IQ Series Latching Push Button

Like the IR series, the IQ series is a range of sealed push button switches with a 16mm diameter bushing. The IQ series push buttons feature snap-in mounting for easier and faster installation. Available with illuminated or non-illumination and sealed to IP54.

Snap-in mounting for easy installation with tactile feedback. The switches come in illuminated or non-illuminated with a wide choice of actuator and illumination colours. Available in square or round actuator.

Flat round actuator for optional marking. Electrical function: OFF-ON. Four terminal options. Gold-plated contacts.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Defence
  • Industrial automation
  • Transport
  • Security
  • Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical
  • Automotive

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Description

Like the IR series, the APEM IQ series latching is a range of sealed push button switches with a 16mm diameter bushing. The IQ series latching push button features snap-in mounting for easier and faster installation. Available with illuminated or non-illumination and sealed to IP54.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Snap-in mounting for easy installation
  • Tactile feedback
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Square or round actuator
  • Wide choice of actuator and illumination colours
  • Flat round actuator for optional marking
  • Electrical function: OFF-ON
  • Four terminal options
  • Gold-plated contacts

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Defence
  • Industrial automation
  • Transport
  • Security
  • Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical
  • Automotive

View all APEM products here.

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• Panel thickness :
with flat seal: 2.20 mm (.088) max.
without flat seal: 3 mm (.118) max.
• Total travel: 2.5 mm (.098) +/- 0,3 mm
• Typical operating force: 5 N +/- 2 N
• Low level or mechanical life: 200,000 cycles
• Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing: IP54 according to IEC 60529
• Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance: 10-500Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

MATERIALS
• Case: thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Plunger: polyamide
• Bushing/bezel: polyamide
• Contacts: silver, gold plated (codes 4 and 7)
• Multi-wire lead AWG20, section 0.6 mm2
• LED wire: AWG26, section 0.12 mm2
• Lens: polycarbonate
• Terminal seal: epoxy

• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load (gold plated contacts):
- Code 4: 100 mA 24 VDC, 200,000 cycles
- Code 7: 4 A 12 VDC, 200,000 cycles
1 A 48 VDC, 200,000 cycles
3 A 48 VDC, 75,000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance: 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength: 1,500 Vrms between terminals