Enabling the
Electronics
Revolution
PT-10 / PTC-10
10-mm carbon / cermet through-hole potentiometer
The PT-10 and PTC-10 potentiometers offer control where frequent adjustment is required. The shaftless
design allows for employment of different engagement mechanisms, such as a customized shaft, a motor
control or a human interface adjustment. This potentiometer can also control variable outputs including
frequency, change in motor speed or volume.
KEY FEATURES
▶Excellent performance (up to 3% linearity)
▶Carbon or cermet resistive element
▶Up to 16 mechanical detents for tactile feedback
▶Up to 100.000 life cycles
▶IP54 protection
▶Magazine packaging for automatic insertion available
▶Polyester / Alumina substrate
▶Wiper positioned at initial, 50% or fully clockwise
▶Loose and assembled shaft and knobs
▶Linear, logarithmic and antilogarithmic tapers
▶Self extinguishable plastic (UL 94V-0) available
▶SPDT switch and low torque version available
Up to
100k
IP54
Up to 16
detents
Extra-long
life
Flame
retardant
On request
▶Embossed tape packaging
APPLICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PT-10
PTC-10
Taper¹
Lin, Log, Alog
Range of values¹
Lin
Log, Alog
Tolerance¹
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 1MΩ
1MΩ < Rn ≤ 5MΩ
Max. Voltage
Lin
Log, Alog
Nominal power
Lin
Log, Alog
(Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0)
100Ω ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ
1KΩ ≤ Rn ≤ 5MΩ
Residual resistance¹
≤ 0.5% Rn (5Ω min.)
Equivalent noise
resistance
≤ 3% Rn (3Ω min.)
Operating temperature
-25°C to +70°C ²
(-13°F to + 158°F)
± 20%
± 30%
200 VDC
100 VDC
50°C (122°F)
0.15 W
0.07 W
▶Appliance program selection
▶Thermostat adjustment
▶Timer and control relays
▶Consumer electronics
▶Power tool controls
▶Test and measurement
equipment
70°C (158°F)
0.33 W
0.17 W
-40°C to +90°C ³
(-40°F to + 194°F)
1 Others available on request
2 Up to 85°C depending on application
3 +120°C/+248°F upon request
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PT-10
PTC-10
Mechanical rotation angle¹
235° ± 5°
Electrical rotation angle¹
220° ± 20°
Torque
Rotational
Stop
0.4 to 2 Ncm (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz)
> 5 Ncm (>7 in-oz)
Push-pull force over the rotor
> 49N
Life²
Up to 100k cycles
Up to 10k cycles
1 Endless rotation available: ST-10; 2 Others check availability
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING
Test method (CEI 393-1)
PT-10
ΔR(%)- Piher typical test results
PTC-10
ΔR(%) - Piher typical test results
Electrical life
1.000h at 50°C; 0.15W
1.000h at 70°C; 0.33W
±5%
n/a
n/a
±2%
Mechanical life
1000 cycles at 10 to 15 cpm
±3 % (Rn < 1M )
±2%
Temperature
coefficient
–25°C; +70°C
-40°C; +90°C
±300 ppm/°C (Rn < 100K)
n/a
n/a
±100 ppm/°C
Thermal cycling
16h at 85°C and 2h at -25°C
16h at 90°C and 2h at -40°C
±2.5%
n/a
n/a
±2%
Damp heat
500h at 40°C and 95% relative
humidity (RH)
±5%
±2%
Vibration
2h each plane at 10Hz - 55Hz
±2%
±2%
Storage
6 month at 23°C ±2°C and 50% RH
±2.5%
±2%
Out of range values may not comply with these results. Standard test conditions: temperature:23°C ±2°C and 45% to 70% RH
RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS
Recommended connection circuit for a position sensor or control application (voltage divider circuit electronic design).
