Quick Reference Guide
Green Pushbutton and Toggle Series Switches
The Green Series switch offering includes both pushbutton and toggle switches all rated
to 6A/3A@125/250VAC and 4A@28VDC. The life expectancy depending on function
(momentary or push on push off) and number of poles from 40,000 up to 80,000 cycles at
full load this is accomplished due to silver slugs in the contact area. In addition to the silver
slugs all contact surfaces are gold flashed this inhibits oxidation and also offers a very low
initial contact resistance. The design also includes overmolded terminals which eliminate any
voids which is possible with epoxy sealed terminals. The Green Series Toggle offer wide range
of toggle bat options including a splash proof switch the MTE series and locking toggle MTL
series. In the pushbuttons we offer our standard button style MPA plus a splash proof design
MPE and our very robust actuator the MPG Mustang series.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
Wire lug, PC terminals, right angle and Military/Aerospace
vertical right angle offered Commercial
Customer selected actuator cap size and Industrial
color on MPA series Instrumentation
MTE series splash proof toggle actuator Medical
MPE series sealed to IP65
Entire series with overmolded terminals
Actuator guards, decorative hardware,
and silicone boot seals available
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Contact configuration spdt, dpdt, 3pdt, 4pdt
Contact timing break-before-make
Contact rating, max 6 A @ 125 VAC, 3 A @ 250 VAC
Electrical life (pushbutton only) push on/push off: 30,000 cycles
momentary: 20,000 cycles
Contact resistance, initial 10 mOhms max.
Insulation resistance 1,000 MOhms min.
Dielectric strength 1,500 Volts rms @ sea level
Actuator force 4 to 20 N (400 to 2000 gf)
Actuator travel 3.44 mm (pushbuttons)
24~26 (toggles)
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature -20C to +80C
Storage temperature -40C to +80C
Solder heat resistance wave solder capable to 265C
Seal MPE switches IP65
overmolded terminals
MTE series splash proof toggle actuator O ring
Material Specifications
Contacts copper alloy silver clad gold flash
Actuator brass nickel plated
Terminals copper alloy silver clad gold flash
Terminal seal overmolded
Case alkyd polyester (green) UL94-V-O
Frame stainless steel
Support bracket (toggle only) steel nickel plated
Spring (toggle only) music wire
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC compliant
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