16mm carbon panel mount potentiometer Amphenol PC16SH-07IP04-474A2020-TA with IP54 rated durable plastic housing

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, it offers a wide range of configurable options, including ganging up to four modules, diverse shaft types, and selectable tapers. Its robust construction ensures IP54 protection and self-extinguishing properties (UL 94-V0). The PC-16 is ideal for demanding environments within the home appliance, industrial, and automotive sectors, supporting applications 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
• Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Taper Options	Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Anti-logarithmic (Alog)
Range of Values (Rn)	100 Rn 5M (Lin) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog)
Tolerance	20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M)
Max. Voltage	250 VDC (Lin) 125 VDC (Log, Alog)
Nominal Power (at 50C)	0.2 W (Lin) 0.1 W (Log, Alog)
Residual Resistance	5% Rn (5 min.)
Equivalent Noise Resistance	3% Rn (3 min.)
Operating Temperature	-25C to +70C (-13F to +158F)
Mechanical Rotation Angle	300 5
Electrical Rotation Angle	280 20
Rotational Torque	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
Modular Ganging	Up to 4 modules
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: 305 Test voltage: 500 V
Terminals	Solder Lugs or PC pins
Bushing Diameters	M7, M10
Shaft Types	Plastic and Metal shafts (various lengths and profiles)
Optional Features	Stereo matching, Rotary switch, Nut & washer, Bushless & shaftless models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic support (mounting brackets)