
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
25
3292 - 3/8” Square Trimming Potentiometer
Features
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Multiturn / Cermet / Industrial / Sealed
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Optional panel mount available
(see page 73 for details)
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Patent #4427966 drive mechanism
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Thin body profile
Electrical Characteristics
Standard Resistance Range
....................................10 to 1 megohm
(see standard resistance table)
Resistance Tolerance .............±10% std.
(tighter tolerance available)
Absolute Minimum Resistance
...............................1% or 2 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Contact Resistance Variation
3292....................1.0% or 3 ohms max.
(whichever is greater)
Adjustability
Voltage......................................±0.01%
Resistance................................±0.05%
Resolution.....................................Infinite
Insulation Resistance ................500 vdc.
1,000 megohms min.
Dielectric Strength
Sea Level...............................1,000 vac
80,000 Feet...............................400 vac
Effective Travel..................25 turns nom.
Environmental Characteristics
Power Rating (400 volts max.)
85°C .........................................0.5 watt
150°C ..........................................0 watt
Temperature Range......-65°C to +150°C
Temperature Coefficient.....±100ppm/°C
Seal Test........................85°C Fluorinert*
(pin styles only)
Humidity........MIL-STD-202 Method 103
96 hours (1%
TR, 100 Megohms IR)
Vibration............30G (1%
TR; 1%
VR)
Shock..............100G (1%
TR; 1%
VR)
Load Life ..1,000 hours 0.5 watt @ 85°C
(2%
TR; 3% or 3 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Rotational Life........................200 cycles
(2%
TR; 3% or 3 ohms,
whichever is greater, CRV)
Physical Characteristics
Torque .............................5.0 oz-in. max.
Mechanical Stops..................Wiper idles
Terminals
..............Solderable printed circuit pins
Weight ......................................0.025 oz.
Machine Screw Mounting
Torque ..............................12 oz-in. max.
Marking
....................Manufacturer’s trademark,
resistance code, wiring diagram, date
code, manufacturer’s model number
and style
Wiper ...........Positioned at 50% nominal
Flammability...........................U.L. 94V-0
Standard Packaging
P,W &X Styles..............50 pcs. per tube
L Style..........................50 pcs. per bag
Adjustment Tool ..............................H-90
1
3
GREEN
CW
CLOCKWISE
YELLOW
CCW
2
WIPER
RED
2.54
(.010)
MIN.*
8.26
±
.635
*
(.325
±
.025)
.51
±
.03
(.020
±
.001)
DIA. TYP.
3292X
3 2
1
1.27
*
(.050)
9.53
±
.38
(.375
±
.015)
TYP.
*
9.53
±
(.375
±
.38
*
2.54
(.100)
4.75
±
.51*
(.187
±
.020)
2.54
(.100)
1.52
*
(.060)
1.02
*
(.040)
1.91
*
(.075)
How To Order
3292 W - 1 - 103 M
Model
Style
Standard or Modified
Product Indicator
-1 = Standard Product
Resistance Code
Optional Suffix Letter
M = Panel Mount Model 3292L, W & X
(Factory Installed)
Consult factory for other available options.
Resistance
(Ohms)
10
20
50
100
200
500
1,000
2,000
5,000
10,000
20,000
25,000
50,000
100,000
200,000
250,000
500,000
1,000,000
Resistance
Code
100
200
500
101
201
501
102
202
502
103
203
253
503
104
204
254
504
105
Standard Resistance Table
Popular values listed in boldface. Special
resistances available.
8.26
±
.635*
(.325
±
.025)
3292W
1 2
3
10.64
(.419)
45
°
±
3
°
152.4
(6.00)
MIN. LENGTH
WIRE SIZE: 30AWG
3292L
Common Dimensions
3292P
8.26
±
.635
(.325
±
.025)
4.75
±
.51
(.187
±
.020)
.254
(.010)
1
2
3
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
2.54
(.100)
1.91
(.075)
9.53
±
.38
(.375
±
.015)
9.53
±
.38
(.375
±
.015)
.381 + .25/-.13*
(.150 +.010/-.005)
4.75
±
.51*
(.187
±
.020)
1.02
(.040)
1.57
(.062)
MIN.
MIN.
ADJ. SLOT
1.52
(.060)
.51
(.020)
.64
(.025)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
DIA.
ADJ. SLOT
2.29
(.090)
.56
(.022)
.76
(.030)
WIDE
X
X
DEEP
*
DIA.
DIMENSIONS ARE:
METRIC
(INCHES)
TOLERANCES: ±0.25 (.010) EXCEPT WHERE NOTED
*”FLUORINERT” IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF 3M CO.
SHADED AREAS TYPICALLY NOT STOCKED BY
DISTRIBUTORS AND NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW
DESIGNS.
*
Common dimensions