PCB Keyswitches Product Survey Versions Recommended Key grid Illumination Overall height Contacts Page ≥ 12 mm Non-illuminated 5.0 mm (variable plunger) Gold 4-6 ≥ 15.24 mm Non-illuminated 5.0 mm (variable plunger) Gold 4 - 10 Non-illuminated 5.0 mm (variabler plunger) Gold 4 - 14 ≥ 15.24 mm Fully illuminated 9.7 mm Gold 4 - 16 ≥ 19.05 mm Nonilluminated Fully/spot illuminated 9.7 mm or 12.5 mm (with keycap) Gold or Silver 4 - 26 ≥ 19.05 mm Nonilluminated Illumination by separate/ integrated LED (depending on overall height) 6.2 mm 9.7 mm 12.5 mm 22.5 mm (var. plunger) Gold or Silver 4 - 32 ≥ 15.24 mm Nonilluminated Spot illuminated 9.7 mm or 12.5 mm Gold or Silver 4 - 36 ≥ 20 mm Nonilluminated Fully illuminated 12.5 mm Gold or Silver 4 - 42 ≥ 23 mm Nonilluminated Fully/spot illuminated 9.7 mm Gold or Silver 4 - 50 ≥ 23 mm Non-illuminated 9.7 mm Gold or Silver 4 - 56 Keyswitch Signal indicator RACON 8 RACON 12 RACON 12 V RACON 12 i RF 15 4 RF 15 N (nieder) Fully illuminated RF 15 R (rund) RF 15 H (hoch) RF 19 Fully illuminated RF 19, 1 Ö + 1 S 4-2 PCB Keyswitches PCB Keyswitches Versions Recommended Key grid Illumination Overall height Contacts Page Fully illuminated 12.5 mm Gold or Silver 4 - 60 Spot illuminated with 1 LED 9.7 mm Silver 4 - 75 Keyswitch Signal indicator RF 19 H (high profile) ≥ 24 mm Main switch KN19 ≥ 19.05 x 38.1 mm Nonilluminated ≥ 12.50 mm Depending on the type of keyswitch used: – RACON (without plunger) – RF 15/RF 15 N – RF 19 – KN 19 ≥ 35/55 mm Edge-illuminated Fully and symbol illumination illuminated 14 mm Silver ≥ 19.05 mm Nonilluminated 15.5/15.9 mm (with key caps) RS 76 M: Gold 4 - 115 RS 76 C: contactless ≥ 19.05 mm Non-illuminated 19.5 mm (without key) Gold RK 90 System 4 - 79 RG 85 III System Full-Travael Keyswitch RS 76 Fully/spot illuminated 4 - 95 Keyswitches for Conductor Board PCB Keyswitches 4 - 143 4-3 4 PCB Keyswitches Examples for Applications Standards RF 15 CE-Conformity The products of the Chapter ”PCB Keyswitches” can – relating to the CE-conformity according to the LowVoltage Directive 73/23/EWG – be divided into the following groups: All products with an operating voltage UB > 50 V F. ex. Short-Travel Main Switch KN 19, for this product the Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EWG applies. All products with an operating volltage UB < 50 V F. ex. RACON, RF 15, RS 76, for these components no directive applies. RG 85 III System Single parts, accessories and illumination No directive applies for these products. EMC-Law The components of this catalogue are within the meaning of the law concerning the electromagnetic conformity (= EMC-Law) ”basic components as, for ex., switches, signal lamps or like” and, therefore, do not fall within the scope of the EMC-Law. Declarations of Conformity Declarations of conformity for all concerned products are available and can be delivered upon request. Please always state the exact order reference of the respective product. 4 RF 15 with RK 90 System Marking The marking will be corresponding to the Low-Voltage Directive 73/23/EWG resp. the Directive ”CE-Marking 93/68/EWG” either on the packing or on the product itself or on the shipping documents. UL-approval RACON 8/12, KN 19 and Short-Travel Keyswitches RF 15/19 for The Short-Travel Main Switch KN 19 and data entry systems wich are built with Rafi short-travel switches according to our design proposals meet the requirements of the UL approbals for the American market. UL file no. for KN 19: E 116362 UL file no. for data entry systems: E 202520 4-4 PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches General data RACON short-travel keyswitches with sealed contact system and distinct key click, excellent switching reliability. For use under an overlay or with RK 90 keycaps. Print and SMD versions available (suitable for automatic assembly). Content RACON 8 RACON 8, solder terminals for PCB, outward RACON 