CTS

556 Series
®

Electronic Accelerator Pedal Assembly

Typical Application: Accelerator Pedal for Electronic Throttle
Control Systems
Features / Benefits:
• Dual Output Electrical Sensor Integrated into Pedal
assembly
• Dual Load/Return Force Generation
• Self Adjusting Hysteresis Control
• Compact Size
• Optional Metal Mounting Inserts
• Kickdown Option
• Six Pin Connector Typical
• Optional Metal or Plastic Pedal Arm (per Customer
Requirements)
• Optional Customization to your Specific Application
Requirements

TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Linearity (ABS): See Figure No.1
Rotation (Electrical): 21.6°
Rotation (Mechanical): 22.3°
Typical Voltage: 5 VDC
Over Voltage: 18 VDC
Track Correlation: See Figure No.3 (Page 2)

MECHANICAL
Return Spring Torque: See Figure No.2
Stop Strength: 400 N
Mounting Bolt Torque: M6, 8 Nm

DURABILITY
Operating Temp. Range: -30°C to 85°C
Life (Multi-Strokes -30°C to 80°C):
2 X 10 6 Cycles
Vibration: 5 to 100 Hz @ 0.2 to 1.6 g HEADQUARTERS
– 8 Hours CTS Automotive Products
1142 W. Beardsley Ave.
Thermal Shock: -30°C to 85°C: 40 Shocks Elkhart, IN 46514 USA
Tel: 574-295-3575
Fax: 574-295-7810
ENVIRONMENTAL www.ctscorp.com

Salt Spray: 48 Hours (5% NaCl) SALES OFFICES

– N. America
Humidity: 125 Hours @ 95% RH CTS Automotive Products
Southfield, MI USA
Sealing: Per IP54 Tel::248-359-2684
Fax: 248-359-2687

– Europe
CTS Corporation U.K Ltd.
NOTE: These standard specifications have been met on existing production-tooled units that are High Blantyre, Glasgow
tested on precise test equipment. Details are available including failure criteria. This data sheet Scotland
does not constitute a warranty that the product will meet the above specifications while used in Tel: +44 (0)1698 505050
Fax: +44 (0)1698 506050
your application or attached to your test equipment.
– Far East
CTS Japan, Inc.
Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama
Japan
Tel: (81) 45-450-2363
Fax: (81) 45-450-2241

Date: 2/6/01
Revised: 11/6/02
 Application Notes

556 Series
Electrical Output Characteristic

Figure No. 1
VS/VO 92%
88%
84%

Output No. 1

44%

16%
15%
14%
7.5% Output No. 2

0%
0° Mech. 18° 21.6°
Travel Full gas Full gas
manual automatic

Mechanical Output Characteristic

Figure No. 2

70 N

Kickdown Area

35 N
HEADQUARTERS
CTS Automotive Products
1142 W. Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514 USA
Tel: 574-295-3575
Fax: 574-295-7810
18 N www.ctscorp.com
17.5 N SALES OFFICES
– N. America
CTS Automotive Products
Southfield, MI USA
Tel: 248-359-2684
Fax: 248-359-2687

– Europe
>5 N CTS Corporation U.K Ltd.
High Blantyre, Glasgow
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1698 505050
0° 18° 21.6°
Fax: +44 (0)1698 506050
Mech.
End stop End stop – Far East
Travel CTS Japan, Inc.
manual automatic Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama
Japan
Tel: (81) 45-450-2363
Fax: (81) 45-450-2241

Date: 2/6/01
Revised: 11/6/02
 Dimensional Details (mm) &

556 Series
Standard Electrical Output

HEADQUARTERS
CTS Automotive Products
1142 W. Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514 USA
Tel: 574-295-3575
Fax: 574-295-7810
www.ctscorp.com

PIN CONFIGURATION SALES OFFICES

– N. America
Track Correlation CTS Automotive Products
Figure No. 3 PIN No. DESIGNATION Southfield, MI USA
Tel: 248-359-2684
1 PPS 2 Fax: 248-359-2687
Tracking 2 +5V PPS2
3 +5V PPS1 – Europe
3% 4 PPS1 CTS Corporation U.K Ltd.
High Blantyre, Glasgow
5 GROUND PPS1 Scotland
6 GROUND PPS2 Tel: +44 (0)1698 505050
Fax: +44 (0)1698 506050
2%
– Far East
Signal 2 required defined with respect to Signal 1 CTS Japan, Inc.
Signal 1 Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama
-2 Signal 2
1%
Japan
Supply 1 Supply 2 Tel: (81) 45-450-2363
Tracking value as per Figure 3 shown Fax: (81) 45-450-2241
Mechanical Travel
0% 15% 100% Date: 2/6/01
Revised: 11/6/02