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 integrated shaft. Engineered 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 solution for demanding applications across the home appliance, industrial, and automotive sectors, providing precise control and adjustment capabilities.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)
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 (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (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 @ 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) |
| 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 Shaft | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Damp Heat | 5% (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Vibration | 2% (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 30 5 |
| Switch Test Voltage | 500 V |
Customization Options
The PC-16 offers extensive customization possibilities, including:
- Mounting Style: Vertical or Horizontal adjust
- Bushing Diameter: M07, M10, Bushless (SC)
- Shaft Types: Various plastic and metal shaft options with different lengths and diameters.
- Tapers: Linear, Log, Antilog.
- Tolerance: Standard and custom options available.
- -Value: Wide range available (e.g., 100 to 5M).
- Nut & Washer: Loose or assembled options.
- Switch: Integrated rotary switch with PCB pins or solder lugs.
- Mounting Brackets: Optional metallic supports (M1, M2).
- Stereo Matching: Available on request (3dB, 4dB, 6dB).
- Custom Shaft Length: Up to 45mm recommended.
Packaging
Bulk packaging is standard with dimensions of 250x160x95 mm, containing 100 units per box (50 units for triple and quadruple models with switch).
Disclaimer
Product information is for reference only. Please consult Piher for the most up-to-date design information. Piher disclaims liability for errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. Use of products in medical, life-saving, or life-sustaining applications is at the customer's sole risk unless expressly indicated. Product specifications do not modify Pihers terms and conditions of sale.
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