Product Overview
The PT-6 is a 6-mm carbon through-hole trimmer potentiometer designed for precision adjustments in electronic applications. It offers excellent performance with a carbon resistive element, up to 10 mechanical detents for haptic feedback, and a lifespan of up to 10,000 cycles. With IP54 protection and magazine packaging for automatic insertion, it is suitable for appliance program selection, thermostat adjustment, consumer electronics, and test and measurement equipment. Available in linear, logarithmic, and antilogarithmic tapers, with optional SPDT switch function.
Product Attributes
- Brand: Piher
- Product Series: PT-6
- Resistive Element: Carbon
- Mounting Type: Through-hole
- Protection Rating: IP54
- Packaging: Magazines for automatic insertion, Embossed tape (on request), Bulk
- Certifications: Pb Lead-free
- Substrate: Polyester
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Taper Options | Linear (Lin), Logarithmic (Log), Antilogarithmic (Alog) |
| Range of Values (Rn) | 220 Rn 5M (Lin) 1K Rn 5M (Log, Alog) |
| Tolerance | 20% (220 Rn 1M) 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| Max. Voltage | 100 VDC (Lin) 50 VDC (Log, Alog) |
| Nominal Power @ 50C | 0.1 W (Lin) 0.05 W (Log, Alog) |
| Residual Resistance | 0.5% Rn (5 min.) |
| Equivalent Noise Resistance | 3% Rn (3 min.) |
| Operating Temperature | -25C to +70C (Standard) Up to 85C depending on application |
| Mechanical Detents | Up to 10 |
| Life Cycles | Up to 10,000 cycles (Standard) 100 cycles (Detented versions) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 235 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 200 20 (Standard) 215 20 (Available on request) |
| Torque | 0.2 to 2 Ncm (0.3 to 2.7 in-oz) |
| Rotational Stop Torque | > 4 Ncm (>7 in-oz) |
| Wiper Position Options | Initial, 50%, Fully Clockwise (Final) |
| Switch Function | SPDT (On request) |
| Mounting Methods | Vertical Adjustment (V) Horizontal Adjustment (H) |
| Rotors Available | K, Q, M, A, X, W |
| Shaft/Knob Options | Loose, Assembled (various figures and colors available) |
| Environmental Testing (Typical R%) | Electrical Life: 5% Mechanical Life: 3% Temperature Coefficient: 300 ppm/C Thermal Cycling: 2.5% Damp Heat: 5% Vibration: 2% Storage: 2.5% |
| Standard Resistance Values & Tolerances | 100 (30%), 200 (20%), 220 (30%), 250 (20%), 470 (30%), 500 (20%), 1K (30%), 2K (20%), 2.2K (30%), 2.5K (20%), 4.7K (30%), 5K (20%), 10K (30%), 20K (20%), 22K (30%), 25K (20%), 47K (30%), 50K (20%), 100K (30%), 200K (20%), 220K (30%), 250K (20%), 470K (30%), 500K (20%), 1M (30%), 2M (20%), 2.5M (30%), 4.7M (20%), 5M (30%) |
| Taper Codes | A = Linear, B = Log, C = Alog |
| Detent Codes | P04, P05, P06, P07, P08, P10 |
| Packaging Codes | T = Magazines |
| Wiper Position Codes | PM = 50%, PF = Final |
| Crimping Options | Crimped, Non-crimped |
Applications
- Appliance program selection
- Thermostat adjustment
- Timer and control relays
- Consumer electronics
- Power tool controls
- Test and measurement equipment
Available Models & Options
Ordering Code Example: PT6KV-221A2020
Standard Configuration:
- Life: 1,000 cycles
- Detents: None
- Housing Color: Black
- Rotor Color: White
- Wiper Position: Initial
- Packaging: Bulk
Example Order Codes
- PT6WV-104A1010-5NE-SC
- PT6KH-103A2020
Dimensions
Refer to figures on pages 4, 5, 6, and 7 for detailed dimensions of rotors, mounting methods, terminals, and knobs/shafts.
Switch Version
Available. Contact Piher Sensing Systems for ordering information.
SMD Mounting Available
For PS-6 and N-6 series. Visit www.piher.net for more information.
Dual Gang Metal Shaft
Available on request - Ref.: 6060
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