IP Series Latching Push Button

APEM IP Series Illuminated or non-illuminated latching action push buttons for harsh environments, sealed to IP67 and IP69K (non-illuminated models). Round or square actuator, available in many different colours. Numerous terminal options, gold-plated silver contacts.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Latching action: actuator remains in the low position when ON
  • Illuminated and non-illuminated
  • Flat round actuator for optional marking
  • Compact: behind-panel depth less than 20 mm (.787)
  • High brightness illumination
  • Four LED colours
  • Tin-plated LED terminals

NOTE: Momentary Version also available.

 

Description

APEM IP Series Illuminated or non-illuminated latching action push button for harsh environments, sealed to IP67 and IP69K (non-illuminated models). Round or square actuator, available in many different colours. Numerous terminal options, gold-plated silver contacts.

MAIN FEATURES of the IP Series Latching Push button:

  • Latching action: actuator remains in the low position when ON
  • Illuminated and non-illuminated
  • Flat round actuator for optional marking
  • Compact: behind-panel depth less than 20 mm (.787)
  • High brightness illumination
  • Four LED colours
  • Tin-plated LED terminals

NOTE: Momentary Version also available.

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load:
4A 12VDC, 200,000 cycles
1A 48VDC, 200,000 cycles
2A 48VDC, 100,000 cycles
3A 48VDC, 75,000 cycles
1A 72VDC, 15,000 cycles
Limited to 400mA for W terminals
• Initial contact resistance: 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength: 1.500 Vrms between terminals - 1.000 Vrms between terminals and frame

• Panel thickness: 1.5 mm (.059) min. 5.5 mm (.217) max.
• Total travel: 2.5 mm (.098) +/- 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force: 10 N
• Low level/mechanical life : 200,000 cycles
• Torque : 1.5 Nm max. applied to nut
• Soldering : 320°C max. for 3 sec.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing: IP67 according to IEC 60529
• Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance: 10-500Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Robustness (non-illuminated): IK06 according to EN 50102 (1 joule)
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

MATERIALS
• Case: thermoplastic, UL 94-V0
• Actuator: polyamide 6/6
• Bushing/bezel: zinc die-cast (zamak), black painted
• Contacts: silver, gold plated
• Output wires (flying lead terminals):
F version: AWG20, section 0.6 mm2
W version: AWG24, section 0.23 mm2
• LED wires:
F version: AWG26, section 0.12 mm2
W version: AWG24, section 0.23 mm2
• Lens: polycarbonate
• Terminal seal: epoxy