Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for a wide range of control applications. Featuring a durable plastic housing and incorporated 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), it is 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 material UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Model | PC-16 |
| Type | Single-turn panel control potentiometer |
| Resistive Element | Carbon |
| Tapers | Linear (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Lin) | 100 Rn 5M |
| Range of Values (Log, Alog) | 1K Rn 5M |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| 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) (Up to 85C depending on application) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 305 |
| Switch Test Voltage | 500 V |
| Environmental Testing (Electrical Life) | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W 5% |
| Environmental Testing (Mechanical Life) | Potentiometer: 25,000 cycles; Switch: 10,000 cycles |
| Environmental Testing (Temperature Coefficient) | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Environmental Testing (Damp Heat) | 500h at 40C and 95% RH 5% |
| Environmental Testing (Vibration) | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz 2% |
| Environmental Testing (Storage) | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH 2.5% |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 modules |
| Terminals | Solder Lugs or PC Pins (On request) |
| Optional Features | Stereo matching, Rotary switch, Nut & washer, Bushless & shaftless models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic support (mounting brackets) |
| Bushing Diameters | M7, M10, SC (Bushless) |
| Shaft Types | Plastic and Metal shafts (e.g., M04-M17, P01-P23) |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs per box, 50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |
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