ASQ1 13.3 ULTRA-LONG STROKE, HIGH CONTACT RELIABILITY SEALED SWITCHES (SAME SIZE AS J TYPE) TURQUOISE STROKE SWITCHES 2. Since contact pressure does not depend on the operation stroke, the range of possible use over the entire stroke is greatly increased. (Please refer to operation concept diagram.) 3. High contact reliability to support low level switching loads High contact reliability is maintained with gold plating on both sides of sliding contact. 4. Highly effective sealing for resistance against adverse environments Immersion protection type * JIS C0920 (water-resistance experiments for electrical machines and protection rating against incursion of solid substances) D2 * JIS D0203 (method for testing moisture resistance and water resistance in automotive components) IP67 * IEC529 (rating for outer shell protection) 5. Silent operation With sliding contact construction there is no operation noise. 6. Direct operation possible from lateral direction with pin plunger (lever-less operation allows space savings) 7. Contains no harmful substances (mercury, lead, hexivalent chromium, cadmium) 5.4 9.6 (mm) RoHS Directive compatibility information http://www.mew.co.jp/ac/e/environment/ FEATURES 1. Same size as J type with ultra-long stroke. For pin plunger type, it maintains an ultra-long stroke O.T. (Over Travel) with over 2.2 mm on the NO side and over 2.5 mm on the NC side. Variations in operation can be absorbed. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 1. Automobiles (detection of door opening and closing and shift lever position, etc.) 2. Household appliances (propane stoves, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners, washing machines, etc.) ORDERING INFORMATION Ex. ASQ1 Type of switch Size of mounting hole Terminal Contact form Actuator ASQ1: Turquoise stroke switch 0: 3 mm standard type 1: 3 mm without boss type 4: Right side pin type 5: Left side pin type 6: Right 2 boss type 7: Left 2 boss type 2: Wire leads right side type (NC and NO type only) 3: Wire leads left side type (NC and NO type only) 4: Solder terminal 5: PC board terminal 6: Wire leads (bottom type) 7: PC right angle terminal 8: PC left angle terminal 1: SPDT 2: SPST-NC (wire lead type only) 3: SPST-NO (wire lead type only) 0: Pin plunger 7: Leaf lever 8: Simulated leaf lever Remark: Not every combination is available. Please refer to the following table, "PRODUCT TYPES". OPERATION CONCEPT DIAGRAM (reference) Contact form: terminal type Operation load Operation load OF RF 0 RP (NC) OP (NC) NC side Contact pressure CONTACT ARRANGEMENT Standard (mounting boss and hole center diameter or standoff) TF OT (NC) 0 (OFF) COM Stroke NO side TTP OT (NO) OP (NO) 1. SPDT 2. SPST-NC (Wire leads type only) NO 3. SPST-NO (Wire leads type only) RP (NO) FP Range of possible use NC side NO side COM NC All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. NC COM NO ASQ1 APPLICABLE CURRENT RANGE (reference) 100mA Applicable range 1mA 0 DC 5V 30V PRODUCT TYPES 1. Terminal type (Mounting hole: 3mm standard type/3mm without boss type/2 boss type/Side pin type) Mounting hole: 3mm standard type Actuator Operating force Max. Solder terminal Pin plunger Leaf lever Simulated leaf lever 1.5N 1.7N 1.5N ASQ10410 ASQ10417 ASQ10418 PC right angle terminal ASQ10710 ASQ10717 ASQ10718 PC left angle terminal ASQ10810 ASQ10817 ASQ10818 Mounting hole: 3mm without boss type Right 2 boss type Left 2 boss type Right side pin type Left side pin type PC board terminal Solder terminal Solder terminal Solder terminal Solder terminal ASQ11510 ASQ11517 ASQ11518 ASQ16410 ASQ16417 ASQ16418 ASQ17410 ASQ17417 ASQ17418 ASQ14410 ASQ14417 ASQ14418 ASQ15410 ASQ15417 