potentiometer Amphenol PT15LV18-104A2020-S suitable for motor speed control and human interface adjustments
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, and volume. They offer excellent performance with up to 3% linearity, a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, and up to 38 mechanical detents for tactile feedback. With a lifespan of up to 100,000 cycles and IP54 protection, they are available in magazine packaging for automatic insertion. 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
- Substrate: Polyester / Alumina
- Flammability: Self-extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available (standard for PTC-15)
- Protection: IP54
- Packaging: Magazine packaging available for automatic insertion
- Origin: Spain (Implied by address)
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 < Rn 5M) | 30% | 30% |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC | 125 VDC |
| Nominal power at 50C (122F) | 0.25 W (Lin) / 0.12 W (Log, Alog) | 0.25 W (Lin) / 0.12 W (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal power at 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 (-13F to +158F) | -40C to +90C (-40F to +194F) |
| 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 |
| Electrical Life Test (1000h at 50C; 0.15W) | 5% R | n/a |
| Electrical Life Test (1000h at 70C; 0.33W) | n/a | 2% R |
| Mechanical Life Test (1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm) | 3 % R (Rn < 1M) | 2% R |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a |
| Temperature Coefficient (-40C; +90C) | n/a | 100 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Thermal Cycling Test (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) | 2.5% R | n/a |
| Thermal Cycling Test (16h at 90C and 2h at -40C) | n/a | 2% R |
| Damp Heat Test (500h at 40C and 95% RH) | 5% R | 2% R |
| Vibration Test (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% R | 2% R |
| Storage (6 month at 23C 2C and 50% RH) | 2.5% R | 2% R |
| Standard Configuration Life | 1,000 cycles | n/a |
| Standard Configuration Cut track | No | n/a |
| Standard Configuration Detents | None | None |
| Standard Configuration Packaging | Bulk | Bulk |
| Standard Configuration Shaft/thumb wheel | None | None |
| Standard Configuration Non-flammability | No | Yes |
| Standard Configuration Housing color | Black | Cream |
| Standard Configuration Rotor color | White | Cream |
| Standard Configuration Wiper Position | Initial | Initial |
| Standard Configuration Torque | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm | 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm |
| Standard Configuration Terminal material | Steel | Brass |
| Standard Configuration Linearity | Not controlled | Not controlled |
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