FEATURES
PTC-10
10 mm
Cermet
Potentiometer
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Equivalent Noise Resistance:
Operating temperature: standard: -40°C to +90°C (-40°F to +194°F)
Stop torque: > 5 Ncm. ( >7 in-oz)
Torque: 0.4 to 2 Ncm.
(0.6 to 2.7 in-oz)
Electrical rotation angle: 220° ± 20°
Mechanical rotation angle: 235° ± 5°
Life*: Up to 10K cycles
* Others check availability
NOTES: (1) "Z" adjustment only available on "H" versions. Rotor "G" only available in purple (shaft/rotor colour "VI").
(2) Terminal styles: "P" & "J" are crimped terminals. V=Vertical adjust; H=Horizontal Adjust
000 = CM: SPDT switch 45°
(8) Low Torque: 1 Ncm
No detent option available for low torque models.
Example: +7%
-5%
07 05
negative tolerance
(4) Non standard tolerance, check
(5)
(6) Magazines: not available with the H10, V05 and V13 models, nor with adjustment types X, W, Y, Z.
Non flammable: housing, rotor and shaft.
Example: 10 1
Numb of zeros
(3) Value
If you want to use your own custom plastic shaft/knob/actuator please contact Piher for advice about compatible materials.
(9)
HOW TO ORDER
Code
H01
H01 H2.5
H05 H5
H02 H2.5P
H10 H5P
V05 V5
V10 V
V11 VP
V13 VJ
L
Rotors
B
G
K
L
M
R
W
X
Y
Z
(See note 1)
PTC-10
Series
PTC-10
(See note 2)
101
Value
A
Taper
A = Lin.
B = Log.
C = Alog.
2020
Tolerance
Mounting
Method
Code
0505 = ± 5%
0707 = ± 7%
1010 = ± 10%
2020 = ± 20%
3030 = ± 30%
upon request: -40°C to +120°C (-40°F to +248°F)
Tolerance*: ± 20%
Detents
Magazine
T
PAI
PAM
PAF
P1I
P1F
P02
.
.
.
P16
Torque
 = Standard
L= Low Torque
(See note 8)
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
PM = 50%
PF = Final
Life
E= Long life
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
1
Range of values*:
Max. Voltage: 200 VDC (lin) 100 VDC (no lin)
Nominal Power 70°C (158°F) (see power rating curve)
0.33 W (lin) 0.17 W (no lin)
Taper* (Log. & Alog. only Rn 1K) Lin ; Log; Alog.
± 30%
First two digits of the value.
Code:
positive tolerance
Code:
(7) Colour shaft/rotor: Potentiometer without shaft: only rotor Potentiometer with shaft: only shaft
(See note 3) (See note 4)
000 = C M
101 = 100 W
504 = 500 K
505 = 5 M
(See note 6)
Shaft /Thum.
01 = Fig. 1
02 = Fig. 2
17 = Fig. 17
(See note 9)
(See note 7)
(See note 5)
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Residual resistance*:
Cermet resistive element.
IP54 protection according to IEC 60529.
Plastic material according to UL94V-0.
Alumina substrate.
Also upon request:
Low torque version.
Available as SPDT switch.
Laser trimming for tighter tolerances.
Wiper positioned at initial, 50% or fully clockwise.
Supplied in magazines for automatic insertion.
Long life model for low cost control applications.
Special tapers.
Mechanical detents.
 Standard = 1000 cycles  Long = 10K cycles
Others check availability.
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+ DRAWING NUMBER
(Max. 16 characters)
PTC-10 LH 01
This way of ordering should be used for options which are not included
in the "How to order" standard and optional extras.
Detents None
Packing Bulk
Rotor colour Natural
S
haft colour Natural
Wiper position Initial
Torque Standard
STANDARD OPTIONS
HOW TO ORDER CUSTOM DRAWING
Life 10
0
0 cycles
V = horizontal mounting  vertical adjustment H = vertical mounting  horizontal adjustment
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
2
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
V05 V10
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ROTORS
MOUNTING METHODS
Rotors (Default delivery is at initial position. Wipers are shown positioned at 50% for the picture)
5
4.8
10
5
5 5
10
4
1.3
10.3
63.3
V13
5
5
V11
5
55
4.8
10
5
5 5
10
4
1.3
10.3
63.3
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+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
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
3.3
3
H02
SMD versions
2.5
H01
H05
2.5
12.1
4.8
5
10.3
1
7
5
5
1.3
3.3
H10
2.5
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
+0.2
9.3
6+0.2
9.3
3.3
7
6
0.9-0.1
1.6
Detail
+0.3
-0.1
Crimped terminals - detail
V11, V13, H02, H10 models feature crimped terminals that provide greater
stability during the soldering process.
OPTIONS
45
0
SPDT SWITCH
45º
45º
1
1
0
0
A
E
50 %
Mechanical rotation angle: 235º±5º
CONTACT
CONTACT
SW Standard specs.
Please contact Piher
for ordering information.
Power Rating:
24V / 15mA
ON position resistance:
5
Insulation Resistance:
30 M
ROTORS
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Magazines for PTC-10 h 2.5; h 5
Also crimped term. h 2.5 P
540 +1.5
TESTS TYPICAL VARIATIONS
NOTE: Out of range values may not comply these results.
