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Switches MCS 18 Front
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Switches
Membrane Switch Frontpanel Short Stroke 18 mm
Approvals and Compliances
Description
- Momentary action switch available in version square or round in diffe-
rent colours
- High lifetime with 5 million actuations
- Front and rear tested to degree of protection IP 65
- Snap-in type from front side
- Solder terminals
Unique Selling Proposition
- Unique mechanical switches with tactile feedback
- Small mounting depth
- Various lettering options
Characteristics
- IEC/UL 60950
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News, Detailed request for product
Technical Data
Electrical Data
Impulse Withstand Voltage
(ESD)
± 16 kV
Contact Material Silver
Switching Voltage min. 5 VDC , max. 48 VDC
Switching Current max. 125 mA
Rated Switching Capacity 0.72 W
Lifetime > 1 million actuations at Rated Swit-
ching Capacity
Contact Resistance < 50 mΩ
␣ < 150 mΩ after lifetime
Insulation Resistance > 100 MΩ
Duration of Bounce typ. 0.1 ms
Contact Material Gold
Switching Voltage min. 50 mVDC, max. 24 VDC
Switching Current max. 80 mA
Rated Switching Capacity 0.36 W
Lifetime > 1 million actuations at Rated Swit-
ching Capacity
Contact Resistance < 50 mΩ
␣ < 150 mΩ after lifetime
Insulation Resistance > 100 MΩ
Duration of Bounce typ. 0.1 ms
Mechanical Data
Actuating Force 3 ± 1 N
Actuating Travel 0.5 ± 0.1 mm
End Stop Strength > 50 N
Lifetime > 1 million actuations
Tightening Torque 8 N/cm
Climatical Data
Operating Temperature -25 °C to 60 °C
Storage Temperature -25 °C to 60 °C
IP-Protection IP 65 (only with accessory kit)
Other Data
Contact Material Ag / Au
Soldering Data
Solderability 235 °C / 2 sec (IEC 60068-2-20 Test Ta
Method 1)
Resistance to Soldering Heat 260 °C / 5 sec (IEC 60068-2-20 Test Tb
Method 1A)
Material
Housings Thermoplastic (PES)
Socket Thermoplastic (PES)
Bezel Thermoplastic (PBT)
Contact CuZn37 3 μm Ni 2 μm Au
CuZn37 2.5 μm Ag
Soldering Aid tinned
Approvals and Compliances
Detailed information on product approvals, code requirements, usage instructions and detailed test conditions can be looked up in Details about
Approvals
Application standards
Application standards where the product can be used
Organization Design Standard Description
Designed for applications acc. IEC/UL 60950 IEC 60950-1 includes the basic requirements for the safety of information
technologyequipment.