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
Technical Data Sheet 1448C
C T S C O R P O R A T I O N /
M A N U F A C T U R E R O F R E L I A B L E E L E C T R O N I C C O M P O N E N T S
Series 448
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 @ 55C derated to no load
@ 85C, linear taper
Switch: 1000 watts 120VAC (tungsten-filament load)
6A 120VAC @ 0.75-0.80PF (inductive load)
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)
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
Linear
0.05w
0.1w
0.2w
0.25w
0.5w
Non-linear
0.025w
0.05w
0.1w
0.15w
0.25w
Size
10mm
15mm
30mm
45mm
60mm
Taper
20mm
MODEL
DIMENSIONS
L (Travel)
A
B
C
U448-10D
10/ .394
19.10/ .752
25.40/1.000 29.50/1.161
U448-15D
15/ .591
24.10/ .949
30.40/1.197 34.50/1.359
U448-20D
20/ .787
29.10/1.146 35.40/1.394 39.50/1.555
U448-30D
30/ 1.181 39.10/1.539 45.40/1.787 49.50/1.949
U448-45D
45/ 1.772 54.10/2.130 60.40/2.378 64.50/2.539
U448-60D
60/ 2.362 69.10/2.721 75.40/2.969 79.50/3.131
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL
DIMENSIONS
L (Travel)
A
B
U448-10M
10/ .394
19.60/ .772
23.70/ .933
U448-15M
15/ .591
24.60/ .969
28.70/1.130
U448-20M
20/ .787
29.60/1.165 33.70/1.327
U448-30M
30/ 1.181 39.60/1.559 43.70/1.720
U448-45M
45/ 1.772 54.60/2.149 58.70/2.311
U448-60M
60/ 2.362 69.60/2.740 73.70/2.902
Type V448 MONO
Type U448 MONO
Type U448 DUAL
MODEL
DIMENSIONS
L (Travel)
A
B
V448-10M
10/ .394
30.20/1.189 28.70/1.130
V448-15M
15/ .591
35.20/1.387 33.70/1.372
V448-25M
25/ .984
45.20/1.180 43.70/1.721
V448-40M
40/ 1.575 60.20/2.370 58.70/2.311
V448-55M
55/ 2.166 75.20/2.961 73.70/2.902
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL
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
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL
DIMENSIONS
L (Travel)
A
B
C
X448-10D
10/ .394
17.60/ .693
30.30/1.193 32.40/1.276
X448-15D
15/ .591
22.60/ .890
35.30/1.390 37.40/1.473
X448-20D
20/ .787
27.60/1.087 40.30/1.587 42.40/1.669
X448-30D
30/ 1.181 37.60/1.481 50.30/1.981 52.40/2.063
X448-45D
45/ 1.772 52.60/2.071 65.30/2.571 67.40/2.654
X448-60D
60/ 2.362 67.60/2.662 80.30/3.162 82.40/3.248
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
MODEL
DIMENSIONS
L (Travel)
A
B
X448-10M
10/ .394
24.50/ .965
26.60/1.047
X448-15M
15/ .591
29.50/1.161 31.60/1.244
X448-20M
20/ .787
34.50/1.359 36.60/1.441
X448-30M
30/ 1.181 44.50/1.752 46.60/1.835
X448-45M
45/ 1.772 59.50/2.343 61.60/2.425
X448-60M
60/ 2.362 74.50/2.934 76.60/3.016
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Type X448 MONO
Type X448 DUAL
Type X448 MONO W/SPST SWITCH
MODEL
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
DIMENSION:
MM
INCH
Type X448 MONO W/SPDT SWITCH
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
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Actuator Styles
Ordering Information
448
U
E
2
102
B
D
N
MOUNTING STYLE
U Actuator--parallel to
PC Board
X Actuator--
perpendicular to PC
Board
V Actuator--low profile
perpendicular to PCB
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
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
RESISTANCE CODE
(EXAMPLES)
Code
Resistance
501
500 ohms
102
1K
252
2.5K
502
5K
103
10K
253
25K
503
50K
104
100K
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE
A
10%
B
20%
C
30%
TAPER
D
Linear
A
CW 10% audio
B
CCW 10% audio
SPECIALS
N
No specials
C
Center detent
M Multiple detent
S
SPST Power Switch
(20 & 30mm
X type only)
D
SPDT Power Switch
(20 & 30mm X type only)
Actuator Style "D"
Available for "V" type only
For dual elements: Consult factory
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