PC-16 16-mm Carbon Panel Mount Potentiometer
The Piher PC-16 is a single-turn panel control potentiometer featuring a carbon resistive element housed in a plastic casing with an integrated shaft. Designed for versatility, it offers modular ganging capabilities of up to four modules, along with a selection of shaft types and tapers. This makes the PC-16 a suitable component for a wide array of applications across the home appliance, industrial, and automotive sectors. Its robust design includes IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material compliant with UL 94-V0.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Material: Plastic housing, Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Certifications: UL 94-V0
Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- HVAC control
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial controls
- Automotive control
- Home and building automation
Key Features
- IP54 protection
- Modular gang type (up to 4 modules)
- Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Selection of plastic and metal shafts
- Linear, log (audio), and antilog (reverse) tapers
- Solder lugs or PC pins (on request)
- Stereo matching (on request)
- Rotary switch (on request)
- Nut & washer (on request)
- Bushless & shaftless models (on request)
- Assemblies with wires and connectors (on request)
- Metallic support (mounting brackets) (on request)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper | Linear, Log, 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 at 50C (Lin) | 0.2 W |
| Nominal power at 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) |
| 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 |
Ordering Information (Example Structure)
Series Model - Body Configuration - Bushing Diameter - Shaft Type - -Value - Taper - Tolerance - Switch Option - Nut & Washer
Example: PC16SV-10IP16-105A2020-I-TA
- PC16: Series Model
- S: Single body
- V: Vertical adjust
- 10: M10 Bushing diameter
- P16: Shaft type
- 105: 1M resistive value
- A: Linear taper
- 2020: 20% tolerance
- I: Switch with PCB pin leads
- TA: Loose nut and washer
Example: PC16DH-07CP06-103A1010-15,0-MTA
- PC16: Series Model
- D: Double body
- H: Horizontal adjust
- 07: M7 Bushing diameter
- P06: Shaft type
- 103: 10K resistive value
- A: Linear taper
- 1010: 10% tolerance
- 15,0: Shaft cut to L=15mm
- MTA: Factory-assembled nut and washer
Customization Possibilities
Extensive customization options are available, including:
- Ganging up to four modules
- Various shaft types (metal and plastic) and lengths
- Different bushing diameters
- Custom tapers and tolerances
- Stereo matching
- Rotary switches
- Nut and washer configurations
- Bushless and shaftless models
- Assemblies with wires and connectors
- Metallic mounting brackets
Packaging
- Bulk packaging available.
- Box dimensions (mm): 250x160x95.
- Units per box: 100 pcs (Triple and quadruple models with switch: 50pcs).
Dimensions and Drawings
Refer to the provided diagrams for detailed mechanical dimensions, including mounting brackets, terminals, nuts & washers, bushings, and shaft profiles. STEP files are available for download.
Disclaimer: Product information is for reference only. Please consult Piher for the most up-to-date and accurate design information.
2411041657_Amphenol-PC16SH-10IP06-105A2020-TA_C6250994.pdf
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