Rotary sensors Linear sensors

-40 to 150

-25 to +70*

-25 to +70*

-40 to +90

-40 to +90

-25 to +70*

-25 to +70*

-40 to +90

-40 to +90

-40 to +85

-25 to +70*

-25 to +70*

-40 to +85

-40 to +85

-40 to +120

-40 to +120

-40 to +120

-40 to +85

-40 to +120

-40 to +105

Series MRA ERA Life Lin SMD Op.Temp Page

3

6

6

6

6

8

8

8

8

11

12

12

14

14

16

16

18

19

20

22

PSC-360

PT-10V

PT-10H

PTC-10V

PTC-10H

PT-15V

PT-15H

PTC-15V

PTC-15H

PS-15

PC-16

PC-16 SC

HVAC v2.1

HVAC v3

N-15

A-15

Z-15

MT series

PCR

NPL

360

235 5

235 5

235 5

235 5

265 5

265 5

265 5

265 5

265 5

300 5

300 5

360

360

360

360

360

multiturn

up to 360

7.25-12mm

360

220 20

220 20

220 20

220 20

240 20

240 20

240 20

240 20

240 20

280 20

280 20

120-340

120-340

340 10

360

110º 10º

multiturn

up to 360

6-12mm

>50M

10K

10K

10K

10K

up to 200k

up to 200k

10K

10K

10K

25K

25K

100K

100K

200K

200K

2M

8K

3M

50K

1

-

3

-

-

3

3

2.5

2.5

3

3

3

2

2

3

6º

3

5

2

2

-

SOON

-

SOON

-

PS-15

-

-

-

YES

-

-

-

-

YES

YES

YES

-

-

-

Rotarysensors

Linearsensors

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ISO/TS 16949

BUREAU VERITAS

Certification

IATF Nº: 100833

ISO 9001

BUREAU VERITAS

Certification

Nº ESPMDD005856

ISO 14001

BUREAU VERITAS

Certification

Nº 7001801

Pb

Acc

ord

ing

toE

LV

(2000/53/EC) / RoH

S(2

00

2/9

5/E

C)

MRA: Mechanical rotation angle (degrees)ERA: Electrical rotation angle (degrees)Lin: Absolute linearity (percentage). Upon request

*up to +85ºC depending on the application

All models of this catalogue can be adapted to meet customer´s requirements. Request full

datasheets from your nearest Piher supplier or visit www.piher.net

Piher is recognised as aworld leader in customcontrols and sensorsolutions by the top LandVehicle/Automotive andAppliance players.

In this catalogue you willfind a selection of themost prolific of ourrotary and linearsensors for theseapplications.

The pursuit of the mostcost-effective totalsolution for your needsis firmly embedded inour business philosophy,so whatever yourrequirements may be, besure that Piher willdeliver.

Two more cataloguesare available dependingon the technology used:

Contact incrementalencoders & rotaryswitches

Controlpotentiometers

Should you be interestedin any of thesecatalogues or requirefurther informationplease do not hesitate tocontact you nearestPiher supplier.

NOTE: The information contained in this catalogue should be used for reference purposes only. Due to continous product improvements,we reserve the right to make specification and/or product changes without prior notification. Please refer to www.piher.net for updated information.

Applications for Automotive

� Non-Contacting long life angle/position sensor

� Absolute Rotary Position Sensor

� Pedal Position Sensor

� Throttle/EGR Valve and Gear Position Sensor

� Height & suspension Sensor

� Non-Contacting Potentiometer

� Float-Level Sensor

� Motor-shaft Position Sensor

� Precision Robotics,industrial equipment,

HVAC monitoring & control...

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HVACcontrols

Rear-view mirrormemory sensors

Power sunroofcontrols

Seat positioning sensors &Seat heating controls

Navigation &

Infotainment controls

Audio controlsWindscreen wiper speed & delay controls

Airbagenable/disablecontrols

Anti-collisionRadar

Instrument Panellight dimmers

Headlight levellingcontrols & sensors

Anti-pinch

sensors

ConvertibleHood

control

HVACsensors

Adaptive front

lighting

Tractioncontrol

Long Life typical applications:

The Automotive market is one of the key drivers of Piher�s success. Demanding new and cost effective ideas year

on year has shaped the company in to what it is today: proactive and customer driven. Since the seventies Piher

has served the key European Automotive OEM�s and component suppliers and has developed an expertise in

providing custom Control and Sensor solutions unrivalled in today�s Automotive sector.

