PI & PM SERIES SPST
SEALED PIANO DIP SWITCHES
FEATURES
Built-in seal for process compatibility.
High reliability.
Splayed thru-hole or SMT terminals.
2, 4, 6, 8 & 10 positions.
Piano style actuators.
Dual in-line .100" x .300" term. spacing.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICALS
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Electrical life
Contact rating, non-switching
Contact rating, switching
Contact resistance at current 100 mA
Insulation resistance at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength
Capacitance
MECHANICALS, THERMALS
Mechanical life
Operating force
Vibration
Shock
Operating temperature range
200 cycles min. per switch @ 24 VDC, 25 mA
100 mA at 50 VDC
25 mA at 24 VDC
50 m½ max. initial - 100 m½ max. after life test
100 M½ minimum
300 VAC for 1 minute
5 pf. max. between adjacent terminals
500 cycles min. per switch
800 grams max.
10-55 Hz.per MIL-STD-202F METHOD 201A
50 G (peak value) for 11 msec. per MIL-STD-202F, METHOD 213B
-40°C to 85°C
SOLDERING & CLEANING RECOMMENDATIONS*
Hand soldering
320°C max. for 2 seconds max.(30 watt iron max.)
Wave soldering
260°C max. for 5 seconds max. Note PM Series is vapor phase
or IR reflow solderable.
Force rinse, high agitation or
Sealed construction permits washing with freons, alcohol, water
triple bath cleaning method
and steam. When vapor methods are used, do not subject switch
to solvents above 51°C.
*
Note: keep switches in “ON” position during soldering and cleaning for best results
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MATERIALS
Base & Cover
Actuators
Contacts
Terminals
Term. Sealing
Tape seal
UL94V-O, high temperature thermoplastic, color black
UL94V-O, high temperature thermoplastic, color `.01*white
Gold over nickel plated copper alloy or brass
Tin/lead (90/10 solder) plated copper alloy or brass
Molded-in
High temperature modulus Teflon internal seal
PACKAGING
DIP switches are shipped in standard IC tubes with all actuators in the "ON" position.
Tape & reel packaging per EIA available for PM models - consult factory.
SWITCH
CROSS
SECTION
Double
contact system
SCHEMATIC (TYPICAL)
PI & PM
See tabulations on following page for
number of positions available (10 shown)
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