Electrical rotation angle 2
Torque
Life3
rotational
stop 0.4 to 2 Ncm. (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz)
> 5 Ncm. (<7 in-oz)
Mechanical rotation angle 1235° ± 5°
220° ± 20°
up to 100K cycles
Range of values 1100 Rn 5M (Decad. 1.0 - 2.0 - 2.2 - 2.5 - 4.7 - 5.0)
Tolerance 1
Max. voltage
Nominal power 50ºC (122°F) 3
200 VDC (lin) 100 VDC (no lin)
± 20%
± 30%
0.15 W (lin) 0.07 W (no lin)
100 Rn 1M
1M Rn 5M
Taper Linear ; Log; Alog. (Log. & Alog. only Rn 1K)
Residual resistance
Equivalent noise resistance
0.5% Rn (5 min.)
3% Rn (3 min.)
Operating temperature 2,3 -25ºC to +70ºC (-13ºF to + 158ºF)
3 Others: check availability.
1 Others: check availability. 2 Up to 85°C depending on application.
3 For higher specifications please visit our PTC10 series.
1 360º version available: ST10 2 333º version available: ST10
For reflow soldering capable models please see our PS10 datasheet.
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Main features
• Carbon resistive element.
• Dust proof enclosure.
• Polyester substrate.
• Wiper positioned at initial, 50%
or fully clockwise.
Also upon request:
• Available in magazines for
automatic insertion.
• Long life model for low-cost
control potentiometer
applications.
• Self-extinguishable plastic UL
94V-0.
• Cut track option (open circuit).
• Special tapers.
• Mechanical detents.
• Low torque version.
• Special switch option.
• 3% Linearity and 100K cycles
mechanical life.
Description
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Mechanical specifications
Electrical specifications
The PT10 potentiometer offers
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
contr ol variabl e outputs including
frequency, change in motor speed
or volume.
Typical applications include test
and measurement equipment,
consumer electronics,
appliances, small engines,
robotics, motion c ontrollers, and
medical equipment control
panels.
This datasheet shows you the
basics of the PT10 potentiometer
that is quite versatil e and easy t o
taylor. Do not hesitate to contact
Piher for advice.
10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
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10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
505 = 5 M
(See note 9)
positive tolerance
Code:
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- = standard
L= Low torque
H01L
Rotors
B
G
K
L
M
R
W
X
Y
Z
(See note 1)
PT10
Series
101
Value
A
Taper
A = Lin.
B = Log.
C = Alog.
Detents
PackagingCut track
- = none
PCI = Initial
PCF = Final
Life
- = 1K cycles
E= 10K cycles
Shaft/rotor colour
AM = Yellow
AZ = Blue
BL = White
CR = Cream
GR = Grey
MA = Brown
NA = Orange
NE = Black
RO = Red
VE = Green
VI = Violet
Wiper position
- = Initial
PM = 50%
PF = Final
2020
Tolerance
0505 = ± 5%
0707 = ± 7%
1010 = ± 10%
2020 = ± 20%
3030 = ± 30%
Torque
- = none
PAI
PAM
PAF
P1I
P1F
P02
.
.
.
P16
000 = CM
S
101 = 100
504 = 500 K
inserted
shaft
Mounting
method
H01
H02
H05
H07
H10
V05
V10
V11
V13
(See note 2)
--
- - - - - - - -
inserted
knob
Standard default options
How to order examples
PT10LH01-103A2020-S
10mm potentiometer with rotor “L” (arrow shape), H01 mounting method
(horizontal adjustment), 10K value and 20% resistive tolerance.
Cut track No
Detents None
Packing Bulk
Non flammable No
Rotor colour White
S
haft colour Natural
(not coloured)
Wiper
send
position Initial
Torque
0.4 to 2 Ncm.
Life 1000 cycles
PT10WV05-104A1010-9-NE-S
10mm potentiometer with rotor W (factory pre-inserted shaft), V05
mounting method (vertical adjustment), 100K value,10% resistive
tolerance and black shaft.
Low Torque: 1 Ncm
No detent option available for low torque models.
(9)
If you wish to use your own custom plastic shaft/knob/actuator please contact Piher for advice about compatible materials.
(10)
(6) Magazines: not available with the H10, V05 and V13 models, nor with adjustment types X, W, Y, Z.
(7) Non flammable: housing, rotor and shaft. According to UL 94V-0
(5) Standard: 1000 cycles. Long life “E”: 10.000 cycles. Others: check availability..
Example: +7%
-5% 07 05 negative tolerance
(4) Other tolerances: check availability.
NOTES: (1) "Z" adjustment only available on "H" versions. Rotor "G" only available in purple color (shaft/rotor color code "VI").
(2) V05 & H07 terminals material: brass.
