adjustable potentiometer Amphenol PT15NV18-504A2020-S with shaftless design and extended mechanical life
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 suitable for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, or volume. Key advantages include excellent linearity (up to 3%), a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, 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 in 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
- Type: Through-hole potentiometer
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Protection: IP54
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available (standard for PTC-15)
- Packaging Options: Bulk, Magazine, Embossed Tape
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 (100 Rn 1M) | 20% | 20% |
| Tolerance (1M | 30% | 30% |
| 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 |
| 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 (Standard) | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
| Detents | Up to 38 | Up to 38 |
| Linearity | Up to 3% | Up to 3% |
| Switch Option | SPDT available | SPDT available |
| Low Torque Version | Available | Available |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 5% (1.000h at 50C; 0.15W) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | 3% (Rn | 2% (1000 cycles) |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 300 ppm/C (Rn | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Thermal Cycling) | 2.5% | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 5% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 2.5% | 2% |
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