F Series
Pushbutton Switches
Pushbutton
A
Features/Benefits
• Up to 10 poles per module
• Various contact terminals
• Various mounting & switch
Typical Applications
• Audio selection
• Digital equipment interface
• Medical equipment interface
ganging configurations
• Mechanical indicator buttons
• RoHS compliant
Specifications
SWITCHING POWER: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 50 VA/15W,
Gold: 1 VA/300 mW.
TYPICAL F OPERATING FORCE: 2U: 6.5N (650 grams); 4U: 6.5N
(650 grams); 6U: 7.5N (750 grams); 8U: 9.0N (900 grams); 10U:
9.0N (900 grams).
SWITCHING VOLTAGE: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 125/30V,
Gold: 50/30 V.
SWITCHING CURRENT: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 0.5A/0.5A,
Gold: 0.04A/0.01A.
CARRYING CURRENT: Max at du = 20C: Silver: < 2A, Gold: <0.5A.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (50 Hz, 1 min.): Chassis/contact: ^1500V
Between contacts: ^1500V.
OPERATING LIFE “OA/EE” (24V/200mA): >105 operations
“GR”: >3.5 x 104 operations.
EUROPEAN TYPICAL SF OPERATING FORCE:
2U: 3.5N±0.5N (350 grams±100 grams); 4U: 5N±1N (500
grams±100 grams); 6U: 6.5N±1N (650 grams±100 grams); 8U:
9.0N±1N (900 grams±100 grams).
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40˚C to 70˚C.
Materials
HOUSING: Polycarbonate UL 94V-0 or polyester UL 94V-0.
ACTUATOR: Polyester UL 94V-0.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial: Typical %10 mΩ, max. 20 mΩ
After operating life: %100 mΩ
INSULATION RESISTANCE: ^109 Ω between open contacts,
^109 Ω between chassis and contacts.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Bimetal brass, silver plated, gold plate
over nickel.
CAPACITANCE (at f = 10 kHz): %0.7 pF between 2 contacts.
TERMINAL BOARD: Polyester UL 94V-0.
TOTAL TRAVEL/LATCHING TRAVEL: 4.7mm/3.3mm (.185 inch/
.130 inch).
RETURN SPRING: Music wire.
All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.
CHASSIS: Steel.
STATIONARY CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Brass, silver plated,
gold plated.
TERMINAL SEAL: RTV adhesive sealant.
NOTE: All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.
LOCKOUT PIN: Steel.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
BLOCKERS: Steel.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown
and described on pages A-89 thru A-97. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
If requesting only a switch, select either a North American or European switch as noted below. Chassis and buttons are sold
separately. If multiple stations are selected, we will assume all switches are the same unless noted otherwise.
North American Order Code - Switch Only
Designation
F
F Series
FLT Light touch F series
ZF Central mounted F series
Contact Arrangement
2U 2PDT
Mechanical Function
4U 4PDT
OA
Momentary
6U 6PDT
EE
Alternate (push-push)
8U SPDT
GR
Interlock
10U 1OPDT
AOR Central release
OASP Momentary with lockout
GRSP Interlock with lockout
Terminal Sealing
(NONE) None
TB Top/bottom
Terminal Style
(NONE) Solder lugs & PC pins
01A Cut solder lugs
01B Cut PC pins, for other configurations,
consult factory
Electrical Function
(NONE) BBM
M MBB (special)
Contact Material
(NONE) Silver, AG
AU Gold
Dress nut*
*Central mounted F series only
(NONE) No dress nut
B Black
C Chrome
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
A-88
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