carbon or cermet resistive element potentiometer Amphenol PTC15LV15-502A2020 for precise volume and motor speed regulation
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 interfaces. These potentiometers are ideal for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, or volume. They deliver excellent performance with up to 3% linearity, offer a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, and can be equipped with 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. 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
- Packaging: Magazine packaging for automatic insertion available
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- 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) | 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) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.25 W (Lin) | 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 70C | 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 (0.7 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 |
| Electrical Life (1000h @ 50C; 0.15W) R | 5% | n/a |
| Electrical Life (1000h @ 70C; 0.33W) R | n/a | 2% |
| Mechanical Life (1000 cycles @ 10 to 15 cpm) R | 3% (Rn < 1M) | 2% (Rn < 1M) |
| Temperature Coefficient R | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Thermal Cycling R | 2.5% | 2% |
| Damp Heat (500h @ 40C, 95% RH) R | 5% | 2% |
| Vibration (2h each plane @ 10Hz - 55Hz) R | 2% | 2% |
| Storage (6 month @ 23C 2C, 50% RH) R | 2.5% | 2% |
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