Unimec 154XX

Unimec 154XX is a reliable switch with a unique contact concept – switch is capable of producing eight different contact functions depending on the PC board layout. Unimec switches are known for their crisp, audible and tactile feel.

Caps that fit Unimec: 16300 and 16700. The switch has a dimension of 12.6 x 12.6mm with a height of 15.7 mm. The switch has a momentary, latching or quiet switch function.

It has an IP54 sealing. Can operate up to 10,000,000 cycles. Available for through hole (TH) mounting applications.

 

Description

MEC Unimec 154XX is a reliable switch with a unique contact concept – switch is capable of producing eight different contact functions depending on the PC board layout. Unimec switches are known for their crisp, audible and tactile feel.

Caps that fit Unimec 154XX: 16300 and 16700.

MAIN FEATURES

  • h=15.7 mm
  • 12.6 x12.6 mm
  • Momentary, latching or quiet
  • IP54 sealing
  • Up to 10,000,000 cycles
  • TH

MEC became a member of the APEM group of companies. MEC provides high performance tactile switches and an extensive range of accessories, giving users with countless design combinations and customisation possibilities.

MEC’s research and development team continually focusses on improving the look, sound and feel so to provide you with the best user experience with functionality and unique aesthetic design. They have a wide range of caps for the Multimec switch series. There are many cap series including Navimec, Controlmec and Foilmec. For Multimec 5 series switches and two solutions that are still for the 3 series switches – Varimec and Aquamec. Two pole switch – Unimec also available in momentary or latching functions. Many solid and transparent colours to choose. Installed on many different applications such as Tractors, Coffee machines, Navigation systems, Turntables, remote controls and more. Continual improvements every day to present you with the best MEC user experience.

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• Contact resistance: Max. 100 m Ω (initially)
• Insulation resistance: >10 M Ω
• Recommended load: Max. 250 mA – 120 V – 9W AC – 6W DC
Silver - Min. 0.5 mA
Gold - Min. 0.5μ A
• Max. Current in non switching state: 0.5 A
• Contact bounce: Max. 10 ms
• Dielectric strength between adjacent contacts: 1000 V for 2 min.
• Insulation resistance between adjacent contacts: 5 X 1013 Ω
• Capacitance between adjacent contacts: 0.5 pF

• Standard actuation force: Typ 2.5 N
• Max. Actuation force: 100 N for 10 sec.
• Key travel: 1.8 mm
• Lifetime:
Momentary - >10.000.000 cycles
Latching - 5.000.000 cycles

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Working temperature: -40/ +160 ⁰C
• Storage temperature: -65/+160 ⁰C
• Soldering: IEC 68-2-20
• ENVIRONMENTAL ENDURANCE IEC 68-2-3
• Temperature +40⁰C
• Humidity 93% RH
• Duration 56 days
• Sealing IEC 529: IP54

MATERIALS
• Housing and actuator: LCP UL94V0
• Switch spring: Stainless steel
• Key spring: Stainless steel
• Latch pin: Stainless steel
• Fixed contact:
Silver - SnCu+2μNi+3μAg
Gold - SnCu+2μNi+3μAu
• Moving contact:
Silver - Stainless steel +3μAg
Gold - Stainless steel +3μAg+1μAu
• Terminals: SnCu+2μNi+3μSn100
• Contact lubricant: Special protective lubricant Klüber Barrierta I EL Fluid

• Max. 250 mA - 120 V - 9 W AC - 6 W DC
• 2 pole
• Momentary or latching
• 8 contact functions
• Temperature range: -40/+160 ºC
• Through-hole version (TH)