The Piher PC-16 is a 16mm carbon panel mount potentiometer designed for versatile 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. With IP54 protection and self-extinguishing material (UL 94-V0), the PC-16 is 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.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Series | PC-16 |
| Potentiometer Type | Single-turn, carbon resistive element |
| Tapers Available | 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) |
| Modular Gang Type | Up to 4 modules |
| Shaft Types | Plastic and metal shafts |
| Terminals | Solder lugs or PC pins (on request) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| Rotational Torque (Single models) | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm |
| Max. Torque nut (binding out) | < 80 Ncm |
| Thrust and pull in the shaft | > 25 N |
| Potentiometer Life | 25,000 cycles |
| Switch Life | 10,000 cycles |
| Switch Nominal Current | 1A, 250 VAC |
| Switch Operating Angle | 305 |
| Switch Test Voltage | 500 V |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs per box, 50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |