F Series
Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
•
Up to 10 poles per module
•
Various contact terminals
•
Various mounting & switch
ganging configurations
Typical Applications
•
Audio selection
•
Digital equipment interface
•
Medical equipment interface
A
Pushbutton
•
Mechanical indicator buttons
•
RoHS compliant
Specifications
SWITCHING POWER: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 50 VA/15W,
Gold: 1 VA/300 mW.
SWITCHING VOLTAGE: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 125/30V,
Gold: 50/30 V.
SWITCHING CURRENT: F module max. AC/DC: Silver: 0.5A/0.5A,
Gold: 0.04A/0.01A.
CARRYING CURRENT: Max at du = 20C: Silver: < 2A, Gold: <0.5A.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH (50 Hz, 1 min.): Chassis/contact: ^1500V
Between contacts: ^1500V.
OPERATING LIFE “OA/EE” (24V/200mA): >105 operations
“GR”: >3.5 x 104 operations.
CONTACT RESISTANCE: Initial: Typical %10 mΩ, max. 20 mΩ
After operating life: %100 mΩ
INSULATION RESISTANCE: ^109
Ω
between open contacts,
^109
Ω
between chassis and contacts.
CAPACITANCE (at f = 10 kHz): %0.7 pF between 2 contacts.
TOTAL TRAVEL/LATCHING TRAVEL: 4.7mm/3.3mm (.185 inch/
.130 inch).
All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.
NOTE:
All models and options are RoHS compliant and compatible.
NOTE:
Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service Center.
TYPICAL F OPERATING FORCE: 2U: 6.5N (650 grams); 4U: 6.5N
(650 grams); 6U: 7.5N (750 grams); 8U: 9.0N (900 grams); 10U:
9.0N (900 grams).
EUROPEAN TYPICAL SF OPERATING FORCE:
2U: 3.5N±0.5N (350 grams±100 grams); 4U: 5N±1N (500
grams±100 grams); 6U: 6.5N±1N (650 grams±100 grams); 8U:
9.0N±1N (900 grams±100 grams).
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: -40˚C to 70˚C.
Materials
HOUSING: Polycarbonate UL 94V-0 or polyester UL 94V-0.
ACTUATOR: Polyester UL 94V-0.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Bimetal brass, silver plated, gold plate
over nickel.
STATIONARY CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Brass, silver plated,
gold plated.
TERMINAL BOARD: Polyester UL 94V-0.
RETURN SPRING: Music wire.
TERMINAL SEAL: RTV adhesive sealant.
CHASSIS: Steel.
LOCKOUT PIN: Steel.
BLOCKERS: Steel.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown
and described on pages A-88 thru A-95. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
If requesting only a switch, select either a North American or European switch as noted below. Chassis and buttons are sold
separately. If multiple stations are selected, we will assume all switches are the same unless noted otherwise.
North American Order Code - Switch Only
Designation
F
F Series
FLT
Light touch F series
ZF
Central mounted F series
Contact Arrangement
2U
2PDT
Mechanical Function
4U
4PDT
OA
Momentary
6U
6PDT
EE
Alternate (push-push)
8U
8PDT
GR
Interlock
10U
1OPDT
AOR
Central release
OASP
Momentary with lockout
GRSP
Interlock with lockout
Terminal Sealing
(NONE)
None
TB
Top/bottom
Terminal Style
(NONE)
Solder lugs & PC pins
01A
Cut solder lugs
01B
Cut PC pins, for other configurations,
consult factory
Electrical Function
(NONE)
BBM Break-Before-Make
M
MBB (special) Make-Before-Break
Contact Material
(NONE)
Silver, AG
AU
Gold
Dress nut*
*Central mounted F series only
(NONE)
No dress nut
B
Black
C
Chrome
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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F Series
Pushbutton Switches
A
European Order Code - Switch Only
Pushbutton
Designation
SF
F Series
ZF
Central mounted F series
Contact Arrangement
2U
2PDT
Mechanical Function
4U
4PDT
OA
Momentary
6U
6PDT
EE
Alternate (push-push)
8U
8PDT
GR
Interlock
*Minimum order quantities apply.
Terminal Style
(NONE)
Solder lugs &
PC pins
LB
Cut solder lugs
PB
Cut PC pins, for other
configurations,
consult factory
Electrical Function
(NONE)
BBM
Contact Material
(NONE)
Silver, AG
P
Gold
Dress nut*
*Central mounted F series only
(NONE)
No dress nut
B
Black
C
Chrome
Order Code - Buttons
Solid Buttons
Mechanical Indicator Buttons
Style
F01
FMR
F02
FG*
F12
FSC
F13
FSD
F14
FU12
F15
FSB
F16
FE
F19
FA
F21
F001
Button Color
01
Black
02
White
03
Red
04
Light gray
Style
F01
FA100
F02
FA101
F07
FA120
F08
FA2O1
F11
FA200*
Shell Color
01
Black
Out Position Color
01
Black
In Position Color
02
White
06
Yellow
07
Blue
08
Green
12
Orange
*Button options for central mounting configurations,
use ‘FG’ for central mount with chrome dress nut,
use ‘FA200’ for central mount with black dress nut.
BUTTON REMOVAL
A button of a push-push switch should only be
removed in the “OFF” non-latching position.
Order Code - Chassis
To order a switch with chassis, create the switch part number listed above and add the Chassis part number configurator
information at the end of the part number.
Note: We do not guarantee or recommend interlocking beyond 10 stations.
C
No. of Stations
01 thru 23
Comes with standard
.094 (2,4mm) mounting holes
Note: Single station chassis
available with special mounting
configurations, consult factory.
*Minimum order quantities apply.
Spacing
00
10
12.5
15
17.5
20
between Stations
Single station
10mm
12.5mm
15mm
17.5mm
20mm
Special Acknowledgements
See note
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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F Series
Pushbutton Switches
TERMINAL STYLE
(NONE)
SOLDER LUGS & PC PINS
A
01B
PB
CUT PC PINS (North America)
CUT PC PINS (Europe)
01A
LB
CUT SOLDER LUGS (North America)
CUT SOLDER LUGS (Europe)
Pushbutton
.067
(1.70)
.079
(2.01)
ELECTRICAL FUNCTION
OPTION CODE
FUNCTION
BBM Non-shorting
MBB Shorting (North America only)
(NONE)
M
CONTACT MATERIAL
NORTH AMERICA
OPTION CODE
EUROPE
OPTION CODE
RoHS
COMPLIANT *
YES
YES
RoHS
COMPATIBLE *
YES
YES
MATERIAL
SILVER, AG
GOLD
RATING
50 VA/15 W; 125/30 V; 0.5/0.5 A
1 VA/300mW; 50/30 V; 0.04 A/0.01 A
(NONE)
AU
(NONE)
P
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
DRESS NUT
(NONE)
NO DRESS NUT FOR F & F/LT
DESIGNATIONS
B
BLACK
C
CHROME
PANEL CUTOUT
PANEL CUTOUT
NOTE:
Available with ZF designation and
FG button.
NOTE:
Available with ZF designation and FA200 buttons.
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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