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The APEM Panel Switches IAR3F1400 is a robust autoswitch designed for industrial applications. Featuring IP67 front panel sealing, 100 MΩ insulation resistance at 500 VDC, and 1,000,000 cycle electrical life, this switch ensures reliable operation in harsh environments. With a 2 mm long travel and 7 N operating force, it delivers precise control for demanding systems.
The APEM Panel Switches IAR3F1400 is a high-reliability autoswitch engineered for industrial environments where durability and precision are critical. This switch combines IP67 front panel sealing with exceptional electrical performance, including 100 MΩ minimum insulation resistance at 500 VDC and 1,000,000 cycles of electrical life under full load. Its robust construction, featuring frost and hydrocarbon resistance, ensures consistent operation across a wide temperature range from -20°C to +65°C. The switch's tactile feedback and rectangular rocker-action caps provide intuitive user interaction while maintaining compatibility with custom keyboard configurations through its modular cap series.
The IAR3F1400 delivers reliable electrical performance with a maximum current/voltage rating of 2 A at 24 VDC for resistive loads. It features an initial contact resistance of 100 mΩ maximum and maintains dielectric strength of 500 Vrms. The switch operates within a temperature range of -20°C to +65°C, ensuring consistent performance in extreme conditions.
Engineered for harsh industrial environments, the IAR3F1400 meets IP67 standards for front panel sealing, providing protection against dust, water, and salt spray. It is resistant to frost, hydrocarbons, and salt spray (IEC 512-6, test 11f), making it suitable for outdoor and marine applications where environmental exposure is a concern.
With a panel thickness of 7 mm maximum, the IAR3F1400 offers a total travel of 1.5 mm (±0.3 mm) and an operating force of 7 N (±2 N). The switch features a rectangular rocker-action cap with three sizes (10.1 x 12.5 / 18.65 / 25.0 mm) and a height of 12.2 mm, designed for precise mechanical operation and user feedback.
The modular cap series allows for the creation of custom keyboards, enabling tailored user interfaces for specific applications. This flexibility, combined with the switch's tactile feedback and long travel (2 mm), ensures adaptability in complex control systems without compromising reliability.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 100 MΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric strength | 500 Vrms Electrical life at full load: 1,000,000 cycles Electrical life at full load: 1,000,000 cycles Front panel sealing (see drawing opposite): IP65 and IP67 acc. to IEC 60529 Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Panel thickness | 7 mm (.276) max. |
| Total travel | 1.5 mm (.059) +/- 0.3 mm Typical |
| operating force | 7 N +/- 2 N Low level or mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles |
| Torque | 0.5 to 1 Nm max. applied to nut Rectangular rocker-action caps Three sizes: 10.1 x 12.5 / 18.65 / 25.0 mm h=12.2 mm Long travel - 2 mm The cap series can be combined into a custom keyboard Three sizes: 10.1 x 12.5 / 18.6 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +65 °C Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | 2 A 24 VDC |
| Electrical Functions | Normally Open (NO),Actuator Shape:Round, Curved |
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sealing | IP67 |
The APEMPanel Switches IAR3F1400 is presented using the documented product characteristics available for this model.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 100 MΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| Dielectric strength | 500 Vrms Electrical life at full load: 1,000,000 cycles Electrical life at full load: 1,000,000 cycles Front panel sealing (see drawing opposite): IP65 and IP67 acc. to IEC 60529 Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Panel thickness | 7 mm (.276) max. |
| Total travel | 1.5 mm (.059) +/- 0.3 mm Typical |
| operating force | 7 N +/- 2 N Low level or mechanical life: 1,000,000 cycles |
| Torque | 0.5 to 1 Nm max. applied to nut Rectangular rocker-action caps Three sizes: 10.1 x 12.5 / 18.65 / 25.0 mm h=12.2 mm Long travel - 2 mm The cap series can be combined into a custom keyboard Three sizes: 10.1 x 12.5 / 18.6 |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +65 °C Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | 2 A 24 VDC |
| Electrical Functions | Normally Open (NO),Actuator Shape:Round, Curved |
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Sealing | IP67 |