Product Overview
The Piher PC-16 is a 16-mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for a wide range of control 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. Its robust design includes IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material, making it suitable for demanding environments in the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets. Key applications include appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, HVAC control, consumer electronics, industrial controls, automotive control, and home and building automation.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Protection Rating: IP54 according to IEC 60529
- Material: Self-extinguishable material UL 94-V0
- Certifications: ISO 14001
- Origin: Spain
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Series | PC-16 |
| Type | Single-turn panel control potentiometer |
| Resistive Element | Carbon |
| Tapers | Linear (Lin), Log (Log), Antilog (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Lin) | 100 Rn 5M |
| Range of Values (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 (up to 85C depending on application) |
| 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 |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 30 5 |
| Ganging Capability | Up to 4 modules |
| Terminal Options | Solder Lugs, PC Pins |
| Shaft Types | Plastic, Metal |
| Bushing Diameter Options | M7, M10, Bushless (SC) |
| Optional Features | Stereo Matching, Rotary Switch, Nut & Washer, Bushless & Shaftless Models, Assemblies with wires and connectors, Metallic Support (Mounting Brackets) |
| Electrical Life Test | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W (5% R) |
| Mechanical Life Test | 25,000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm (3% R for Rn < 1M) |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Thermal Cycling Test | 2.5% R (16h at 85C and 2h at -25C) |
| Damp Heat Test | 5% R (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Vibration Test | 2% R (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Storage Test | 2.5% R (6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH) |
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