carbon resistive element potentiometer Amphenol PC16SH-10IP06-104B2020-TA for HVAC and appliance controls
Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for reliable control in various electronic applications. Featuring a durable plastic housing and integrated shaft, it offers a wide range of configurable options, including ganging up to four modules, diverse shaft types, and selectable tapers. Its robust design ensures suitability for demanding environments in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets. Key features include IP54 protection, self-extinguishing UL 94-V0 material, and compatibility with stereo matching and rotary switches on request. Ideal for appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Model Series: PC-16
- Housing Material: Plastic
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54 (according to IEC 60529)
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)
- Certifications: ISO 14001 (implied by footer)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Tapers | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Anti-logarithmic (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 | 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) |
| 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) | |
| 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 |
| Damp Heat Test | 500h at 40C and 95% RH (5% R) |
| Vibration Test | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz (2% R) |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Contact Resistance (initial) | 10 m |
| Switch Operating Torque | 1 to 3 Ncm (1.4 to 4.2 in-oz) |
| Switch Operating Angle | 305 |
| Switch Test Voltage | 500 V |
| Packaging (Bulk) | Box dimensions (mm): 250x160x95. Units per box: 100 pcs (50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |
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