IQ Series Latching Push Button

Like the IR series, the IQ series is a range of sealed push button switches with a 16mm diameter bushing. The IQ series push buttons feature snap-in mounting for easier and faster installation. Available with illuminated or non-illumination and sealed to IP54.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Snap-in mounting for easy installation
  • Tactile feedback
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Square or round actuator
  • Wide choice of actuator and illumination colours
  • Flat round actuator for optional marking
  • Electrical function: OFF-ON
  • Four terminal options
  • Gold-plated contacts

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Defence
  • Industrial automation
  • Transport
  • Security
  • Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical
  • Automotive

 

Description

Like the IR series, the APEM IQ series is a range of sealed latching push button switches with a 16mm diameter bushing. The IQ series push buttons feature snap-in mounting for easier and faster installation. Available with illuminated or non-illumination and sealed to IP54.

MAIN FEATURES of the IQ Series latching push button:

  • Snap-in mounting for easy installation
  • Tactile feedback
  • Illuminated or non-illuminated
  • Square or round actuator
  • Wide choice of actuator and illumination colours
  • Flat round actuator for optional marking
  • Electrical function: OFF-ON
  • Four terminal options
  • Gold-plated contacts

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

  • Defence
  • Industrial automation
  • Transport
  • Security
  • Communications
  • Instrumentation
  • Medical
  • Automotive

Control Devices is the official APEM distributor for Australia and New Zealand. APEM offers a broad selection of quality products with proven effectiveness in harsh environments. From Push buttons, Rockers, Toggles, LED indicators, Emergency Stops to Joysticks and keypads.

APEM develops and manufactures professional switch products for diversified markets including instrumentation, medical, communications, industrial automation, defence and transport. With a vertically integrated production, and controls all stages of product development and production: from tooling, moulding, screw machining to assembly and final inspection.

APEM’s dedication and experienced teams can respond to the most complex requirements. This technical expertise ensures the continuous growth of our product ranges, allowing strong partnerships with our customers and providing the necessary flexibility to create an infinite number of products.

APEM offers a range of more than 50,000 customisable part numbers: colour, marking, finish, shape and dimensions… unlimited combinations are possible. This variety of components allows them to create the unique combination to match your design. Custom colours, specific materials, special backlighting or varied shapes are available upon request. Particular attention is paid to the cosmetic appearances of our products to best match your requirements, from specific markings to brightness illumination for outdoor applications.

By controlling all phases of manufacturing and quality control, APEM products offer the ability to withstand the adverse elements associated with harsh environments, without affecting their life expectancy.

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• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load (gold plated contacts):
- Code 4: 100 mA 24 VDC, 200,000 cycles
- Code 7: 4 A 12 VDC, 200,000 cycles
1 A 48 VDC, 200,000 cycles
3 A 48 VDC, 75,000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance: 100 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance: 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength: 1,500 Vrms between terminals

• Panel thickness :
with flat seal: 2.20 mm (.088) max.
without flat seal: 3 mm (.118) max.
• Total travel: 2.5 mm (.098) +/- 0,3 mm
• Typical operating force: 5 N +/- 2 N
• Low level or mechanical life: 200,000 cycles
• Soldering: 320 °C max. for 3 sec.

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Front panel sealing: IP54 according to IEC 60529
• Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance: 10-500Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to 185 °F)

MATERIALS
• Case: thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Plunger: polyamide
• Bushing/bezel: polyamide
• Contacts: silver, gold plated (codes 4 and 7)
• Multi-wire lead AWG20, section 0.6 mm2
• LED wire: AWG26, section 0.12 mm2
• Lens: polycarbonate
• Terminal seal: epoxy

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