ELECTRICAL LIFE
MECHANICAL LIFE (CYCLES)
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
THERMAL CYCLING
DAMP HEAT
VIBRATION (for each plane X,Y,Z)
±5 %
±2 % (Rn < 1 M W)
±100 ppm (Rn <100 K)
±2.5 %
±5 %
±2 %
1.000 h. @ 70°C; 0.33 W
1000 @ 10 CPM ...15 CPM
40°C; +90°C
16 h. @ 90°C; 2h. @ 40°C
500 h. @ 40°C @ 95% HR
2 h. @ 10 Hz. ... 55 Hz.
7.6
18.9
W
100
%
(%)
40
%
70 90
C
POWER RATING CURVE
NOTE = Please note relative terminal positions when ordering non linear tapers.
Standard
Std. Position = CCW
Special example
50% +15
º
CCW CW
P.M.
P.F.
A = Linear
B = Log.
C = Alog.
A
B
C
100% Rn
R 2 + 5%
4
Without shaft
BOXES
Model Units
1000 (80 x 85 x 185 mm.)
With thumbwheel
800 (80 x 85 x 185 mm.)
With shaft
400 (80 x 85 x 185 mm.)
Magazines for PTC-10 V
Also crimped term. VP
12
13.5
540
+1.5
50 Pieces
AUTOMATIC INSERTION
PTC-10H & PTC-10V
Magazines Units
PACKAGING
TAPERS
POSITIONING
4.9
15.2
Fig. 12 / Ref. 6052 Fig. 14 / Ref. 5055
4.5
3.3
Shafts, knobs & thumbweels are delivered at random position. Positioning available check availability.
SHAFTS (for G and M rotor types, top view)
Fig. 7 / Ref. 5115
4.9
25.5
Fig. 8 / Ref. 5116
4.9
15.2
Fig. 9 / Ref. 5119
4.9
25.5
Fig. 10 / Ref. 5120
4.9
12.5
* Delivered unassembled
(For assembled contact your nearest PIHER supplier)
Fig. 18 / Ref. 6064
5
5
2.5
Ø1.3
25
13
Ø6
12
.
7
5
2- GANG Plastic Knob/ Plastic Shaft*
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Fig. 1 / Ref. 5016 Fig. 2 / Ref. 5053 Fig. 3 / Ref. 5012 Fig. 4 / Ref. 6053 Fig. 6 / Ref. 5035
3.1
2.6
8.1
8.4
35
34
3.7
5
10
10.4
check availability
19 1
Marking: configurable number of positions.
Example of four positions marking:
Shafts, knobs & thumbweels are delivered at random position. Positioning available check availability.
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 Fig. 16 / Ref. 5039
9.5
1
5
12
For R rotor
type only
THUMBWHEEL
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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 more detents: up to 5K cycles
Different output voltage values can be matched at each
detent position (upon request).
Detents not available for V05 mounting.
These cases are studied individually.
NOTES FOR DETENTED VERSIONS:
For more than 10 detents versions please contact your
nearest PIHER authorised distributor.
Detent torque can vary from 1.2 to 2.5 times the standard
potentiometer torque.
Please consult your nearest Piher supplier if unique
non-overlapping values at each detent position or
LOG/ALOG tapers are required.
Standard mechanical life is 500 cycles.
(1)
(4)
(5)
(2) (6)
(7)
(3)
Relative detent positions
along the total mechanical
travel.
Unless otherwise
specified the detents
are evenly spaced
(using the end points
as reference)
This innovative PT´s with detents
family has been specifically developed
to allow the integration of otherwise
large and expensive external
mechanisms into the body of the
majority of the 10 & 15 mm.
PS/PT/PTC potentiometer series thus
allowing a high range of configurations:
special tapers, torque, tolerances,
linearity, cut track, etc.
This detent design not only adds a
"click" sensation of position, but also
offers enormous savings in both cost
and space for any given application.
Strong and weak detents can be mixed
as per customer´s request.
Detent number and positions can be
made or fitted to the customer needs
or preferences.
Detents detail.
(7 detents
example)
6
4.8
10
10.3
39º
5
PAI
BB
PAF
BB
Wiper
position
Wiper
position
A= 26º
B= 27.5º
PID
A
PFD
A
(wiper positioned at initial) (wiper positioned at final)
P08
P07P06P05P04
P02P1FP1I
P09
P10 P16
P03
PAM
DETENT CONFIGURATIONS
EXAMPLES
For custom voltage outputs in any detent position see next page.
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Piher potentiometers recommended
connection circuit for a position sensor or
control application.
(voltage divider circuit electronic design).
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.
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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
RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS
RAD
RL
RL 100 x R
VCC
C
Noise filter.
Ground.
E
A
S
STEPPED OUTPUTS
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
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.
°
6
2
EA
Wiper position
2
3
4
56
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 outputs version example (10 steps 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
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ISO 14001
BUREAU VERITAS
Certification
Note: Piher products can be adapted to meet customers requirements.
Due to continuous process improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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31500 Tudela - Spain.
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