MINIATURE SWITCHES
Sensitive Snap-Action Pushbutton Switches —
Solder and P.C. Terminals (Momentary Action)
SERIES
PS
5 AMP. (S.P.)
1 AMP (D.P.)
0.4 VA
DIRECT PANEL MOUNT
ONE POLE
TWO POLE
Basic P/N
PS
Terminal Type
1 - Solder lug
2 - Printed Circuit
Terminals
Poles
1 - One
2 - Two
0-
1-
2-
3-
4-
5-
Cap Size
No Cap
.200 Dia.
.375 Dia.
.450 Sq.
.310 Dia.
.780 Sq.
Cap Color
0-
1-
2-
3-
No Cap
Black
White
Ted
Contact Material-Type
B - Gold/Nickel/Brass
G - Gold/Nickel/
Silver
Q - Coin Silver
Small Cap
.200
Description
P/N
W-KN-16
W-KN-16A
W-KN-16B
W-KN-32
W-KN-32A
W-KN-32B
W-KN-17
W-KN-17A
W-KN-17B
W-KN-18
W-KN-18A
W-KN-18B
W-KN-52
W-KN-52A
W-KN-52B
Bezel
W-BZ-21
Color
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
Single pole circuit rated 5 amps, double pole circuit rated 1 amp.
Ratings are 0.4 VA — 28 BAC or DC
Supplied with .90” square black bezel as Standard
Medium Cap
.310
EXAMPLES:
PS1-100Q = One-pole, S.L., 5 amp., No Cap,
Coin Silver Contacts
PS2-221B = Two-pole, PC, .4 VA, .375 Dia., Black Cap.,
Gold/Nickel/Brass Contacts
NEW .780” SQUARE
CAP AND BEZEL
Large Cap
.375
Square Cap
.450
W-NU-29A
W-NU-30A
DECORATIVE FACE NUTS
(SEE NOTE UNDER MATERIALS)
.780 Square
Cap
.90 Square
Bezel
SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Rating
– Letter codes G and Q (1 Pole) 5
amp resistive @ 125 VAC (
U.L. recognized, CSA
certified
) or 5 amp resistive @ 28 VDC. (2 pole) 1
amp resistive @ 125 VAC (
U.L. recognized, CSA
certified
) or 1 amp resistive @ 28 VDC.
Letter codes B and G – (1 and 2 Poles) 0.4
Volt-amps (VA) maximum @ 28 V max. (AC or
DC).
Contact Resistance
– 50 milliohms maximum.
Insulation Resistance
– 1,000 megohms min-
imum.
Dielectric Strength
– 1,000 volts RMS minimum
at sea level.
Electrical Life
– 60,000 cycles minimum at full
load-resistive.
Maximum Allowable Installation Force on
Plunger
– 10 pounds.
Multi-pole contacts do not make and break
simultaneously.
MATERIALS
Case
— Diallyl Phthalate.
Bushing
— Brass, nickel plated.
Housing
— Stainless steel.
Plunger
— Thermoplastic.
Common Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Center & End Contact
— Refer to contact
material table above.
Hardware
— (2) Hex nuts W-NU-11, brass nickel
plated. (1) Internal tooth lockwasher W-WA-16,
steel chromium plated. (1) Locking Ring W-RI-16,
C.R.S. nickel plated.
Decorative Face Nuts
— Brass, bright chrome
plated. See Page 16 for complete dimensions.
Solder Lug Terminal
Printed Circuit Terminal
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SERIES
PS
5 AMP. (S.P.)
0.4VA
MINIATURE SWITCHES
Sensitive Snap-Action Pushbutton Switches —
P.C. Terminals (Momentary Action)
RIGHT ANGLE MOUNT IN P.C. BOARDS (HORIZONTAL)
PS5
VIEW A-A
PS6
VIEW A-A
Basic P/N
Terminal Type
5 - Rt. Angle P.C. Mount
6 - Rt. Angle P.C. Mount
Poles
PS
1 - One
Cap Size
0 - No Cap
1 - .200 Dia.
2 - .375 Dia.
3 - .450 Sq.
4 - .310 Dia.
Cap Color
0 - No Cap
1 - Black
2 - White
3 - Red
Contact Material-Type
B - Gold/Nickel/Brass
G - Gold/Nickel/Silver
Q - Coin Silver
Rating is 5 amps — 125 VAC or 28 VDC.
Ratings are 0.4 VA — 28 VAC or DC.