Along with the acquisition of a prestigious array of quality awards representative of this sector: ISO 9001, QS9000,

ISO 14001 and ISO TS 16949, Piher�s products are listed in the IMDS database providing detailed information

on product recyclability.

PSC-360contactless sensor

Technology Vertical Hall Effect

Linearity ±1% absolute (0.5% upon request)

Design simple & robust

Programmable angular range up to 360 (without dead band)

Programmable linear transfer characteristics some positive slopes & one negative slope can

be programmed in the same transfer characteristic;

up to 4 programmable points

Output Selectable: Analog (Ratiometric), PWM, SPI

Programmable switch output yes

Angular resolution analog & PWM: 12 bits

serial Protocol (SPI): 14 bits

Full redundant option yes

ID Number yes (40 bit)

Self-diagnostic features yes

Rotational life* up to 50M cycles

Operating temperature -40ºC to +150ºC

Voltage protection +20V over voltage protection and �10V

reverse voltage protection

Supply voltage 5V ±10% (others upon request)

Sealing IP65 (others upon request)

Panel mount version available yes

� EN 55022 class B, emission radiated 30 ... 230 MHz

� EN 55022, class B, emission radiated 230 ... 1000MHz

� EN 61000-4-2, ESD on housing and connections contact / air

� EN 61000-4-3, immission HF radiated 80 ... 1000MHz

� EN 61000-4-4, Burst on supply lines / signal lines

� EN 61000-4-5, Surge on supply lines / signal lines

� EN 61000-4-6, immission HF conduted 0.15 ... 80MHz

� EN 61000-4-8. immission magnetic field 50Hz

� IEC 60393-1, Insulation resistance 500VDC, 1bar, 2s

� IEC 60393-1, Dielectric strenght VAC, 50Hz, 1min, 1bar

� IEC 68-2-6, Vibration Amax=0.75mm, f=5 ... 2000 Hz

� IEC 68-2-27 Shock

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Main features

(*) depending on application and mounting

Standards

Dimensions

Dimensions (panel mount version)

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5

8

0.5

29

18.7

17

13

30.2

4.2

R13

37

13

6

4.5

13.4

13114.5

3.1

(34)

3

2715

44

4

27

Metal shaft

8

5.08

3.8�32 UNEF-2A

36

0.5

x45º

6.35

22.5

Panel mountversion

Output function examples

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

v

360º

Redundant examples:

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PT-10 & PTC-1010mm rotary sensor

PTC-10PT-10Plastic material according to UL94V-0 upon request yes

Resistive element carbon cermet

Dust proof enclosure yes yes

Supplied in magazines for automatic insertion yes yes

Wiper positioned at 50% or fully clockwise yes yes

Low & extra low torque versions yes yes

Mechanical detents yes yes

Special tapers yes yes

Special switch option upon request SPDT switch

Cut track option yes upon request

Laser trimming for tighter tolerances - yes

Crimped terminals available yes yes

Special linearity option 3% upon request -

Main features

Mechanical rotation angle 235° ± 5°

Electrical rotation angle 220° ± 20°

Torque 0.4 to 2 Ncm. (0.6 to 2.7 in-oz)

Stop torque > 5 Ncm. ( >7 in-oz)

Life 10K cycles

Mechanical specifications

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Range of values*

Tolerance*

Max. Voltage 200 VDC (lin) 100 VDC (no lin)

Nominal Power 50°C (122°F) 70°C (158°F)

0.15 W (lin) 0.07 W (no lin) 0.33 W (lin) 0.17 W (no lin)

Taper* Lin, Log, Alog (Log & Alog only Rn 1k)

Residual resistance*

Equivalent noise resistance

Operating temperature -25°C + 70°C** �40°C + 90°C(-13°F + 158°F) �40°C + 90°C (�40°F + 194°F)

PT-10 PTC-10Electrical specifications

(*) Others upon request

± 30%± 20%

(**) Up to 85°C depending on application

V(10)

H(2.5)

V(5)

H(5)

Rotors (wipers positioned at 50%)

