control potentiometer Amphenol PT15LV18-101A2020-S with carbon cermet element and ip54 protection rating
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 accommodate various engagement mechanisms like custom shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are ideal for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, or volume. Key benefits include excellent linearity (up to 3%), up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and an extended life of up to 100,000 cycles. They offer IP54 protection and are available with 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
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Housing Material: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazine packaging available
- Origin: Spain (implied by address)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-15 | PTC-15 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog | Lin, Log, Alog | Others available on request |
| Range of values | 100 Rn 5M (Lin) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M | Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0 for Log/Alog |
| 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 (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 | PT-15 up to 85C depending on application; PTC-15 +120C/+248F upon request |
| Mechanical rotation angle | 265 5 | 265 5 | 240 5 available upon request |
| 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 | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles | Mechanical life 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical life) | 1.000h at 50C; 0.15W (R 5%) | n/a | |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical life) | n/a | 1.000h at 70C; 0.33W (R 2%) | |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical life) | (R 3% (Rn < 1M )) | (R 2%) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature coefficient) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a | -25C; +70C |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature coefficient) | n/a | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | -40C; +90C |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal cycling) | R 2.5% | n/a | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal cycling) | n/a | R 2% | 16h at 90C and 2h at -40C |
| Environmental Testing (Damp heat) | R 5% | R 2% | 500h at 40C and 95% relative humidity (RH) |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | R 2% | R 2% | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | R 2.5% | R 2% | 6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 | |
| Switch | SPDT switch available | SPDT switch available | |
| Low Torque Version | Available | Available |
Note: Out of range values may not comply with these results. Standard test conditions: temperature: 23C 2C and 45% to 70% RH.
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