SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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APEM
, 63 NECK ROAD, HAVERHILL, MA USA 01835-0788 TOLL FREE: (877) 246-7890 FAX: (781) 245-4531 E-mail: info@apem.com
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICALS
MECHANICALS, THERMALS
Mechanical life 500 cycles min. per switch
Operating force 800 grams max.
Vibration 10-55 Hz.per MIL-STD-202F METHOD 201A
Shock 50 G (peak value) for 11 msec. per MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 213B
Operating temperature range -40°C to 85°C
SOLDERING & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS*
Hand soldering 320°C max. for 2 seconds max.(30 watt iron max.)
Wave soldering 260°C max. for 5 seconds max. Note PM Series is vapor phase
or IR reflow solderable.
Force rinse, high agitation or Sealed construction permits washing with freons, alcohol, water
triple bath cleaning method and steam. When vapor methods are used, do not subject switch
to solvents above 51°C.
* Note: keep switches in “ON” position during soldering and cleaning for best results
MATERIALS
Base & Cover UL94V-O, high temperature thermoplastic, color black
Actuators UL94V-O, high temperature thermoplastic, color `.01*white
Contacts Gold over nickel plated copper alloy or brass
Terminals Tin/lead (90/10 solder) plated copper alloy or brass
Term. Sealing Molded-in
Tape seal High temperature modulus Teflon internal seal
PACKAGING
DIP switches are shipped in standard IC tubes with all actuators in the "ON" position.
Tape & reel packaging per EIA available for PM models - consult factory.
PI & PM SERIES SPST
SEALED PIANO DIP SWITCHES
FEATURES
Built-in seal for process compatibility.
High reliability.
Splayed thru-hole or SMT terminals.
2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 positions.
Piano style actuators.
Dual in-line .100" x .300" term. spacing.
Electrical life 200 cycles min. per switch @ 24 VDC, 25 mA
Contact rating, non-switching 100 mA at 50 VDC
Contact rating, switching 25 mA at 24 VDC
Contact resistance at current 100 mA
50
mý max. initial - 100 mý max. after life test
Insulation resistance at 500 VDC 100 Mý minimum
Dielectric strength 300 VAC for 1 minute
Capacitance 5 pf. max. between adjacent terminals
SWITCH SCHEMATIC (TYPICAL)
CROSS
SECTION
Double
contact system
See tabulations on following page for
PI & PM number of positions available (10 shown)
P4
PI and PM
models feature
a uniquely
designed
internal seal!