The PC-16 is a versatile 16-mm single-turn panel mount potentiometer featuring a carbon resistive element and a plastic housing with an incorporated shaft. Designed for reliability and adaptability, it offers a wide range of configurable options, including ganging up to four modules, various shaft types, and selectable tapers. This makes the PC-16 an ideal choice for numerous applications across the home appliance, industrial, and automotive markets, providing precise control for functions such as program selection, thermostat adjustment, and HVAC control.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Series Model | PC-16 |
| Resistive Element | Carbon |
| Tapers Available | Linear (Lin), Log (Alp), 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 | 20% (100 Rn 1M), 30% (1M < Rn 5M) |
| 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 Options | Plastic and Metal shafts |
| Terminals | Solder lugs or PC pins (on request) |
| Mechanical Rotation Angle | 300 5 |
| Electrical Rotation Angle | 280 20 |
| Rotational Torque | 0.5 to 1.5 Ncm (0.7 to 2.1 in-oz) for single models |
| Stop Torque | > 40 Ncm (>56 in-oz) |
| Electrical Life | 1,000h at 50C; 0.15W (5%) |
| Mechanical Life | 25,000 cycles (potentiometer), 10,000 cycles (switch) |
| Temperature Coefficient | 300 ppm/C (Rn < 100K) |
| Damp Heat Resistance | 5% (500h at 40C and 95% RH) |
| Vibration Resistance | 2% (2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz) |
| Switch Specifications | Nominal current 1A, 250 VAC; Contact resistance (initial) 10 m; Operating torque 1 to 3 Ncm; Operating angle 305 |
| Mounting Brackets (Optional) | M1, M2 |
| Stereo Matching (Optional) | 3dB, 4dB, 6dB |
| Packaging | Bulk (100 pcs per box, 50 pcs for triple/quadruple models with switch) |