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CA6
Carbon Potentiometers CA
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CARBON – CA6
6mm carbon potentiometers with 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 and SMD configurations are available. 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 hold the component to the PCB during soldering.
CA6
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.
Potentiometers can be manufactured in a wide range of possibilities
regarding:
- Resistance value.
- Tolerance.
- Tapers / variation laws.
- Pitch.
- Positioning of the wiper (standard is at 50% rotation).
- Housing and rotor color.
- Mechanical life.
- Self-extinguishable plastic parts according to UL 94 V-0 under
request.
Applications
6mm potentiometers are mainly used in trimming applications,
in different markets:
- Industrial: Timers and relays, dimmers, adjustment of output.
- Electronic appliances: volume regulation, temperature controls
and function selection.
- Automotive: Lighting regulation, dimmers.
- Measurement and test equipment.
- Telecommunication equipment (antenna amplifiers and receivers,
videocomm, intercomm).
- Alarm systems.
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CA6 HOW TO ORDER
EXAMPLE: CA6XV2,5-10KA2020 SNP PI WT-6030-BA
Standard features
Series Rotor Model
Packg.Ohm value
Taper Tol. Life
12345678
CA6 X V2,5 - 10K A 2020
Standard configuration:
CA6 Through-hole CA6 SMD
Dimensions:
Protection:
Substrate:
Color:
Carbon technology Carbon technology, special for high temperature
Blue housing + white rotor Brown housing + grey rotor
Packaging:
Wiper position:
Terminals:
Snap in P (except model CA6VS5)
Marking:
Extra features
Track
Snap in Housing
Rotor Wiper
9 10111213
SNP PI
6mm
On request: Self-extinguishable, to meet UL 94 V-0
IP 54 (dust-proof)
Bulk or Tape & Reel
at 50% ±15º
Resistive value marked on housing. Others on request.
Assembled accessory
Assembly
Ref # Color Flam.
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WT -6030 -BA
Customized products: A drawing is requested when ordering a customized product. Series, rotor, model and total resistive value are indicated before the code that includes
all special specifications. Example: CA6XH2,5-10K CODE C00120.
1 - Series
CA6
10 - Terminals
SNAP IN P
Shorter tip of terminal, TPXX, where XX is tip length
(under request)
SNP
TPXX, ex: TP20
2 - Rotors
DMNX
11 - Housing
Color: For colors other than standard: -See color chart below- CJ-color, ex., red: CJ-RO
3 - Model and pitch
VS5H2,5 HSMD VSMD WT…VSMD VESMD
V5V2,5
4 - Packaging
Trough-hole SMD models
Bulk (blank)
T&R (Tape and 13” reel) (N.A.)
T&R (Tape and 15” reel) (N.A.)
(1) If blank, bulk packaging is implied. (2) N.A., Not Applicable: Tape and Reel packaging is only available for SMD terminals.
(Under request, not readily available)
(1)
...
(2)
(2)
(blank)...
T&R
T&R15
(1)
12 - Rotor
Color: For colors other than standard: -See color chart below- RT-color; ex., blue: RT-AZ
* Self-extinguishable property, V0, for housing and rotor:
By default, carbon is non self-extinguishable, cermet is Self-extinguishable:
For carbon: self-extinguishable property can be added. V0 means housing
and rotor are V0. If only the housing needs to be V0, then CJ-V0.
If only rotor: RT-V0
(blank)
V0
CJ-V0, RT-V0
13 - Wiper
Wiper position (Standard: 50% ± 15º) (leave blank)
5 - Resistance value
100Ω 200Ω 220Ω 250Ω 470Ω 500Ω 1KΩ 2KΩ 500KΩ 1MΩ 2MΩ 2M2Ω 4M7Ω 5MΩ...
100 200 220 250 470 500 1K 2K
6 - Resistance law / taper
500K 1M 2M 2M2 4M7 5M
Initial or CCW
Others: following clock positions; at 3 hours: P3H
Wiper torque (Standard: <2Ncm)
Low torque, < 1.5Ncm
PI
PFFinal or CW
PXH, ex: P3H
(leave blank)
PGB
Lin - Linear A
Log - Logarithmic
- Special tapers have codes assigned:
7 - Tolerance
±20%
2020
±25%
2525
±30%
3030
+50%,-30%
5030
8 - Operating Life (Cycles)
Standard (1.000 cycles) (leave blank)
Long life: LV + the number of cycles. ex: LV06 for 6.000 cycles.