VCC
E
S
R
A
AD
RL
C
RL ≈100 x R
POWER RATING CURVE
PT-10
PTC-10
W (%)
W (%)
100 %
100 %
40 %
40 %
50°C
70°C
70
90
C
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HOW TO ORDER
Carbon potentiometer
Optional features
PT10
_
Series
Rotors1
B
G
K
L
M
R
W
X
Y
Z
-
_ __
inserted
shaft
_ __ _
_ __
_
Mounting
method2
Ω-Value3
Taper
H01
H04
H05
H07
H02
H10
V05
V10
V11
V13
101 = 100Ω
horizontal
adjust
crimped
terminals
vertical
adjust
201 = 200Ω
…
504 = 500KΩ
505 = 5MΩ
000 = CM
- _ __ - _ __ -
_
crimped
terminals
inserted
knob
Detents
Cut track
A = lin.
B = log.
C = alog.
_
-
-
_
[empty]
[empty] = none
PCI
PCF
PAI
PAM
PAF
P1I
P1F
P02
…
P16
1 = Fig.1
2 = Fig.2
…
18 = Fig.18
Life
0505 = ±5%
0707 = ±7%
1010 = ±10%
2020 = ±20%
3030 = ±30%
XXYY = +XX-YY%
[empty] = 1K cycles
E = 10K cycles
Shaft/Knob
color
Shaft/Knob
[empty]
Tolerance4
- __ - __ -
_
[empty]
IN = notcolored
(natural)
NE=black
CR=cream
_
- S
Torque
[empty] = standard
L = ≤ 1 Ncm
Wiper
position
[empty] = initial
PM = 50%
PF = final
Flammability6
Packaging5
[empty] = standard
I = non-flammable
[empty] = bulk
T = magazines
Cermet potentiometer
Optional features
PTC10
_
_ __
Series
Rotors1
Mounting
method2
B
G
K
L
M
R
W
X
inserted
shaft
Y
Z
inserted
knob
H01
H04
H05
H02
H10
V05
V10
V11
V13
-
horizontal
adjust
crimped
terminals
vertical
adjust
_ __
_
_ __ _
Ω-Value3
Taper
Tolerance4
101 = 100Ω
A = lin.
B = log.
C = alog.
0505 = ±5%
0707 = ±7%
1010 = ±10%
2020 = ±20%
3030 = ±30%
XXYY = +XX-YY%
201 = 200Ω
…
504 = 500KΩ
505 = 5MΩ
000 = CM
_
- _ __
-
Detents
Packaging
[empty]
[empty] = bulk
T = magazines
PAI
PAM
PAF
P1I
P1F
P02
…
P16
crimped
terminals
- _
Life
[empty] = 1K cycles
-
_
__
-
__
-
Shaft/knob
color
Wiper
position
[empty] = cream
[empty] = initial
NE=black
PM = 50%
PF = final
_
Shaft/knob
Torque
[empty] = none
[empty] = standard
L = ≤ 1 Ncm
1 = Fig.1
2 = Fig.2
…
18 = Fig.18
E = 10K cycles
1. Rotors: "Z" adjustment only available on "H"-mounting versions. Rotor "G" only available in purple (color "VI")
2. Mounting method: “V05”, “H07” terminals material: brass.
3. Ω- Value: XXX - First two digits of Ω-value
000 = CM = switch SPDT version
XXX - Number of zeros
45°
4. Tolerance: for custom tolerances please contact info@piher.net
5. Packaging: available options depend on mounting method, see “available packaging option” below. Embossed tape packaging on request.
6. Non-flammable according to UL 94V-0: housing, rotor and shaft. PTC-10 made of non-flammable material by standard.
ORDER CODE EXAMPLES
PT10LH01-103A2020-S
10mm carbon potentiometer with white rotor “L” (arrow shape), H01 mounting method (horizontal adjustment), 10K value, linear taper and 20%
resistive tolerance.
PTC10WV05-104A1010-9-NE
10mm cermet potentiometer with rotor “W” (pre-inserted shaft), V05 mounting method (vertical adjustment), 100K resistive value, linear taper,
10% resistive tolerance and black ref. “9” shaft.
