Pushbutton
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits Typical Applications
A
Up to 10 poles per module Audio selection
Various contact terminals Digital equipment interface
Various mounting & switch Medical equipment interface
ganging configurations
Mechanical indicator buttons
RoHS compliant
Specifications
SWITCHING POWER: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 50 VA/15W,
TYPICAL F OPERATING FORCE: 2U: 6.5N (650 grams); 4U: 6.5N
Gold: 1 VA/300 mW.
(650 grams); 6U: 7.5N (750 grams); 8U: 9.0N (900 grams); 10U:
SWITCHING VOLTAGE: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 125/30V, 9.0N (900 grams).
Gold: 50/30 V.
EUROPEAN TYPICAL SF OPERATING FORCE:
SWITCHING CURRENT: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 0.5A/0.5A, 2U: 3.5N0.5N (350 grams100 grams); 4U: 5N1N (500
Gold: 0.04A/0.01A. grams100 grams); 6U: 6.5N1N (650 grams100 grams); 8U:
9.0N1N (900 grams100 grams).
CARRYING CURRENT: Max at u = 20C: Silver: < 2A, Gold: <0.5A.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40C to 70C.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (50 Hz, 1 min.): Chassis/contact: 1500V
Between contacts: 1500V. Materials
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OPERATING LIFE OA/EE (24V/200mA): >10 operations HOUSING: Polycarbonate UL 94V-0 or polyester UL 94V-0.
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GR: >3.5 x 10 operations.
ACTUATOR: Polyester UL 94V-0.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial: Typical 10 m, max. 20 m
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Bimetal brass, silver plated, gold plate
After operating life: 100 m
over nickel.
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INSULATION RESISTANCE: 10 between open contacts,
STATIONARY CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Brass, silver plated,
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10 between chassis and contacts.
gold plated.
CAPACITANCE (at f = 10 kHz): 0.7 pF between 2 contacts.
TERMINAL BOARD: Polyester UL 94V-0.
TOTAL TRAVEL/LATCHING TRAVEL: 4.7mm/3.3mm (.185 inch/
RETURN SPRING: Music wire.
.130 inch).
TERMINAL SEAL: RTV adhesive sealant.
All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.
CHASSIS: Steel.
NOTE: All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.
LOCKOUT PIN: Steel.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
BLOCKERS: Steel.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown
and described on pages A-88 thru A-95. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
If requesting only a switch, select either a North American or European switch as noted below. Chassis and buttons are sold
separately. If multiple stations are selected, we will assume all switches are the same unless noted otherwise.
North American Order Code - Switch Only
Designation
F F Series Terminal Sealing Contact Material
FLT Light touch F series
(NONE) None (NONE) Silver, AG
ZF Central mounted F series TB Top/bottom AU Gold
Contact Arrangement Terminal Style
2U 2PDT (NONE) Solder lugs & PC pins
Mechanical Function
Dress nut*
4U 4PDT 01A Cut solder lugs
OA Momentary
*Central mounted F series only
6U 6PDT 01B Cut PC pins, for other configurations,
EE Alternate (push-push)
8U 8PDT consult factory
GR Interlock
(NONE) No dress nut
10U 1OPDT Electrical Function
AOR Central release
B Black
(NONE) BBM Break-Before-Make
OASP Momentary with lockout
C Chrome
M MBB (special) Make-Before-Break
GRSP Interlock with lockout
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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A-87F Series
Pushbutton Switches
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European Order Code - Switch Only
Designation
Terminal Style Contact Material
SF F Series
(NONE) Solder lugs & (NONE) Silver, AG
ZF Central mounted F series
PC pins P Gold
Contact Arrangement
LB Cut solder lugs
Dress nut*
2U 2PDT
PB Cut PC pins, for other
Mechanical Function
*Central mounted F series only
4U 4PDT
configurations,
OA Momentary
6U 6PDT
consult factory
EE Alternate (push-push)
(NONE) No dress nut
8U 8PDT
GR Interlock
Electrical Function
B Black
(NONE) BBM
C Chrome
*Minimum order quantities apply.
Order Code - Buttons
Solid Buttons Mechanical Indicator Buttons
Style
Style
Button Color
F01 FMR Shell Color
F01 FA100
01 Black
F02 FG*
F02 FA101 01 Black
02 White
F12 FSC
F07 FA120
03 Red
Out Position Color
F13 FSD
F08 FA2O1
04 Light gray
01 Black
F14 FU12
F11 FA200*
F15 FSB
F16 FE
In Position Color
F19 FA
02 White
F21 F001
06 Yellow
07 Blue
08 Green
*Button options for central mounting configurations,
12 Orange
use FG for central mount with chrome dress nut,
use FA200 for central mount with black dress nut.
BUTTON REMOVAL
A button of a push-push switch should only be
removed in the OFF non-latching position.
Order Code - Chassis
To order a switch with chassis, create the switch part number listed above and add the Chassis part number configurator
information at the end of the part number.
Note: We do not guarantee or recommend interlocking beyond 10 stations.
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No. of Stations Special Acknowledgements
01 thru 23 Comes with standard See note
Spacing between Stations
.094 (2,4mm) mounting holes
00 Single station
Note: Single station chassis
10 10mm
available with special mounting
12.5 12.5mm
configurations, consult factory.
15 15mm
17.5 17.5mm
*Minimum order quantities apply.
20 20mm
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Pushbutton