Multimec 3E

Multimec 3E series switches have a hole in the switch body for mounting caps. This switch series is used for mounting Varimec caps. There are 2400 options in the Varimec range.

Caps that can be mounted on Multimec 3E: Foilmec 1Y and Varimec

MAIN FEATURES

  • h=6.4 mm
  • 10 x 10 mm
  • Momentary NO
  • IP67 sealing
  • 10,000,000 cycles
  • SMD, TH or through-hole RAS

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Description

The MEC Multimec 3E series switches have a hole in the switch body for mounting caps. This switch series is used for mounting Varimec caps. There are 2400 options in the Varimec range.

Caps are mounted on Multimec 3E: Foilmec 1Y and Varimec

MAIN FEATURES

  • h=6.4 mm
  • 10 x 10 mm
  • Momentary NO
  • IP67 sealing
  • 10,000,000 cycles
  • SMD, TH or through-hole RAS

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• Through-hole (TH) or surface mount (SMD) or right angle through-hole
• 50 mA / 24 VDC
• Single pole/momentary
• 10,000,000 operations lifetime
• Temperature range: -40/+160 °C
• IP67 sealing
• Actuation force: 3.5 N

MATERIALS
• Housing: PPS UL94V0
• Actuator: PPS UL94V0
• Sealing + spring: Silicone rubber
• Contact spring:
Silver: Stainless steel (+ 3μAg)
Gold: Stainless steel (+ 1μAu)
• Fixed contacts:
Silver - SnCu + 2μNI + 3μAg
Gold - SnCu + 2μNI + 1μAu
• Terminals: SnCu + 2μNI + 3μSn100

• Contact resistance: 10 M Ω
• Recommended load:
Silver: 0.5 - 50 mA 24 Vdc
Gold: 0.5μ - 50 mA 24 Vdc
• Contact bounce: <2 mS - typically 0.5 mS

• Working temperature: -40/+160 °C
• Storage temperature: -40/+160 °C
• Soldering(TH): IEC 68-2-20
• Soldering (SMD): JEDEC J-STD-020C
• ENVIRONMENTAL ENDURANCE IEC 68-2-3
• Temperature: +40 °C
• Humidity: 93% RH
• Duration: 56 Days
• TEMPERATURE CYCLING IEC 68-2-14
• Temperature limit: -55/+85 °C
• Number of cycles: 200
• Exposure time at each temperature: 10 min
• Recovery time before measurements: 16 hrs
• Sealing IEC 529: IP67

• Standard actuation force: 3.5 N typ
• Max. Actuation force: 100 N for 10 sec
• Key travel: 1 mm
• Lifetime: >10,000,000