A-87

Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)

Specifications and dimensions subject to change

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A

F Series

Pushbutton Switches

Features/Benefits

• Up to 10 poles per module

• Various contact terminals

• Various mounting & switch

ganging configurations

• Mechanical indicator buttons

• RoHS compliant

Typical Applications

• Audio selection

• Digital equipment interface

• Medical equipment interface

Specifications

SWITCHING POWER: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 50 VA/15W,

Gold: 1 VA/300 mW.

SWITCHING VOLTAGE: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 125/30V,

Gold: 50/30 V.

SWITCHING CURRENT: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 0.5A/0.5A,

Gold: 0.04A/0.01A.

CARRYING CURRENT: Max at ∆u = 20°C: Silver: < 2A, Gold: <0.5A.

DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (50 Hz, 1 min.): Chassis/contact: ≥1500V

Between contacts: ≥1500V.

OPERATING LIFE “OA/EE” (24V/200mA): >105 operations

“GR”: >3.5 x 104 operations.

CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial: Typical ≤10 mΩ, max. 20 mΩ

After operating life: ≤100 mΩ

INSULATION RESISTANCE: ≥109 Ω between open contacts,

≥109 Ω between chassis and contacts.

CAPACITANCE (at f = 10 kHz): ≤0.7 pF between 2 contacts.

TOTAL TRAVEL/LATCHING TRAVEL: 4.7mm/3.3mm (.185 inch/

.130 inch).

All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.

NOTE: All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.

NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.

For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.

TYPICAL F OPERATING FORCE: 2U: 6.5N (650 grams); 4U: 6.5N

(650 grams); 6U: 7.5N (750 grams); 8U: 9.0N (900 grams); 10U:

9.0N (900 grams).

EUROPEAN TYPICAL SF OPERATING FORCE:

2U: 3.5N±0.5N (350 grams±100 grams); 4U: 5N±1N (500

grams±100 grams); 6U: 6.5N±1N (650 grams±100 grams); 8U:

9.0N±1N (900 grams±100 grams).

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40˚C to 70˚C.

Materials

HOUSING: Polycarbonate UL 94V-0 or polyester UL 94V-0.

ACTUATOR: Polyester UL 94V-0.

MOVABLE CONTACTS: Bimetal brass, silver plated, gold plate

over nickel.

STATIONARY CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Brass, silver plated,

gold plated.

TERMINAL BOARD: Polyester UL 94V-0.

RETURN SPRING: Music wire.

TERMINAL SEAL: RTV adhesive sealant.

CHASSIS: Steel.

LOCKOUT PIN: Steel.

BLOCKERS: Steel.

Build-A-Switch

To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown

and described on pages A-88 thru A-95. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.

If requesting only a switch, select either a North American or European switch as noted below. Chassis and buttons are sold

separately. If multiple stations are selected, we will assume all switches are the same unless noted otherwise.

Designation

F

F Series

FLT Light touch F series

ZF Central mounted F series

Terminal Style

(NONE) Solder lugs & PC pins

01A Cut solder lugs

01B Cut PC pins, for other configurations,

consult factory

Electrical Function

(NONE) BBM Break-Before-Make

M MBB (special) Make-Before-Break

Contact Material

(NONE) Silver, AG

AU Gold

Dress nut*

*Central mounted F series only

(NONE) No dress nut

B Black

C Chrome

Terminal Sealing

(NONE) None

TB Top/bottom

Mechanical Function

OA

Momentary

EE

Alternate (push-push)

GR

Interlock

AOR Central release

OASP Momentary with lockout

GRSP Interlock with lockout

Contact Arrangement

2U

2PDT

4U

4PDT

6U

6PDT

8U

8PDT

10U 1OPDT

North American Order Code - Switch Only

29 may 19