APB Series
Backlit Pushbutton Switch
Features/Benefits
Typical Applications
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IP67 sealed
1,000,000 life cycle
Illumination
Threaded or snap-in mounting
RoHS compliant
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Harsh environments
Off-Road
Industrial
Medical
Transportation
Joystick control modules
Gaming
A
Military
Materials
Specifications
HOUSING: PBT
BASE: PBT
FUNCTION: SPST Momentary
CONTACT ARRANGEMENT: N.O.
MOUNTING TYPE:
Snap-in (no panel seal)
Threaded body (hex nut, lock washer, and panel seal gasket provided)
Torque spec for threaded body: Do not exceed 8-9 in-lbs (0.9-1.0 N.m)
CAP: Painted polycarbonate
ACTUATOR:
Illuminated: Clear polycarbonate
INTERNAL SEAL: Silicone rubber
TERMINALS: Copper alloy, gold over silver plating
MOVABLE CONTACT: Copper alloy, gold over silver plating
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy
Mechanical
OPERATING LIFE: 1,000,000 cycles
TOTAL TRAVEL: 2.1 0.2 mm
OPERATING POINT 1.55 0.25 mm
OVER TRAVEL: 0.6 min.
WIRE LEADS: UL1569 Black 22 AWG
Operating Environment
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -40˚C to 85˚C
ESD PROTECTION: 20 KV min.
OPERATING FORCE: 4N 1N standard configuration; other force
option 2N 0.5N
VIBRATION: 10-500 Hz 10g Max
SHOCK: 60g 11ms sawtooth wave
Process Environment
SEALING: IP67 for threaded body
Electrical
CONTACT RATING:
200mA @ 24 V DC resistive (500,000 cycles)
100mA @ 50 V DC resistive (500,000 cycles)
400mA @ 32 V AC resistive (500,000 cycles)
IP65 for snap-in version (no panel seal)
NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
125mA @ 125 V AC resistive (1,000,000 cycles)
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1000 V AC min.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1 G Ω @ 500 VDC
INITIAL CONTACT RESISTANCE 50 mΩ max (without wire leads)
BOUNCE TIME: <5 ms
For information on specific and custom switches, please contact Customer Service.
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box.
A
P
B
E
B
E
Designation
APB APB Series
Cap Symbol
Operating Force
000
Painted black over
white without symbol*
Plus
2
4
2 Newtons
4 Newtons
Cap
E
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
Extended Dome (600E)
Locked
Terminal Seal
Epoxy
Engine stop
Park brake release
Engine start
Fast
E
Illumination
01
07
Super White
Super Blue
Contact Material
Slow
B
Gold
Bushing Style
S
T
Unlocked
Snap-in plastic
Threaded plastic
Rock shaft lower
Minus
Termination
Z
W
Solder Lug
12” Wire Leads 22 AWG
* cap painted black over white to
allow customer laser etching
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
28 Jul 21
www.ckswitches.com
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