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STANDARD CONFIGURATION
PT-10
PTC-10
Life
1.000 cycles
Cut track
no
Detents
none
Packaging
bulk
Shaft/knob/thumbwheel
none
Non-flammability
no
yes
Housing color
black
cream
Rotor color
white
cream
Shaft/knob/thumbwheel color (if applicable)
Not coloured (natural)
cream
Wiper Position
initial
Torque
0.4 to 2 Ncm
Linearity*
not controlled
n/a
* Others upon request
ROTORS
Without shaft or knob
L
Screwdriver
M
Hexagonal
G
Hexagonal
With inserted shaft
X
Adjustable from
collector side
K
Cross slot
R
B
With inserted knob / thumbwheel
W
Adjustable from
terminal side
Y
Adjustable from terminal side
Z
Adjustable from collector side
Default knob is Fig. 5 - Ref. 5034
Default knob is Fig. 5 - Ref. 5034
Default delivery is at initial position. Wipers are shown positioned at 50% for the picture.
Download the STEP files here:
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MOUNTING METHOD
Vertical adjust / Horizontal mounting - straight terminals
V10 -10mm
V05 - 5mm
Vertical adjust / Horizontal mounting - crimped terminals
V13 - 10mm
V11 - 10mm
Horizontal adjust / Vertical mounting - straight terminals
H01 - 2.5mm
H04 - 3.8mm
H05 - 5mm
H07 - 3.8mm (only PT-10)
Horizontal adjust / Vertical mounting - crimped terminals
H02 - 2.5mm
H10 - 5mm
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STANDARD RESISTANCE-VALUES AND TOLERANCES
Resistance
Ω
100 200
220
250
470
500
1K
2K
2.2K 2.5K 4.7K
5K
10K 20K 22K 25K 47K 50K 100K 200K 220K 250K 470K 500K 1M
2M 2.5M 4.7M 5M
Order Code
101 201
221
251
471
501
102
202
222
502
103
205
252
472
203
223
253
473
503
104
204
224
254
474
504
105
20%
Tolerance
255
475
505
30%
SWITCH VERSIONS AVAILABLE WITH OR WITHOUT DETENTS
Switch standard specification
A80 Switch code
A80 Switch code
1 CONTACT
A
Power rating: 24V / 15mA
ON position resistance: ≤ 5Ω
Insulation resistance: ≥ 30MΩ
0
CONTACT
1
A = Initial
S = Wiper
E = Final
E
A
S
E
0
50 %
45º
45º
Mechanical rotation angle: 235º±5º
Contact Piher Sensing Systems for ordering information.
TAPERS
Example: special custom taper
Standard
100% Rn
C
A
R 2 ±5%
A = Linear
B = Log.
C = Alog.
B
For more information on custom tapers contact Piher Sensing Systems.
CUT TRACKS (OPEN CIRCUIT DESIGN)
rd
PCF
PCI
CCW on-off (A)
A
E
Cut track at the end
of travel.
Cut track at the beginning
of travel.
A
S
E
A
S
CW on-off (E)
E
A
E
Other configurations available upon request. Cut Track not available for PTC-10.
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DETENTS
rd
PAM
P1i
P1F
P02
P03
P04
P05
P06
P07
P08
P09
P10
P11
P12
P13
P16
PAI
PID
PFD
PAF
Wiper
position
Wiper
position
B
B
A
A
A = 26º
(wiper positioned at initial)
B
B = 27.5º
B
(wiper positioned at final)
Relative detent positions along total mechanical travel
Standard mechanical life is 500 cycles.
Long life versions are available upon request and have the following characteristics at Tª: Potentiometers with 1 to 3 detents up to 10K cycles; Potentiometers with 4 and more
detents up to 5K cycles
Please consult Piher Sensing Systems if unique non-overlapping values at each detent position or LOG/ALOG tapers are required.
Different output voltage values can be matched at each detent position (see next section).
