16 mm carbon potentiometer Amphenol PC16SH-10CP16-105A2020-TA with self-extinguishable UL 94-V0 housing
Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for control and position sensing applications. Featuring a plastic housing and incorporated shaft, it offers a wide range of configurable options including ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and tapers. The PC-16 is suitable for demanding environments with IP54 protection and is constructed from self-extinguishable UL 94-V0 material. Its versatility makes it ideal for applications in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets, such as appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PC-16
- Housing Material: Plastic
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54 (according to IEC 60529)
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001 (Bureau Veritas)
- Origin: Spain (implied by company address)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Taper | 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) |
| Mechanical Specifications | |
| 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 |
| Environmental Testing (Typical Results) | |
| Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W (R 5%) |
| Mechanical Life (Potentiometer) | 25,000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm (R 3% for Rn |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (-25C; +70C for Rn |
| Thermal Cycling | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C (R 2.5%) |
| Damp Heat | 500h at 40C and 95% RH (R 5%) |
| Vibration | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz (R 2%) |
| Storage | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH (R 2.5%) |
| Switch Specifications | |
| Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Contact Resistance (initial) | 10 m |
| Operating Torque | 1 to 3 Ncm (1.4 to 4.2 in-oz) |
| Operating Angle | 30 5 |
| Test Voltage | 500 V |
| Modular Ganging | Up to 4 modules |
| Available Shaft Types | Plastic and Metal |
| Available Tapers | Linear, Log (audio), Antilog (reverse) |
| Terminal Options | Solder lugs or PC pins |
| Optional Features | Stereo matching, Rotary switch, Nut & washer, Bushless & shaftless models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic support (mounting brackets) |
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