Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for panel control applications. It features a plastic housing and an incorporated shaft, with configurable options like ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and tapers. The PC-16 offers IP54 protection and is constructed from self-extinguishable UL 94-V0 material, making 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: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
- Origin: Spain
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Series | PC-16 |
| Potentiometer Type | Single-turn, Carbon resistive element |
| Housing | Plastic |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 modules |
| Shaft Types | Plastic and Metal |
| Tapers | Linear, Log (Audio), Antilog (Reverse) |
| Terminals | Solder Lugs or PC Pins (On request) |
| 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) (single models) |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm (>56 in-oz) |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (-13F to + 158F) (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Nominal Power | 0.2 W (Linear) / 0.1 W (Log, Alog) at 50C |
| Max. Voltage | 250 VDC (Linear) / 125 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Range of Values (Rn) | 100 Rn 5M (Linear), 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Residual Resistance | 5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W (5% resistance change) |
| Mechanical Life | 25,000 cycles (Potentiometer), 10,000 cycles (Switch) |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 30 5 |
| Switch Test Voltage | 500 V |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs per box, 50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |
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