PC-16 16-mm Carbon Panel Mount Potentiometer
The Piher PC-16 is a single-turn panel control potentiometer featuring a carbon resistive element within a durable plastic housing and an incorporated shaft. Designed for reliability and versatility, it offers a wide array of configurable options, including ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. This makes the PC-16 an ideal choice for numerous applications across the home appliance, industrial, and automotive sectors.
Key Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- HVAC control
- Consumer electronics
- Industrial controls
- Automotive control
- Home and building automation
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
Key Features
- Modular gang type (up to 4 modules)
- 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 | Lin, 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 (122F) (Lin) | 0.2 W |
| Nominal power at 50C (122F) (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 | 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 |
| Packaging (Bulk) | 100 pcs per box (Triple and quadruple models with switch: 50pcs) |
Environmental Testing (Typical Results)
| Test Method | R(%) |
|---|---|
| Electrical life (1,000h at 50C; 0.15W) | 5% |
| Mechanical life (Potentiometer) | 25,000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm |
| Mechanical life (Switch) | 10,000 cycles at 1A and 50 VAC |
| Temperature coefficient (Rn < 100K) | 300 ppm/C (-25C; +70C) |
| Thermal cycling | 2.5% (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) |
| Damp heat (500h at 40C and 95% RH) | 5% |
| Vibration (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) | 2% |
| Storage (6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH) | 2.5% |
Customization Possibilities
- Ganging up to 4 modules
- Various shaft types (metal and plastic) and lengths
- Stereo matching
- Rotary switch integration
- Nut & washer options
- Bushless & shaftless models
- Assemblies with wires and connectors
- Metallic support (mounting brackets)
- Custom tapers
- Custom tolerances
Ordering Code Example
PC16SV-10IP16-105A2020-I-TA: Single body vertical adjust potentiometer with M10 bushing, PCB pin leads, P16 shaft, 1M resistive value, 20% resistive tolerance, switch with PCB pin leads and loose nut and washer.
PC16DH-07CP06-103A1010-15,0-MTA: Double body horizontal adjust potentiometer with M07 bushing, solder lug leads, P06 shaft type, 10K resistive value, 10% resistive tolerance, shaft cut to L=15mm and factory-assembled nut and washer.
Disclaimer: Product information is for reference only. Please consult Piher for the most up-to-date and accurate design information.
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