S series Washable rocker and paddle switches DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Process sealed Front and rear sealing Process compatible Wave solderable Washable ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature : -20 C to +85 C (-4 F to +185 F) Storage temperature : -40 C to +85 C (-40 F to +185 F) Moisture : The insulating materials employed and the complete seal permit the switches to withstand a 56 days moisture test (IEC 68-2-3). Solderability : The switches are tested at 235 C (455 F)according to IEC 68-2-20 after accelerated aging. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load : - silver contacts (A) : 4 A 30 VDC - brass, gold plated contacts (CD) : 0.4 VA 20 VAC or DC - silver, gold plated contacts (AD) : 4 A 30 VDC (300 mA 30 VDC for gold plating) Initial contact resistance : 10 m max. Insulation resistance : 1,000 M min. Dielectric strength : 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. Electrical life with nominal load : Contacts Number of cycles 2 positions 3 positions A 40,000 40,000 CD 100,000 50,000 AD 40,000 40,000 The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 1 SW-S-1804 PANEL SWITCHESPANEL SWITCHESS series Washable rocker and paddle switches GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS Mechanical strength : Terminals are strengthened by a bracket or a ground plate ensuring the rigidity of the switch on the board. Actuator strengthis 10 N max. Soldering - thermal shock : The switches are especially designed for flow soldering at 260 C (500 F) during 5 seconds owing to high temperature polymer parts. 1 23 MATERIALS TERMINALS Case and cover : UL94-V0, polyamide, glass filled or PES Actuator : polyamide Contacts CD : brass, gold plated A : silver AD : silver, gold plated 1.10 (.043) Terminal seal : epoxy Straight PC APEM products may be recycled at end-of-life for the re-claiming of valuable metal components. AGENCY APPROVAL 2 A 250 VAC 4 A 125 VAC Availability : consult factory for details of approved models. Marking : to order switches marked UL, complete appropriate box of ordering format. PANEL CUT-OUT With rocker U730 or paddle U700 With rocker U620 or paddle U610 2 PANEL SWITCHES 4.15 (.163)