Y = Adjustable from terminal side

6.2

1.95

Z = Adjustable from collector side

6.2

3.45L L

2.5

12.1

2.5

4.5

2.5

10.3

3.5

1

7

2.5

5

1.3A E

S

A = Initial S = Wiper E = Final

X =Adjustable from collector side

W =Adjustable from terminal side

L = Screwdriver thru hole

2.1

0.8

K = Cross slot thru hole

0.7

2.2

2.2

M = Hexagonal thru hole

2

G = Hexagonal thru hole

2

R

1.6

2

5

5

A E

S

5

4.5

6 3.5

10

5

55

10

4

1.310.3

3.5

1

2.5

4.5

6 3.5

5

5

5

2.53

1.310.3

3.5

1+0.1

2.5

5

2.5

2.5 2.5

12.1

4.5

5

10.3

3.5

1

7

5

5

1.3

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PT-15 & PTC-1515mm rotary sensor

PTC-15PT-15Plastic material according to UL94V-0 upon request yes

Resistive element carbon cermet

Dust proof enclosure yes yes

Long life model yes yes

Supplied in magazines for automatic insertion yes yes

Wiper positioned at 50% or fully clockwise yes yes

Low torque versions yes yes

Mechanical detents (up to 27) yes yes

Special tapers yes yes

Special switch option upon request SPDT switch

Cut track option yes upon request

Laser trimming for tighter tolerances - yes

Crimped terminals available yes yes

Special linearity upon request upon request



Torque 0.5 to 2.5 Ncm. (0.7 to 3.4 in-oz)


Life 10K, 100K, 200K cycles 10K cycles

PT-15 PTC-15

Range of values*

Tolerance*


Nominal Power 50°C (122°F) 70°C (158°F)

0.25 W (lin) 0.12 W (no lin) 0.50 W (lin) 0.25 W (no lin)

Taper* Lin, Log, Alog (Log & Alog only Rn 1k)

Residual resistance*


Operating temperature -25°C + 70°C** �40°C + 90°C

(-13°F + 158°F) �40°C + 90°C (�40°F + 194°F)

PT-15 PTC-15


Main features

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Electrical specifications


± 30%± 20%



V(12.5)

VD

H(5)

H(2.5)

HB

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15

4

1

9.6

6

4

4

12.5

12.5

1.3

5

7.5

5

A = Initial S = Wiper E = Final

A

S

E

6

7

15

4

1

7.5

7

10

10

13.5 13.5

1.3

15

4

1

6

7.58,8

11

4

18.5

8.8

11

1.3

3.2

7

6

5

15

4

1

10

5 5

17.5 10

1.3

5

17.5 1

0

1.3

2.5A S E

6

2.5

15

4

1

10

5 5

4,4 4.4

17.1 8.8

1.3

4

Hc5 (only PT15) 6

5

15

4

1

12.5

5 5

20

10

1.3

5

Va(12.5)

VD(15) (only PT15)

V(15)

V(17.5)

Rotors

Ha5 (only PTC15)

10

L = Screw driver

thru hole

3.35

3.3

5

3.0

5

1.2Ø4.05

Wiperposition

4.05

42.5°

Wiperposition

54°

Ø4.4M =Hexagonal thru hole

N =Removable shaftor thumbwheel

G =Removable shaftor thumbwheel Rotor C Rotor F Rotor R Rotor T

23°

Ø4.02

3.5

2

42.5°

2.5

51

3.8 3.05

4.053.05

wipers positioned at initial wipers positioned at 50%

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5

15

4

1

12

Y = Adjustable from terminal side Z = Adjustable from collector side

7.5 7.5

X = Adjustable from collector side

L

W = Adjustable from terminal side

L

15

4

1

6

8.510

7.5

5

4

12.5

7.5

7

10

12.5

1.3

5

13.5 13.5

1.3

15

3.3

1

6

7.510 3.3

10

1.3

3.2

7

7.5

4

15

15

1.3

7.5

7.5

7.5

6

7

15

4

1

7.5

7

10

10

4

17.5

17.5

Ø1.3

7.5

6

7.5

15

4

1

10

7

10

10

10

7.5

5 5

19.5 1

0

1.3

5

PS-1515mm SMD rotary sensor

Leadfree relfow soldering compatible yes

Plastic material according to UL94V-0 yes

Resistive element carbon

Dust proof enclosure yes

Wiper positioned at 50% or fully clockwise yes

Mechanical detents yes (up to 27)