8, solder terminals for PCB, inward RACON 8, SMD gullwing (Z) terminals 4-6 4-8 4-9 4-9 RACON 12 RACON 12, solder terminals for PCB, outward RACON 12, solder terminals for PCB, inward RACON 12, SMD gullwing (Z) terminals 4 - 10 4 - 12 4 - 13 4 - 13 RACON 12 Vwith vertical adapter RACON 12 V with vertical adapter 4 - 14 4 - 15 RACON 12 i RACON 12 i, solder terminals for PCB 4 - 16 4 - 18 RACON special accessories Plunger for membrane data entry system Square plunger for membrane data entry system 4 - 20 4 - 20 4 - 21 PCB Keyswitches Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. 4-5 4 RACON RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON 8 General data RACON short-travel keyswitches offer an extremely high switching reliability while needing very little space. They can be arranged as single keys, in rows or key blocks. When arranged under an overlay, RACON keyswitches should be combined with plungers. The features at a glance: • Suitable for the most common soldering methods - Wave soldering bath for print versions - Reflow soldering (SMD) - Manual soldering • SMD version suitable for processing with an automatic SMD assembly machine 4 RACON Technical data Contact resistance when new max. Insulation resistance Bouncing time max. Dimensions Recommended key grid Key grid max. Length of housing Width of housing Overall height see order block see order block 8.4 mm 8.4 mm 5.00 mm Mechanical design Mounting Terminals Contact system Contact arrangement Contact materials Illumination soldering see order block snap-action contact 1 NO Au no Mechanical characteristics Operating force Switching travel Robustness min. Electrical characteristics Rated voltage min. Rated voltage max. Rated current min. Rated current max. Rated power max. (ohmic load) 4-6 3.3+/-0.6 N 0.34+/-0.1 mm 100 N 0.02 V 42 V 0.01 mA 100 mA 1W Other specifications Ambient temp. operating min. Ambient temp. operating max. Resistance to constant environment Resistance at variable environment 100 mΩ 109 Ω 5 ms -40 °C +80 °C according to IEC 600 68-2-3 and 2-30 according to IEC 600 68-2-14 and 2-33 Operating life at RT = 23° C and test force = 1,5 x rated force 1000000 Solderability / solder heat resistance PCB version DIN IEC 600 68-2-20 Solderability / solder heat resistance SMD version EN 61760-1 and DIN IEC 600-68-2-58 Flammability of materials UL 94 HB Packing see order block Produkt code see order block Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches Typical force/travel diagram RACON 8 Circuit diagram RACON 8 Switching symbols acc. to IEC 617 form X (twice interrupting) RACON 8, Typical system assembly with plunger under overlay Solder terminal for PCB, inward 3 0.50 min. 6.50 ± 0.15 2 1 min. 12.00 6.35 12.00 view on component side figured plunger ø 8.00 2 1 4.50 1.40 12.00 min. 12.70 4.50 4.50 1.00 1.00 ø 9.00 metal web 3.70 (min. 3.00) Footprint 12.00 min. 12.00 figured plunger ø 8.00 in. 4.50 1 ø 9.00 metal web min. 3.00 12.00 min. 4.50 2 0.50 3 figured plunger ø 8.00 ø 9.00 min. 6.50 ± 0.15 0.50 min. 6.50 ± 0.15 3 metal web min. 3.00 SMD gullwing (Z) terminal in. 4.50 Solder terminal for PCB, outward 7.60 max. 8.50 12.00 view on component side 12.00 min. 12.70 min. view on component side 4 Explanation ➀ Overall height = RACON + plunger ➁ Recommended area embossing 0.35 mm at glue spacer thickness of 0.15 mm ➂ Front panel cut out = plunger diameter + 1 mm RACON RACON 8, SDM-terminal, tape and reel drawing PCB Keyswitches 4-7 RACON short-travel keyswitches Accessories RACON 8 Description Photo Order no. Page Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.167.042/0209 4 - 20 Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.167.090/0209 4 - 20 Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.168.042/0209 4 - 20 Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.169.042/0209 4 - 20 For other plungers, refer to the chapter „RACON special accessories“; for