Product Overview

The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for precise control in various electronic applications. Featuring a durable plastic housing and integrated shaft, this single-turn potentiometer offers a wide range of configurable options, including ganging up to four modules, diverse shaft types, and selectable tapers (linear, logarithmic, antilogarithmic). With IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0), it is suitable for demanding environments in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets. Applications include appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.

Product Attributes

• Brand: Piher
• Model: PC-16
• Resistive Element: Carbon
• Housing Material: Plastic
• Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
• Flame Retardant: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
• Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Taper	Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog)
Range of Values (Decad.)	1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0
Resistance Range (Lin)	100 Rn 5M
Resistance Range (Log, Alog)	1K Rn 5M
Tolerance (100 Rn 1M)	20%
Tolerance (1M < Rn 5M)	30%
Max. Voltage (Lin)	250 VDC
Max. Voltage (Log, Alog)	125 VDC
Nominal Power @ 50C (Lin)	0.2 W
Nominal Power @ 50C (Log, Alog)	0.1 W
Residual Resistance	5% Rn (5 min.)
Equivalent Noise Resistance	3% Rn (3 min.)
Operating Temperature	-25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) (Up to 85C depending on application)
Modular Gang Type	Up to 4 modules
Mechanical Rotation Angle	300 5
Electrical Rotation Angle	280 20
Rotational Torque (Single models)	0.5 to 1.5 Ncm (0.7 to 2.1 in-oz)
Stop Torque	> 40 Ncm (>56 in-oz)
Max. Torque nut (binding out)	< 80 Ncm (<112 in-oz)
Thrust and pull in the shaft	> 25 N
Potentiometer Life	25,000 cycles
Switch Life	10,000 cycles
Electrical Life	1,000h at 50C; 0.15W (5% R)
Temperature Coefficient	300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K)
Damp Heat	500h at 40C and 95% RH (5% R)
Switch Nominal Current	1A, 250 VAC
Switch Operating Angle	305
Switch Test Voltage	500 V
Packaging (Bulk)	100 pcs per box (50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch)