carbon cermet potentiometer Amphenol PT15YH06-201A2020-4CR designed for frequent adjustment applications
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 facilitates integration with various engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, and human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are capable of controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, and volume. They offer excellent performance with up to 3% linearity, a robust construction with up to 100,000 life cycles, and IP54 protection. Available in carbon or cermet resistive elements, they can be equipped with up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback. Applications include 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
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available; PTC-15 made of non-flammable material by standard
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Packaging: Magazine packaging for automatic insertion available
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 | PTC-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog |
| Range of values | Lin: 100 Rn 5M Log, Alog: 1K Rn 5M | Lin: 100 Rn 5M Log, Alog: 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Lin) 125 VDC (Log, Alog) | 250 VDC (Lin) 125 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power at 50C (122F) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power at 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 (Up to 85C depending on application) | -40C to +90C (+120C upon request) |
| 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 100,000 | Up to 10,000 |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 |
| Electrical life (1000h at 50C; 0.15W) | 5% R | n/a |
| Electrical life (1000h at 70C; 0.33W) | n/a | 2% R |
| Mechanical life (1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm) | 3 % R (Rn < 1M) | 2% R |
| Temperature coefficient (25C; +70C) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a |
| Temperature coefficient (40C; +90C) | n/a | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Thermal cycling (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) | 2.5% R | n/a |
| Thermal cycling (16h at 90C and 2h at -40C) | n/a | 2% R |
| Damp heat (500h at 40C and 95% RH) | 5% R | 2% R |
| Vibration (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% R | 2% R |
| Storage (6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH) | 2.5% R | 2% R |
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