Overview

The FM100-NPST1B10K1-PA is a professional-grade, slim-type motorized sliding potentiometer featuring a full 100mm travel distance. This high-precision fader is integrated with a responsive DC 5V motor, allowing for seamless automation in high-end audio mixing consoles and lighting control systems. Designed by Favor Union / Polyshine Holdings, it combines smooth manual tactile operation with rapid, accurate motorized positioning to meet the rigorous demands of studio and live performance environments.  

Key Features

• Automated Motor Drive: Powered by a DC 5V motor that achieves rapid travel speeds of over 200mm/sec, facilitating real-time automation and preset recall.  

• Ultra-Low Noise Operation: Engineered for professional audio, maintaining sliding noise levels below 47mV to ensure clean signal paths.  

• High Durability: Rated for an operational life of 50,000 cycles, ensuring reliability even under continuous automated use.  

• Professional Audio Taper: Features a precise Linear B taper with a resistance tolerance of +-10%, ideal for accurate level adjustment.  

• Robust Mechanical Build: Designed to withstand professional use with a sliding stopper strength of 5.0Kgf and high terminal stability.  

• Safety Integration: Includes technical provisions for over-current protection in motor-drive circuits to prevent overheating during overloaded conditions.  

Technical Specifications

• Model Name: FM100-NPST1B10K1-PA  

• Sliding Travel:100mm +- 0.5mm
  
  
• Resistance Taper: Type B (Linear)
  
  
• Rated Power / Voltage: 0.5W / AC 350V (Max)
  
  
  

• Motor Rated Voltage: DC 5V (Operating range: DC 4-6V)
  
  

• Motor Starting Current: <=800mA
  
  

Application Highlights

This motorized fader is a multi-functional component primarily used in:  

• Digital Audio Mixers: For automated channel volume control and motorized fader bank switching.  

• Stage Lighting Consoles: For precise, automated control of light intensity and scene transitions.  

• Industrial Automation: Where linear feedback and remote motorized adjustment are required in compact spaces.