multimec®
5 series switches
10 MILLION ACTUATIONS
IP 67 SEALING
NORMALLY OPEN (NO) OR
NORMALLY CLOSED/NORMALLY OPEN (NC/NO)
THROUGH-HOLE RIGHT ANGLE VERSION
QUIET CONTACT OPTION WITH 2.0N
multimec® 5 series is the new generation of 3A, 3F, 4A and 4F
switch. In principle the multimec® 5 series is very similar to the 3
series - it has the same pin layout, the same dimensions and the
same electrical specications.
e four main updates are the cap retention system and actuator,
three standard actuation forces, one temperature range and
possibility of normally closed/normally open function.
5E 5G
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multimec®
5 series switches basic switch modules
■ rough-hole (TH) or surface mount (SMD)
■ 50mA/24VDC
■ Single pole/momentary
■ 10,000,000 operations lifetime (NO function)
■ Temperature range:
• Switch: -40/+160°C
• LED: -40/+85°C
■ IP 67 sealing
■ Actuation force: 2.0N, 3.5N, 6.5N
■ NO or NC/NO
THROUGH-HOLE (TH)
SURFACE MOUNT (SMD)
NORMALLY CLOSED/NORMALLY OPEN FUNCTION NOT FOR SALE IN JAPAN
PCB LAYOUT
PCB LAYOUT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
5G
5G
5G illuminated
5G illuminated
5E
5E
Non-illuminated
Non-illuminated
1 LED
1 LED
2 LED
2 LED
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
4
6,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
8,5
7,62
0,8
8,5
10,16Min
Max 12,5
7,62
0,3
0,8
6,4
6,5
7,62
0,8
14
0,3
6,4
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
7,62
0,8
6,5
10,3Max 10,3Max
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
8,5
7,62
0,8
8,5
10,16Min
Max 12,5
7,62
0,3
0,8
6,4
6,5
7,62
0,8
14
0,3
6,4
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
7,62
0,8
6,5
10,3Max 10,3Max
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
8,5
7,62
0,8
8,5
10,16Min
Max 12,5
7,62
0,3 0,8
6,4
6,5
7,62
0,8
14
0,3
6,4
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
7,62
0,8
6,5
10,3Max
10,3Max
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
4
6,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10,16
7,62
Ø 0,9
1
3
2
4
12,2
0,3
10,16Min
Max 12,5
8
0,8
7,62
90°
R=7,4
R=17,5
(actuated)
1,8
14
11,7
R11,5
7,62
0,8
14,3Ø
8
0,3
10,16
7,62
12,50
7,62
2,5
1,2
2
4
1
3
+3
-2 1
4
Ø 0,9
10,16
12,50
7,62
7,62
1,20
2,50
-2 1
+3
4
Ø 0,9
-2 1
4+3
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
8,5
7,62
0,8
8,5
10,16Min
Max 12,5
7,62
0,3 0,8
6,4
6,5
7,62
0,8
14
0,3
6,4
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
7,62
0,8
6,5
10,3Max 10,3Max
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
8,5
7,62
0,8
8,5
10,16Min
Max 12,5
7,62
0,3 0,8
6,4
6,5
7,62
0,8
14
0,3
6,4
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
7,62
0,8
6,5
10,3Max 10,3Max
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
8,5
7,62
0,8
8,5
10,16Min
Max 12,5
7,62
0,3 0,8
6,4
6,5
7,62
0,8
14
0,3
6,4
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
7,62
0,8
6,5
10,3Max 10,3Max
10
10
10
10
14
0,3
6,4
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
0,3
4
7,62
0,8
7,62
0,8
10,16Min
Max 12,5
6,4
46,4
14
0,3
6,4
0,8
7,62
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
12,2
0,3
10,16Min
Max 12,5
8
0,8
7,62
90°
R=7,4
R=17,5
(actuated)
1,8
14
11,7
R11,5
7,62
0,8
14,3Ø
8
0,3
10,16
7,62
12,50
7,62
2,5
1,2
2
4
1
3
+3
-2 1
4
Ø 0,9
10,16
12,50
7,62
7,62
1,20
2,50
-2 1
+3
4
Ø 0,9
-2 1
4+3
8
0,8
7,62
12,2
0,3
10,16Min
Max 12,5
90°
R=7,4
R=17,5
(actuated)
10,16
7,62
14,3Ø
R11,5
11,7
0,8
7,62
8
1,8
14
0,3
7,62
12,50
2,5
1,2
Ø 0,9
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
4
■ Available for 5E and non-illuminated 5G in 3.5N actuation force.
