IX Series Push Button

APEM’s popular I series range of push buttons is now evolving with the new IX series, designed to meet demanding markets. The IX series combines the high qualities of the IP and IA series with a back lit switch and 12 mm diameter compact bushing and flexible elastomer membrane actuator. IX series is recommended for harsh environments and all key markets: material handling, agriculture machinery, defence.

KEY FEATURES

  • Push button for harsh environment
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Compact (12 mm bushing)
  • Tactile effect
  • Sealing : IP67, IP69K
  • Marking on request

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Description

APEM’s popular I series range of push buttons is now evolving with the new IX series, designed to meet demanding markets. The IX push button combines the high qualities of the IP and IA series with a back lit switch and 12 mm diameter compact bushing and flexible elastomer membrane actuator. IX series is recommended for harsh environments and all key markets: material handling, agriculture machinery, defence.

KEY FEATURES

  • Push button for harsh environment
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Compact (12 mm bushing)
  • Tactile effect
  • Sealing : IP67, IP69K
  • Marking on request

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• Panel thickness : 1.5 to 6 mm
• Total travel : 2 mm (.078) ± 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force : 7 N ± 2 N
• Low level/mech. life : 1,000,000 cycles
• Torque : 0.5 Nm (0.6 Nm max.) applied to nut
• Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating and storage temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
• Front panel sealing : IP67 according to IEC 60529, IP69K according to DIN 40050-9
• Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f

MATERIALS
• Case : thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Actuator : silicone
• Bushing : ABS UL94 HB
• Contacts :
0 : brass, gold plated
1 : silver
• Output wires : AWG24, section 0.23 mm2 - 500 mm
• Terminal seal : epoxy

• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load:
- Gold plated contact (0): 100 mA 28 VDC, 1,000,000 cycles
- Silver contact (1): 2 A 28 VDC, 100,000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance : 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength : 1,500 Vrms
• Contact bounce : 10 ms