Adjustable carbon cermet potentiometer Amphenol PT10MV10-473A2020-S with self extinguishable plastic
Product Overview
The Piher PT-10 and PTC-10 are 10-mm carbon and cermet through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Their shaftless design allows for versatile engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. These potentiometers are capable of controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, and volume. Key features include excellent linearity (up to 3%), a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and up to 100,000 life 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
- Series: PT-10 / PTC-10
- Technology: Carbon / Cermet Potentiometer
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection: IP54
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available (standard for PTC-10)
- Certifications: ISO 14001, BUREAU VERITAS
Technical Specifications
| Specification | PT-10 | PTC-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Resistive Element | Carbon | Cermet |
| Taper | Lin, Log, Alog (Others on request) | Log, Alog (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0) |
| Range of Values | 100 Rn 5M | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 200 VDC (Lin), 100 VDC (Log, Alog) | 100 VDC |
| Nominal Power at 50C (122F) | 0.15 W (Lin), 0.07 W (Log, Alog) | n/a |
| Nominal Power at 70C (158F) | 0.33 W (Lin), 0.17 W (Log, Alog) | 0.17 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 (-13F to +158F) | -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 220 20 | 220 20 |
| Torque | 0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) | 0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop | > 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz) | > 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Push-pull force over the rotor | > 49N | > 49N |
| Life Cycles | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
| Detents | Up to 16 | Up to 16 |
| Packaging | Magazine packaging available | Magazine packaging available |
| Substrate | Polyester / Alumina | Polyester / Alumina |
| Wiper Position | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise | Initial, 50%, or fully clockwise |
| Switch | SPDT switch available (on request) | SPDT switch available (on request) |
| Low Torque Version | Available (on request) | Available (on request) |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Electrical Life (1000h) | 5% (at 50C; 0.15W) | 2% (at 70C; 0.33W) |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Mechanical Life (1000 cycles) | 3% (Rn < 1M) | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | 100 ppm/C |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Thermal Cycling | 2.5% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Damp Heat (500h) | 5% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Vibration | 2% | 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R) - Storage (6 months) | 2.5% | 2% |
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