Series KP Miniature Audio/Video Pushbuttons General Specifications Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load) Low Level: 100mA maximum 12V DC Other Ratings Contact Resistance: 200 milliohms maximum Insulation Resistance: 100 megohms minimum 250V DC Dielectric Strength: 1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum D 1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum Mechanical Life: 5,000,000 operations minimum 1,000,000 operations minimum for custom Rectangular Switch/Cap Assembly (at center of cap) Electrical Life: 5,000,000 operations minimum Nominal Operating Force: KP01: 1.9N maximum for Tactile & Nontactile models (at center of cap) KP02: 1.6N maximum for Tactile, Nontactile & Tactile/Audible models (at center of cap) Travel: KP01: Pretravel .122 (3.1mm) Overtravel .055 (1.4mm) Total Travel .177 (4.5mm) KP02: Pretravel .091 (2.3mm) Overtravel .047 (1.2mm) Total Travel .138 (3.5mm) Materials & Finishes Plunger/Upper Housing: Polyacetal Lower Housing: Glass fiber reinforced PBT (UL94V-0) Movable Contact: Stainless steel with gold plating Stationary Contacts: Gold over copper alloy Switch Terminals: Brass with tin plating Environmental Data Operating Temperature Range: 25C through +50C (13F through +122F) Humidity: 90-95% humidity for 240 hours 40C (104F) Vibration: 10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning in 1 minute 3 right angled directions for 2 hours 2 Shock: 51G (500m/s ) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction) Installation Cap Installation Force : 50.0N maximum downward force on actuator PCB Processing Soldering: Wave Soldering. See Profile A in Supplement section. Manual Soldering. See Profile A in Supplement section. Cleaning: These devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution. Standards & Certifications Flammability Standards: UL94V-0 lower housing The KP Series pushbuttons have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification. These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit. When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy. D36 www.nkkswitches.com Supplement Accessories Indicators Touch Tilt Tactiles Slides Rotaries Keylocks Programmable Illuminated PB Pushbuttons Rockers TogglesMiniature Audio/Video Pushbuttons Series KP Distinctive Characteristics KP series offers a complete switch solution for all broadcast panel needs, including home keys and the rectangular switch/cap assembly. Distinct, long total travel of .177 (4.5mm) for KP01 or shorter stroke of .138 (3.5mm) for KP02. Available with super bright red/green or amber/blue bicolor D LED or RGB LED. The RGB LED full color spectrum in a switch package provides unlimited color combinations. Unique actuation guide gives positive indication of circuit transfer as well as smooth and silent operation. Choices of tactile, nontactile or tactile/audible actuation. Compact design with height of .906 (23.0mm) from PC board to top of cap. (Same height as programmable SmartSwitch.) Flat, sculptured or home key square caps in three common sizes for design flexibility in audio/video applications. Twin contacts with gold plating assure high reliability and long life of 5,000,000 operations minimum. Actual Size www.nkkswitches.com D37 Supplement Accessories Indicators Touch Tilt Tactiles Slides Rotaries Keylocks Programmable Illuminated PB Pushbuttons Rockers Toggles