First two digits of the value.
Code:
Example: 10 1Numb of zeros
(3) Value 000 = CM = Switch version (contact us)
SMD versions available (PS10 series).
High and low ohmic values may not allow all tolerances: check availability.
Potentiometer without shaft: only rotor Potentiometer with shaft: only shaft
(8) Colour shaft/rotor:
Endles rotation version available (ST10).
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(See note 3)
(See note 7)
Flammability
- = standard
I =
Non flammable
(See note 8)
Shaft/Thum.
- = none
1 = Fig. 1
2 = Fig. 2
18 = Fig. 18
(See note 6)
- = bulk
T = magazines
(See note 10)
(See note 4)
(See note 5)
10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
V05
V13
5
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Mounting methods. Dimensions
Rotors (Default delivery is at initial position. Wipers are shown positioned at 50% for the picture)
V = horizontal mounting – vertical adjustment H = vertical mounting – horizontal adjustment
5
5
A = Initial S = Wiper E = Final
AE
S
5
4.8
63.5
+0.2
+0.2
10
5
5 5
10
4
1.3+0.1
10.3
+0.1
3.5
1
+0.1
2.5
4.8
6.5 3.5
+0.2
+0.2
5
5
5
2.5
3
1.3+0.1
10.3
+0.1
3.5
1
+0.1
2.5
5
2.5
V11
5
55
4.8
10
5
5 5
10
4
1.3
10.3
63.3
5
4.8
10
5
5 5
10
4
1.3
10.3
63.3
With knob/humbwheel inserted
Z
= Adjustable from collector side (default knob is 5034).
Y
= Adjustable from terminal side (default knob is 5034).
3.5
7
6.
5
1.95
3
0.8
3.5 7
3
0.8
6.5
3.75
B
51.4º
1.7
2
W =
Adjustable from
terminal side
L
With inserted shaft.
All rotors are thru-hole.
Without shaft or knob.
0.7
2.2
2.2
K = Cross slot
2.1
0.8
L = Screwdriver
R
1.6
2
2
G
= Hexagonal
2
M = Hexagonal X =
Adjustable from
collector side
L
(50%)
INITIAL
V10
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10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
H02
SMD versions (see PS10 datasheet)
V13
2
5
2
2
2.5 2.5
5.7
5.75
10.9
2.05
5.15
10.3
2.5 2.5
9.4
2.5
H07
2.5
H10
2.5
H01
H05
6
0.9-0.1
1.6
Detail
+0.3
-0.1
2.5
2.5
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Mounting methods. Dimensions
+0.2
2.5
12.1
2.5
4.8
2.5
+0.2
10.3
+0.1
3.5
1
+0.1
7
+0.2
2.5
5
1.3
+0.1
AE
S
A = Initial S = Wiper E = Final
+0.1
2.5
+0.2
2.5
12.1
4.8+0.2
5
10.3
3.5
1
+0.1
7+0.2
5
5
1.3+0.1
+0.2
9.3
6+0.2
9.3
3.3 7
V = horizontal mounting – vertical adjustment H = vertical mounting – horizontal adjustment
2.5
12.1
10.3
1
7
4.8
2.5
5
2.5
1.3
2.5
10.7
10.3
3.5
1
3.8
5
1.3
4.5
3.8
10.3
4.8
3.8
5
2.6
2.5
12.1
3.5
1
7
3.8
3.5 7.7
3.3
2.5
12.1
4.8
5
10.3
1
7
5
5
1.3
3.3
check availability
Crimped terminals - detail
V11, V13, H02, H10 models feature “crimped” terminals that provide greater
stability during the soldering process.
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10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
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Standard values - tolerances
Detents
Standard mechanical life is 500
cycles.
Long life versions are available
under request and have the
following characteristics at Tª:
- Potentiometers with 1 to 3
detents: up to 10K cycles
- Potentiometers with 4 and mor e
detents: up to 5K cycles
Please consult y our neares t Piher
supplier 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 page).
Detent torque can vary from 1.2
to 2.5 times the standard
potentiometer torque.
For V05 mounting: check
availability.
For mor e than 16 detents versions
please contact your nearest
PIHER authorised distributor.
For custom voltage outputs in any detent position see page 6.
Relative detent positions
along the total mechanic al
travel.
Unles s otherwise specified
the detents are evenly
spaced (using the end
points
as reference)
Detents detail.
(7 detents
example)
Special custom taper example.
(contact at sales@piher.net)
100% Rn
A
B
A = Linear
B = Log.
C = Alog.
