3352P-1-100

Thumbwheel Potentiometers

The 3352P-1-100 is a type of thumbwheel potentiometer (potentiometer) that can be used for a variety of industrial applications. Potentiometers are electromechanical devices that are able to measure an electrical signal in terms of its intensity or direction. They are commonly used for position sensing in industrial control applications, and have been in existence since the 1940s. Thumbwheel potentiometers offer increased accuracy, speed accuracy, and reliability compared to other types of potentiometers, and are particularly well suited for applications that require a high degree of precision and repeatability.

The main components of the 3352P-1-100 are its Circuit resistance (or Zero Resistance), the Thumbwheel, and its Wiper. The Circuit resistance determines the total resistance across the device, while the Thumbwheel indicates the amount of resistance that is applied in a particular direction. The Wiper is responsible for connecting the two above components and is typically adjusted to set the output resistance. The combination of these components enables the potentiometer to measure a positive or negative voltage in a particular direction.

Application Field

The 3352P-1-100 can be used in a variety of industrial applications ranging from motor control and drive monitoring to automated factory processes. The device is ideal for applications such as fine speed and torque control in robotics, precision adjustment and control of electric motors, and position sensing for medical equipment. In addition, the device is also suitable for applications that require precise and repeatable readings, as it provides high accuracy and reliable measurements.

Working Principle

When voltage is applied to the 3352P-1-100, the Wiper contact moves along the track created by the circuit resistance, generating an electrical output. This output can then be used to measure the intensity or direction of the electric signal. The device works by adjusting the total resistance of the circuit by moving the Wiper contact along the circuit track. The total resistance of the device is adjusted by the amount of resistance set by the thumbwheel. As the thumbwheel rotates, it increases or decreases the amount of resistance applied, thus adjusting the output voltage.

In summary, the 3352P-1-100 is a type of thumbwheel potentiometer that is ideal for applications that require precise and repeatable reading. The device is composed of a Circuit resistance, a Thumbwheel, and a Wiper, and works by adjusting the total resistance of the circuit to measure the intensity or direction of an electrical signal. The 3352P-1-100 can be used in a variety of industrial applications, including fine speed and torque control for robotics, precise adjustment and control of electric motors, and position sensing for medical equipment.