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The APEM Panel Switches IXP5S12M is a robust autoswitch designed for industrial applications. Featuring IP67 and IP69K sealing, 1,000,000 cycle life, and 2 mm total travel, this switch ensures reliable operation in harsh environments. Ideal for demanding electrical systems requiring high durability and precise switching.
The APEM Panel Switches IXP5S12M is a high-reliability autoswitch engineered for industrial environments where durability and precision switching are critical. With a compact design, this switch delivers exceptional performance in extreme conditions, including high shock resistance (100 g), salt spray resistance, and a wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. Its robust construction, featuring gold-plated contacts and a 1,000,000-cycle life, ensures long-term reliability in demanding applications such as industrial automation, machinery control, and electrical systems where continuous operation is essential.
The IXP5S12M delivers reliable electrical performance with gold-plated contacts supporting 100 mA 28 VDC for 1,000,000 cycles and silver contacts for 2 A 28 VDC over 100,000 cycles. Initial contact resistance is 100 mΩ max, ensuring minimal voltage drop during operation. Dielectric strength of 1,500 Vrms and 1 GΩ insulation resistance at 500 VDC provide robust electrical isolation and safety in high-voltage environments.
Engineered for extreme conditions, the IXP5S12M meets IP67 (dust and water resistance) and IP69K (high-pressure cleaning) standards. It withstands shock resistance of 100 g per IEC 512-4 and salt spray testing (IEC 512-6), making it suitable for marine, chemical, and industrial settings where exposure to harsh elements is common. The switch operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, ensuring functionality in extreme climates.
With a total travel of 2 mm (±0.3 mm), the IXP5S12M provides precise switching with minimal wear. The switch requires 7 N ± 2 N for NO function and 8.5 N ± 2 N for NC/NO, ensuring consistent operation under mechanical stress. Its robust construction, including a compact case with tactile feedback, ensures reliable performance even after 1,000,000 cycles.
The IXP5S12M operates with a 0.5 Nm (0.6 Nm max.) torque for secure mounting and supports soldering at 320°C for 3 seconds. Its combined NC/NO electrical function allows for versatile circuit integration, while the 10 ms contact bounce time ensures stable switching without electrical noise.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| sealing | IP67 according to IEC 60529, IP69K according to DIN 40050-9 Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c Salt spray: IEC |
| Panel thickness | 1.5 to 6 mm |
| Total travel | 2 mm (.078) ± 0.3 mm Typical |
| operating force | - function 3 (NO) 7 N ± 2 N- function 5 (NC/NO) 8.5 N ± 2 N Low level/mech. life : 1,000,000 cycles |
| Torque | 0.5 Nm (0.6 Nm max.) applied to nut Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec. Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec. Backlighted marking in a compact case Strong tactile feedback NO or NC/NO High sealing level, no |
| Dielectric strength | 1,500 Vrms Contact bounce : 10 ms Contact bounce : 10 ms Operating and |
| storage temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F) Front panel |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | - Gold plated contact (0): 100 mA 28 VDC, 1,000,000 cycles- Silver contact (1): 2 A 28 VDC, 100,000 cycles |
| Electrical Functions | Combined (NC/NO) |
The APEMPanel Switches IXP5S12M is presented using the documented product characteristics available for this model.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Insulation resistance | 1 GΩ min. at 500 VDC |
| sealing | IP67 according to IEC 60529, IP69K according to DIN 40050-9 Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c Salt spray: IEC 512-6, test 11f Shock resistance: 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c Salt spray: IEC |
| Panel thickness | 1.5 to 6 mm |
| Total travel | 2 mm (.078) ± 0.3 mm Typical |
| operating force | - function 3 (NO) 7 N ± 2 N- function 5 (NC/NO) 8.5 N ± 2 N Low level/mech. life : 1,000,000 cycles |
| Torque | 0.5 Nm (0.6 Nm max.) applied to nut Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec. Soldering : 320 °C (608 °F) max. for 3 sec. Backlighted marking in a compact case Strong tactile feedback NO or NC/NO High sealing level, no |
| Dielectric strength | 1,500 Vrms Contact bounce : 10 ms Contact bounce : 10 ms Operating and |
| storage temperature | -40 °C to +85 °C (-40 °F to +185 °F) Front panel |
| Max. current/voltage rating with resistive load | - Gold plated contact (0): 100 mA 28 VDC, 1,000,000 cycles- Silver contact (1): 2 A 28 VDC, 100,000 cycles |
| Electrical Functions | Combined (NC/NO) |
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