■ Same PCB layout as the NO 5E and 5G
■ Housing colour is grey 2
4
3
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All dimensions in mm Tolerances -/+0.2mm
RIGHT ANGLE SWITCHES PCB LAYOUT
ILLUMINATED – HOW TO ORDER
NON-ILLUMINATED– HOW TO ORDER
Ordering example: 5ESH935 (non-illuminated), 5GTH9658222 (illuminated), 5GSH935NCNO (normally closed/normally open); 5ETH920RAS (right angle)
5ETH920Q or 5GSH92061Q (quiet versions)
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5E 5G 5G + 1SS 5G + 1DS
Switch
5 E
Switch
5 G
Mounting
TH9 through-hole
SH9 surface mount
Mounting
TH9 through-hole
SH9 surface mount
Actuation force
20
20Q
35
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Actuation force
20
20Q
35
65
multimec®
5 series switches basic switch modules
Switch
5 G
Mounting
TH9 through-hole
SH9 surface mount
Actuation force
20
35
65
Quiet (optional)
Q
only for 2.0N
LED
02 blue
22 green
42 yellow
61 white
82 red
2242 green/yellow
8222 red/green
8242 red/yellow
RAS (optional)
RAS right angle switch
RAS (optional)
RAS right angle switch
NC/NO (only for 3.5N)
NCNO normally closed/
normally open function
NC/NO (only for 3.5N)
NCNO normally closed/
normally open function
multimec® 5 series has
only normally open (NO)
non-illuminated right angle
switch.
4:1 5E RAS
6,5
13,9
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
1
3
11
10
5,5
7,62
5,08
7,62
12
4,8
11
5,08
12
13,8
7,62
1
3
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
5,5 8,0 to 22,57,4
4:1 5G RAS + 1SS
11
5,08
12
7,62
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
22,3
4:1 5G+1DS
5,5
1
3
11
5,08
12
13,8
7,62
1
3
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
5,5
4:1 5G RAS
4:1 5E RAS
6,5
13,9
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
1
3
11
10
5,5
7,62
5,08
7,62
12
4,8
4:1 5E RAS
6,5
13,9
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
1
3
11
10
5,5
7,62
5,08 7,62
12
4,8
11
5,08
12
13,8
7,62
1
3
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
5,5
4:1 5G RAS
11
5,08
12
13,8
7,62
1
3
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
5,5
4:1 5G RAS
11
5,08
12
13,8
7,62
1
3
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
5,5
8,0 to 22,57,4
4:1 5G RAS + 1SS
11
5,08
12
13,8
7,62
1
3
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
5,5 8,0 to 22,57,4
4:1 5G RAS + 1SS
11
5,08
12
7,62
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
22,3
4:1 5G+1DS
5,5
1
3
11
5,08
12
7,62
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
4,85
7,62
10
22,3
4:1 5G+1DS
5,5
1
3
4:1 5E RAS
6,5
13,9
7,62
7,62
5,08
Ø1,0(3x)
1
3
11
10
5,5
7,62
5,08 7,62
12
4,8
or
or
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multimec®
technical information spacing
Cap series Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB
Nominal cap dimension
WxH
Recommended
min. panel cut-out
1A/1H 12.7x10.16 12.6x10.1 13.0x10.5
1B/1C+2C/2D 15.24x15.24 15.1x15.1 15.5x15.5
1DS/1ES/1FS 12.7x12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1GAS 12.7x11.14 ø11 ø11.4
1GCS 15.14x15.14 ø15 ø15.4
1JS 12.7x12.7 ø9.6 ø10.4
1KS/1KBS/1KCS 15.24x15.24 14.3x14.3 14.7x14.7
1M 25.4x10.16 25.0x10. 25.7x10.5
1NS 12.7x12.7 ø9.8/☐4.9 ø10.2/☐5.1
1PS/1QS/1RS 15.24x10.16 6.5x12.5 7.0x13.0, R max. 1.0
1SS/1IS/1LS 12.7x12.7 ø6.5 ø7.0
1TS 12.7x12.7 10.6x10.6 11.0 x11.0
1US 12.7x12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1VS 12.7x12.7 10.6x13.25 11.0x13.65
1WAS/1WPS 12.7x10.3 12.5x6.5 12.9x6.9
1WDS 15.34x10.3 15.2x8.0 15.6x8.4
1XS 12.7x12.7 9.4x7.4 9.8x7.9
1YS 17x17 15x15 16x16
1ZA 18.84x10.3 18.7x10.1 19.4x10.5
1ZB 24.34x12.1 R1=7.4; R2=17.5 90°R1=7.1; R 2=17.5 -17.75 90°
1ZCS 14.44x14.44 ø14.3 ø14.7
1Z/1ZW 35.5x35.5; 41.6x41.6 ø29.5 ø30.3
10R/10RF/10RM 40.5x40.5 ø30.0 ø30.6
10Q/10QM 32.5x32.5 22x22 22.5x22.5
Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
multimec® spacing
Spacing in mm
Center of switch
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
multimec® spacing
Spacing in mm
Center of switch
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
multimec® spacing
Spacing in mm
Center of switch
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
