Amphenol PC16SH 10IP06 221A2020 TA carbon potentiometer with IP54 rated panel mount and selectable tapers
Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for the electronics revolution. 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, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. Its robust design, with IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0), makes it suitable for demanding applications in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets. Key applications include appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94-V0)
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Model | PC-16 |
| Potentiometer Type | Single-turn, Carbon resistive element |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log/Audio), Antilog (Alog/Reverse) |
| 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 @ 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 (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 | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm (for single models) |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm |
| Max. Torque nut (binding out) | < 80 Ncm |
| Thrust and pull in the shaft | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Switch Specifications | Nominal current: 1A, 250 VAC Contact resistance (initial): 10 m Operating torque: 1 to 3 Ncm Operating angle: 305 Test voltage: 500 V |
| Terminals | Solder Lugs (C), PCB Pins (I) |
| Bushings Available | M7, M10, Bushless (SC) |
| Shafts Available | Plastic (4, 3.1, 6) and Metal (M04-M17) |
| Mounting Brackets (Optional) | M1, M2 |
| On Request Options | Stereo matching, Rotary switch, Nut & washer, Bushless & shaftless models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic support (mounting brackets) |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs/box, 50 pcs/box for triple/quadruple models with switch) |
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