Product category:
Switches and Keyboards
News Release from: Apem Components | Subject: IP Series
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 14 September 2005
More options for compact pushbutton
switches
Apem Components, has expanded its line of popular IP Series pushbutton switches for harsh environments.
Apem Components, has expanded its line of popular IP Series pushbutton switches for harsh environments The IP Series models are well suited for numerous applications that require an ergonomic interface in electrical/electronic, medical devices, and instrumentation and control equipment used in a variety of industries
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 18 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The K range is mainly intended for applications in the control panels of buses, boats, agricultural machines and construction vehicles.
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Omnidirectional mechanism uses an extremely robust ball-socket pivot in place of the plastic and gimbal style mechanisms used in older generations.
In addition to a variety of momentary action units, new latching action off-on models have been added.
These new models come equipped with a two position actuator for clear indication of switching position.
The actuator projects noticeably higher when the switch is in the off position, as opposed to when the switch is in the on position.
The IP Series pushbutton switches are compact in size and mount in a 13.6mm hole, which projects less than 20mm behind the front panel.
Features include shock and vibration resistance, round and square panel bezels, and effective sealing and illumination options.
The black bezel frame, offered in seven actuator colour choices, enhances the panel cosmetics and satisfies coding requirements.
Apem's IP Series pushbutton switches have maximum current/voltage ratings of 100mA at 24V DC with an expected life of 200,000 cycles, and 2A at 125V AC with an expected life of 10,000 cycles per UL1054.
Manufactured with gold-plated silver contacts, these switches are available in solder lug, insulated wire lead terminals, straight PC or quick connect terminals.
Robustness meets IK06 specifications according to EN S0102 on nonilluminated models.
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