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Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
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Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
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Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
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Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
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Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
multimec® spacing
Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
multimec® spacing
Spacing in mm
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Basic switch spacing
through-hole surface-mount
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing Cap dimension
Panel cut-out
Panel Cut-out
1N 1V 1T
Spacing examples
multimec®
3AT + 1B/C + 2A/B
multimec®
3AS + 1B +2A/B
4AS +1B/1C + 2C/2D
multimec®
3AT + 1A/H
multimec®
3AT + 1M
multimec®
1N + 1N + 1N
multimec®
1V + 1T + 1V
For updates of products and/or changes of speci cations please see www.mec.dk
*A dimension with surface mount version is min. 15.24. Depending on manufacturing technology it may be necessary either to reduce pad dimension, or to increase
spacing.
In all applications the total assembly tolerance must be analysed by the user (board tolerance, front panel, assembly accuracy), to secure enough room for a free switch
movement in the  nal product. The speci cations on this page are to be considered as an aid only. MEC cannot be held responsible for the  nal assembly.
Cap series Recommended* Nominal cap dimension Recommended
min. switch spacing AxB W x H min. panel cut-out
1A 12.7 x 10.16 12.6 x 10.1 13.0 x 10.5
1B/1C+2A/2B 15.24 x 15.24 15.1 x 15.1 15.5 x 15.5
1D/1E/1F 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.6 ø10.0
1K 15.24 x 15.24 14.3 x 14.3 14.7 x 14.7
1M 25.4 x 10.16 25.0 x 10.1 25.7 x 10.5
1N 12.7 x 12.7 ø9.8/ 4.9 ø10.2/ 5.1
1P/1Q/1R 15.24 x 10.16 6.5 x 12.5 7.0 x 13.0, R Max. 1.0
1S 12.7 x 10.16 ø6.5 ø7.0
1T 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 10.6 11.0 x 11.0
1U 12.7 x 12.7 ø10.6 ø11.0
1V (pointing outwards) 12.7 x 12.7 10.6 x 13.25 11.0 x 13.65
1X 12.7 x 12.7 9.4 x 7.4 9.8 x 7.9
multimec® spacing
Spacing in mm
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12,7Min.
10,3
Min.
15,24Min.
10,3
Min.
12,7Min.
10,3
Min.
15,24Min.
10,3
Min.
12,7Min.
10,3
Min.
15,24Min.
10,3
Min.
12,7Min.
10,3
Min.
15,24Min.
10,3
Min.
Basic switch spacing
multimec
5GT+1B/C+2C /D
Cap dimensions
Panel cut-out
Panel cut-out
1NS 1VS 1TS
multimec
1VS + 1TS+ 1VS
multimec
1NS + 1NS + 1NS
multimec
5GT + 1A/H
multimec
5GT + 1M
multimec
5GS+1B/C+2C/D
surface mount (SMD)through-hole (TH)
Recommended switch/cap spacing
Switch spacing
Spacing examples
Part No. 9861000
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How to assemble
multimec®
5GS+1B/C+2C/D
multimec®
5GS+1A/H
multimec®
technical information
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
0 0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2
F(N)
L(mm)
2N
3,5N
6,5N
Operating force
(typical example)
3C/3E/5E/5G multimec®tape & reel
Part No. Ordering Code Pitch Quantity per reel
3CSH9 3CSH9R 16 500
3ESH9 3ESH9R 16 500
5ESH9XX 5ESH9XXR 16 500
5GSH9XX 5GSH9XXR 16 500
5XSH9XX1SSXX-08.0 5XSH9XXR1SSXX-08.0 20 250
5XSH9XX1SSXX-09.5 5XSH9XXR1SSXX-09.5 20 250
5XSH9XX1SSXX-10.4 5XSH9XXR1SSXX-10.4 20 250
5XSH9XX1SSXX-11.0 5XSH9XXR1SSXX-11.0 20 250
5XSH9XX1SSXX-12.0 5XSH9XXR1SSXX-12.0 20 250
All varimec h <12.5; add R after part no. 20 250
illuminated 5G multimec®tape & reel
Part No. Ordering Code Pitch Quantity per reel
5GSH9XX02 5GSH9XX02R 20 250
5GSH9XX22 5GSH9XX22R 20 250
5GSH9XX42 5GSH9XX42R 20 250
5GSH9XX61 5GSH9XX61R 20 250
5GSH9XX82 5GSH9XX82R 20 250
5GSH9XX2242 5GSH9XX2242R 20 250
5GSH9XX8222 5GSH9XX8222R 20 250
5GSH9XX8242 5GSH9XX8242R 20 250
Tape & Reel
Tape and reel is available for the parts
listed and has the following specifications:
Reel diameter: Ø330mm
Tape width: 24mm
Pitch: see list
Tape and reel material: antistatic or
better
Quantity per reel: see list
1. 2.
