P16S, PA16S
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Knob Potentiometer With Switch
FEATURES
• P16S - version for military, professional and
industrial applications (cermet): 1 W at 40 °C
• PA16S - version for professional audio
applications (conductive plastic): 0.5 W at 40 °C
• Compact (integrated)
• Detent and electric cut off at beginning of travel
LINKS TO ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• Fully sealed and panel sealed
3D 3D
• Metallic or plastic knob options
3D Models
Capabilities and
Custom Options
• Custom knob on request
The P16S is a revolutionary concept in panel mounted
potentiometers. This unique design consists of a knob
driving and incorporating a cermet potentiometer. Only the
mounting hardware and terminals are situated on the back
side of the panel reducing to a minimum the required
clearance.
• Test according to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
Multiple module
Switch module
Detent module
Special electrical laws
Sealing level
Lifespan
No
Yes
Yes
A: linear, L: logarithmic, F: reverse logarithmic
IP 67
10K cycles (switch), 50K cycles (track)
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (± 0.5 mm)
P16SNP
P16SNM
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
Panel sealing ring
12 wrench
Thread M10 x 0.75
9.6
8.8
PANEL CUTOUT
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
10.2
9.4
Panel sealing ring
12 wrench
Thread M10 x 0.75
+ 0.1
8.1 + 0
7.2
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
b
7.2
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
Reference mark
1.8
ø 10 + 0.1
3 terminals
+0
0.3
Panel thickness max.: 3 mm
30
a
c
8
Ø 16
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Resistive element
Electrical travel
P16S
PA16S
Cermet
Conductive plastic
220° ± 10°
220° ± 10°
1.25
P16S
LIN. TAPER “A”
Power rating chart
0.75
P16S
LOG. TAPER “L & F”
NM
0.50
& PA16S
LIN. TAPER
0.25
NP
RETED POWER IN W
1.00
0
NP
NP
20
0
NM
NM
PA16S
LOG. TAPER
60
40
80
120
100
140
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
a
Circuit diagram
c
(1)
(3)
b
(2)
cw
Switch on-off
100
% TOTAL RESISTANCE
80
Taper
F
60
A
L
40
20
0
0
10
20
40
60
80
100
% CLOCKWISE KNOB ROTATION
Resistance range
linear law
logarithmic laws
Standard series e3
Tolerance
Power rating
Temperature coefficient (typical)
22 Ω to 10 MΩ
1 kΩ to 1 MΩ
100 Ω to 2.2 MΩ
470 Ω to 500 kΩ
1 - 2.2 - 4.7 and on request 1 - 2 - 5
1 - 2.2 - 4.7
standard
± 20 %
± 20 %
on request
± 10 %
± 10 % (1 kΩ to 100 kΩ)
linear
logarithmic
1 W at +40 °C
0.5 W at +40 °C
0.5 W at +40 °C
0.25 W at +40 °C
± 150 ppm
± 500 ppm
Dielectric strength (RMS)
2500 V
2500 V
Limiting element voltage (linear law)
350 V
350 V
3 % Rn or 3 Ω
2 % Rn or 3 Ω
1Ω
1Ω
Contact resistance variation
End resistance (typical)
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)
106
MΩ
106 MΩ
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MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical travel
Operating torque
End stop torque
Tightening torque of mounting nut
Unit weight
300° ± 5°
2 Ncm typical
25 Ncm maximum
180 Ncm maximum
4.5 g typical
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature range
Climatic category
Sealing
Protection grades
METALLIC KNOB
PLASTIC KNOB
-40 °C to +125 °C
-40 °C to +85 °C
40/100/56
40/85/56
Sealed container and panel sealed
IP67
SWITCH ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ON / OFF switch
Switching current
Switch actuation torque
Switch actuation travel
Dielectric strength
terminal to terminal (RMS)
Insulation resistance between contacts
Switch mechanical endurance
1 cycle
Actuation in counter clockwise position (between terminal a and terminal b)
P16S
100 mA max.
PA16S
1 mA max.
3 Ncm typical
30° ± 5°
1000 V
106 MΩ
10 000 cycles
ON-OFF-ON
Note
• Nothing stated herein shall be construed as a guarantee of quality or durability
MARKING
CONTROL KNOB
• Ohmic value code, tolerance, code and taper
• Manufacturing date code
Black metallic knob (NM).
Black plastic knob (NP).
For white, blue, red, and yellow color see ordering information.
Other dimensions, shape, marking, colors of control knobs are
manufactured on request - please consult Vishay.
