Pushbutton
C&K F Series
Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits Typical Applications
Up to 10 poles per module Audio selection
Various contact terminals Digital equipment interface
Various mounting & switch Medical equipment interface
A
ganging configurations
Mechanical indicator buttons
Illumination options
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:
9.0N (900 grams).
SWITCHING VOLTAGE: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 125/30V,
Gold: 50/30 V. EUROPEAN TYPICAL SF OPERATING FORCE:
2U: 3.5N0.5N (350 grams100 grams); 4U: 5N1N (500
SWITCHING CURRENT: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 0.5A/0.5A,
grams100 grams); 6U: 6.5N1N (650 grams100 grams); 8U:
Gold: 0.04A/0.01A.
9.0N1N (900 grams100 grams).
CARRYING CURRENT: Max at du = 20C: Silver: < 2A, Gold: <0.5A.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (50 Hz, 1 min.): Chassis/contact: ^ 1500V
Materials
Between contacts: ^ 1500V
HOUSING: Polycarbonate UL 94V-0 or polyester UL 94V-0.
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OPERATING LIFE OA/EE (24V/200mA): >10 operations
ACTUATOR: Polyester UL 94V-0.
GR: >3.5 x 104 operations.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Bimetal brass, silver plated, gold plate
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial: Typical % 10 m , max. 20 m
over nickel.
After operating life: % 100 m
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STATIONARY CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Brass, silver plated,
INSULATION RESISTANCE: ^ 10 between open contacts,
9 gold plated.
^ 10 between chassis and contacts.
TERMINAL BOARD: Polyester UL 94V-0.
CAPACITANCE (at f = 10 kHz): % 0.7 pF between 2 contacts.
RETURN SPRING: Music wire.
TOTAL TRAVEL/LATCHING TRAVEL: 4.7mm/3.3mm (.185 inch/
.130 inch) TERMINAL SEAL: RTV adhesive sealant.
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options. CHASSIS: Steel.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
LOCKOUT PIN: Steel.
BLOCKERS: Steel.
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-96. 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 (STD.) F Series Terminal Sealing Contact Material
FLT Light touch F series (NONE) (STD.) None (NONE) (STD.) Silver, AG
ZF Central mounted F series TB Top/bottom AU Gold
Contact Arrangement Terminal Style
2U 2PDT (NONE) (STD.) 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 BPDT consult factory
GR Interlock
(NONE) (STD.) No dress nut
1OU 1OPDT Electrical Function
AOR Central release
B Black
(NONE) (STD.) BBM
OASP Momentary with lockout
C Chrome
M MBB (special)
GRSP Interlock with lockout
Dimensions are shown: IN (mm)
Dimensions subject to change
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A-85C&K F Series
Pushbutton Switches
European Order Code - Switch Only
Designation
A
SF (STD.) F Series Terminal Style Contact Material
ZF Central mounted F series (NONE) (STD.) Solder (NONE) (STD.) Silver, AG
lugs & 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) (STD.) No dress nut
8U BPDT
GR Interlock
Electrical Function
B Black
(NONE) (STD.) BBM
C Chrome
*Minimum order quantities apply.
Order Code - Buttons
Solid Buttons Illuminated Buttons with Chassis
Style Style
Button Color Lamp Holder
F01 FMR F21 FRV
Shell Color
01 (STD.) Black FL1
F02 FG* F22 FSR
01 (STD.) Black
02 White FL2
F03 F1.12-H-5
03 Red
F06 F1.12-H-4 Lens Color
04 Light gray
F07 F1.15-H-4 02 White
09 Chrome, standard for F03 only
F12 FSC
03 Red
North American Lamp
F13 FSD
06 Yellow
Black/chrome, 01 6V / 30ma
F14 FU12 standard for F06 & F07 only
08 Green
02 12V / 30ma
F15 FSB
12 Orange
03 24V / 30ma
F16 FE
16 Clear / White
F19 FA
European Lamp
F21 F001
04 5V / 60ma
05 6V / 40ma
06 12V / 40ma
07 24V / 20ma
Mechanical Indicator Buttons Central Mounted Illuminated Buttons
Style
Style Shell Color Lamp Holder
F24 FLB* (F200)
F01 FA100 01 (STD.) Black LZ1
F25 FLC*
Shell Color
F02 FA101 LZ2
Out Position Color
01 (STD.) Black
F05 FA110
01 (STD.) Black
02 White
F07 FA120
05 Gray
F08 FA2O1
F11 FA200* Lens Color
In Position Color
03 Red
02 White Light Type
06 Yellow
06 Yellow 01 Lamp, 6V
07 Blue
07 Blue 02 Lamp, 12V
08 Green
08 Green 03 Lamp, 28V
12 Orange
12 Orange 04 LED, green
16 Clear/White
05 LED, red
06 LED, yellow
07 Neon, 110-220AC
*Button options for central mounting configurations,
use FG for central mount with chrome dress nut,
use FA200, FLB or FLC 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.
Dimensions are shown: IN (mm)
Dimensions subject to change
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