Multimec 3E

Multimec 3E series switches have a hole in the switch body for mounting caps. This switch series is used for mounting Varimec caps. There are 2400 options in the Varimec range.

Caps that can be mounted on Multimec 3E: Foilmec 1Y and Varimec

Dimensions of the switch is 10 x 10mm with a height of 6.4 mm. The switch is designed to have a momentary NO switch function. It has an IP67 sealing. The switch can rung 10,000,000 cycles. Designed for SMD, TH or through-hole RAS mounting.

 

Description

MEC Multimec 3E series switches have a hole in the switch body for mounting caps. This switch series is used for mounting Varimec caps. There are 2400 options in the Varimec range.

Caps that can be mounted on Multimec 3E: Foilmec 1Y and Varimec

MAIN FEATURES of the Multimec 3E:

  • h=6.4 mm
  • 10 x 10 mm
  • Momentary NO
  • IP67 sealing
  • 10,000,000 cycles
  • SMD, TH or through-hole RAS

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

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

• Through-hole (TH) or surface mount (SMD) or right angle through-hole
• 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