10 mm Cermet Potentiometer with IP54 Protection and UL94V0 Plastic Housing Amphenol PTC10MH01-103A2020
Product Overview
The PTC-10 series cermet potentiometer offers a 10 mm footprint with robust construction, featuring IP54 protection and UL94V-0 rated plastic materials. Designed for precision control, it provides a wide range of electrical and mechanical specifications, including various tapers, tolerances, and wiper positions. The PTC-10 is suitable for applications requiring accurate adjustments in lighting, power tools, relays, timers, and HVAC systems. Optional features like detents, custom stepped outputs, and long-life versions enhance its versatility for demanding industrial and consumer electronics applications. It can serve as a cost-effective replacement for absolute encoders.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PTC-10
- Resistive Element: Cermet
- Substrate: Alumina
- Housing, Rotor, Shaft Material: Non-flammable plastic (UL94V-0)
- Protection: IP54 (according to IEC 60529)
- Certifications: ISO 14001
- Company Affiliation: An Amphenol company
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 10 mm Cermet Potentiometer |
| Operating Temperature (Standard) | -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) |
| Operating Temperature (Upon Request) | -40C to +120C (-40F to +248F) |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 220 20 |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Stop Torque | > 5 Ncm. (>7 in-oz) |
| Torque (Standard) | 0.4 to 2 Ncm. (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Torque (Low Torque Option) | 1 Ncm |
| Mechanical Life (Standard) | Up to 10K cycles (Standard: 1000 cycles) |
| Mechanical Life (Long Life Option) | Up to 10K cycles |
| Max. Voltage | 200 VDC (lin), 100 VDC (no lin) |
| Nominal Power @ 70C | 0.33 W (lin), 0.17 W (no lin) |
| Residual Resistance* | 20% |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance* | Check availability |
| Taper Options | Linear (A), Logarithmic (B), Anti-logarithmic (C) |
| Tolerance Options | 5%, 7%, 10%, 20%, 30% (upon request) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial (A), 50% (M), Final (E) |
| Detent Options | Available (e.g., 1 to 3 detents up to 10K cycles, 4+ detents up to 5K cycles) |
| Switch Option | SPDT switch (45) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical adjust (V), Horizontal adjust (H) |
| Terminal Styles | Crimped terminals available (P & J) |
| Packaging Options | Bulk, Magazines (for automatic insertion) |
| Shaft/Rotor Colors | Red (RO), Black (NE), Green (VE), Yellow (AM), Blue (AZ), Brown (MA), Grey (GR), Orange (NA) |
| Custom Drawing Support | Available for non-standard configurations |
| Stepped Outputs / Constant Voltage Zones | Available (can be combined with detents) |
| Model Example (How to Order) | PTC-10 LH 01 (Illustrative code) |
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