ASQ15418 2. Wire leads bottom type (Mounting hole: 3mm standard type) Actuator Operating force Max. Pin plunger Leaf lever Simulated leaf lever 1.5N 1.7N 1.5N Wire leads bottom type (Mounting hole: 3mm standard type) Switching type NC type NO type ASQ10610 ASQ10620 ASQ10630 ASQ10617 ASQ10627 ASQ10637 ASQ10618 ASQ10628 ASQ10638 3. Wire leads side type (Mounting hole: 3mm standard type) Actuator Operating force Max. Pin plunger Leaf lever Simulated leaf lever 1.5N 1.7N 1.5N Wire leads right side type (Mounting hole: 3mm standard type) NC type NO type ASQ10220 ASQ10230 ASQ10227 ASQ10237 ASQ10228 ASQ10238 Wire leads left side type (Mounting hole: 3mm standard type) NC type NO type ASQ10320 ASQ10330 ASQ10327 ASQ10337 ASQ10328 ASQ10338 RATING 1. Rating 1 mA, 5 V DC to 100 mA, 30 V DC Note: Please consult us regarding 42 V DC rating. 2. Operation environment and conditions Item Ambient and storage temperature Allowable operating speed Max. operating cycle rate Specifications -40C to +85C (no freezing and condensing) 30 to 500 mm/sec. 120 cpm Note: When switching at low and high speeds or under vibration, or in high-temperature, high-humidity environments, life and performance may be reduced significantly depending on the load capacity. Please consult us. 3. Electrical characteristics Withstand voltage (Initial) Insulation resistance (Initial) Contact resistance (Initial) Between non-continuous terminals: 600 Vrms, Between each terminal and other exposed metal parts: 1,500 Vrms, Between each terminal and ground: 1,500 Vrms (at detection current of 1 mA) Min. 100 M (at 100 V DC insulation resistance meter) (Locations measured same as withstand voltage.) Max. 1 (at contact resistance meter) All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. ASQ1 4. Characteristics Item Electrical switching life 5 V DC 1 mA (resistive load) 16 V DC 50 mA (resistive load) 30 V DC 100 mA (resistive load) Vibration resistance (malfunction vibration resistance) Shock resistance (malfunction shock resistance) Vibration resistance endurance Terminal strength Heat resistance Cold resistance Humidity resistance High-temperature, high-humidity resistance Thermal shock resistance Water resistance Specifications Min. 5 x 105 Switching frequency: 20 times/min. Conduction ratio: 1:1 Min. 5 x 105 Pushbutton operation speed: 100 mm/s Min. 2 x 105 Pushbutton switching position: free position (FP) to operation limit position (TTP) Single amplitude: 0.75 mm Amplitude of vibration: 10 to 55 Hz (4 minutes cycle) Direction and time: 30 minutes each in X, Y and Z directions Amplitude of vibration: 5 to 200 Hz (10 minutes cycle) Acceleration: 43.1 m/s2 Direction and time: 30 minutes each in X, Y and Z directions Shock value: 980 m/s2 Direction and time: 5 times each in X, Y and Z directions Frequency of vibration: 33.3 Hz, Acceleration: 43.1 m/s2 Direction and time: 8 hours each in X, Y and Z directions 6 N min. (each direction) *Terminal deformation possible. 85C 500 houres -40C 500 houres 40C 95% RH 500 houres 85C 85% RH 500 houres 30 min. at 85C to 30 min at -40C for 1,000 cycles Submersed for 30 min. under 1 m of water. Notes: As long as there are no particular designations, the following conditions apply to the test environment. * Ambient temperature: 5 to 35C * Relative humidity: 25 to 85% RH * Air pressure: 86 to 106 kPa 5. Protective structure 1) JIS C0920: Waterproof type A concrete testing method is to check for any adverse effect on the structure after leaving it submerged for 30 minutes under 1 m of water (with temperature difference between water and switch no larger than 5C). 