Product Overview
The Piher PT-10 and PTC-10 are 10mm carbon and cermet through-hole potentiometers designed for applications requiring frequent adjustment. Their shaftless design allows for flexible integration with various engagement mechanisms, including custom shafts, motor controls, or manual interfaces. These potentiometers are ideal for controlling variable outputs such as frequency, motor speed, and volume. Key features include excellent performance with up to 3% linearity, a choice of carbon or cermet resistive elements, up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback, and an extended life of up to 100,000 cycles. They offer IP54 protection and are available with magazine packaging for automatic insertion. Applications include appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, timer and control relays, consumer electronics, power tool controls, and test and measurement equipment.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-10 / PTC-10
- Technology: Carbon / Cermet
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Certifications: UL 94V-0 (Self-extinguishable plastic available)
- Origin: Spain (implied by contact address)
Technical Specifications
| Model | Resistive Element | Taper | Range of Values | Standard Tolerance | Max. Voltage | Nominal Power (at 50C) | Nominal Power (at 70C) | Residual Resistance | Equivalent Noise Resistance | Operating Temperature | Mechanical Rotation Angle | Electrical Rotation Angle | Torque | Rotational Stop Torque | Push-pull Force | Life Cycles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT-10 | Carbon | Lin, Log, Alog | 100 Rn 5M | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 200 VDC (Lin), 100 VDC (Log, Alog) | 0.15 W (Lin), 0.07 W (Log, Alog) | 0.33 W (Lin), 0.17 W (Log, Alog) | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) | 3% Rn (3 min.) | -25C to +70C (up to 85C depending on application) | 235 5 | 220 20 | 0.4 to 2 Ncm | > 5 Ncm | > 49N | Up to 100k cycles |
| PTC-10 | Cermet | Lin, Log, Alog | 1K Rn 5M (Lin Log, Alog: Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0) | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) | 200 VDC (Lin), 100 VDC (Log, Alog) | 0.15 W (Lin), 0.07 W (Log, Alog) | 0.33 W (Lin), 0.17 W (Log, Alog) | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) | 3% Rn (3 min.) | -40C to +90C (+120C upon request) | 235 5 | 220 20 | 0.4 to 2 Ncm | > 5 Ncm | > 49N | Up to 10k cycles |
| Environmental Test | Test Method | PT-10 R(%) | PTC-10 R(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W / 1,000h at 70C; 0.33W | 5% | n/a |
| Mechanical Life | 1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm | 3 % (Rn < 1M) | 2% |
| Temperature Coefficient | -25C; +70C / -40C; +90C | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) | n/a |
| Thermal Cycling | 16h at 85C and 2h at -25C / 16h at 90C and 2h at -40C | 2.5% | 2% |
| Damp Heat | 500h at 40C and 95% RH | 5% | 2% |
| Vibration | 2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz | 2% | 2% |
| Storage | 6 months at 23C 2C and 50% RH | 2.5% | 2% |
Packaging Options: Bulk, Magazine for automatic insertion. Embossed tape packaging on request.
Available Shafts, Knobs, Thumbwheels: Various figures and references available, including options for assembled knobs with specified positions (Initial, 50%, Final). Non-flammable plastic options available.
Tapers: Linear (A), Logarithmic (B), Anti-logarithmic (C). Custom tapers available on request.
Detents: Up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback. Stepped outputs and constant value zones available for improved repeatability.
Switch Versions: SPDT switch versions available with or without detents.
Mounting Methods: Vertical adjust (V05, V10, V11, V13) and Horizontal adjust (H01, H04, H05, H07, H02, H10) with straight or crimped terminals.
Order Code Examples: PT10LH01-103A2020-S, PTC10WV05-104A1010-9-NE
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