IR Series Microswitch

The IR series of sealed push button switches is divided into 2 families : standard models and microswitch technology models.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Sealed to IP67
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Tactile feedback
  • Square or round actuator
  • Wide choice of actuator colours
  • Wide choice of illumination colours
  • Easily customised
  • Optional marking (actuator marking is available on request for models with flat round actuator)
  • Integrated resistor

 

Description

APEM IR series of sealed push button microswitch is divided into 2 families : standard models and microswitch technology models.

MAIN FEATURES of the IR Series Push button microswitch:

  • Sealed to IP67
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Tactile feedback
  • Square or round actuator
  • Wide choice of actuator colours
  • Wide choice of illumination colours
  • Easily customised
  • Optional marking (actuator marking is available on request for models with flat round actuator)
  • Integrated resistor

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load:
5 A 250 VAC, 50,000 cycles (function 7)
5 A 250 VAC, 25,000 cycles (function 8)
• Initial contact resistance: 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength: 750 Vrms between terminals 2,000 Vrms between terminals and frame

• Panel thickness: 3 mm (.118) max.
• Total travel: 1.6 mm (.062) +/- 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force: 4 N +/- 2 N
• Mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles
• Torque: 0.8 Nm max. applied to nut
• Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing: IP67 according to IEC 60529
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

MATERIALS
• Case: thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Actutor: polyamide 6/6
• Bushing/bezel: polyamide 6/6
• Contacts: silver
• Lens: polycarbonate