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Switches, LED Indicators, Joysticks, Panel solutions
FP 24 mm series
FP24
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FP 24 mm series illuminated pushbutton switches feature a dia. 24 mm bushing and are available with fully-illuminated plungers or with laser-etched illuminated symbols. These highly visible products are ideal for applications including tractors, buses, trucks, cranes and automotive.
Main features
- Easy to locate in poorly lit or dark environments
- Highly visible
- Large but lightweight
- Easy design and color customization
- Space saving: no need for separate indicator light
- Available in momentary or latching
- Mounting by threaded bushing
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General specification
• Panel thickness : 1(.039) to 18 mm (.708) max.• Total travel : 2.5 mm ± 0.5 mm
• Typical operating force : 8 N ± 2 N
• Low level or mechanical life :
- Momentary models : 1 million cycles
- Latching models : 200,000 cycles
• Torque : 3 Nm max. applied to nut
Environmental specifications
• Front panel sealing : IP69K according to DIN 40050-9• Operating temperature : -40 °C to +75 °C
Electrical specifications
• Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load :- silver contacts (code 2) : 4 A 12 VDC
- gold plated contacts (code 4) : 200 mA 12 VDC
• Initial contact resistance : 50 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC
• Dielectric strength : 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min.
• Electrical life at full load :
- Momentary models : 1 million cycles (gold plated contacts), 400,000 cycles (silver contacts)
- Latching models : 200,000 cycles
Materials
• Case : PA46• Actuator : PA12
• Bushing/ bezel : PA66
• Contacts : silver (code 2) or silver, gold plated (code 4)
• Cable : length 300 mm, section depending on switch model
• Terminal seal : epoxy or overmolding
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