PC-16 16-mm Carbon Panel Mount Potentiometer
Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a single-turn panel control potentiometer featuring a carbon resistive element and a durable plastic housing with an integrated shaft. Designed for versatility, it offers configurable options such as ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. Its robust construction and IP54 protection make it suitable for demanding applications across home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets, including appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home/building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Model Series: PC-16
- Protection: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact information)
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 the 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) |
| Storage | 2.5% (6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH) |
| Nominal Current (Switch) | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Contact Resistance (Switch, initial) | 10 m |
| Operating Torque (Switch) | 1 to 3 Ncm (1.4 to 4.2 in-oz) |
| Operating Angle (Switch) | 305 |
| Test Voltage (Switch) | 500 V |
| Packaging (Bulk) | 100 pcs per box (Triple/Quadruple with switch: 50pcs) |
Customization Options
The PC-16 offers extensive customization possibilities, including:
- Ganging up to four modules (Single, Tandem, Triple, Quadruple)
- Selection of plastic and metal shafts with various lengths and types
- Choice of bushing diameters (M7, M10) and styles (Bushless)
- Linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic tapers
- Solder lugs or PCB pin terminals
- Optional rotary switch
- Optional nut & washer
- Optional metallic support (mounting brackets)
- Stereo matching (on request)
- Assemblies with wires and connectors (on request)
- Bushless & shaftless models (on request)
Ordering Code Example
PC16SV-10IP16-105A2020-I-TA: Single body, vertical adjust, M10 bushing, PCB pin leads, P16 shaft, 1M resistance, 20% tolerance, with switch (PCB pin leads), loose nut and washer.
PC16DH-07CP06-103A1010-15,0-MTA: Double body, horizontal adjust, M07 bushing, solder lug leads, P06 shaft, 10K resistance, 10% tolerance, shaft cut to 15.0mm, factory-assembled nut and washer.
Downloads
Download STEP files here: https://piher.net/piher/?p=938
2411041657_Amphenol-PC16SH-07CP06-102A2020-TA_C5844660.pdf
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