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Pushbutton
A
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
Features/Benefits
Up to 10 poles per module
Various contact terminals
Various mounting & switch
ganging configurations
Mechanical indicator buttons
RoHS compliant
Typical Applications
Audio selection
Digital equipment interface
Medical equipment interface
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 d87u = 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.
Designation
F F Series
FLT Light touch F series
ZF Central mounted F series
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
Terminal Sealing
(NONE) None
TB Top/bottom
Mechanical Function
OA Momentary
EE Alternate (push-push)
GR Interlock
AOR Central release
OASP Momentary with lockout
GRSP Interlock with lockout
Contact Arrangement
2U 2PDT
4U 4PDT
6U 6PDT
8U 8PDT
10U 1OPDT
North American Order Code - Switch Only
A-88
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Pushbutton
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
Designation
SF F Series
ZF Central mounted F series
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
Mechanical Function
OA Momentary
EE Alternate (push-push)
GR Interlock
Contact Arrangement
2U 2PDT
4U 4PDT
6U 6PDT
8U 8PDT
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
*Minimum order quantities apply.
European Order Code - Switch Only
Order Code - Buttons
Solid Buttons Mechanical Indicator Buttons
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.
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.
Spacing between Stations
00 Single station
10 10mm
12.5 12.5mm
15 15mm
17.5 17.5mm
20 20mm
Special Acknowledgements
See note
*Minimum order quantities apply.
C
A-89
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Pushbutton
A
SWITCHES WITH STANDARD OPTIONS
CONTACT
ARRANGEMENT
LENGTH
DIM ‘L
2U 0.827 (21,00)
4U 1.300 (33,00)
6U 1.770 (45,00)
8U 2.240 (57,00)
10U 2.720 (69,00)
CONTACT
ARRANGEMENT
LENGTH
DIM ‘L
2U 0.827 (21,00)
4U 1.300 (33,00)
6U 1.770 (45,00)
8U 2.240 (57,00)
10U 2.720 (69,00)
ZF2UEEBF11010108
F2UEE
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
DESIGNATION
Designation, North America
F F Series
FLT Light touch F series
ZF Central mounted F series
Designation, Europe
SF F Series
ZF Central mounted F series
Third Angle
Projection
A-90
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Pushbutton
Third Angle
Projection
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
CONTACT ARRANGEMENT
MECHANICAL FUNCTION
TERMINAL SEALING
PC MOUNTING
TB
TOP & BOTTOM
(NONE)
NO SEAL
F2UEE shown in example above.
NOTE: Available for North America only
OPTION CODE FUNCTION
OA
EE
GR
Momentary
Alternate (push-push)
Interlock
OPTION CODE FUNCTION
OA
EE
GR
AOR
OASP
GRSP
Momentary
Alternate (push-push)
Interlock
Central release
Momentary with lockout
Interlock with lockout
OPTION CODE NO. OF POLES SCHEMATIC
2U
4U
6U
8U
10U
2PDT
4PDT
6PDT
8PDT
10PDT
2X
3X
4X
5X
North America Europe
A-91
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A
Third Angle
Projection
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
TERMINAL STYLE
CONTACT MATERIAL
DRESS NUT
PANEL CUTOUT
PANEL CUTOUT
.067
(1.70)
.079
(2.01)
C
CHROME
B
BLACK
(NONE)
NO DRESS NUT FOR F & F/LT
DESIGNATIONS
PB
CUT PC PINS (Europe)
LB
CUT SOLDER LUGS (Europe)
01B
CUT PC PINS (North America)
01A
CUT SOLDER LUGS (North America)
(NONE)
SOLDER LUGS & PC PINS
NOTE: Available with ZF designation and
FG button.
NOTE: Available with ZF designation and FA200 buttons.
ELECTRICAL FUNCTION
OPTION CODE FUNCTION
(NONE)
M
BBM Non-shorting
MBB Shorting (North America only)
50 VA/15 W; 125/30 V; 0.5/0.5 A
1 VA/300mW; 50/30 V; 0.04 A/0.01 A
SILVER, AG
GOLD
YES
YES
YES
YES
(NONE)
P
(NONE)
AU
RoHS
COMPLIANT *
EUROPE
OPTION CODE
NORTH AMERICA
OPTION CODE
RoHS
COMPATIBLE * MATERIAL RATING
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definitions and specifications.
