IX Series Push Button for Harsh Environment

APEM’s popular I series range of push buttons is now evolving with the new IX series, designed to meet demanding markets. The IX series combines the high qualities of the IP and IA series with a back lit switch and 12 mm diameter compact bushing and flexible elastomer membrane actuator. IX series is recommended for harsh environments and all key markets: material handling, agriculture machinery, defence.

KEY FEATURES

  • Push button for harsh environment
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Compact (12 mm bushing)
  • Tactile effect
  • Sealing : IP67, IP69K
  • Marking on request

 

Description

APEM’s popular I series range of push buttons is now evolving with the new APEM IX series push button, designed to meet demanding markets. The IX series push button combines the high qualities of the IP and IA series with a back lit switch and 12 mm diameter compact bushing and flexible elastomer membrane actuator. IX series is recommended for harsh environments and all key markets: material handling, agriculture machinery, defence.

KEY FEATURES

  • Push button for harsh environment
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Compact (12 mm bushing)
  • Tactile effect
  • Sealing : IP67, IP69K
  • Marking on request

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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• Panel thickness : 1.5 to 6 mm
• Total travel : 2 mm (.078) ± 0.3 mm
• Typical operating force : 7 N ± 2 N
• Low level/mech. life : 1,000,000 cycles
• Torque : 0.5 Nm (0.6 Nm max.) applied to nut
• Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Operating and storage temperature : -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F)
• Front panel sealing : IP67 according to IEC 60529, IP69K according to DIN 40050-9
• Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f

MATERIALS
• Case : thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Actuator : silicone
• Bushing : ABS UL94 HB
• Contacts :
0 : brass, gold plated
1 : silver
• Output wires : AWG24, section 0.23 mm2 - 500 mm
• Terminal seal : epoxy

• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load:
- Gold plated contact (0): 100 mA 28 VDC, 1,000,000 cycles
- Silver contact (1): 2 A 28 VDC, 100,000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance : 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength : 1,500 Vrms
• Contact bounce : 10 ms