P16, PA16

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Knob Potentiometer

DESIGN SUPPORT TOOLS

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.

FEATURES

• Test according to CECC 41000 or IEC 60393-1

• P16 - version for professional and industrial

applications (cermet)

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1 W at 40 °C

• PA16 - version for professional audio applications

(conductive plastic)

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0.5 W at 40 °C

• Compact (integrated)

• Fully sealed and panel sealed

• Metallic or plastic knob options

• Custom knob on request

• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance

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QUICK REFERENCE DATA

Multiple module

No

Switch module

n/a

Detent module

n/a

Special electrical laws

A: linear, L: logarithmic, F: reverse

logarithmic

Sealing level

IP 67

Lifespan

50K cycles

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Available

Models

DIMENSIONS in millimeters (± 0.5 mm)

P16NP

P16NM

Panel Cutout

Panel sealing ring

Thickness nut 2 mm

washer 1.5 mm

Thread M10 x 0.75

12 wrench

9.6

8.8

13.5 ± 1

15.5 ± 1

7.2

Panel sealing ring

Thickness nut 2 mm

washer 1.5 mm

Thread M10 x 0.75

12 wrench

10.2

9.4

7.2

13.5 ± 1

15.5 ± 1

ø 10

+ 0.1

+ 0

8.1

+ 0.1

+ 0

Panel thickness max.: 3 mm

3 terminals

0.3

8

c

30

a

1.8

b

Reference mark

Ø 16