Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for precise control in various electronic applications. Featuring a durable plastic housing and integrated shaft, this single-turn potentiometer offers a wide range of configurable options. Its modular gang capability allows for ganging up to four modules, making it suitable for complex control systems. The PC-16 is engineered for reliability with IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0). It finds extensive use in home appliances, industrial controls, and automotive applications for functions such as program selection, thermostat adjustment, and HVAC control.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Model Series: PC-16
- Housing Material: Plastic
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54 (according to IEC 60529)
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact address)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper Options | Linear (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (Alog) |
| Resistance Range (Lin) | 100 Rn 5M |
| Resistance Range (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 (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 modules |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| Rotational Torque (Single models) | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm |
| Max. Torque Nut (binding out) | < 80 Ncm |
| Thrust and Pull in Shaft | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 305 |
| Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W (5% resistance change) |
| Mechanical Life (Potentiometer) | 25,000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Thermal Cycling | 2.5% resistance change (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) |
| Damp Heat | 5% resistance change (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Vibration | 2% resistance change (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Storage | 2.5% resistance change (6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH) |
| Shaft Types | Plastic and Metal |
| Terminal Options | Solder Lugs or PC Pins |
| Optional Features (On Request) | Stereo matching, Rotary switch, Nut & washer, Bushless & shaftless models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic support (mounting brackets) |
| Bushing Diameter Options | M7, M10 |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs/box, 50 pcs/box for triple/quadruple with switch) |
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