Overview
The Clarostat RA20NASD100A RV4 potentiometer is a precision-engineered resistive component for industrial and commercial equipment. Featuring a 10Ω resistance value, this unit delivers reliable variable resistance control for aerospace, military, medical, and industrial automation applications requiring MIL-spec compliance and extended operational life.
Key Features
- 10Ω nominal resistance with ±10% tolerance
- 2-watt power rating for robust industrial service
- 500V working voltage rated across end terminals
- Conductive plastic element for low noise and superior dynamic performance
- 312° rotational travel with ±3% accuracy
- Military specification (MIL-R-94) construction and reliability
- Panel-mount configuration with screwdriver slot adjustment
- Single-gang, single-turn design for straightforward application integration
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 10Ω ±10%
- Power Rating: 2.0W maximum
- Voltage Rating: 500V DC (end-to-end)
- Rotation Angle: 312° ±3%
- Element Type: Conductive plastic
- Taper: Linear
- Adjustment: Screwdriver slot
- Gangs/Turns: 1/1
- Mounting: Panel mount
- Terminal Type: Solder lug
- Housing: Stainless steel
- Shaft Diameter: 6.35mm
- Shaft Length: 22.23mm
- Compliance: MIL-R-94
Typical Applications
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Aerospace and avionics test equipment
- Medical instrumentation and diagnostic devices
- Precision measurement and calibration systems
- Military-grade defense equipment
- Audio equipment requiring low-noise potentiometers
- Equipment repair and refurbishment (replacement component)
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard 6.35mm (¼”) shaft panel-mount applications
- Military and aerospace systems requiring MIL-R-94 components
- General-purpose industrial control circuits operating at 500V or less
- Conductive plastic element compatible sockets and housings
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Verify specific replacement compatibility with your equipment documentation before ordering. The RA20NASD100A may replace earlier Clarostat RV-series potentiometers in equivalent resistance/power ratings—consult your system integrator or original equipment manual for confirmation.
Works With
- Panel-mounted potentiometer circuits and assemblies
- Solder-lug terminal connections to PCBs and wiring harnesses
- Industrial control systems rated for 500V or less operation
- Variable resistance applications requiring linear taper response
