APEM LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator * * * * Front or rear mounting Illuminated or non-illuminated Flexibility of marking Meeting the requirements of EN81-70 O 35 mm actuator LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Distinctive features and applications Common features * Large ergonomic actuator (O 35 mm) * Tactile feedback * Low behind-panel depth (21 mm max.) * Stylish design * Long life This series has been developed on a modular base in order to fit the exact needs of technicians and end-users. Installation options The LPI series has a number of features to ensure easy installation: * Front or rear mounting * With or without sealing * 2 separate circuits for NO/NC 5A version * Terminal block connector for 0,1A NO version * 3 different LED voltages: 6V, 12V, 24V * Integrated LED resistor Aesthetic options * Ring or dot illumination * Wide range of LED colours * Wide range of bezel colours * Many different actuator types and colours Applications Because of its large actuator, this product is suited to all indoor applications where the pushbutton needs to be located quickly (access control, call information, museums, exhibitions). This product is also ideal for applications where the end-user uses gloves. This product meets the requirements of EN81-70 and is ideal for use in all types of indoor lifts. Dimensions : First dimensions are in mm while inches are shown as bracketed numbers. Tolerance : The general tolerance for dimensions in this brochure is 0,3 (.012). Overall dimension tolerance is 0,5 (.020). Dimensions, specifications and data shown in this brochure are subject to change without notice. 2 www.apem.com APEM LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Specifications Front or rear mounting Illuminated or non-illuminated Flexibility of marking Designed to meet the requirements of EN81-70 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS MATERIALS * Snap-action, momentary function * Mechanical life : 1.000.000 cycles min. for 5A NO/NC 5.000.000 cycles min. for 50mA NO * Max. currrent/voltage rating with resistive load : 5A NO/NC version 50mA NO version 5A 12VDC - 50.000 cycles 50mA 24 VDC - 5.000.000 cycles 100mA 12VDC - 1.000.000 cycles * Min. current with resistive load : 0,5mA at 24VDC for NO version * Contact resistance : 100m max. * Dielectric strength : 500Vrms 50Hz between terminals 1.000 Vrms 50 Hz between terminals and ground * Insulation resistance : 10M at 500VDC * Integrated resistors for illuminated versions * LED current : 20mA typical for dot or ring (30mA max.) * LED protected from reverse polarity * Stand-by consumption : 0,5VA max. * Switch block : thermoplastic for 5A NO/NC * Contacts : 5A NO/NC : silver, gold plated 50mA NO : silver * Actuator crimped symbol : 304L stainless steel MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS * Environmental protection : - IP53 for sealed version - IP40 for unsealed version * Impact resistance : - IK06 for NO/NC version - IK04 for NO version * Operating force : 2,5 to 5N (unsealed) * Total travel : 2 mm 0,3 mm * Operating temperature : - 20C to +65C * Storage temperature : - 40C to +70C PANEL CUT-OUT Panel thickness : 1 to 4 mm (.039 to .157) Sealed version Front mouting Unsealed version Rear mounting APEM www.apem.com 3 LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Overview SWITCH BLOCK LPI SERIES Electrical functions 3 5 Illumination 50mA NO 5A NO/NC 0 1 4 LED voltage No illumination Dot Ring XX 06 12 24 LED colour None 6V 12V 24V X R G B A W None Red Green Blue Amber White OPERATOR Mounting 1 2 Front mounting Rear mounting Sealing X K Unsealed Sealed Bezel colour X N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 No bezel Bright chrome Blue Black Green Grey Yellow Red White Amber 1 2 3 4 5 Actuator type Actuator colour Raised crimped Raised moulded Raised screen printed Without symbol Screen printed 7 White Actuator marking See page 9. ABOUT THIS SERIES On the following pages, you will find successively switch block order numbers and operator order numbers. NOTICE : please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available. Refer to the following pages for further information. Packaging unit : 15 pieces for front mounting versions - 20 pieces for rear mounting versions. 