Long life potentiometer Amphenol PT15LH06-205A3030-S with up to 100000 cycles and mechanical detents
Product Overview
The Piher PT-15 and PTC-15 are 15-mm through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Featuring a shaftless design, they offer versatility for various engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are ideal for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, or volume. They offer excellent performance with up to 3% linearity, a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, and up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback. With a lifespan of up to 100,000 cycles and IP54 protection, they are suitable for demanding environments.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PT-15 / PTC-15
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Plastic Material: Self-extinguishable (UL 94V-0) available
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazine packaging available for automatic insertion
- Certifications: UL 94V-0 (available)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 (Carbon) | PTC-15 (Cermet) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100 Rn 1M: 20% 1M < Rn 5M: 30% | 100 Rn 1M: 20% 1M < Rn 5M: 30% |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC | 125 VDC |
| Nominal power @ 50C | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power @ 70C | 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 | -40C to +90C |
| Mechanical rotation angle | 265 5 | 265 5 |
| Electrical rotation angle | 240 20 | 240 20 |
| Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm |
| Rotational Stop | > 10 Ncm | > 10 Ncm |
| Life Cycles | Up to 100,000 | Up to 10,000 |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 |
| Switch Version | SPDT available | SPDT available |
| Low Torque Version | Available | Available |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Electrical life (1000h at 50C; 0.15W) | 5% | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Electrical life (1000h at 70C; 0.33W) | n/a | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Mechanical life (1000 cycles) | 3% (Rn < 1M) | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Temperature coefficient (300 ppm/C) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Temperature coefficient (100 ppm/C) | n/a | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Thermal cycling | 2.5% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Damp heat (500h at 40C, 95% RH) | 5% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Vibration (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (R(%)) - Storage (6 months at 23C 2C, 50% RH) | 2.5% | 2% |
Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- Timer and control relays
- Consumer electronics
- Power tool controls
- Test and measurement equipment
How to Order Examples
Carbon potentiometer: PT15LH01-223A2020-S
Cermet potentiometer: PTC15LH01-223A2020
Standard Configuration
| Feature | PT-15 | PTC-15 |
|---|---|---|
| Life | 1,000 cycles | n/a |
| Cut track | No | n/a |
| Detents | None | None |
| Packaging | Bulk | Bulk |
| Shaft/thumb wheel | None | None |
| Non-flammability | No | Yes |
| Housing color | Black | Cream |
| Rotor color | White | Cream |
| Wiper Position | Initial | Initial |
| Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm |
| Terminal material | Steel | Brass |
| Linearity | Not controlled | Not controlled |
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