Special tapers yes

Absolute linearity 3% (upon request)

Range of values* 1K to 1M

Tolerance* ± 30%

Nominal Power 0.25W @ 50°C (122°F)

Taper* Linear

Residual resistance


Operating temperature -40°C + 85°C

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Main features





Mechanical life 10K cycles




4.4 4.4

4.0

1.26.5

6.5

4.4

7.1

513

.8

31.5

3.5

4.4

15.0

2.5 2.5

7.5

0

2.5

R 1.0

DIMENSIONS

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PC16 & PC16 SC16mm rotary sensor





Max. torque nut (binding out) < 80 Ncm. (112 in-oz)

Thrust and pull in the shaft > 25 N

Life 25K cycles

Plastic material according to UL94V-0 yes



Modular gang type (up to 4) yes

Stereo matching upon request

Nut & washer upon request

Special tapers yes

Switch option yes

Shafts available yes (plastic, metallic)

Bushings available yes

10A/250v switch rating available yes (PC17 series)

Range of values*

Tolerance*


Nominal Power 50°C (122°F)

0.2 W (lin) 0.1 W (no lin)

Taper* Lin, Log, Alog (Log & Alog only Rn>1k)

Residual resistance* 0.5% Rn (5 min.)


Operating temperature -25°C + 70°C** (-13°F + 158°F)


Main features



± 30%± 20%

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PC-16 S/D/T/C..H...

PC-16 SV .........

PC16 SC

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thickness = 0.5

4.6

184

15

3

167.5

4 18

3

167.5

ASE

A = InitialS = WiperE = Final

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45

6.5

30.5

8

6

M10 x 0.75

7.5 7.5 7.5

16

812.5

4

1.1

8.8

6.5 7.5 7.5 7.5

55

Mounting surface

1.3

S D T C

AS

E

9

45 58

6

M10 x 0.75

4.6

15

16

8

8.818

PIHER5 5

15

1.3

10

7.5 16

18

4

3

HVAC position sensor



Long life model yes

Packaging plastic trays

Wiper positioned at 50% yes

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Main features

Resistive value* 4K7

Tolerance* ± 20%Linearity ± 2%

Max. Voltage 34 VDC (lin)

Nominal Power 50°C (122°F) 0.25 W (lin)

Taper* Linear

Residual resistance 6% Rn

Equivalent noise resistance 20% Rn


Mechanical rotation angle 360º (endless)

Electrical rotation angle 120º, 170º, 180º, 250º, 340º

Torque 0.2 to 1.2 Ncm.

Life 100K cycles




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V3

2.85

10.5

16

16

17

28

R3

40º

R12

.5

R27.5

R25.52

13

11

1.3

A

A

SEN

D P

OSIT

ION

90º

SEN

D P

OSIT

ION

90º

V2.1

29.0

5

0.63

30.2

5

38.0

8

17

5.8

2.6

0.5

4.3

2.615

19.2

17.2

2.85

22.2

15

4 4

12

20.4

22.5 3.4

34.7

5

22.5

22.6

11.2

5.9

28.4

15

12.6

27

14

.9

8.5

11

16

20

.4

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N-15 / A-1515 mm low profile rotary sensor

N-15 A-15Mouting methods SMD, through hole, horizontal



Packaging embossed tape, bulk

Low profile yes (4.4 mm)

Linearity/precision ±3% (absolute) up to 6º (standard is 7º)

Shaft insertable from both sides yes

Rotor �T� polarised

Long life version yes

Endless rotation yes

Fully customiseable yes

Leadfree relfow soldering compatable yes

Incremental encoder version available yes (E15 series)

Rotary switch version available yes (S15 series)

Hybrid pulse generator-potentiometer version yes (contact PIHER for detailed information)

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Mechanical rotation angle 360º

Electrical rotation angle 340° ± 10° 360º ± 7º

Torque 20 mN.m

Mechanical life* 100K cycles

Range of values* 5k, 10k, 100k 5k, 10k

Tolerance* ± 30% ± 40%

Max. Voltage 250 VDC

Nominal Power 0.15 W @ 50ºC

Taper Linear special


N-15 A-15

N-15 A-15

Main features




(*) 200K cycles upon request

Z-15 series: up to 2M cycles

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SMD version

Through hole version

Horizontal adjust version

SOLDER

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* This drawing is just an example, horizontal adjust versions will be studied case by case

