
Knob Potentiometer
The P16 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.
P16, PA16
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FEATURES
• 1 W at 40 °C
• Test according to CECC 41300
• P16 - version for professional and industrial
applications
• PA16 - version for professional audio applications
• Compact (integrated)
• Minimum clearance required
• Safety in use due to good insulation: > 10
• High dielectric strength: 2500 V
RMS
• Fully sealed and panel sealed
• Metallic or plastic knob options
• Cermet or conductive plastic
4
MΩ 500 V
RoHS
COMPLIANT
DC
DIMENSIONS in millimeters (± 0.5 mm)
P16 - PA16 PANEL CUTOUT
Thickness nut 2 mm
washer 1.5 mm
a
Panel sealing rin g
9 ± 0.5
Panel thickness max.: 3 mm
Reference mar
Thread M10 x 0.75
12 wrench
7
13.5 ± 1
15.5 ± 1
3 terminals
0.3
30
c
b
1.8
8
+ 0.1
8.1 + 0
ø 10 + 0.1
+ 0
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Revision: 19-Dec-07 See also: Application Notes
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P16, PA16
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Knob Potentiometer
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P16 PA16
Resistive Element cermet conductive plastic
Electrical Travel 270° ± 10° 270° ± 10°
1.25
P16
Power Rating Chart
Circuit Diagram
LIN. LAW “A”
1.00
0.75
P16
LOG. LAWS “L & F”
0.50
& PA16
LIN. LAW
RETED POWER IN W
0.25
PA16
LOG. LAWS
0
0
100
”
NM
NP
NM
NM
40
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
NP
NP
60 20
80
a
(1)
b
cw
(2)
(3)
120
100
c
140
Resistance Laws
Resistance Range
80
60
40
% TOTAL RESISTANCE
20
0
0 10080604020
linear law 22
Ω to 10 MΩ 1 kΩ to 1 MΩ
logarithmic laws 100 Ω to 2.2 MΩ 470 Ω to 500 kΩ
F
A
L
% CLOCKWISE SHAFT ROTATION
Standard Series E3 1 - 2.2 - 4.7 and on request 1 - 2 - 5 1 - 2.2 - 4.7
Tol eranc e
Power Rating
standard ± 20 % ± 20 %
on request ± 10 % ± 10 % (1 kΩ to 100 kΩ)
linear 1 W at + 40 °C 0.5 W at + 40 °C
logarithmic 0.5 W at + 40 °C 0.25 W at + 40 °C
Temperature Coefficient (Typical) ± 150 ppm/°C ± 1000 ppm/°C
Dielectric Strength (RMS) 2500 V 2500 V
Limiting Element Voltage (Linear Law) 350 V 350 V
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) ≥ 10
4
MΩ ≥ 104 MΩ
Contact Resistance Variation 3 % Rn or 3 Ω 2 % Rn or 3 Ω
End Resistance (Typical) 1
Insulation Resistance (500 VDC) 10
Ω 1 Ω
6
MΩ 106 MΩ
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Revision: 19-Dec-07