2) IEC 529: IP67 (waterproof type) A concrete testing method is to check for any adverse effect on the structure after leaving it submerged for 30 minutes under 1 m of water (with temperature difference between water and switch no larger than 5C). 3) JIS D0203: Equivalent of D2 A concrete testing method is to check for any adverse effect on the structure after leaving it submerged for 30 minutes under 10 cm of water (with temperature difference between water and switch no larger than 30C). Note: Names of the standards can be found in the section describing features. 6. Operating characteristics Actuator Pin plunger Leaf lever 1.5N 1.7N Operating Force (max. O.F.) *Note 2 Total travel Force (max. T.F.) (reference value) (2.0N) (3.1N) From mounting boss and hole center line 9.2mm 11.5mm Free Position (max. F.P.) From standoff 13.4mm 15.7mm From mounting boss and hole center line 8.70.3mm 9.80.5mm Operating Position on NC side O.P. (N.C.) *Note 3 From standoff 12.90.3mm 14.00.5mm From mounting boss and hole center line 8.40.3mm 9.30.5mm Operating Position on NO side O.P. (N.O.) *Note 4 From standoff 12.60.3mm 13.50.5mm From mounting boss and hole center line 8.80.3mm 10.10.5mm Release Position on NC side R.P. (N.C.) *Note 5 From standoff 13.00.3mm 14.30.5mm From mounting boss and hole center line 8.50.3mm 9.60.5mm Release Position on NO side R.P. (N.O.) *Note 6 From standoff 12.70.3mm 13.80.5mm Over travel on N.C. side (min. O.T. (N.C.)) 2.5mm 3.1mm Over travel on N.O. side (min. O.T. (N.O.)) 2.2mm 2.6mm From mounting boss and hole center line (5.9mm) (6.2mm) Total Travel Position (T.T.P.) (reference value) From standoff (10.1mm) (10.4mm) Notes: 1. The above indicates the characteristics when operating the pushbutton from the vertical direction. 2. Indicates operation load for NO contact to achieve ON status. 3. Indicates position for NC contact to achieve OFF status. 4. Indicates position for NO contact to achieve ON status. 5. Indicates position for NC contact to achieve ON status. 6. Indicates position for NO contact to achieve OFF status. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. Simulated leaf lever 1.5N (2.8N) 14.4mm 18.6mm 12.50.5mm 16.70.5mm 12.00.5mm 16.20.5mm 12.90.5mm 17.10.5mm 12.40.5mm 16.60.5mm 3.3mm 2.8mm (8.7mm) (12.9mm) ASQ1 DIMENSIONS mm General tolerance: 0.25 1. Terminal type: Mounting hole 3mm, standard type Pin plunger Operating Force (max. O.F.) From mounting boss Free and hole center line Position (max. F.P.) From standoff Operating From mounting boss Position on and hole center line NC side O.P. (N.C.) From standoff FP 9.2 MAX. RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 TTP (5.9) C0.3 8.40.2 13.30.15 5.40.15 5.4 2.7 1.9 dia. 3.0 TTP (10.1) RP (NO) 12.70.3 OP (NO) 12.60.3 FP 13.4 MAX. RP (NC) 13.00.3 OP (NC) 12.90.3 3.20.1 From mounting boss Release Position on and hole center line NC side R.P. (N.C.) From standoff +0.1 -0 5.1 5.9 From mounting boss Release Position on and hole center line NO side R.P. (N.O.) From standoff 3.7 4.2 8.30.1 3.0+0.3 -0.2 3.0+0 -0.1 dia. 1.2 2.0 1.5 Operating From mounting boss Position on and hole center line NO side O.P. (N.O.) From standoff 0.4 0.4 4.1 4.530.15 4.530.15 Over travel on N.C. side (min. O.T. (N.C.)) Over travel on N.O. side (min. O.T. (N.O.)) 1.5N 9.2mm 13.4mm 8.70.3mm 12.90.3mm 8.40.3mm 12.60.3mm 8.80.3mm 13.00.3mm 8.50.3mm 12.70.3mm 2.5mm 2.2mm Leaf lever 1.7N 11.5mm 15.7mm 0. 