16 mm carbon potentiometer Amphenol PC16SH-10CP11-205A3030-TA with modular gang type and IP54 protection rating
Piher PC-16 16 mm Carbon Potentiometer
The Piher PC-16 is a 16 mm carbon potentiometer designed for various control and sensing applications. Constructed with self-extinguishable UL 94-V0 material, it offers robust performance and safety. This series supports modular gang types up to 4 and features a carbon resistive element.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Material: Self-extinguishable UL 94-V0
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Certifications: RoHS (2015/863/EU)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Series | PC-16 |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm. (>56 in-oz) |
| Torque | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm. (0.7 to 2.1 in-oz) |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Max. Torque Nut (binding out) | < 80 Ncm. (112 in-oz) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (13F to +158F) |
| Thrust and Pull in Shaft | > 25 N |
| Range of Values* | (See notes for details) |
| Standard Tolerance* | 20% |
| Taper* | Lin; Log; Alog (Log. & Alog. only Rn 1K) |
| Residual Resistance* | 5 (Not available for Bushless version) |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (lin), 125 VDC (no lin) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.2 W (lin), 0.1 W (no lin) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | (See notes for details) |
| Polyester substrate | Yes |
| Optional Extras | Bushless & shaftless models, Nut & washer, Switch, Stereo matching, Metallic support, Assemblies with wires and connectors. |
| Switch Option | Not available with antilog taper. |
| Stereo Matching | Not available for single models. 3dB for model "D", 4dB for model "T", 6dB for model "C". |
| Mechanical Life | 1,000,000 cycles |
| Electrical Life (Switch) | 50,000 cycles (1 A, 50 VAC) |
| Switch Nominal Current | 4 A |
| Switch Contact Resistance (initial) | < 10 m |
| Switch Operating Torque | 6 Ncm. max. |
| Switch Test Voltage | 1000 Vrms |
| Packaging | Boxes of 100 pieces (single body model) |
Models & Configurations
The PC-16 series offers various configurations including:
- Single (S)
- Tandem (D)
- Triple (T)
- Quad (C)
Terminals available: PCB (I) and Solder Lugs (C).
Mounting styles: M06, M07, M10, M11, M17.
Shaft types include standard, special length, plastic, and metallic shafts.
Ordering Information
The standard ordering code is PC-16 [Model] [Terminals] [Mounting Style] [Shafts] [Value] [Tolerance] [Mounting Brackets] [Switch] [Stereo Matching].
Custom drawings can be used for options not included in the standard ordering code.
Tests
| Test Type | Condition | Typical Variation |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Cycling | -25C; +70C | 5% |
| Damp Heat | 16 h. @ 85C; 2h. @ 25C | 3% (Rn < 1 M) |
| Vibration | (for each plane X,Y,Z) 1.000 h. @ 50C; 0.2 W | 300 ppm/C (Rn <100 K) |
| Thermal Cycling | 500 h. @ 40C @ 95% HR | 2 % |
| Vibration | 2 h. @ 10 Hz. ... 55 Hz. | 2.5 % |
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