Overview
The Dale 1582676 RH-50 is a precision wirewound resistor designed for demanding industrial and motion control applications. With a 50-watt power rating and 10 Ohm resistance value, this unit delivers stable, predictable performance across a wide temperature range. The 5% tolerance ensures accuracy sufficient for most control circuits and load-sinking applications.
Key Features
- 50-watt power capacity — handles substantial power dissipation without derating
- Wirewound construction — encased aluminum housing for durability and thermal stability
- Chassis-mount design — secure mechanical and electrical connection with mounting feet and axial lugs
- Wide operating temperature range — rated -55°C to +250°C for harsh industrial environments
- Low temperature coefficient — minimal resistance drift under thermal cycling
- Industrial-grade reliability — proven performance in automation, HVAC, and power control systems
Technical Specifications
- Resistance Value: 10 Ohm ±5%
- Power Rating: 50 Watts
- Technology: Wirewound, enclosed aluminum housing
- Mounting Style: Chassis mount with axial lugs
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +250°C
- Temperature Coefficient: 100 PPM/°C
- Tolerance: 5%
- Material: Aluminum-housed with internal windings
- Termination: Axial lugs for soldering or crimp attachment
Typical Applications
- Load-sinking resistors in PLC and motion control circuits
- Dynamic braking and regenerative energy dissipation
- Current-limiting and protective circuits in servo drives
- Power supply filtering and thermal management
- Industrial automation equipment and variable frequency drives
- Test and measurement load banks
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix systems
- Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs
- Mitsubishi FX and Q-series programmable controllers
- Omron CP and CJ-series controllers
- Rockwell servo drive circuits and motion control boards
- Standard industrial 24 VDC and 120 VAC control circuits
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify specific part number compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as resistor substitution depends on exact circuit requirements, thermal dissipation capacity, and tolerance specifications.
Works With
- Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000 PLC programming
- TIA Portal and Siemens automation frameworks
- EtherNet/IP and PROFINET industrial networks
- Analog and discrete I/O modules requiring current limiting
- Regenerative braking and dynamic load dissipation circuits