Detent torque can vary from 1.2 to 2.5 times the standard potentiometer torque.
For more than 16 detents versions please contact Piher Sensing Systems.
STEPPED OUTPUTS / CONSTANT VALUE ZONES
IMPROVED REPEATABILITY
100% Un
when the potentiometer’s wiper position is located at detent
nº9, the output votage will be 88.9% Un ± % tolerance.
88.9% Un
77.7% Un
5
6
26
4
7
3
55.5% Un
°
66.6% Un
8
9
2
44.4% Un
33.3% Un
1
0º
234º 10
22.2% Un
S
A
11.1% Un
E
A
0% Un / 0º
100%
50%
A
S
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
Wiper position
E
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
10
Contact Piher Sensing Systems for ordering information.
E
Constant value zones can be combined
with strategically located mechanical
detents to provide exact alignment
between the electrical output (flat areas)
and the mechanical detent position.
This provides clear mechanical positions
that are not only repeatable, but
perfectly aligned electrical outputs at
each of the (detent) angles. The detents
also prevent output values from
changing due to vibration or accidental
rotor movements.
The result is a higher level of precision
in controlling lighting, temperature,
motor or other electronic control
systems.
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PACKAGING
Bulk
Without shaft: 1000 units per box
With Thumbweel: 800 units per box
With shaft: 400 units per box
Dimensions (mm): 185x85x80
Magazine for automatic insertion (50 units)
Vertical adjust
Horizontal adjust
540 +1.5
13.5
540 +1.5
18.9
7.6
12
AVAILABLE PACKAGING OPTIONS
Mounting Type
Terminal Style
Mounting Method
Bulk
Magazine
H01
x
x
H04
x
x
H05
x
x
H07
x
x
H02
x
x
H10
x
V05
x
V10
x
x
V11
x
x
V13
x
Straight
Horizontal adjust
Crimped
Straight
Vertical adjust
Crimped
Rotor Type X, W, Y, Z only in bulk packaging. Embossed tape packaging on request.
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SHAFTS, KNOBS, THUMBWHEELS (TOP VIEW, FOR G AND M ROTOR TYPES)
Fig. 1 - Ref. 5016
Fig. 3 - Ref. 5012
Fig. 4 - Ref. 6053
Fig. 5 - Ref. 5034
5
1
Fig. 14 - Ref. 5055
4.5
3.3
34
10.4
Fig. 12 - Ref. 6052
4.9
11.5
15.2
5
10
3
Fig. 8 - Ref.: 5116
Fig. 9 - Ref 5119
Fig. 10 - Ref. 5120
4.9
4.9
4.9
4.9
Fig. 17 - Ref. 5062
21
25.5
25.5
15.2
12.5
1.5
Fig. 7 - Ref. 5115
Fig. 15 - Ref. 6008
Fig. 16 - Ref. 5039
12
Upon request: thumb-wheel with configurable numbers or texts
9.5
1
5
Example of
four positions
marking
thumbwheel for
rotor R
19
Fig. 18 - Ref: 6064
2-gang plastic knob/shaft
Shafts, thumbwheels and knobs are delivered
unassembled if not specified otherwise in the part number
code.
25
Ø6
13
The position of assembled knobs Fig 5, 15, 16 can be
indicated in the part number code: Initial (default), 50%
(PM) or Final (PF). Others will be delivered at random
position by default.
Custom specific positions are available for all shafts and
knobs, on request.
12.75
Ø1.3
5
Non flammable plastic available, if potentiometer is
ordered with non-flammable plastic (UL-94V0), the shaft
or knob will be delivered with non-flammable plastic too.
2.5
If you wish to use your own plastic shaft/ knob/actuator
please contact us for advice about compatible materials.
5
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POSITIONING
PM
50% ±15°
Default
INITIAL
PF
FINAL
Default wiper position is initial. Custom delivery positions available on request.
Default wiper positioning tolerance is ±15 deg. Better tolerances on request.
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