B
CAntilog - Antilogarithmic
CODE YXXXXX
±10%
1010
(others on request)
±5%
0505
LVXX: ex: LV06
14 - Potentiometers with assembled accessories
Assembled from terminal side
WT
Assembled from collector side WTI
Accessory Reference
See list of shafts and thumbwheels available
Color of shaft or thumbwheel
Non self-extinguishable.
Self-extinguishable according to standard UL 94
(-V0 in box 17 modifies only the accessory, please, note.)
For ordering spare accessories:
Accessory reference - color- flammability. XXXX-YY-V0
Ex. 6030-AZ-V0 is a blue self-extinguishable 6030 thumbwheel
-XXXXX
Example: 6030
-YY Example, white: BA
(leave blank)
-V0
Color chart for rotor, housing and accessories
(1)
Black
White Neutral Transp. Red Green Yellow Blue Grey Brown
NE BA IN TA RO VE AM AZ GS MR
9 - Cut Track – Open circuit.
(1) black is not an option for housings.
Open circuit at beginning of track, fully CCW PCI
Open circuit at end of track, fully CW
PCF
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Rotors
2.6
Rotors are drawn in their standard positioning, 50% of rotation. Alternative delivery positioning can be requested.
Accessories in this catalogue are designed for the X rotor, unless otherwise stated.
DMNX
5
0
5
0
.
0
4
.
1
5
0
.
0
5
.
1
.
0
5
6
.
0
0.05
1.6
Models
All models shown here have the most common rotor for 6mm potentiometers: the X rotor, which can be paired with
any shaft or thumbwheel from this catalogue. Different rotors are available from the menu above.
H2,5 HSMD
CA6
0.05
0.65
3
7
0
0
.
.
0
0
-
+
5
8
.
1
5
7
.
7
5
.
4
3
.
3
5
.
6
3
.
3
5
.
6
3
.
3
VESMD
5
.
6
6.5
2.5 2.5
3.45
5
.
6
3
.
0
0.7
2.5
V2,5 V5
5.1
6.5
0.7
3.45
0.3
5
.
2
5.3
2.5 2.5
VS5 VSMD
4.2
6.5
0.7
SNP not possible with VS5 model
(Under request, not readily available)
6.5
= =
4.3
3.45
=
5
=
2.5 2.5
4.4
4
6
3.45
.
1
0.3
7
1.4
.
4.2
1
3.7
3.45
1
.
5
7
3
.
8
.
0
3
6.2
=
5
=
4
0.3
3.45
6
.
1
4.2
6
.
1
4.6
3.45
4.8
= =
4.3
2.5 2.5
1.4
2
2
5
.
4
=
=
4.3
1
5
.
2
=
5
=
2.5
2.5
2
2
5
0
.
4
4
.
8
2
.
5
5
3
.
4
= =
4.3
5
2.5
2.5 2.5
2.5
=
=
2.5 2.5
2.5 2.5
6.5
1
1
1
5
2.
5
.
6
1.4
6.5
.5
6
3
0.7
.
3
6.5
5
.
6
=
=
4.3
VSMD WT-6030
6.5
6
3.2Ø
.
2
5
.
2
5
2
.
5
2
2
.
5
5
=
=
7
.
2
4.3
3
8
.
0
5
.
6
= =
4.3
4 2.7
3.45
6
.
1
6
.
1
0.3
1.4
2
2
5
0
.
4
4
.
8
2
.
5
5
3
.
4
=
=
4.3
5
5
.
8
6
.
3
Specifications on this catalog are for reference only, as they are subject to change without notice.
VSMD WT-6037
6.5
0.8
=
=
4.3
4 2.7
6
.
3.45
1
6
0.3
.
1
2
2
5
0
.
4
.4
8
1.4
2
.
5
5
3
.
4
= =
4.3
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Tapers
The standard taper is linear (A). Log (B) and Antilog (C) tapers are also available, as well as special tapers according
to customer’s specifications.
REGULAR TAPERS
100
75
Potentiometers
with cut track
Antilog (C)
50
25
% Resistance
0
0 25 50 10075
% Rotation angle θ
Linear (A)
Log (B)
The cut track is an area with very high resistive value, resulting in an open circuit. It is widely used in lighting applications.
PCI = Cut at initial position, when the potentiometer is turned fully counter clockwise.
