THROTTLE ASSEMBLY

MODEL WW

FEATURES

• Long cycle life (>3,000,000).

• Self contained & compact package.
• Easy mechanical installation.
• Easy electrical connections.
• No mechanical adjustments.
• No electrical calibrations.
• Easy actuating lever orientation.
• Positive actuating lever attachment.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Resistance value, Rtot: 5kΩ.

• Resistance tolerance: ±10%.
• Wiper mid position: 1/2 Vs ±5%.
DESCRIPTION • Insulation resistance: 1000 MΩ.
• Dielectric strength: 500 V DC.
Model WW is a long life 0-5kΩ wigwag throttle which
• Power dissipation: 0.2 W at 40˚ C.
provides an output for motion in both directions. The
conductive plastic element in conjunction with unique wiper • Maximum supply voltage Vs: 30 VDC.

and shaft support design provides a durable throttle with • Maximum wiper current: 1 mA.
longer mechanical cycle life. • Recommended wiper current: 1 mA.

APPLICATION
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Curtis Model WW is specifically designed for mobility aids • Mechanical angle: ±20˚ (40˚ in total).
applications which utilize a wig-wag throttle.
• Lifetime: 3 million movements.
• End stop maximum: 300Ncm.
ORDER CODES • Shaft load Axial: max. 100g.
• Weight: 50g.
Type Output Spring Part No.
Voltage Torque
Range ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
WW-1 <5%…>95%Vs 20Ncm±3Ncm 17679700-0001
• Temperature range: –25˚ to +75˚ C.
WW-2 <5%…>95%Vs 33Ncm±3Ncm 17679700-0002 • IP65 Sealed Shaft.

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MODEL WW

DIMENSIONS mm (in)

B B

21.99±0.5

0
8 VIEW B-B
- 0.04

45±0.3

30

30.64±0.5 17.57±0.75
8.65±0.30
B
2X R 7.5 2X
3.44
0.3 M A B M
OUTSIDE

18±0.10

0
7 49.13±0.30
- 0.25
3X 37.2

A
2X R 1.50

2X R 3.9
3X 0.80±0.15 3X 1±0.3
Quick Disconnect Terminals DIN 46245
3X 2.79
3X 2.58
5.68±0.10
9.63±0.10 11.88±0.10 4.38±0.10
MODEL WW

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS mm (in)

MOUNTING HOLES

2x Ø4.2 (0.17)

3)
.7
(0
5
8.
01
30±0.1 (1.18)

Mounting Plate thickness: 1–3mm (0.04-0.12)

Mounting torque: 1.5Nm

DIRECTION OF ROTATION
2
CW CCW

1 3
5kOhm ± 10%

VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Vs 100%
END VOLTAGE
Nominal 5.0%

50%

CENTER POSITION (REST POSITION)

END VOLTAGE
Nominal 5.0%

-20º +20º

CCW CW

PREFERRED MOUNTING ORIENTATION Shaft vertical pointing down.

W A R R A N T Y Two Year Limited Warranty from time of delivery.

is a trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice ©2013 Curtis Instruments, Inc. 50171 REV D 6/13