6273R2KL.5

Rotary potentiometers and rheostats are two of the most popular components found in control systems. The 6273R2KL.5 is a rotary potentiometer and rheostat combination and is a common choice for many applications.

A rotary potentiometer is a variable resistor with three terminals and a circular dial or rotary knob. The resistance between the terminals varies depending on the angle of the rotate shaft relative to the resistive element. The two outer terminals are the static terminals and the center terminal is the wiper terminal which sweeps across the element as it rotates. The output signal is typically a linear function of the shaft rotation.

A rheostat is a variable resistor with two terminals and a rotary knob or dial. It works similarly to a potentiometer, except that the resistance between terminals does not change continuously, but rather in fixed increments. The rheostat can provide a constant resistance regardless of the output voltage. This makes it useful for controlling the current or power level in circuits.

The 6273R2KL.5 is a combination of both a rotary potentiometer and a rheostat. It features a special dual-track design with a rotary shaft containing two tracks: one for the potentiometer and another for the rheostat. The two tracks are separated by a stationary track and are independently adjustable. The adjustable tracks can be used to independently control different electrical parameters, such as voltage, current, or power.

The 6273R2KL.5 can be used in a wide range of applications. It can be used to control motor speed or other variables in motor control circuits. It can be used to adjust the brightness of a light or the volume of a sound system. It can also be used as an analog-to-digital converter for digital circuits. In addition, it can be used to control the voltage, current, or power levels in power supplies.

The working principle of the 6273R2KL.5 is simple. The potentiometer track produces a linear voltage or resistance output signal depending on the shaft angle relative to the resistive element. The rheostat track produces a fixed resistance output signal depending on the shaft angle relative to the resistive element. The two signals can then be used to independently control different electrical parameters. The output signals can be read or used to control other circuits, such as motor controllers, lighting circuits, sound systems, and digital circuits.

The 6273R2KL.5 is a versatile and reliable component that is well suited for a wide range of applications. It is easy to install and configure, and can provide precise control of voltage, current, and power levels in a variety of control systems.