IR Series Micro Switch

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

The switch sealed to IP67 and are illuminated or non-illuminated with a wide choice of illumination colours. Tactile feedback. Square or round actuator and wide choice of actuator colours.

It can be easily customised with optional marking (actuator marking is available on request for models with flat round actuator). Integrated resistor.

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Description

The APEM IR series of sealed push button switches is divided into 2 families : standard models and micro switch technology models. The IR series micro switch has technology up to 5A and uses tactile feedback. The IR series micro switch has a flat round actuator for optional marking.

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

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• 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

• 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