3. 4.
5.
2N
3,5N
6,5N
Mounting tool for multimec® through-
hole switches
travel
force
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multimec®
Technical specications
HIGH TEMPERATURE VERSIONS
SILVER GOLD NC/NO
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Contact resistance <30m Ω - typ. 10m Ω
Insulation resistance >10M Ω
Recommended load 0.5-50mA 24VDC 0.5µ-50mA 24VDC
Contact bounce <2mS - typically 0.5mS
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standard actuation force (switch) 2.0N, 3.5N, 6.5 N 3.5N
Max. Actuation force without cap 115N for 60 sec (according to MIL-PRF-22885H) 100N for 10 sec
Key travel (switch) 1 mm
Life time (switch) >10,000,000 cycles >1,000,000 cycles
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Working temperature Min -40°C Max +160°C
Storage temperature Min -40°C Max +160°C
5G with LED (working & storage temp) Min -30°C Max +85°C
Soldering (through-hole switch) IEC 68-2-20 8:
Infrared, vapour phase, wave - max 240°C for
max 40 sec or max 260°C for max 30 sec.
Soldering iron - max 350°C for max 3 sec.
Flux tight.
SOLDERING (SMD) JEDEC J-STD-020C
ENVIRONMETAL ENDURANCE IEC 68-2-3
Temperature +40°C
Humidity 93% RH
Duration 56 Days
TEMPERATURE CYCLING IEC 68-2-14
Temperature limit Min -55°C - Max +85°C
Number of cycles 200
Exposure time at each temperature 10 min
Recovery time before measurements 16 hrs
Sealing IEC 529 IP-67
Cleaning Standard methods - see usage guidelines
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCHES
Housing PPS UL94V0
Actuator PPS UL94V0
Sealing + spring Silicone rubber
Contact spring Stainless steel Stainless steel
+ 3µAg + 1µAu
Fixed contacts SnCu + 2µNI + 3µAg SnCu + 2µNI + 1µAu
Terminals SnCu + 2µNI + 3µSn100
MATERIAL PARTS TEMP. LIMIT UL RATING
ABS 1A, 1B, 1C, 1DS, 1ES, 1FS, 1H, 1JS, 1KS, 1LS, 1M, 1NS, 1PS, 1QS, 1RS, 1TS, 1US, 1VS,
1WAS, 1WDS, 1WPS, 1XS, 1Z, 1ZA, 1ZB, 1ZCS, 1ZW, 2C, 2D, 2K, reflectors for
1KBS/1KCS and 1YS
Max. 65⁰C UL94HB
Polycarbonate All lenses and transparent colour caps, lids for 1KBS/1KCS Max. 85⁰C UL94HB
Polyamide 1GAS/1GCS, 1SS, 2SS Max. 160⁰C UL94V2
Legends Adhesion DS/EN ISO 2409 Class 1 & ASTM D3359 Class 4B
RoHS Compatible
Caps, Bezels & Legends – Material Specifications
5E-5G
How to get the best results with MEC Switches?
These guidelines are offered to users of MEC Switches as an aid to
ensure successful and reliable switch operation.
