Miniature Audio/Video Pushbuttons
Series KP
Distinctive Characteristics
KP series offers a complete switch solution for all broadcast panel needs,
including home keys and the custom 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 red/green bicolor LED and custom RGB LEDs.
The RGB LED full color spectrum in a switch package provides
unlimited color combinations.
Specially designed snap-in standoff for simple and
secure PC board mounting and alignment.
Unique actuation guide gives positive indication
of circuit transfer as well as smooth and silent
operation. (Patent pending).
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
IS series 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.
Epoxy sealed terminals to lock out flux, dust, and other
contaminants, plus standard PCB spacing of .100” (2.54mm).
Actual Size
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Miniature Audio/Video Pushbuttons
Series KP
General Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Low Level:
100mA maximum @ 12V DC
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Travel:
200 milliohms maximum
100 megohms minimum @ 250V DC
1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
5,000,000 operations minimum;
1,000,000 operations minimum for custom Rectangular Switch/Cap Assembly (at center of cap)
5,000,000 operations minimum
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)
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:
Lower Housing:
Movable Contact:
Stationary Contacts:
Switch Terminals:
Polyacetal
Glass fiber reinforced PBT
Stainless steel with gold plating
Gold over copper alloy
Brass with tin plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temp Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
–25°C through +50°C (–13°F through +122°F)
90-95% humidity for 240 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
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
51G (500m/s
2
) 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:
Cleaning:
Wave Soldering. See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.
These devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution.
Standards & Certifications
UL Recognition
or CSA Certification:
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.
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Miniature Audio/Video Pushbuttons
TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE
Series KP
2 S
JB
KP
01 15A N B K G03 CF
HOUSING
K
Black only
CF
RGB
LEDS
Red/Green Bicolor
Red/Green/Blue
(Custom)
*
See Note
CAP COLORS
JB
Clear Lens
& White
Diffuser
POLE & CIRCUIT
15A
SPST
OFF
(ON)
( ) = Momentary
Normally Open Contacts
A
B
PLUNGERS
9.2mm Plunger
for 12.0mm Cap
11.6mm Plunger for
15.0mm & 17.4mm
Caps
CONTACTS & TERMINALS
G03
Gold Contacts and
Straight PC Terminals;
100mA @ 12V DC
CAP TYPES
F
S
T
Flat
Sculptured
Home Key
TRAVEL & FORCE
01
02
Stroke: 4.5mm (.177”)
Actuation Force: 1.9N
Stroke: 3.5mm (.138”)
Actuation Force: 1.6N
ACTUATION
01
C
N
Tactile
Nontactile
02
C
N
S
Tactile
Nontactile
Tactile/Audible
1
2
3
CAP SIZES
12.0mm Square
15.0mm Square
17.4mm Square
**
See Note
Notes
*
Custom RGB LED Page L42
**
Custom Rectangular Cap Page L43
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
KP0115ANBKG03CF-2SJB
11.6mm Plunger and
15.0mm Sculptured Cap
Clear Lens and White Diffuser
SPST
OFF-Momentary ON Circuit
Normally Open Contacts
Red/Green Bicolor LED
Nontactile Actuation
Black Housing
Gold Contacts with 100mA Rating
Straight PC Terminals
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POLE & CIRCUIT
Plunger Position
( ) = Momentary
Normal
Pole
SP
Model
KP0115A
KP0215A
OFF
(ON)
Normally
Open
1-1a
Down
Connected Terminals
Normal
Down
Series KP
Throw & Switch Schematic
Note: Switch terminals “1” & “1a” are actually
marked on the switch.
1 (COM)
SPST
1a
ACTUATION
C
Tactile
KP01 or KP02
HOUSING
S
Tactile/Audible
KP02 only
N
Nontactile
KP01 or KP02
K
Black only
CONTACTS, TERMINALS, & RATING
G03
Gold Contacts
Straight PC Terminals
100mA @ 12V DC
BICOLOR LED SPECIFICATIONS
The electrical specifications shown are determined at a basic temperature of 25°C.
Electrostatic
Sensitive Devices
Attention
(–) L2
(+) COM
Green
(–) L1
Red
CF
Colors
I
V
I
V
I
FM
I
F
V
F
P
D
Red
30
60
30
(25 for amber)
20
2.1
75
4
619 ~ 630
0.38
–25 ~ +50
Green
50
115
25
(22 for amber)
20
3.5
100
4
520 ~ 535
0.32
Unit
mcd
mcd
mA
mA
V
mW
V
nm
mA/°C
°C
Minimum Luminous Intensity
LEDs are an integral part of
the switch and are not avail-
able separately.
LED circuit is isolated and
requires an external power
source.
If the source voltage exceeds
the rated voltage, a ballast
resistor is required.
The resistor value can be
calculated by using the
formula in the Supplement
section.
Standard Luminous Intensity
Forward Peak Current
Continuous Forward Current
Forward Voltage
Power Peak Dissipation
Reverse Peak Voltage
Wavelength at Peak Emission
Current Reduction Rate Above 25°C
Ambient Temperature Range
V
RM
λ
∆I
F
Amber can be achieved by simultaneous illumination of Red & Green.
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PLUNGERS
A
9.2mm Plunger
for 12.0mm Cap
9.2mm Plunger is designed
with a narrower neck to
hold the 12.0mm Cap.
(9.2)
.362
(6.4)
.252
Series KP
(11.6)
.457
(6.4)
.252
B
11.6mm Plunger
for 15.0mm & 17.4mm Caps
11.6mm Plunger is designed
with a wider neck to hold both
the 15.0mm and 17.4mm Caps.
CAP TYPES & COLORS
1
12.0mm Square
Used on A Plunger
F
AT3083 Flat Cap
(6.5)
.256
S
AT3078 Sculptured Cap
(6.5)
.256
T
AT3086 Home Key Cap
(6.5)
.256
(2.6) Dia
.102
(12.0) Sq
.472
(12.0) Sq
.472
(12.0) Sq
.472
2
15.0mm Square
Used on B Plunger
F
AT3084 Flat Cap
S
(7.0)
.276
AT3079 Sculptured Cap
T
(7.0)
.276
AT3087 Home Key Cap
(7.0)
.276
(2.6) Dia
.102
(15.0) Sq
.591
(15.0) Sq
.591
(15.0) Sq
.591
3
17.4mm Square
Used on B Plunger
F
AT3085 Flat Cap
S
AT3080 Sculptured Cap
T
AT3088 Home Key Cap
(7.0)
.276
(7.0)
.276
(2.6) Dia
.102
(7.0)
.276
(17.4) Sq
.685
(17.4) Sq
.685
(17.4) Sq
.685
JB
Lens & Diffuser Colors Available:
Clear/White
Clear Lens
White Diffuser
Materials & Finishes: Lens - Polycarbonate with glossy finish; Diffuser - Polycarbonate with textured finish
Optional Protective Guard AT4170 available; contact factory.
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