Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for precise control in various electronic applications. Featuring a robust plastic housing and integrated shaft, it offers configurable options such as ganging up to four modules, multiple shaft types, and selectable tapers. Its IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0) 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
- Product Series: PC-16
- Material: Plastic housing, Carbon resistive element, Plastic and metal shafts available
- Protection Rating: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Origin: Spain (Piher Sensing Systems)
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Log (Log/Audio), Antilog (Alog/Reverse) |
| Range of Values (Rn) | 100 Rn 5M (Linear) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Linear) 125 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.2 W (Linear) 0.1 W (Log, Alog) |
| Residual Resistance | 5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (-13F to +158F) (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 (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 Shaft | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Electrical Life | 1,000 hours at 50C; 0.15W (5% R) |
| Mechanical Life | 25,000 cycles (Potentiometer) 10,000 cycles (Switch) |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Damp Heat Test | 5% (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Vibration Test | 2% (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Terminals Available | Solder Lugs, PC Pins |
| Bushing Diameters | M7, M10 |
| Shaft Types | Plastic, Metal (various codes like M04-M17, P01-P23) |
| Switch Specifications | Nominal current 1A, 250 VAC; Contact resistance (initial) 10 m; Operating torque 1 to 3 Ncm; Operating angle 305; Test voltage 500 V |
| Packaging (Standard) | Bulk, 100 pcs per box (Triple/Quadruple with switch: 50pcs) |
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