potentiometer Amphenol PT15LV18-202A2020-S suitable for frequency motor speed and volume control in electronic devices
Product Overview
The Piher PT-15 and PTC-15 are 15-mm carbon and cermet through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Their shaftless design allows for diverse engagement mechanisms, including customized shafts, motor controls, and human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are suitable for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, and volume. Key features include excellent linearity (up to 3%), up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and a life cycle of up to 100,000 cycles. They offer IP54 protection and are available in magazine packaging for automatic insertion. Applications span appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-15 / PTC-15
- Type: Through-hole potentiometer
- Resistive Element: Carbon (PT-15) or Cermet (PTC-15)
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazine packaging available
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact details)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 (Carbon) | PTC-15 (Cermet) |
|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M (Lin); Log, Alog (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0) | 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance (100 Rn 1M) | 20% | n/a |
| Tolerance (1M < Rn 5M) | 30% | n/a |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Lin) / 125 VDC (Log, Alog) | 250 VDC (Lin) / 125 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (122F) | 0.25 W (Lin) / 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) / 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 70C (158F) | 0.50 W (Lin) / 0.25 W (Log, Alog) | 0.50 W (Lin) / 0.25 W (Log, Alog) |
| Residual Resistance | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) | -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 265 5 | 265 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 240 20 | 240 20 |
| Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm (0.7 to 3.4 in-oz) | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm (0.7 to 3.4 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop | > 10 Ncm (>14 in-oz) | > 10 Ncm (>14 in-oz) |
| Life Cycles | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1.000h at 50C; 0.15W: 5% R | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm: 3 % (Rn < 1M) | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | -25C; +70C: 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal Cycling) | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C: 2.5% R | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 500h at 40C and 95% RH: 5% R | 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz: 2% R | 2% R |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH: 2.5% R | 2% R |
| Standard Configuration Life | 1.000 cycles | n/a |
| Standard Configuration Cut Track | no | n/a |
| Standard Configuration Detents | none | none |
| Standard Configuration Packaging | bulk | bulk |
| Standard Configuration Shaft/Thumbwheel | none | none |
| Standard Configuration Non-flammability | no | yes |
| Standard Configuration Housing Color | black | cream |
| Standard Configuration Rotor Color | white | cream |
| Standard Configuration Wiper Position | initial | initial |
| Standard Configuration Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm |
| Standard Configuration Terminal Material | steel | brass |
| Standard Configuration Linearity | not controlled | not controlled |
Note: Out of range values may not comply with environmental test results. Standard test conditions: temperature: 23C 2C and 45% to 70% RH.
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