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• Purpose<br />
– Introduction to <strong>MEC</strong> <strong>switches</strong><br />
• Objective<br />
<strong>MEC</strong> <strong>switches</strong><br />
– Give overview of <strong>MEC</strong> product range<br />
• Content<br />
– 24 slides<br />
• Learning time<br />
– 20 minutes
Introduction<br />
For you who value excellent<br />
performance, reliability and elegant<br />
design – <strong>MEC</strong> is your choice!
unimec<br />
Technical Data<br />
• max. 250mA/120V/9W AC/6W DC<br />
• 2 pole<br />
• momentary , alternate or silent<br />
• 8 contact functions<br />
• temperature range:<br />
– low temp: -40/+75⁰C<br />
– high temp: -40/+160⁰C<br />
• through-hole version<br />
• travel: 1,8 mm<br />
• normally open/normally closed
unimec<br />
16324-16326 16310-16315 16300/16700/16800 With multimec caps
unimec<br />
16310<br />
16300<br />
15XXX<br />
1692X-XX<br />
16324<br />
16300<br />
16270<br />
15XXX<br />
16327 + 1692X-XX<br />
Wiring Diagram Select the contact function you require – and design your PC board accordingly
multimec 3 series<br />
Technical Data<br />
• through-hole or SMD<br />
• 50mA/24VDC<br />
• single pole/momentary<br />
• 10.000.000 operations lifetime<br />
• IP67 sealing<br />
• temperature range:<br />
• 3A<br />
• 3C<br />
• 3E<br />
• 3F<br />
low temp: -40/+115⁰C<br />
high temp: -40/+160⁰C<br />
Right angle 3 series <strong>switches</strong>:<br />
• 3C<br />
• 3F (illuminated or non-illum.)<br />
• 3E
multimec 3A<br />
• 1A<br />
• 1B+2C<br />
• 1M<br />
• 1ZA<br />
• 1ZB<br />
w/LED<br />
• 1H<br />
• 1C+2C<br />
• 1B+2D<br />
3AT + 1A/H + 2C/D 3AT + 1A/H + 2C/D
multimec 3C/3E • Sealing: IP 67<br />
3C<br />
• Actuator:<br />
In PPS: -40/+160⁰C<br />
In polycarbonate: -40/+85⁰C<br />
• Overall height: 8.0-15.0 mm<br />
• 5 colour options<br />
• Only black colour available in PPS<br />
• PPS actuator can be mounted before<br />
soldering<br />
• Used with varimec, variable heights<br />
– slide 15!<br />
• Excellent switch for build-in and<br />
over-mould solutions<br />
• In addition a good switch for foil<br />
overlay – can function even if the<br />
overlay breaks<br />
• Upgrade by change of foil, not PCB<br />
3E
multimec 3F<br />
• 1D<br />
• 1E<br />
• 1F<br />
• 1K<br />
• 1KB<br />
• 1KC<br />
• 1N<br />
• 1P<br />
• 1Q<br />
• 1R<br />
• 1S<br />
• 2S<br />
• 1T<br />
• 1U<br />
• 1V<br />
• 1WA<br />
• 1WD<br />
• 1WP<br />
• 1X<br />
• 1ZC<br />
• 1GA<br />
• 1GC
multimec 5 series<br />
Technical Data<br />
• Through-hole or SMD<br />
• 50mA/24VDC<br />
• Single pole/momentary<br />
• 10.000.000 operations lifetime<br />
• IP67 sealing<br />
• Actuation force: 2.0, 3.5, 6.5 N<br />
• High temp.: -40/+160⁰C<br />
•5E<br />
•5G with LED<br />
• 5E/5G switch series is the<br />
new generation of the 3A,<br />
3E, 3F, 4A and 4F<br />
multimec <strong>switches</strong><br />
• Also available in right<br />
angle
multimec 5 series<br />
no LED<br />
1 LED 2 LEDs<br />
5G & 5E<br />
2.0 N<br />
3.5N<br />
6.5N
5G<br />
5G<br />
5E/<br />
5G<br />
Snap-action caps for 5E/5G<br />
1 DS* 1ES 1FS 1JS* 1ZCS<br />
1TS* 1US* 1VS* 1KS* 1YS<br />
1 SS 1LS 1IS 1 PS* 1RS 1QS<br />
*Possible in solid colour as well as transparent caps
Snap-on system for 5 series<br />
System for 5E System for 5G
Unimec and Multimec summary<br />
Unimec: Multimec:<br />
• Load: 250mA/120V 50mA/24V<br />
• Travel: 1,8mm 1,0mm<br />
• Actuation: 2,5N 2.0, 3.5, 6.5N<br />
• Life time: ≤ 10 Millions > 10 Millions<br />
• Poles: 2 1<br />
• Sealing: IP54 IP67<br />
• Mounting: TH TH or SMD<br />
• Contacts: Ag, Au Ag, Au<br />
• Function: NC/NO NO<br />
• Momentary: yes yes<br />
• Alternate: yes no
Solution: varimec<br />
• Shape: round & square<br />
• Sizes: 5.2; 7.8; 11.6<br />
• Overall height (H)<br />
– 10.4-22.5mm<br />
• Height above recess (A)<br />
– 2.4-6.4 mm<br />