PCF = Cut at final position, when the potentiometer is turned fully clockwise.
Other positions are available on request.
PCI PCF
A
C
B
A
C
B
A
Terminals
By default, terminals are always crimped (with snap in, “SNP”) to better hold the component to the PCB during the
soldering operation, except for VS5, with short terminals that do not allow for SNP.
ACP can provide straight terminals if needed.
SNP
6
.
1
0.9
Also, there is an option of having shorter terminal tips.
Possibilities
for insertion
of accessories
Accessories can be mounted on potentiometers through either the front side (WT) or the collector side (WTI). For
the specific angular position of shafts with planes, a drawing with the exact position is requested.
WT Front side WTI Collector side WT Front side WTI Collector side
C
B
ABC
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Shafts
Shafts are available in different colors (color chart in “how to order” section) and with self-extinguishable property,
according to UL 94 V-0, under request. ACP can study special shaft designs.
Shafts can be sold separately or delivered already mounted on the potentiometer at ACP.
When a shaft is mounted on a potentiometer, the distance from the top of the potentiometer to the top of the shaft is marked with “L” in
the table below, as shown in the drawings:
H potentiometer + shaft V potentiometer + shaft
CA6
Shaft
L Dimension
6026
2.5
Total Length
3.45
h
L
3.45
6022
10
6023
10
L
6031
11
6024
12.2
t
g
L
n
e
L
l
a
t
o
T
H
6025
14.5
H
L
6028
14.5
6040
21.3
6022 6023
10
3
10
5
1
0.8
3
Ø
5
Ø1.85
5
6
.
0
3
5
1
4
Ø1.85
5
6
.
0
6024 6025
14.5
3
12.2
0.8
8
.
2
Ø
1
1
6.5
Ø
5
Ø1.85
9
5
6
.
0
7
.
3
Ø
3
1
6.5
0.8
6Ø
Ø1.85
9
5
6
.
0
6026 6028
57.5°
3
R
7
.
3
1
2.5
1
5
5
.
0.4
5
5
.
0
Ø
3.4
1.8
6031 6040
3
0.8
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1
5
Ø1.85
5
6
.
0
14.5
1
.5
1
7
.
3
Ø
0.8
3.8
1
1
4
6
Ø
3
1
21.3
1
Ø
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9
6.5
5
6
.
0
6.3
Ø1.85
9
5
6
.
0
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Thumbwheel
Thumbwheels are available in different colors (color chart in “how to order” section) and with self-extinguishable
property according to UL 94 V-0, under request.
Thumbwheels can be mounted on the potentiometers at ACP (see models with WT-6030 or WT-6037) or sold separately. ACP can study
special thumbwheel designs.
6001 6030
2.7
2.7
3.2Ø
0.8
3.1
0.4
6
.
3
2
1.89Ø
3
6
.
0
3.2Ø
3.2
6
.
3
0.8
2
1.89Ø
3
6
.
0
6032 6034
3.43.1
2
.
4
Ø
6
.
3
0.8
2
1.89Ø
3
6
.
0
6035 6037
3.2
3.2Ø
0.8
2.7
5
.
1
6
.
3
2
3.1
9
5
8
.
3
6
.
0.8
2.9
2
1.2
3.2
2.7
3
2
1.89Ø
3
6
.
0
1.89Ø
3
6
.
0
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Packaging
Bulk packaging:
Potentiometer model
With shaft or thumbwheel inserted?
Pieces per small box (150 x 100 x 70) Pieces per bigger box
None, only potentiometers.
H2,5 - V2,5 - V5
VS5 - HSMD - VSMD
6001, 6030, 6032, 6037 1.000 3.000
6024, 6025, 6028 300 To be determined.
6022, 6023, 6031 500 To be determined.
Tape & Reel packaging:
VSMD
With thumbwheel inserted? 13” Reel (Standard),
None, only potentiometers.
6030 or 6037
None, only potentiometers.
with 24mm width tape
1.200 pcs per reel, 12mm
750 pcs per reel, 12mm
750 pcs per reel, 12mm
HSMD
With specific thumbwheel.
The 13” reel is the standard. For the 15” reel, T&R15 is added to the description.
VSMD-T&R VSMD-T&R…WT-6030 (or 6037)
5
5
12
4
2
4
2
.
1
1.75
4.8
5
5
.
.
1
1
1
2
2
.