Other reference marks (shapes, colors) and legends can be
printed on plastic knob on request - please consult Vishay.
PACKAGING
• Carton box of 20 pieces
STANDARD RESISTANCE ELEMENT DATA
P16S CERMET
PA16S CONDUCTIVE PLASTIC
STANDARD
LINEAR TAPER
LOGARITHMIC TAPER
LINEAR TAPER
LOGARITHMIC TAPER
RESISTANCE MAX.
MAX. CUR.
MAX. CUR. MAX.
MAX. CUR. MAX.
MAX. CUR. MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
MAX.
VALUES
THROUGH
THROUGH POWER
THROUGH POWER
THROUGH POWER
POWER
VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
WIPER
WIPER AT 40 °C
WIPER AT 40 °C
WIPER AT 40 °C
AT 40 °C
Ω
W
V
mA
W
V
mA
W
V
mA
W
V
mA
22
1
4.69
213
47
1
6.85
146
100
1
10
100
0.5
7.1
71
220
1
14.8
67.4
0.5
10.5
48
470
1
21.7
46.1
0.5
15.3
32.6
0.25
10.8
23.1
1K
1
31.6
31.6
0.5
22.4
22.4
0.5
22.4
22.4
0.25
15.8
16
2.2K
1
46.9
21.3
0.5
33.2
15.1
0.5
33.2
15.1
0.25
23.5
11
4.7K
1
68.5
14.6
0.5
48.5
10.3
0.5
48.5
10.3
0.25
34.3
7
10K
1
100
10
0.5
70.7
7.07
0.5
70.7
7.07
0.25
50
5
22K
1
148
6.74
0.5
105
4.77
0.5
105
4.77
0.25
74
3.4
47K
1
217
4.61
0.5
153
3.26
0.5
153
3.26
0.25
108
2.3
100K
1
316
3.16
0.5
224
2.24
0.5
224
2.24
0.25
158
1.6
220K
0.56
350
1.59
0.5
332
1.51
0.5
332
1.51
0.25
235
1.1
470K
0.26
350
0.75
0.26
350
0.74
0.26
350
0.74
0.25
343
0.7
1M
0.12
350
0.35
0.12
350
0.35
0.12
350
0.35
2.2M
0.05
350
0.16
0.056
350
0.16
4.7M
0.02
350
0.07
10M
0.01
350
0.012
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PERFORMANCE
TESTS
TYPICAL VALUES AND DRIFTS
CONDITIONS
Electrical endurance
ΔRT/RT (%)
ΔR1-2/R1-2 (%)
OTHER
1000 h at rated power
90'/30' cycle at +40 °C
±5%
-
Insulation resistance: > 104 MΩ
Contact res. variation: < 2 % Rn
56 days
40 °C, 93 % HR
±2%
±1%
Insulation resistance: > 104 MΩ
50 000 cycles
±5%
-
Contact res. variation: < 2 % Rn
50 g‘s at 11 ms
3 successive shocks
in 3 dimensions
± 0.2 %
± 0.5 %
-
10 Hz to 55 Hz
0.75 mm or 10 g‘s
during 6 h
± 0.2 %
-
ΔV1-2/ΔV1-3 ≤ ± 0.5 %
Damp heat, steady state
Mechanical endurance
Shock
Vibration
ORDERING INFORMATION
P
1
6
S
N
2
2
OHMIC
VALUE
MODEL
STYLE
P16S =
cermet
NM: metallic black
NP: plastic black
WM: metallic white
WP: plastic white
BP: plastic blue
RP: plastic red
YP: plastic yellow
PA16S =
conductive
plastic
P
223 = 22 kΩ
for ohmic value
range see
electrical
specification
3
M
A
B
1
TOLERANCE
TAPER
M = ± 20 %
A: linear
L: clockwise logarithmic
F: inverse clockwise
logarithmic
On request:
K = ± 10 %
5
PACKAGING
CODE
SPECIAL
NUMBER
B15 =
Box of
20 pieces
(If applicable)
Given by
Vishay
for custom
design
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION (for information only)
P16S
NP
22 kΩ
20 %
A
MODEL
STYLE
OHMIC
VALUE
TOLERANCE
TAPER
BO20
SPECIAL
PACKAGING
e3
SPECIAL
LEAD
(Pb)-FREE
RELATED DOCUMENTS
APPLICATION NOTES
Potentiometers and Trimmers
www.vishay.com/doc?51001
Guidelines for Vishay Sfernice Resistive and Inductive Components
www.vishay.com/doc?52029
Capabilities and Custom Options
www.vishay.com/doc?48493
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