Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for precise control in a wide range of applications. Featuring a durable plastic housing and integrated shaft, it offers configurable options such as ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. The PC-16 is suitable for use in home appliances, industrial controls, and automotive markets, providing reliable performance with IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0).
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PC-16
- Housing Material: Plastic
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Protection Rating: IP54 (according to IEC 60529)
- Flame Retardancy: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
- Origin: Spain (Piher Sensing Systems)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper Options | Linear (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (Alog) |
| Range of Values () | 100 Rn 5M (Lin) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (100 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage (VDC) | 250 VDC (Lin) 125 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C (W) | 0.2 W (Lin) 0.1 W (Log, Alog) |
| Residual Resistance | 5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature (C) | -25C to +70C (up to 85C depending on application) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| Rotational Torque (Ncm) | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm (single models) |
| Stop Torque (Ncm) | > 40 Ncm |
| Max. Torque Nut (Ncm) | < 80 Ncm |
| Shaft Thrust/Pull (N) | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life (Cycles) | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life (Cycles) | 10,000 cycles (at 1A and 50 VAC) |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 modules |
| Terminal Options | Solder Lugs, PC Pins (On request) |
| Shaft Options | Plastic and Metal shafts |
| Optional Features | Stereo matching, Rotary switch, Nut & washer, Bushless & shaftless models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic support (mounting brackets) |
| Environmental Testing (Typical Results) | Electrical Life: 5% Mechanical Life: 3% (Potentiometer, Rn < 1M) Temperature Coefficient: 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) Thermal Cycling: 2.5% Damp Heat: 5% Vibration: 2% Storage: 2.5% |
| Switch Specifications | Nominal Current: 1A, 250 VAC Contact Resistance: 10 m (initial) Operating Torque: 1 to 3 Ncm Operating Angle: 305 Test Voltage: 500 V |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs/box, 50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |
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