3 Operating Force (max. O.F.) From mounting boss Free and hole center line Position (max. F.P.) From standoff FP 11.5 MAX. RP (NC) 10.10.5 OP (NC) 9.80.5 RP (NO) 9.60.5 OP (NO) 9.30.5 TTP (6.2) C Operating From mounting boss Position on and hole center line NC side O.P. (N.C.) From standoff 13.30.15 5.4 2.7 1.9 dia. (18 8.40.2 5.40.15 3.3 ) 0.5 14.0 Operating From mounting boss Position on and hole center line NO side O.P. (N.O.) From standoff FP 15.7 MAX. RP (NC) 14.30.5 OP (NC) 14.00.5 RP (NO) 13.80.5 OP (NO) 13.50.5 TTP (10.4) R1.3 3.20.1 1.2 3.0+0.1 -0 From mounting boss Release Position on and hole center line NC side R.P. (N.C.) From standoff 5.1 5.9 From mounting boss Release Position on and hole center line NO side R.P. (N.O.) From standoff 3.7 4.2 8.30.1 3.0+0.3 -0.2 3.0+0 -0.1 dia. 1.2 2.0 1.5 0.4 0.4 4.1 4.530.15 4.530.15 Over travel on N.C. side (min. O.T. (N.C.)) Over travel on N.O. side (min. O.T. (N.O.)) Note: When switching at high speed or under shock, lever endurance may drop. Therefore, please be sure to conduct an endurance evaluation under actual switching conditions. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. 9.80.5mm 14.00.5mm 9.30.5mm 13.50.5mm 10.10.5mm 14.30.5mm 9.60.5mm 13.80.5mm 3.1mm 2.6mm ASQ1 Simulated leaf lever C 0. 3 Operating Force (max. O.F.) From mounting boss Free and hole center line Position (max. F.P.) From standoff 2.8 13.30.15 R2.0 FP 14.4 MAX. RP (NC) 12.90.5 OP (NC) 12.50.5 RP (NO) 12.40.5 OP (NO) 12.00.5 TTP (8.7) mm General tolerance: 0.25 1.9dia. 15.0 Operating From mounting boss Position on and hole center line NC side O.P. (N.C.) From standoff 8.40.2 5.40.15 3.3 5.4 2.7 ) (18 Operating From mounting boss Position on and hole center line NO side O.P. (N.O.) From standoff 0.5 3 FP 18.6 MAX. RP (NC) 17.10.5 OP (NC) 16.70.5 RP (NO) 16.60.5 OP (NO) 16.20.5 TTP (12.9) . R1 1.2 3.20.1 From mounting boss Release Position on and hole center line NC side R.P. (N.C.) From standoff 3.0+0.1 -0 5.1 5.9 3.7 4.2 8.30.1 3.0 From mounting boss Release Position on and hole center line NO side R.P. (N.O.) From standoff +0.3 -0.2 3.0+0 -0.1 dia. 0.4 1.2 2.0 1.5 0.4 4.1 Over travel on N.C. side (min. O.T. (N.C.)) Over travel on N.O. side (min. O.T. (N.O.)) 4.530.15 4.530.15 Note: When switching at high speed or under shock, lever endurance may drop. Therefore, please be sure to conduct an endurance evaluation under actual switching conditions. Mounting hole: 3 mm without boss type PC board terminal 3.0+0.3 -0.2 0.9 C0.2 5.080.15 5.080.15 PC board pattern 1.0+0.1 -0 dia. 5.080.1 5.080.1 2. Right side pin type (Solder terminal only) 8.3 C 0. 2 2.60.05 2.20.05 dia. 13.30.15 5.4 2.7 5.40.15 5.0 +0.3 1.2 2.0 4.530.15 1.5 0.4 3.0-0.2 3.7 4.2 5.1 5.9 2.60.05 1.9 dia. TTP (5.9) FP 9.2 MAX. FP 13.4 MAX. RP (NC) 13.00.3 OP (NC) 12.90.3 RP (NO) 12.70.3 OP (NO) 12.60.3 TTP (10.1) RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 8.30.1 0.4 4.1 4.530.15 All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. 1.5N 14.4mm 18.6mm 12.50.5mm 16.70.5mm 12.00.5mm 16.20.5mm 12.90.5mm 17.10.5mm 12.40.5mm 16.60.5mm 3.3mm 2.8mm .0 2-3 +0.3 5.1 5.9 3 0. C +0.3 3.0-0.2 3.7 4.2 5.1 5.9 RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 8.30.1 1.2 2.0 4.530.15 8.30.1 1.2 2.0 4.530.15 1.5 0.4 TTP (5.9) FP 9.2 MAX. 4.530.15 3.7 4.2 TTP (5.9) RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 1.5 0.4 1.2 2.0 1.5 0.4 . dia 3.0-0.2 + -00 .1 FP 9.2 MAX. FP 13.4 MAX. RP (NC) 13.00.3 OP (NC) 12.90.3 RP (NO) 12.70.3 OP (NO) 12.60.3 TTP (10.1) +0.3 3.0-0.2 3.7 4.2 2.60.05 5.1 5.9 TTP (5.9) FP 9.2 MAX. FP 13.4 MAX. RP (NC) 13.00.3 OP (NC) 12.90.3 RP (NO) 12.70.3 OP (NO) 12.60.3 TTP (10.1) RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 8.3 2 0. 