Multimec 3E

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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 switches: Foilmec 1Y and Varimec

The switch has a dimension of 10 x 10 mm and a height of 6.4 mm. They have a switch function of momentary NO. The switch has an IP67 sealing. They are able to operate 10,000,000 cycles. Designed with Surface mount (SMD), Through hole (TH) or through-hole RAS mounting.

• 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