Process Sealed Subminiature Pushbuttons Series AB
General Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Logic Level:
0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
50 milliohms maximum
500 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
500V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum
50,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life:
50,000 operations minimum
Nominal Operating Force:
Contact Timing:
2.55N
Nonshorting (break-before-make)
Pretravel .028” (0.7mm); Overtravel .016” (0.4mm); Total Travel .043” (1.1mm)
Travel:
Materials & Finishes
Plunger:
Polyacetal
Case Housing:
Glass fiber reinforced polyamide
Tin plated phosphor bronze
Phosphor bronze with gold plating
Brass with gold plating
Support Bracket:
Movable Contact:
Stationary Contacts:
Terminals:
Brass with gold plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temp Range:
Humidity:
–30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)
90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
Vibration:
10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range
& returning in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
50G (490m/s2) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
Shock:
Installation
Cap Installation Force:
49.03N (11.2 lbf) maximum downward force on actuator
PCB Processing
Soldering:
Wave Soldering Recommended: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Cleaning:
Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
UL Recognition
The AB Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.
or CSA Certification:
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