Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for control and position sensing applications. Featuring a durable plastic housing and integrated shaft, it offers a wide range of configurable options including ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. Its IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material make it suitable for demanding environments in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets. Key applications include appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Protection Rating: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable plastic UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
- Origin: Spain (Piher Sensing Systems)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Series | PC-16 |
| Type | Single-turn panel control potentiometer |
| Resistive Element | Carbon |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Lin) | 100 Rn 5M |
| Range of Values (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance (100 Rn 1M) | 20% |
| Tolerance (1M < Rn 5M) | 30% |
| Max. Voltage (Lin) | 250 VDC |
| Max. Voltage (Log, Alog) | 125 VDC |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (Lin) | 0.2 W |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (Log, Alog) | 0.1 W |
| Residual Resistance | 5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (-13F to + 158F) |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 modules |
| Shaft Options | Plastic and Metal shafts |
| Terminals | Solder lugs or PC pins |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Rotational Torque | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm (0.7 to 2.1 in-oz) (for single models) |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm (>56 in-oz) |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles (at 1A and 50 VAC) |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A |
| Switch Nominal Voltage | 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 30 5 |
Optional Features
- Stereo matching (On request)
- Rotary switch (On request)
- Nut & washer (On request)
- Bushless & shaftless models (On request)
- Assemblies with wires and connectors (On request)
- Metallic support (mounting brackets) (On request)
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