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The APEM Panel Switches FP0296 is a robust autoswitch designed for industrial applications. Featuring a 30 mm diameter bushing, this switch offers momentary or latching operation with a total travel of 2.8 mm ± 0.5 mm. It supports high electrical life (1 million cycles for momentary models with gold contacts) and operates within a wide temperature range of -40 °C to +75 °C.
The APEM Panel Switches FP0296 is a high-reliability autoswitch engineered for demanding industrial environments. As part of APEM's FP 30 mm series, this switch combines a large but lightweight design with durable construction, enabling precise control in critical applications. Its snap-in or threaded bushing versions accommodate various panel thicknesses, while the switch delivers consistent performance with a total travel of 2.8 mm ± 0.5 mm and robust electrical characteristics including 1 GΩ insulation resistance at 500 VDC and 1,000 Vrms dielectric strength. The FP0296 supports both momentary and latching operation, with electrical life ratings up to 1 million cycles for momentary models using gold-plated contacts, making it ideal for applications requiring frequent actuation without compromising longevity.
The FP0296 delivers reliable electrical performance with a minimum insulation resistance of 1 GΩ at 500 VDC and a dielectric strength of 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz. It supports high current ratings for resistive loads: silver contacts (code 2) handle up to 4 A at 12 VDC, while gold-plated contacts (code 4) manage 200 mA at 12 VDC. Initial contact resistance remains below 50 mΩ max, ensuring minimal voltage drop during operation.
Engineered for industrial resilience, the FP0296 features a total travel of 2.8 mm ± 0.5 mm and an operating force of 2 N. Both snap-in and threaded bushing versions accommodate panel thicknesses from 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm (with gasket) or 1 mm to 9 mm (threaded), providing flexibility in installation while maintaining precise actuation.
With electrical life ratings of up to 1 million cycles for momentary models (gold-plated contacts) and 200,000 cycles for latching models, the FP0296 ensures extended service life in high-traffic environments. The switch also supports a wide operating temperature range of -40 °C to +75 °C, making it suitable for extreme conditions.
Available with pad-printed or laser-etched symbols, the FP0296 offers clear visual feedback through fully-illuminated plunger or laser-etched symbols. This feature enhances usability in low-light conditions without compromising the switch's compact form factor.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Panel thickness | - Snap-in version : 1.5 (.059) to 2 mm (.078) with panel gasket 2 (.078) to 2.5 mm (.885) without panel gasket- Threaded bushing version : 1(.039) to 9 mm (.354) max. |
| Total travel | 2.8 mm ± 0.5 mm Typical |
| Torque | 2 Nm max. applied to nut Low level or mechanical life :- Momentary models : 1 million cycles- Latching models : 200,000 cycles |
| Insulation resistance | 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric strength | 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. Electrical life at full load : - Momentary models : 1 million cycles (gold plated contacts) 400,000 cycles (silver contacts) - Latching models : 200,000 cycles Electrical life at full load : - Momen |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C Full actuator or symbol illumination Snap-in and threaded bushing models Large but lightweight Pad printed or laser etched symbols Snap-in and threaded bushing models Large but lightweight Pad printed or |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | - silver contacts (code 2) : 4 A 12 VDC - gold plated contacts (code 4) : 200 mA 12 VDC |
The APEMPanel Switches FP0296 is presented using the documented product characteristics available for this model.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Panel thickness | - Snap-in version : 1.5 (.059) to 2 mm (.078) with panel gasket 2 (.078) to 2.5 mm (.885) without panel gasket- Threaded bushing version : 1(.039) to 9 mm (.354) max. |
| Total travel | 2.8 mm ± 0.5 mm Typical |
| Torque | 2 Nm max. applied to nut Low level or mechanical life :- Momentary models : 1 million cycles- Latching models : 200,000 cycles |
| Insulation resistance | 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric strength | 1,000 Vrms 50 Hz min. Electrical life at full load : - Momentary models : 1 million cycles (gold plated contacts) 400,000 cycles (silver contacts) - Latching models : 200,000 cycles Electrical life at full load : - Momen |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +75 °C Full actuator or symbol illumination Snap-in and threaded bushing models Large but lightweight Pad printed or laser etched symbols Snap-in and threaded bushing models Large but lightweight Pad printed or |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | - silver contacts (code 2) : 4 A 12 VDC - gold plated contacts (code 4) : 200 mA 12 VDC |
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