N-15
Conceived and designed for easy customisation.
SMD or Through-hole Mount.
Endless Rotation (360º).
Wide Electrical Angle (340º 10º).
Extended Mechanical Life (100k cycles).
Working Temperature Range (-40ºC to +120ºC).
Low Profile (4.4 mm).
Linearity 3% (standard).
Embossed Tape or Bulk packaging.
Reflow Soldering capability.
Shaft insertable from both sides.
Polarised "T" rotor (European Home Appliance standard).
All PT/ PTC 15 shafts compatible.
IP54 protection according to IEC 60529.
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Resistance values*: 5k to 100k
Tolerance: 30%
Nominal Power: 0.15 W @ 50ºC
Linearity (absolute): 3%
Taper: Linear
Mechanical Life**: 100K cycles
Temperature Range: -40ºC to +120ºC
Mechanical Angle: 360º
Electrical Angle: 340º 10º
Rotational Torque: 20 mN.m
Max. Voltage: 250 VDC
* Others check availability
** 200K cycles version available check availability. For higher
mechanical life see the Z15 product.
The N15 series offers an SMD and Through Hole mount
solution for the majority of Position/Rotary Sensor and
multi-purpose Control applications such as:
- Automotive HVAC, Seat, Rear-view mirror actuator
feedback sensors and HVAC Controls
-Temperature Control for Boilers, Wall Heaters, Showers,
Radiators, Conventional and Microwave Ovens, Freezers...
- Timer & Function/Programme Select for Washing
Machines, Dishwashers and all White Goods in general.
- Size and Position detectors
Series
N-15
(See note 1)
3030
A = Lin.
Value
104 = 100 K
502 = 5 K
.
.
(See note 3)
Tolerance
3030 = 30%
Taper
T
Rotors
502
N15
TA
(See note 2)
Mounting Method
V =Through Hole
S = SMD
H = Horizontal Adjust
S
NOTES:
(3) Optional precision laser-trimmed voltage divider calibration
(2) Availability of a wide range of customised tapers and step curves
(1) A wide variety of custom substrates available
Shafts are not available mounted to the potentiometer and should be ordered separately
NOTE: The information contained here should be used for reference purposes only.
(See note 4)
(4) Horizontal adjust versions will be studied case by case
HOW TO ORDER
(5)
(See note 5)
Example: 50 2
Numb of zeros
Value 5K
-
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First two digits of the value.
Code:
15mm Carbon Position
Sensor/ Potentiometer
FEATURES
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
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Recommended
PCB hole diameter
when using listed
Piher shafts
Recommended
PCB hole diameter
when using listed
Piher shafts
PCB HOLE LAYOUT 2
PCB HOLE LAYOUT 1
SOLDER MASK
(WITHOUT SOLDER MASK)
SOLDER
FOOT - PRINT
N-15 T S (Max. 16 digits)
+ DRAWING NUMBER
Wiper positioned at 50 % of the electrical angle.
This way of ordering should be used for options which are not included
in the "How to order" standard and optional extras.
50% ±
1
0°
STANDARD WIPER POSITION
HOW TO ORDER CUSTOM DRAWING
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT
SMD MOUNT
A = Initial
S = Wiper
E = Final
E
A
S
A = Initial
S = Wiper
E = Final
E
A
S
185
42
86
BULK
150 Units per box.
Through hole version
only
Ø330
24,4
HORIZONTAL ADJUST - VERTICAL MOUNT
ELECTRICAL LIFE
MECHANICAL LIFE (CYCLES)
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
THERMAL CYCLING
DAMP HEAT
NOTE : Out of range values may not comply these results.
500 Units per Reel
SMD version only
EMBOSSED TAPE
20
4
6
24
11.5
3
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40 %
40 % (Rn < 100 K )
300 ppm (Rn <100 K)
40 %
40 %
1.000 h. @ 50
o C; 0.15 W
100,000 @ 20 CPM
40
o C to +120
o C
10h. @ 120
o C; 10h. @ -40 o C
500 h. @ 40 o C @ 95% HR
PACKAGING
TESTS TYPICAL VARIATIONS
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ºC
W (%)
100%
75%
35%
50ºC 70ºC 105ºC
Slot (1 x 1.4) perpendicular to wiper
position. Fig. 12 slot is on line with
wiper position.
Ref.
5219
5220
5207
5227
FIG.
15
A B D
6
7
8
12
16.8
25.3
46
9
5
9
9
6
6
6
6
A = Length (FRS); B=Knurling length; C=Hollow depth; D=Shaft diameter; FRS=From rotor surface
D
B
5
1
3.7+0.05
A
1.4
POWER RATING CURVE
SHAFTS
RECOMMENDED CONNECTIONS
Recommended
connection scheme
for Piher´s position
sensors
(voltage divider)
Lead Free Reflow Profile
SnPb Reflow Profile
Hollow model shafts Solid model shafts
The recommended reflow profile is provided as a guideline. Optimal profile may differ due to oven type, assembly layout or other design or process variables.
Customers should verify actual device performance in their specific application and reflow process. Please contact Piher if you require additional support.
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
217
0 60 120 180 240 300
Time (sec)
Temp (ºC)
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
Time (sec)
Temp. (°C)
183
Ref.
5272
5214
5208
5216
5218
5209
5265
C
8
15
15
5.5
33.8
15
3.8
FIG.
12
A B D
1
2
5
9
19
9.5
35
9
9
9
6.5
6
6
6
6
10 37.8 9 6
11 35 25 6
13 7.8 4.8 6
B
1.2
3.7
3.7+0.05
A
C
D
RAD
RL
RL 100 x R
VCC
C
RECOMMENDED REFLOW PROFILE
SMD Types
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SHAFTS
Fig. 15 / Ref. 5217
5º
12
Ø4
8
3
Fig. 3 / Ref. 5372
12
Ø4
Fig. 17 / Ref. 5210
23.1
Ø5.9
Fig. 18 / Ref. 5271
11.3
Ø4
Fig. 19 / Ref. 6032*
4,1
28.7
Ø6
10.7
ISO 14001
BUREAU VERITAS
Certification Pb
A
c
c
o
r
d
i
n
g
t
o
E
L
V
(
2
0
0
0
/
5
3
/
E
C
)
/
R
o
H
S
2
(
2
0
1
1
/
6
5
/
E
U
)
Fig. 20 / Ref. 5369*Fig. 21 / Ref. 6031*Fig. 22 / Ref. 6029 Fig. 23 / Ref. 6022 Fig. 25 / Ref. 6059
Ø 6
42
o
4.6
26
13.8
36
o
4,6
12
Ø6
Ø4
28
Ø6
37,8
Ø6
15
Fig. 29 / Ref.6162
40
o
Ø 6
4.6
23.4
10
Fig. 27 / Ref. 5268*Fig. 28 / Ref. 6055
41.5
9.5
Ø6
* Not available in self extinguishable plastic
Other shafts
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