• Flexible –2400 possibilities<br />
A=variable height<br />
B=Fixed recess 1.6 mm<br />
C=variable height<br />
D=Fixed switch 6.4 mm<br />
H=overall height<br />
C=H-A-B-D<br />
• 30 possibilities available for<br />
samples from <strong>MEC</strong> to show all<br />
options for shapes, colours and<br />
dimensions.<br />
• Based on 3E switch series
Solution: aquamec<br />
Specifications Sealing Boot:<br />
• Operating temperature:<br />
-40/+85⁰C<br />
• IP67 sealing<br />
• Sealing lifetime:<br />
2.000.000 operations<br />
• Material: silicone<br />
• Illumination possibility
Solution: foilmec<br />
Switches under foil<br />
• Foilmec:<br />
• IP 67<br />
– 5G + 1YS<br />
• Surface-mount<br />
solution<br />
• Fully illuminated<br />
push area<br />
• Chip-LED on PCB<br />
• Bicolour or RGB<br />
• Flexible intensity<br />
Other solutions for foil<br />
overlay:<br />
Switch 3C<br />
• Caps for foil overlay:<br />
‒1YS<br />
‒1JS<br />
‒1GA<br />
‒1GC
Solution: navimec<br />
• Ideal for data entry<br />
devices where joystick<br />
function is needed.<br />
• Single parts for own PCB<br />
mounting<br />
• Available as a module<br />
with <strong>switches</strong> mounted<br />
on PCB and a connector<br />
for easy connection<br />
• Recommended panel<br />
cut-out: ø=35,0-35,5<br />
depending on<br />
application<br />
Based on switch series 5<br />
1ZB<br />
1ZCS
Solution: controlmec<br />
• Controlmec is a five<br />
position integrated switch<br />
solution<br />
• It is designed for outdoor,<br />
dusty and humid<br />
applications, to control a<br />
unit, navigate in a display,<br />
operate auxiliary equipment<br />
on a vehicle, boat or similar.<br />
• There is also a controlmec<br />
module<br />
• Panel sealed<br />
solution with IP 67<br />
-1ZW<br />
• Possible without<br />
panel sealing<br />
-1Z<br />
• Based on switch<br />
series 5<br />
• Illumination option<br />
1Z 1ZW
Applications<br />
Conference System<br />
Switch: 3FTL620 + 3FTL620Q<br />
Cap: 1Q031 + 1K1116<br />
Criteria : Design with illumination, quiet version<br />
Barcode Scanner<br />
Switch: 3CSH9 with 2.0N<br />
Cap: custom made trigger button<br />
Criteria: 10 mil actuations, tactile feeling, sealing IP 67<br />
<strong>MEC</strong> <strong>switches</strong> have been applied in<br />
following markets:<br />
• Agriculture<br />
• Audio-visual<br />
• Communication<br />
• Computer/Office equipment<br />
• Consumer electronics<br />
• Electrical appliances<br />
• Industrial automation<br />
• Instrumentation<br />
• Leisure<br />
• Medical<br />
• Military<br />
• Security<br />
• Transaction<br />
• Transport
Applications<br />
Impedance<br />
Measurement of<br />
the Ear Drum<br />
Switch: 3ATL6<br />
Cap: 1B00<br />
Bezel: 2C09<br />
Criteria: tactile<br />
feeling, design<br />
Room Temperature Control<br />
Switch: Navimec (1ZB+1ZC)<br />
Criteria: design<br />
Logo Maker<br />
Switch: 3ASH9 + 3FSH9<br />
Caps: 1M, 1ZA, 1V, 1T<br />
Criteria: design<br />
Pediatric Audiometer<br />
Switch: 3ETL9-08.0<br />
Criteria: technical<br />
specifications, tactile feel
Customisation<br />
• Custom <strong>switches</strong><br />
– Actuation forces<br />
– Terminals<br />
– Travel<br />
• Custom keycaps<br />
‒ Design<br />
‒Shape<br />
‒Size<br />
‒ Colour<br />
‒ Legends
Summary<br />
<strong>MEC</strong> strengths<br />
Quality<br />
– Lifetime >10 mil actuations<br />
– Sealing IP67<br />
– Robustness 100N<br />
Design<br />
– Eye-catching, aesthetic, ergonomic<br />
Colours<br />
– 18 standard colours<br />
– Solid, transparent and metallic<br />
options<br />
Illumination<br />
– 5 LED colours<br />
– Bi-colours -> all combinations<br />
Modularity<br />
– One switch, many keycaps -><br />
flexibility<br />
Customisation<br />
– Custom cap design<br />
– Custom colours<br />
– Custom actuation force
<strong>MEC</strong> Switches
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