Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for a wide range of control applications. Featuring a plastic housing and integrated shaft, it offers configurable options such as ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. With IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0), the PC-16 is suitable for demanding environments in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets. Applications include appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Series: PC-16
- Housing Material: Plastic
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Linear (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Decad.) | 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0 |
| 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 (-13F to + 158F) |
| 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 (0.7 to 2.1 in-oz) |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm (>56 in-oz) |
| Max. Torque nut (binding out) | < 80 Ncm (<112 in-oz) |
| Thrust and pull in the shaft | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 305 |
| Switch Test Voltage | 500 V |
| Packaging (Bulk) | Box dimensions: 250x160x95 mm, 100 pcs per box (50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |
Optional Features
- Stereo matching (On request)
- Rotary switch (On request)
- Nut & washer (Loose or Assembled)
- Bushless & shaftless models (On request)
- Assemblies with wires and connectors (On request)
- Metallic support (mounting brackets) (On request)
- Custom shaft length
- Custom tapers
- Custom tolerances
- Switch version (available with PCB pins or solder lugs)
How to Order Example
PC16SV-10IP16-105A2020-I-TA: Single body vertical adjust potentiometer with M10 bushing, PCB pin leads, P16 shaft, 1M resistive value, 20% resistive tolerance, switch with PCB pin leads and loose nut and washer.
PC16DH-07CP06-103A1010-15,0-MTA: Double body horizontal adjust potentiometer with M07 bushing, solder lug leads, P06 shaft type, 10K resistive value, 10% resistive tolerance, shaft cut to L=15mm and factory-assembled nut and washer.
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