Illumec 4F

Illumec 4F series is an illuminated switch with the same slide-on cap retention system as Multimec 3F series switches. The illumination is created with one or two integrated chip-LEDs.

Caps that can be mounted on illumec 4F: 1D, 1E, 1F, 1GA, 1GC, 1K, 1KB, 1KC, 1N, 1Q, 1R, 1S, 1T, 1U, 1V, 1WA, 1WD, 1WP, 1X and 1ZC.

This switch has a dimension of 10 x 10mm with a height of 10.4 mm. The switch has a momentary NO switch function. It has an IP67 sealing.

The switch can run 10,000,000 cycles. Designed for Surface mount (SMD) or through hole (TH) mounting. Available with illumination options.

 

Description

MEC Illumec 4F series is an illuminated switch with the same slide-on cap retention system as Multimec 3F series. The illumination is created with one or two integrated chip-LEDs.

Caps that can be mounted on illumec 4F: 1D, 1E, 1F, 1GA, 1GC, 1K, 1KB, 1KC, 1N, 1Q, 1R, 1S, 1T, 1U, 1V, 1WA, 1WD, 1WP, 1X and 1ZC.

MAIN FEATURES of the Illumec 4F

  • h=10.4 mm
  • 10 x 10 mm
  • Momentary NO
  • IP67 sealing
  • 10,000,000 cycles
  • SMD or TH
  • Illuminated

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: 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
• VIBRATION TEST IEC 68-2-6
• Cycles: 10
• Cycles time: 2 hrs

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

• illumination with integrated chip-LEDs
• Through-hole (TH) or surface mount (SMD)
• 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