ORDERING EXAMPLES:
PS5-100G = (Rt. Angle P.C. mount 5 amp.) One-pole
P
S
5
-
1
No Cap No Color
0
.375 Dia.
2
0
Black Cap
1
Gold/Nickel/
Silver Contacts
G
Coin Silver Contacts
Q
Description
P/N
W-KN-16
W-KN-16A
W-KN-16B
W-KN-32
W-KN-32A
W-KN-32B
W-KN-17
W-KN-17A
W-KN-17B
W-KN-18
W-KN-18A
W-KN-18B
Color
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
PS6-121Q = (Rt. Angle P.C. mount 5 amp.) One-pole
P
S
6
-
1
SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Rating
— Letter codes G and Q — 5 amp
resistive @ 125 VAC or 28 VDC.
Letter codes B and G — 0.4 volts-amps (VA)
maximum @ 28 VAC or DC.
Contact Resistance
— 50 milliohms maximum.
Insulation Resistance —
1,000 megohms minimum.
Dielectric Strength
— 1,000 volts RMS minimum at
sea level.
Electrical Life
— 60,000 cycles minimum at full
load.
Maximum Allowable Installation Force on Plunger
— 10 pounds.
MATERIALS
Case
— Diallyl Phthalate.
Bushing
— Brass, nickel plated.
Housing
— Stainless steel.
Plunger
— Thermoplastic.
Common Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Center & End Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Small Cap
.200
Medium Cap
.310
Large Cap
.375
Square Cap
.450
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MINIATURE SWITCHES
Sensitive Snap-Action Pushbutton Switches —
P.C. Terminals (Momentary Action)
SERIES
PS
5 AMP. (S.P.)
1 AMP. (D.P.)
0.4VA
RIGHT ANGLE P.C. MOUNT SWITCHES
Basic P/N
PS
Terminal Type
9 - Horizontal Right Angle
10 - Vertical Right Angle
(.100 Terminal Spacing)
11 - Vertical Right Angle 0.4 VA
(.150 Terminal Spacing)
Poles
1 - One
2 - Two
0
1
2
3
4
Cap Size
- No Cap
- .200 Dia.
- .375 Dia.
- .450 Sq.
- .310 Dia.
0
1
2
3
Cap Color
- No Cap
- Black
- White
- Red
Contact Material-Type
B - Gold/Nickel/Brass
G - Gold/Nickel/Silver
Q - Coin Silver
Single pole circuit rated 5 amps, double pole circuit rated 1 amp.
Ratings are 0.4 VA — 28 VAC or DC.
ORDERING EXAMPLES:
PS9-100B =
(PC mounted 0.4 VA)
P
PS10-221Q=
S
9
-
One-pole
1
Two-pole
-
2
No Cap No Color
0
.375 Dia.
2
0
Black Cap
1
Gold/Nickel/
Brass Contacts
B
Coin Silver Contacts
Q
(PC mounted 1 amp.)
P
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SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Rating
— Letter codes G and Q (1 Pole) 5
amp resistive @ 125 VAC (
U.L. recognized, CSA
certified
) or 5 amp resistive @ 28 VDC. (2 pole) 1 amp
resistive @ 125 VAC (
U.L. recognized, CSA certified
) or
1 amp resistive @ 28 VDC.
Letter codes B and G — (1 and 2 Poles) 0.4 Volt-
amps (VA) maximum @ 28 V maximum (AC or DC).
Contact Resistance
— 50 milliohms maximum.
Insulation Resistance —
1,000 megohms minimum.
Dielectric Strength
— 1,000 volts RMS minimum at
sea level.
Electrical Life
— 60,000 cycles minimum at full load-
resistive.
Maximum Allowable Installation Force on Plunger
— 10 pounds.
Multi-pole contacts do not make and break simul-
taneously.
MATERIALS
Case
— Diallyl Phthalate.
Bushing
— Brass, nickel plated.
Housing
— Stainless steel.
Plunger
— Thermoplastic.
