MP Series Two-Step Push Button

APEM MP Series 2-step push button switches take remote control to a new level of safety. These push buttons are SIL2 according to the IEC 61508 standard, with redundant optical contacts for fail-safe security in the harshest environments.

MAIN FEATURES

  • Heightened security for employees, equipment and facilities (SIL2)
  • Reduced mounting time due to integrated PCB
  • Tactile feedback (audible click)
  • Long lived, more than 1 million cycle mechanical life
  • Sealed to IP68 : dust tight and protected against immersion
  • UV and hydrocarbon resistant membrane

 

Description

APEM MP Series two-step push button switches take remote control to a new level of safety. These push buttons are SIL2 according to the IEC 61508 standard, with redundant optical contacts for fail-safe security in the harshest environments.

MAIN FEATURES of the MP Series Two-Step Push Button:

  • Heightened security for employees, equipment and facilities (SIL2)
  • Reduced mounting time due to integrated PCB
  • Tactile feedback (audible click)
  • Long lived, more than 1 million cycle mechanical life
  • Sealed to IP68 : dust tight and protected against immersion
  • UV and hydrocarbon resistant membrane

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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• Current/voltage rating : 20 mA 5 VDC max. / 3.3 Vdc min.
• Idling current : 20 to 80 mA 5 VDC - 11 to 44 mA 3.3 Vdc
• NPN output signal : 20 mA with 12 Vdc max. commutation voltage

• Operating force :
- step 1 : 11.5 N ± 1.5 N
- step 2 : 14.5 N ± 1.5 N
• Travel :
- 1 step : 4 mm ± 0.4 mm
- 2 steps : 6.65 mm ± 0.4 mm
• Mechanical life expectancy : 1 million cycles on each position

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• SIL 2 according to IEC 61508
• Sealing to IP68 according to IEC 60529
• Operating temperature : -20 °C to +70 °C
• Static resistance : 10 KV

MATERIALS
• Case + plungers : POM
• Bezel membrane : UV and hydrocarbon resistant nitrile
• Bushing + actuator : polyamide 6/6
• Connector : disconnectable crimp-style JST SM09B-SRSS-TB

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