Standard
C
Tapers
R 2 + 5%
P07
P06
P08 P10
P09
P16
4.8
10
10.3
39º
P13
P11
P12
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P02P1FP1i
P05
P04
P03
PAM
PID
A
A= 26º
B= 27.5º
PFD
A
PAI
BB
Wiper
position
PAF
BB
Wiper
position
(wiper positioned at initial) (wiper positioned at final)
Resistance 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
How to order code 101 201 221 251 471 501 102 202 222 252 472 502 103 203 223 253 473 503 104 204 224 254 474 504 105 205 255 475 505
Standard tolerance 20% 30%
10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
°
6
2
EA
Constant value zones can be combined with strategically located stops matching the flat areas of the output.
If you require this feature, please, send us your requirements to sales@piher.net
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Stepped outputs Stepped outputs
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PIHER’s potentiometers can
feature special stepped outputs
or ‘constant voltage zones’ for
the 10mm and 15mm product
families.
These constant voltage zones
can be combined with PIHER’s
mechanical detents to provide
exact alignment between the
electrical output (flat areas)
and the mechanical detent
position. The result is a higher
level of precision in controlling
lighting, temperature, motor or
other electronic control
systems.
In addition to established
catalogue detent
configurations, we will design
and manufacture any other
configuration on our tried-and-
tested carbon/cermet &
THM/SMD potentiometer
technology and processes.
With its precise control
capabilities, our 10mm and
15mm potentiometers series
are well suited for many
consumer applications such as
lighting (dimmers), power hand
tools, relays, timers and HVAC
systems.
100%
0º 234º
SA E
S
By combining the constant value zones with the detents, engineers
can align the same voltage values with each of the detent stops
when rotating the control both forward and backward.
This provides clear mechanical positions that are not only repeatable,
but perfectly aligned electrical outputs at each of the (detent) angles.
Piher’s detents also prevent output values from changing due to
vibration or accidental rotor movements, furthering reliable control
consistency.
Wiper position
2
3
456
7
8
9
110
when the potentiometer’s wiper position is located at detent
nº9, the output votage will be 88.9% Un ± % tolerance.
Improved repeatability
Stepped output s version example (10 step s version):
Unique, non-overlapping values at each stop (detent position)
It prevents changes in the output value due to light vibration or accidental rotor micro-movements
Fully customisable according to customer´s needs
Cost effective replacement for absolute encoders
Main advantages
Absolute encoders can easily be
replaced connecting the potentiometer to
the microprocessor’s
analogue input.
Design tip. Cost-effectiveness
E
A== = = = = ===
88.9% Un
77.7% Un
66.6% Un
55.5% Un
44.4% Un
33.3% Un
22.2% Un
11.1% Un
0% Un / 0º
100% Un
50%
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
110
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10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
25.5
3.7
5
10
10.4
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4.9
15.2
Fig. 12 / Ref. 6052 Fig. 14 / Ref. 5055
4.5
3.3
For G and M rotor types, top view.
4.9
Fig. 7 / Ref. 5115
15.2
4.9
Fig. 8 / Ref. 5116
25.5
4.9
Fig. 9 / Ref. 5119
12.5
Fig. 10 / Ref. 5120
4.9
3.1
2.6
8.1
8.4
35
34
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Fig. 2 / Ref. 5053 Fig. 3 / Ref. 5012 Fig. 6 / Ref. 5035Fig. 1 / Ref. 5016 Fig. 4 / Ref. 6053
10 mm carbon potentiometer
PT10
5
12
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By default, shafts, knobs &
thumweels are delivered
unassembled.
Mounted shafts, knobs &
thumbweels can be delivered at
specific positions (a drawing must
be provided by the customer).
If you need the shaft or knob to
be deliver ed as sembl ed from the
factory, please select the
appropriate rotor in the part
number: X, W, Y or Z.
The plastic col or c an be st ated in
the part number. Non flammable
plastic can be ordered too.
If the potentiometer is ordered
with non flamable plastic
materials (UL 94V0) then the shaft
or knob will be deliver ed with non
flamable plastic too.
If you wish to use your own plas tic
shaft/knob/actuator, please,
contact Piher for advice about
compatible materials.
Knobs/thumbwheels
For G and M rotor types, top view.
Fig. 5 / Ref. 5034
11.5
1
Fig. 17 / Ref. 5062
21 1.5
Fig. 15 / Ref. 6008
9.5
1
Fig. 16 / Ref. 5039
Fig. 18 / Ref. 6064 Upon request.
2- GANG Plastic Knob/ Plastic Shaft
INITIAL
CCW
P.F.
FINAL
CW
P.M.
50% +
15º
Positioning
Std. Position = CCW. Other delivery positions upon request.
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Numbered Thumbweel
19 1
Marking: configurable number of positions
Example of four positions marking pictured
For R rotor type only
5
5
2.5
Ø1.3
25
13
Ø6
12.75