Temperature
Both unimec™ and multimec® switches are produced in low and high
temperature versions. Please see the technical specifications for de-
tails on operating and storage temperatures and soldering guidelines
to make sure you select the best switch for your application. When
wave soldering is taking place, MEC strongly recommend that the
temperature profile is analysed and compared with the temperature
rating of the switch. In case of doubt always select the high tem-
perature versions unimec™ 154XX, and multimec® 5XXH9XX. It is also
important to monitor the accumulated heat build up from both the
pre-heat zones and the solder zone.
Most standard accessories for both unimec™ and multimec® switches
are made from ABS plastic with a maximum operating temperature of
65°C. It is strongly recommended that accessories are mounted after
soldering of the switch. If this is not possible care must be taken not
to overheat the accessories during the soldering process. The 1SS,
1GAS/1GCS and Varimec™ caps are, however, made of high tempera-
ture materials and will meet the same temperature specifications as
the high temperature switches.
For accessories made from other plastic materials please see multi-
mec® and unimec™ technical specifications.
LEDs have their own temperature specifications. When fitted in a high
temperature switch the LED will determine the max. operating tem-
perature, i.e. 5GTH93524 has an upper temperature limit of 85°C!
This also applies with 3F switches.
Mounting and Dismounting
If switches are to be mounted in rows it is essential that the recom-
mendations regarding spacing are followed. PC board thickness
should be 1.4±0.2 mm and terminal hole diameter should be 0.9mm.
All unimec™ and multimec® caps and bezels are easily snapped onto
the switch modules and can be changed at a later time with the excep-
tion of the unimec 16.700 cap. The same applies to the 3E caps. Once
these caps are installed they are not designed to be removed. To do
so may cause damage to the switch and the PC board if not done
very carefully. If the 16.300 or 16.700 cap must be removed from a
unimec™ alternate action switch, make sure that the switch actuator is
in the released, upper position before attempting to remove the cap.
This will prevent possible damage to the internal latching pin.
Care must be taken when inserting the 3FT switch and LED assembly
into the PC board. Do not press direct on the LED. This will force the
LED down into the actuator and risks to cause the switch contacts to
remain in the closed position. To correct the fault, the LED must be
raised slightly and centered in the actuator to assure unrestricted
movement of the actuator. A mounting tool is available for multimec®
switches.
Soldering and Cleaning unimec™
Most assembly and field problems experienced by users of unsealed
switches are caused by the contamination of the contacts during
soldering and cleaning.
Contact contamination may be recognised by an increase in contact
resistance and possible intermittent operation of the switch, espe-
cially in low power applications. Care must be taken not to submerge
the switch in cleaning agents or spray the switch during cleaning. The
switch must be protected at all times to prevent contamination by flux
or cleaning liquids.
For unimec™ alternate versions we recommend to leave the actua-
tor in the released upper position during soldering. This makes the
switch more resistent to overheating.
Soldering and Cleaning multimec®
multimec® switches are fully sealed to IP67 specifications to prevent
solder flux and aqueous based cleaning solutions from entering the
switch and contaminating the contacts. The switches can be placed on
the PC board with other components and wave soldered. multimec®
offers a high level of sealing, however, with aqueous solvent solu-
tions care must be taken to avoid the worst case situation with water
jets, complete immersion into a liquid with a temperature below the
board or surface tension reducing additives.
Recommended cleaning methods are demineralized water. Any sur-
face tension reducing agents, such as soap, must not be used as they
risk causing a potential leakage of the switch.
Soldering - Through Hole Versions
Hand soldering: Max. 350°C for max. 3 sec., this applies for both low
temperature and high temperature versions.
Wave soldering: heat built up in the switch during pre-heating and
soldering must not exceed the maximum operating temperature of
the switch. If, for some reason, a high pre-heating temperature is
required, MEC recommend the high temperature switches. In any
case peak temperature must not exceed 260°C, and soldering time
is max 10 sec.
Soldering - Surface Mount Versions
For all methods - infrared, convection and vapour phase. The upper
limit 260°C/30 sec must be observed. The soldering temperature
profile must have moderate temperature gradients.
RoHS Compliance
As of 1 July 2006 MEC has completed the conversion to RoHS compli-
ance. For more info please see our homepage www.mec.dk
Temperature Limits:
Low temperature switch 115°C
High temperature switch 160°C
LEDs 85/100°C
Accessories 65/85/160°C
Packaging
unimec™ and multimec® switches are packed in rigid tubes of 50
pieces each.
A box contains 1.000 pcs.
The surface mount versions of multimec®switches with a height up
to 12.5mm can also be delivered on tape/reel. Each reel contains
250/500 pcs.
Usage guidelines
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