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The APEM Panel Switches 1203A2 is a robust autoswitch designed for industrial applications. Featuring 1,000 MΩ min. insulation resistance at 500 VDC, 2,000 Vrms dielectric strength, and 10 mΩ initial contact resistance, this switch ensures reliable performance in demanding environments. With electrical life up to 10,000 cycles and operating temperatures from -20°C to +55°C, it meets stringent safety standards including NF, UL, and CSA approvals.
The APEM Panel Switches 1203A2 is a high-reliability autoswitch engineered for industrial control systems. This panel switch delivers precise switching functionality with exceptional electrical and mechanical performance, ensuring consistent operation under demanding conditions. Its robust construction, featuring double-break contacts compliant with EN 61058-1, UL, and CSA standards, provides reliable interruption of current in both AC and DC circuits. The switch supports a wide range of operating temperatures (-20°C to +55°C) and is designed for applications requiring high electrical life (10,000 cycles at full load) and low contact resistance (10 mΩ).
The APEM Panel Switches 1203A2 delivers precise electrical performance with a 10 mΩ initial contact resistance and 1,000 MΩ min. insulation resistance at 500 VDC. It supports a wide range of current and voltage ratings for resistive loads, including 4 A 250 VAC, 8 A 125 VAC, 4 A 24 VDC, and 8 A 12 VDC (silver contacts). The switch also achieves 2,000 Vrms dielectric strength (50 Hz) between terminals, ensuring reliable operation in high-voltage environments.
Engineered for industrial use, the Panel Switches 1203A2 operates within a temperature range of -20°C to +55°C, making it suitable for extreme environmental conditions. Its electrical life of 10,000 cycles at full load ensures long-term reliability in demanding applications, while the 5 mm panel thickness provides structural integrity without compromising functionality.
The switch meets stringent international safety standards, including NF (EN 61058-1), UL, and CSA approvals. This compliance ensures safe operation and reliable performance in critical industrial applications, reducing the risk of electrical faults and enhancing system safety.
With a max. torque of 1.50 Nm (1.10 Ft.lb) for terminal tightening, the Panel Switches 1203A2 ensures secure installation without damage. The switch features butt action contacts with a total travel of 4.5 mm (NO) or 3.5 mm (NC), providing precise mechanical operation and consistent performance.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 1,000 MΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric strength | 2,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals3,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals and frame |
| Torque | 1.50 Nm (1.10 Ft.lb) max. applied to nut |
| Panel thickness | 5 mm (.196) max. |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C |
| Total travel | NO : 4.5 (.177) +/- 0.3 (.011)NC : 3.5 (.137) +/- 0.3 (.011) Butt action contacts Double break NF (EN 61058-1), UL and CSA approved Double break NF (EN 61058-1), UL and CSA approved NF (EN 61058-1), UL and CSA approved |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | - silver contacts (A) : 4 A 250 VAC - 8 A 125 VAC - 4 A 24 VDC - 8 A 12 VDC- silver plated copper contacts (C) : 2 A 250 VAC - 3 A 125 VAC - 2 A 24 VDC - 3 A 12 VDC |
| Electrical Functions | Normally Open (NO) |
The APEMPanel Switches 1203A2 is presented using the documented product characteristics available for this model.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 1,000 MΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric strength | 2,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals3,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals and frame |
| Torque | 1.50 Nm (1.10 Ft.lb) max. applied to nut |
| Panel thickness | 5 mm (.196) max. |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C |
| Total travel | NO : 4.5 (.177) +/- 0.3 (.011)NC : 3.5 (.137) +/- 0.3 (.011) Butt action contacts Double break NF (EN 61058-1), UL and CSA approved Double break NF (EN 61058-1), UL and CSA approved NF (EN 61058-1), UL and CSA approved |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | - silver contacts (A) : 4 A 250 VAC - 8 A 125 VAC - 4 A 24 VDC - 8 A 12 VDC- silver plated copper contacts (C) : 2 A 250 VAC - 3 A 125 VAC - 2 A 24 VDC - 3 A 12 VDC |
| Electrical Functions | Normally Open (NO) |
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