimensions applicable to all other models except as noted.
(3)(2)(1)
.20
5.08
.50
12.70
.30
7.62
.70
17.78
(3)(2)(1)
.125 ± .015
3.175 ± 0.381
0.25
0.635
.100 ± .015
2.540 ± 0.381
.050 ± .015
1.270 ± 0.381
.10
2.54
.20
5.08

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Model 89
HIGH PROFILE (Inch/mm)
Pin Dimensions Same For 89P And 89PH
.34
8.64
.275
6.985
(3)(2)(1)
.03
0.76
.02
0.51
Standoff
2 Places
Housing:
Molded Plastic
(All Models)
Circuit Diagram Marked
On This Surface
.03
0.76
.275
6.985
.34
8.64
Standoff
2 Places
Standoff
2 Places
.02
0.51
Pin Dimensions Same For 89W And 89WH
.03
0.76
.02
0.51
Pin Dimensions Same For 89X And 89XH
(3)(2)(1)
.275
6.985
(3)(2)(1)
.34
8.64

PACKAGING
Standard: Boxes
Capacity = 100 Units (89P)
50 Units (All other styles)
Option: Tubes (Models 89P, 89PH, 89X, 89XH and 90P only.)
All units oriented with #1 pin to same side.
Magazine Width = 0.28”
Height = 0.65”
Length = 21.5”
Capacity = 25 Units
Model 89
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Model 89B
PANEL MOUNT ADAPTER (Inch/mm)
STANDARD RESISTANCE VALUES, OHMS
10 200 5K 50K 500K
20 500 10K 100K 1Meg
50 1K 20K 200K 2Meg
100 2K 25K 250K
Circuit Diagram
Marked On This
Surface
Material:
Molded
Plastic
.91 ± .01
23.11 ± 0.25
.30 ± .01
7.62 ± 0.25
5/16-32 UNEF Thread
.187 ± .010
4.750 ± 0.254
.375 ± .010
9.525 ± 0.254
4.750 ± 0.254
.187 ± .010
.375 ± .010
9.525 ± 0.254
Screwdriver Hole
.155
Dia. Min.
2.921

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Model 89
ORDERING INFORMATION
Standard:
Option:
Option:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
Metric equivalents, based on 1 inch = 25.4mm are
rounded to the same number of significant figures
as in the original English units and are provided for
general information only.
Tolerances unless otherwise specified:
Linear = ± .01 inches (.25mm)
Angular = ± 2 degrees
89 P R 10K
Model Series
(Use Model 90 to order
with transparent housing)
Pin Style
Pin Style Packaging Option:
Pin Style Panel Mount Adapter
Resistance Value
Resistance Prefix
89 P R 10K TB
TB = Tubes
(Models 89P, 89PH, 89X, 89H, 90P Only.)
89 P B R 10K
(Use 89B to order
Adapter without
Trimmer)
(1)
CW
(2)
(3)