4 www.apem.com APEM LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Switch block SWITCH BLOCK MODEL STRUCTURE 5A momentary NC/NO combined LPI5 Terminal block Wire size : AWG20-15 - 0,5 to 1,5 mm2 Rated torque : 0,5 Nm Screw size : M3 50mA momentary NO LPI3 Terminal block Wire size : AWG28-16 - 0,5 to 1 mm2 Rated torque : 0,4 Nm Screw size : M2 APEM www.apem.com 5 LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Switch block ILLUMINATION SWITCH BLOCK Illuminated dot 0 Non-illuminated 1 Illuminated dot (1 LED) 4 Illuminated ring (4 LEDs) Illuminated ring Option 4 available only in the case of screen-printed symbol Option 1 Option 4 LED VOLTAGE SWITCH BLOCK XX 06 12 24 Non-illuminated 6V 12V 24V Combination with other options : see table below. * Integrated resistors * LED current : 20mA typical for dot or ring (30mA max.) * LEDs protected from reverse polarity * Stand-by consumption for illuminated product : 0,5VA max. LED COLOUR SWITCH BLOCK Colours available with illuminated ring (option 4) X R G A B W Non-illuminated Red Green Amber Blue White Red Green LED voltage Blue White 6V No No No No No 12V Yes Yes No No No 24V Yes Yes Yes Yes No LED voltage 6 Amber Version 5A Version 50mA 6V No No No No No 12V Yes No Yes No No 24V Yes Yes Yes Yes No www.apem.com APEM LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Operator MOUNTING OPERATOR 1 2 Front mounting Rear mounting FRONT MOUNTING - 50mA version FRONT MOUNTING - 5A version MATRIX MOUNTING All versions REAR MOUNTING - all versions Dimension A Sealed models : 44 mm (1.732) Unsealed models : 39,9 mm (1.570) SEALING OPERATOR X K APEM Unsealed Sealed Note : bezel compulsory on sealed versions. www.apem.com 7 LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Operator BEZEL COLOUR OPERATOR No bezel Bright chrome Blue Black Green Grey Yellow Red White Orange X N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Bezel For sealed versions, the bezel is compulsory For unsealed versions, the bezel is optional on rear mounting versions (not available on front mounting versions). Bright chrome (option N) : consult us. ACTUATOR TYPE OPERATOR Stainless steel raised crimped symbol Raised moulded symbol (star and bell) Raised screen printed symbol Without symbol Screen printed symbol 1 2 3 4 5 Ring illumination available with options 3 and 4 only. 1 2 3 4 ACTUATOR COLOR 5 Actuator OPERATOR 7 8 White www.apem.com APEM LPI series Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator Operator ACTUATOR MARKING OPERATOR CODE SYMBOL XX / 00 DESCRIPTION No symbol CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION 14 Open 0 15 Close 01 1 16 Up 02 2 17 Down 03 3 18 Left 04 4 19 Right 05 5* 20 Ventilation 06 6 21 Alarm (moulded, yellow) 07 7 22 Exit level (moulded, green) 08 8 23 Phone 09 9 With single tactile point 10 Actuator type 1 Symbol height 11 -1 12 -2 13 -3 Symbol 21 Symbol 22 Other symbol Actuator type 1 x x 0,8 mm Actuator type 2 5 mm 5 mm x Actuator type 3 x x 0,8 mm Actuator type 4 x x x Actuator type 5 x x 0 mm x = non available APEM www.apem.com 9 APEM, a world of switching capabilities The APEM group is one of the world's largest manufacturers of switches, switch panels and joysticks. APEM designs, develops, manufactures and sells electromechanical components to multiple industrial markets including: instrumentation, medical, security, communications, industrial automation, avionics, military and transport. Matching products Switch panels APEM offers several switch panel technologies suitable for automotive, industrial, vending, military and other professional custom applications. APEM has expertise in designing and manufacturing membrane switch panels, stainless steel keyboards and complete custom interfaces incorporating backlighting, electroluminescence, EMC protection and associated electronics LED indicators The Q series panel mount LED indicators complement the APEM range of products. This series comprises seven different diameters, from 6 mm to 22 mm. They are available with prominent, recessed and flush bezel styles, different bezel finishes, five LED colours, as well as bicolour, tricolour and flashing LEDs. Integral resistors permit direct connection to 12VDC, 24VDC, 110VAC and 230VAC. APEM also manufactures special DDA-compliant yellow LED indicators. www.apem.com LPI0801-A Addresses of sales subsidiaries and distributors network on