SOLDER MASK

(WITHOUT SOLDER MASK)

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Z-15 2 millon cycle15 mm low profile rotary sensor

Mouting methods SMD, through hole



Packaging embossed tape, bulk

Low profile yes (4.4 mm)

Linearity/precision ±3% (absolute)

Shaft insertable from both sides yes

Rotor �T� polarised

Endless rotation yes


Leadfree relfow soldering compatable yes

Value* 5K

Tolerance* ± 30%

Max. Voltage** 27 VDC (5K version)


Taper Linear


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Main features


Mechanical rotation angle 360º


Torque 20 mN.m

Mechanical life up to 2M cycles


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(*) Others upon request(**) Max. voltage is dependent on nominal power and resistance value. Max. voltage can not exceed 250VDC

Value 10k

Tolerance ± 20%

Max. Voltage 38 VDC


Taper Linear


MT SeriesMultiturn sensors



Linearity/precision ±5% (independent)


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Mechanical rotation angle from 3 to 150 turns


Torque 20 mN.m

Mechanical life 8K cycles

Main features



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Printed Circuit Resistorslinear / rotary sensors

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Low profile yes

Low cost yes

No insertion costs yes

No insertion errors yes

No soldering problems yes

Fixed & variable resistor combinations unlimited

High frequency performance excellent

Calibrated voltage dividers yes

Special ohmic values yes

Functional (in-circuit) trimming yes

Laser trimming yes

Main features

Resistance range

Tolerance Non-trimmed resistors: ±30%, ±20%, ±10%

Trimmed resistors: ±10%, ±5%

Matching capability ±2%, ±1%

Voltage ratio Non-trimmed resistors: ±10%

Trimmed resistors: ±2%

TRC better than 300 ppm/ºC


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Mechanicall life (voltage dividers) from 10K to 5 million cycles (depending on each individual case)


Wiper examples

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7.05

Working position

7.8

5

1.95

Unloaded position

12.15

12.7

2.204.9

5

8

Working position

1.5

Unloaded position

Ref. 5303 Ref. 5382

Ref. 5076 Ref. 5738

2.1

0

11.4

8

10.50

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12

2.2

Unloaded position

Working position

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12 2

Ref. 5093 Ref. 5184

NPLlinear position sensor

Fixation methods / clip style inward

outward

without clip

straight

crimped


Overmoulding technology yes

Versions metal, & plastic

Range of values* 1K to 100K ohms

Tolerance ± 30%

Max. Voltage** 50 VDC to 100 VDC


Taper* Linear


Relative linearity* ± 2%

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Main features

Mechanical travel 7.25, 8, 12 mm

electrical travel 6 to 12 mm

Sliding force 2N @ 10 mm/sec

Mechanical life* 50K cycles

Stop strenght 30N for 5 secs




(**) Depending on model

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1.6

1.15.08

3

1.8

10.8

1.8

1.6

1.15.08

3

1

9.7

1

Clip style (NPL12P)

Plastic versions

Metal version (NPL08M)

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All dimensions in mm.

NPL-11P

NPL-07P

11

7.25

19

15

A B

2.8

Ø 24.6

5.7

13

12

3.5

0.5

(WIPER) (OUT-END)(IN-END)

6

3

0.3

19

3

8

1.8

0

3.5

0

2.54

1.15.08

11.8

3.8

2.54

5.08

10

10

Ø 2

4

5

S A E

84

15

3

3 1.55

1.50

5

CRIMPED STRAIGHT

NPL-12P

(WIPER) (OUT-END)

(IN-END)(WIPER) (OUT-END)

(IN-END)

0.5

3.4

2.54

5.08

13.3

3.3

1

2.54

5.08

14.5

PCB Hole Layout PCB Hole Layout

PCB Hole Layout PCB Hole Layout

PCB Hole Layout

INWARD FACING CLIPS

S E

OUTWARD FACING CLIPS

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Ø 2

4 3.6

5A

4

1

2.3

10

0.6

2.54

5.08

S A E

B

1.6

1.35

0.3

5

3.8

5.08

22

1

13.2

3.3

5.8

5

5.08

1

5.08

22

1

10.9

3.3

5.8

5

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