2.20.05 dia. 2.60.05 C 3 0. C FP 13.4 MAX. RP (NC) 13.00.3 OP (NC) 12.90.3 RP (NO) 12.70.3 OP (NO) 12.60.3 TTP (10.1) ASQ1 Left side pin type (Solder terminal only) mm General tolerance: 0.25 8.30.1 5.4 2.7 13.30.15 5.0 5.4 2.7 5.4 2.7 1.5 5.40.15 1.9 dia. 4.1 0.4 4.530.15 Right 2 boss type (Solder terminal only) 2-3.0 -0.1 dia. +0 13.30.15 5.40.15 1.5 1.9 dia. 4.1 0.4 4.530.15 Left 2 boss type (Solder terminal only) 13.30.15 5.40.15 1.9 dia. 4.1 0.4 4.530.15 All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. ASQ1 3. Angle terminal type (3 mm standard type only) Right type mm General tolerance: 0.25 C 5.080.15 2 0. 5.080.15 0.9 NO NC C RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 0. 3 COM 13.30.15 8.40.2 5.4 5.40.15 2.7 1.9 dia. 3.7 4.2 6.00.3 3.0 -0 5.1 5.9 +0.1 TTP (5.9) FP 9.2 MAX. 3.20.1 4.1 2.0 0.4 3.0 + - 0 0.1 dia . 8.30.1 3.10.4 Left type (3 mm standard type only) C 0. 3 COM C 0.9 NO 2 0. NC 5.080.15 RP (NC) 8.80.3 OP (NC) 8.70.3 RP (NO) 8.50.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 5.080.15 13.30.15 8.40.2 5.4 5.40.15 2.7 1.9 dia. 5.9 3.7 4.2 6.00.3 3.0-0 5.1 +0.1 TTP (5.9) 2.0 0.4 + -00 .1 dia . 8.30.1 3.0 FP 9.2 MAX. 3.20.1 4.1 3.10.4 All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. ASQ1 FP 9.2 MAX. OP (NC) 8.70.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 TTP (5.9) 4. Wire leads bottom type: Mounting hole 3mm, standard type mm General tolerance: 0.25 8.40.2 C 0.3 13.3 5.40.15 5.4 2.7 1.9 dia. 3.20.1 3.0+0.1 -0 5.1 5.9 3.7 8.30.1 3.0+0 -0.1 dia. 4.3 3.2 R 0.3 4.2 R 0.3 2.2 3.6 2.6 1.4 dia. 30010 5.02 Wire lead thickness : Wire lead color : : : 0.3mm2 COM **** Black NC ******* Red NO ******* White FP 9.2 MAX. OP (NC) 8.70.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 TTP (5.9) 5. Wire leads right side type: Mounting hole 3mm, standard type R 0.5 C 0.3 8.40.2 13.3 5.40.15 5.4 2.7 1.9 dia. 3.20.1 3.0+0.1 -0 5.1 5.9 3.7 8.30.1 1.4 dia. R 0.5 3.0+0 -0.1 dia. 4.5 4.3 R 0.2 R 0.5 2.4 Wire lead thickness : Wire lead color : : : 5.02 5.2 30010 0.3mm2 COM **** Black NC ******* Red NO ******* White All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. ASQ1 6. Wire leads left side type: Mounting hole 3mm, standard type mm General tolerance: 0.25 FP 9.2 MAX. OP (NC) 8.70.3 OP (NO) 8.40.3 TTP (5.9) R 0.5 8.40.2 5.40.15 1.9 dia. C 0.3 13.3 5.4 2.7 3.20.1 3.0+0.1 -0 5.1 5.9 R 0.5 1.4 dia. 3.7 8.30.1 4.5 4.3 5.02 R 0.5 5.2 3.0+0 -0.1 dia. 30010 Wire lead thickness : Wire lead color : : : 2.4 0.3mm2 COM **** Black NC ******* Red NO ******* White NOTES 1. Soldering conditions The application of excessive heat upon the switch when soldering can cause degradation of switch operation. Therefore, be sure to keep within the conditions given below. 1) Manual soldering: use soldering irons (max. 350C, within 3 seconds) capable of temperature adjustment. This is to prevent deterioration due to soldering heat. Care should be taken not to apply force to the terminals during soldering. 2) Automatic soldering: Soldering must be done as below; 260C: within 6 seconds 350C: within 3 seconds 2. Mounting Please avoid use in which load would be applied to the sides (hatch part (both sides) shown below) of the switch in the direction indicated by the arrows. This could cause erroneous operation. Also, when using a metal installation board, please make allowance for burr direction designation and burr suppressing, etc., so that the burr side will not be on the switch installation side. 1) To secure the switch, please use an M3 small screw on a flat surface and tighten using a maximum torque of 0.29 N*m. It is recommended that spring washers be used with the screws and adhesive be applied to lock the screws to prevent loosening of the screws. Please make sure not to apply adhesive onto the moving parts. 2) Be sure to maintain adequate insulating clearance between each terminal and ground. 