Common Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Center & End Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Description
Small Cap
.200
P/N
W-KN-16
W-KN-16A
W-KN-16B
W-KN-32
W-KN-32A
W-KN-32B
W-KN-17
W-KN-17A
W-KN-17B
W-KN-18
W-KN-18A
W-KN-18B
Color
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Medium Cap
.310
Large Cap
.375
Square Cap
.450
Right Angle P.C. Terminal
EPOXY SEAL
STD. FOR
THESE SERIES
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SERIES
PS
5 AMP. (S.P.)
1 AMP. (D.P.)
0.4VA
MINIATURE SWITCHES
Sensitive Snap-Action Pushbutton Switches —
P.C. Terminals (Momentary Action)
RIGHT ANGLE P.C. MOUNT SWITCHES
PS 9
1 Pole P.C. Mounting
ONE POLE
EPOXY SEALED P TERMINALS ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD FOR THESE OPTIONS.
.C.
PS 9
2 Pole P.C. Mounting
TWO POLE
EPOXY SEALED P TERMINALS ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD FOR THESE OPTIONS.
.C.
PS 10
1 Pole P.C. Mounting
ONE POLE
EPOXY SEALED P TERMINALS ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD FOR THESE OPTIONS.
.C.
PS 10
2 Pole P.C. Mounting
TWO POLE
EPOXY SEALED P TERMINALS ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD FOR THESE OPTIONS.
.C.
PS 11
1 Pole P.C. Mounting
ONE POLE
EPOXY SEALED P TERMINALS ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD FOR THESE OPTIONS.
.C.
PS 11
2 Pole P.C. Mounting
TWO POLE
EPOXY SEALED P TERMINALS ARE SUPPLIED AS STANDARD FOR THESE OPTIONS.
.C.
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MINIATURE SWITCHES
Sensitive Snap-Action Pushbutton Switches —
P.C. Terminals (Momentary Action)
SERIES
PS
5 AMP. (S.P.)
1 AMP. (D.P.)
0.4 VA
VERTICAL P.C. MOUNT (.460 x .620 BRACKET)
PS7
(LONG BUSHING)
SP
DP
1 Pole P.C. Mounting
2 Pole P.C. Mounting
PS8
(SHORT BUSHING)
SP
DP
Basic P/N
Terminal Type
7 - PC Mounted
8 - PC Mounted
Poles
1 - One
2 - Two
PS
Cap Size
0 - No Cap
1 - .200 Dia.
2 - .375 Dia.
3 - .450 Sq.
4 - .310 Dia.
Cap Color
0 - No Cap
1 - Black
2 - White
Contact Material-Type
B - Gold/Nickel/Brass
G - Gold/Nickel/Silver
Q - Coin Silver
Single pole circuit rated 5 amps, double pole circuit rated 1 amp.
Ratings are 0.4 VA — 28 VAC or DC.
ORDERING EXAMPLES:
PS7-100G =
(PC mounted 5 amp.)
P
PS8-221B =
S
7
-
One-pole
1
Two-pole
-
2
No Cap No Color
0
.375 Dia.
2
0
Black Cap
1
Gold/Nickel/
Silver Contacts
G
Gold/Nickel/
Brass Contacts
B
Description
Small Cap
.200
P/N
W-KN-16
W-KN-16A
W-KN-16B
W-KN-32
W-KN-32A
W-KN-32B
W-KN-17
W-KN-17A
W-KN-17B
W-KN-18
W-KN-18A
W-KN-18B
Color
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
Black
White
Red
(PC mounted 0.4 VA)
P
S
8
Medium Cap
.310
Large Cap
.375
Square Cap
.450
SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Rating
– Letter codes G and Q (1 Pole) 5
amp resistive @ 125 VAC
(U.L. recognized, CSA
certified)
or 5 amp resistive @ 28 VDC. (2 pole) 1 amp
resistive @ 125 VAC
(U.L. recognized, CSA certified)
or
1 amp resistive @ 28 VDC.
Letter codes B and G – (1 and 2 Poles) 0.4 Volt-
amps (VA) maximum @ 28 V maximum (AC or DC).
Contact Resistance
– 50 milliohms maximum.
Insulation Resistance
– 1,000 megohms minimum.
Dielectric Strength
– 1,000 volts RMS minimum at
sea level.
Electrical Life
– 60,000 cycles minimum at full load-
resistive.
Maximum Allowable Installation Force on Plunger
– 10 pounds.
Multi-pole contacts do not make and break simul-
taneously.
MATERIALS
Case
— Diallyl Phthalate.
Bushing
— Brass, nickel plated.
Housing
— Stainless steel.
Plunger
— Thermoplastic.
Common Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Center & End Contact
— Refer to contact material
table above.
Printed Circuit Terminal
EPOXY SEAL
STD. FOR
THIS SERIES
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