shaftless potentiometer Amphenol PT15LH05-104A2020-S with extended life cycle and multiple taper options
Product Overview
The Piher PT-15 and PTC-15 are 15-mm through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. These shaftless potentiometers offer versatile integration with various engagement mechanisms, including customized shafts, motor controls, or human interface adjustments. They are ideal 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 cycle of up to 100,000 cycles. With IP54 protection and availability in magazine packaging for automatic insertion, these potentiometers are suitable for a wide range of industrial and consumer electronics applications.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PT-15 / PTC-15
- Resistive Element: Carbon or Cermet
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Certifications: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Packaging: Magazine packaging available
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 | 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 (122F) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power @ 70C (158F) | 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 (Up to 85C depending on application) | -40C to +90C (+120C upon request) |
| 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 | Up to 100k cycles | Up to 10k cycles |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical life) | 1.000h at 50C; 0.15W (5%) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical life) | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm (3 % (Rn < 1M )) | n/a |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature coefficient) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | 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% |
Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- Timer and control relays
- Consumer electronics
- Power tool controls
- Test and measurement equipment
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