3) Although it is possible to directly operate the pin plunger type from the lateral direction, please consult us if doing so. 4) After mounting please make sure no tensile load will be applied to the switch terminals. 5) Range of possible use: Please set the operation position to within the ranges in the following table so that there is sufficient insulation distance and to maintain contact reliability. mm Actuator Pin plunger Leaf lever Simulated leaf lever Plunger/lever free From mounting boss and hole From standoff center line >9.2 >13.4 >10.7 >14.9 >13.5 >17.7 Actuator Pin plunger Leaf lever Simulated leaf lever Plunger/Lever pushed From mounting boss and hole From standoff center line 7.8 to 5.9 12.0 to 10.1 8.4 to 6.2 12.6 to 10.4 11.1 to 8.7 15.3 to 12.9 6) PC board terminal type should be used if the products are to be soldered on the PC board. Solder terminal type is not for soldering on PC board. 3. Cautions regarding the circuit 1) In order to prevent malfunction in set devices caused by bounce and chattering during the ON-OFF switch operation, please verify the validity of the circuit under actual operating conditions and temperature range. 2) When switching inductive loads (relays, solenoids, buzzers, etc.), an arc absorbing circuit is recommended to protect the contacts. 4. Please verify under actual conditions. Please be sure to conduct quality verification under actual operating conditions in order to increase reliability during actual use. 5. Switch selection Please make your selection so that there will be no problems even if the operating characteristics vary up to 20% from the standard values. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. ASQ1 6. Oil-proof and chemical-proof characteristics The rubber cap swells when exposed to oil and chemicals. The extent of swelling will vary widely depending on the type and amount of oil and chemicals. Check with the actual oil or chemicals used. In particular, be aware that solvents such as freon, chlorine, and toluene cannot be used. 7. Environment * Although continuous operation of the switch is possible within the range of ambient temperature (humidity), as the humidity range differs depending on the ambient temperature, the humidity range indicated below should be used. Continuous use near the limit of the range should be avoided. * This humidity range does not guarantee permanent performance. ;;;;; ; ; ; ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;; ;;;;;;;;;;;; Humidity, %R.H. 95 Acceptable range 50 (Avoid freezing when (Avoid used at temperatures condensation when lower than 0C) used at temperatures higher than 0C) 5 -40 0 Temperature, C 8. Other 1) Please remember that this switch cannot be used under water. Also, pleased be warned that switching and sudden temperature changes with the presence of water droplets can cause seepage into the unit. 2) Keep away from environments where silicon based adhesives, oil or grease are present as faulty contacts may result from silicon oxide. Do not use in areas where flammable or explosive gases from gasoline and thinner, etc., may be present. 3) When using the lever type, please be careful not to apply unreasonable load from the reverse or lateral directions of operation. 4) Do not exceed the total travel position (TTP) and press the actuator. This could cause operation failure. Also, when switching at high speed or under shock even within the operation limit, the working life may decrease. Therefore, please be sure to verify the quality under actual conditions of use. 5) Please make considerations so that the switch does not become the stopper for the moving part. +85 All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.