A-92
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A
Pushbutton
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
SOLID BUTTON
F14
FU12
F13
FSD
F12
FSC
F02
FG
F01
FMR
STYLE
OPTION CODE COLOR
01 BLACK
02 WHITE
03 RED
04 LT. GRAY
STYLE
COLOR
F15
FSB
F16
FE
F21
F001
F19
FA
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
A-93
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A
F01
FA100
F02
FA101
STYLE
MECHANICAL BUTTON STYLE
SHELL COLOR
OUT POSITION COLOR
IN POSITION COLOR
F08
FA201
F11
FA200
F07
FA120
01
BLACK
SHELL COLOR
01
BLACK
OUT POSITION COLOR
IN POSITION COLOR
OPTION CODE COLOR
02 WHITE
06 YELLOW
07 BLUE
08 GREEN
12 ORANGE
A-94
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Pushbutton
Third Angle
Projection
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
CHASSIS
.492
(12,5)
NO. OF STATIONS
SPACING
12.5
12.5mm
10
10mm
C00 Thru C10
Comes with standard 0.094 (2,44mm) mounting holes
NOTE: Single station chassis available with mounting configurations, consult factory.
NUMBER OF STATIONS
SPACING
00
SINGLE STATION
0.015
4.567
(116,00)
4.331
(110,01)
10
0.015
4.174
(106,02)
3.938
(100,03)
9
0.015
3.780
(96,01)
3.544
(90,02)
8
0.015
3.386
(86,00)
3.150
(80,01)
7
0.015
2.993
(76,02)
2.757
(70,03)
6
0.010
2.599
(66,01)
2.363
(60,02)
5
0.010
2.205
(56,01)
1.969
(50,01)
4
0.010
1.811
(46,00)
1.575
(40,01)
3
0.005
1.418
(36,02)
1.182
(30,02)
2
ToleranceDim. ‘B’Dim. ‘ANo. of Stations
0.015
5.373
(136,47)
5.137
(130,48)
10
0.015
4.881
(123,98)
4.645
(117,98)
9
0.015
4.389
(111,48)
4.153
(105,49)
8
0.015
3.897
(98,98)
3.661
(92,99)
7
0.015
3.405
(86,49)
3.169
(80,49)
6
0.010
2.912
(73,96)
2.676
(67,97)
5
0.010
2.420
(61,47)
2.184
(55,47)
4
0.010
1.928
(48,97)
1.692
(42,98)
3
0.005
1.436
(36,47)
1.200
(30,48)
2
ToleranceDim. ‘B’Dim. ‘ANo. of Stations
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A
Third Angle
Projection
F Series
Pushbutton Switches
CHASSIS
.591
(15,0)
NO. OF STATIONS
SPACING
SPACING
15
15mm
20
20mm
17.5
17.5mm
0.015
6.339
(161,01)
6.103
(155,02)
10
0.015
5.749
(146,02)
5.513
(140,03)
9
0.015
5.158
(131,01)
4.922
(125,02)
8
0.015
4.568
(116,03)
4.332
(110,03)
7
0.015
3.977
(101,02)
3.741
(95,02)
6
0.010
3.386
(86,00)
3.150
(80,01)
5
0.010
2.796
(71,02)
2.560
(65,02)
4
0.010
2.205
(56,01)
1.969
(50,01)
3
0.005
1.615
(41,02)
1.374
(34,90)
2
ToleranceDim. ‘B’Dim. ‘ANo. of Stations
0.015
7.225
(183,52)
6.989
(177,52)
10
0.015
6.536
(166,01)
6.300
(160,02)
9
0.015
5.847
(148.51)
5.611
(142,52)
8
0.015
5.158
(131,01)
4.922
(125,02)
7
0.015
4.469
(113,51)
4.233
(107,52)
6
0.010
3.780
(96,01)
3.544
(90,02)
5
0.010
3.091
(78.51)
2.855
(75,52)
4
0.010
2.402
(61,01)
2.166
(55,02)
3
0.005
1.713
(43,51)
1.477
(37,52)
2
ToleranceDim. ‘B’Dim. ‘ANo. of Stations
0.015
8.111
(206,02)
7.875
(200,03)
10
0.015
7.323
(186,00)
7.087
(180,01)
9
0.015
6.536
(166,01)
6.300
(160,02)
8
0.015
5.748
(146,00)
5.512
(140,00)
7
0.015
4.961
(126,01)
4.725
(120,02)
6
0.010
4.174
(106,02)
3.938
(100,03)
5
0.010
3.386
(86,00)
3.150
(80,01)
4
0.010
2.599
(66,01)
2.363
(60,02)
3
0.005
1.811
(46,00)
1.575
(40,01)
2
ToleranceDim. ‘B’Dim. ‘ANo. of Stations