1
2
4
2
(250 x 150 x 70, CG on description)
1.000 4.000
15” Reel, with 24mm width tape
step between cavities.
step between cavities.
step between cavities.
1.700 pcs per reel, 12mm
step between cavities.
1.100 pcs per reel, 12mm
step between cavities.
1.000 pcs per reel, 12mm
step between cavities.
Under request. Under request.
4
2
1
5
5
.
12
1.75
6.7
5
.
1
1
CA6
HSMD-T&R
5
1.75
6
1
4 12
5
.
1
7.85
5
.
7
2.4
6
13”Reel 15”Reel
1
1
3
2
)
"
3
1
(
0
3
3
30
3
2.2
)
"
5
1
(
1
8
3
30
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Electric
Specifications
These are standard features; other specifications and out of range values can be studied on request.
CA6 Through-hole CA6 SMD
Range of resistance values*
Tolerance*
Variation laws
Residual resistance
CRV - Contact Resistance
Variation (dynamic)
CRV - Contact Resistance Variation (static)
Maximum power dissipation**
Maximum voltage
Operating temperature -25ºC … +70ºC (+85ºC on request)
Temperature coefficient
Lin (A)
Log (B) Antilog (C)
Rn < 100Ω:
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 100KΩ
100K< Rn ≤ 1MΩ:
1MΩ < Rn ≤5MΩ:
Rn > 5MΩ:
Lin (A)
Log (B), Antilog (C)
Lin (A)
Log (B), Antilog (C)
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 10KΩ
10KΩ < Rn ≤ 5MΩ
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ
1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 2M2Ω
+50%, -30% (out of range)
±20%
±20%
±30%
+50%, -30% (out of range)
Lin (A), Log (B), Antilog (C). Other tapers available on request
Lin (A), Log (B), Antilog (C) ≤ 5*10-3*Rn. Minimum value 2Ω
+200/ -300 ppm
+200/ -500 ppm
≤3%Rn
≤5%Rn
at 50ºC
0.10W
0.06W
100VDC
60VDC
* Out of range ohm values and tolerances are available on request, please, inquire.
** Dissipation of special tapers will vary, please, inquire.
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 1MΩ
1 KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 1 MΩ
±25%
±25%
±50%
-
+200/ -500 ppm
+200/ -1000 ppm
Mechanical
Specifications
CA6 Through-hole CA6 SMD
Resistive element
Angle of rotation (mechanical)
Angle of rotation (electrical)
Wiper standard delivery position
Max. stop torque
Max. push/pull on rotor
Wiper torque*
Mechanical life
Carbon technology Carbon technology
* Stronger or softer torque feeling is available on request.
Test
results
The following typical test results are given at 23ºC ±2ºC and 50% ±25% RH.
Test conditions Typical variation of nominal resistance
Damp heat
Thermal cycles
Load life
Mechanical life
Soldering effect
Storage (3 years)
500 h. at 40°C and 95% RH +5%, -2%
16 h at 85ºC, plus 2 h at –25ºC ±2.5%
1.000 h. at 50°C +0%; -6%
1.000 cycles at 10 c.p.m. and at 23°C ± 2°C
2 seconds at 350°C ±1%
3 years at 23°C ± 2°C ±3%
235º ± 10º
215º ± 20º
50% ± 15º
4 Ncm
9.8 N
<2 Ncm
1.000 cycles (others available on request)
CA6 Through-hole and SMD
±4%
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Test
results
CA6 Through-hole and SMD
Power derating curve:
100
% W
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
50ºC 70ºC
Representation of the typical variation of nominal resistance (with 95% confidence) throughout the ohm value range:
CA6 Through-hole and SMD
Damp heat
Temperature Coefficient
Load life
Mechanical life
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
% Value variation
-3
-4
-5
100H
470 1K 4K7 10K 47K 100K 470K 1M 4M7
Resistance
1000
800
600
400
200
0
-200
-400
-600
-800
Value variation ppm
-1000
470 1K 4K7 10K 47K 100K 470K 1M 4M7100H
Resistance
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
% Value variation
-7
-8
-9
-10
470 1K 4K7 10K 47K 100K 470K 1M 4M7100H
Resistance
10
8
6
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
% Value variation
-8
-10
470 1K 4K7 10K 47K 100K 470K 1M 4M7100H
Resistance
Variation area
Variation area
Variation area
Variation area
CA6
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