keycaps, refer to the chapter „RK 90“. Terminals 4 Contact arrangement Product code solder terminal for 1 NO PCB, outward A1 0.70 8.40 4.50 ± 0.15 5.00 ± 0.10 ø 3.50 3.50 ± 0.30 RACON 8, solder terminals for PCB, outward Packing Recommended key grid 60 pieces per tube 12 x 12 mm Order no. 1.14.100.501/0000 Technical data see page 4 - 6 RACON 4-8 Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches Terminals Contact arrangement Product code solder terminal for 1 NO PCB, inward 0.70 8.40 4.50 ± 0.15 5.00 ± 0.10 ø 3.50 3.50 ± 0.30 RACON 8, solder terminals for PCB, inward Packing B1 Recommended key grid 60 pieces per tube 12 x 12 mm Order no. 1.14.100.502/0000 Technical data see page 4 - 6 8.40 4.50– 0.1 5.11– 0.10 ø 3.50 0.70 RACON 8, SMD gullwing (Z) terminals 11.00– 0.15 4 Terminals Contact arrangement Product code Packing Recommended key grid Order no. SMD Gullwing (Z) terminals 1 NO 1000 pieces tape and reel 12 x 12.7 mm 1.14.100.503/0000 C1 Technical data see page 4 - 6 RACON PCB Keyswitches Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. 4-9 RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON 12 General data RACON short-travel keyswitches offer an extremely high switching reliability while needing very little space. They can be arranged as single keys, in rows or key blocks. When arranged under an overlay, RACON keyswitches should be combined with plungers. The features at a glance: • Suitable for the most common soldering methods - Wave soldering bath for print versions - Reflow soldering (SMD) - Manual soldering • SMD version suitable for processing with an automatic SMD assembly machine 4 RACON Technical data Contact resistance when new max. Insulation resistance Bouncing time max. Dimensions Recommended key grid Key grid max. Length of housing Width of housing Overall height see order block see order block 12 mm 12 mm see order block Mechanical design Mounting Terminals Contact system Contact arrangement Contact materials Illumination soldering see order block snap-action contact 1 NO Au no Mechanical characteristics Operating force Switching travel Robustness min. Electrical characteristics Rated voltage min. Rated voltage max. Rated current min. Rated current max. Rated power max. (ohmic load) 4 - 10 3.6+/-0.7 N 0.61+/-0.1 mm 100 N 0.02 V 42 V 0.01 mA 100 mA 1W Other specifications Ambient temp. operating min. Ambient temp. operating max. Resistance to constant environment Resistance at variable environment 100 mΩ 109 Ω 5 ms -40 °C +80 °C according to IEC 600 68-2-3 and 2-30 according to IEC 600 68-2-14 and 2-33 Operating life at RT = 23° C and test force = 1,5 x rated force 1000000 Solderability / solder heat resistance PCB version DIN IEC 600 68-2-20 Solderability / solder heat resistance SMD version EN 61760-1 and DIN IEC 600-68-2-58 Flammability of materials UL 94 HB Packing see order block Produkt code see order block Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches Typical force/travel diagram RACON 12 Circuit Diagram RACON 12 Switching symbols acc. to IEC 617 form X (twice interrupting) RACON 12, Typical system assembly with plunger under overlay min. 12.50 12.50 12.50 1.20 15.24 view on component side figured plun ł 8.0 0 2 1 min. 16.50 Footprint 5.00 5.00 1.20 10.00 12.50 view on component side ł 9.0 0 in. 4.50 1 12.50 min. 15.24 2 3 metal w eb 7.50 (min. 3.00) 12.50 in. 4.50 1 figured plunger ø 8.00 5.00 2 ø 9.00 metal web 3.50 (min. 3.00) 0.50 figured plunger ø 8.00 min. .00 7 ± 0.1 5 ø 9.00 SMD gullwing (Z) terminal 1.60 3 in. 4.50 metal web 6.24 (min. 3.00) Solder terminal for PCB, inward 0.50 3 min. 7.00 ± 0.15 min. 7.00 ± 0.15 0.50 Solder terminal for PCB, outward 11.30 max. 15.80 min. 16.50 min. view on component side Explanation ➀ Overall height = RACON + plunger ➁ Recommended area embossing 0.35 mm at glue spacer thickness of 0.15 mm ➂ Front panel cut out = plunger diameter + 1 mm RACON RACON 12, SMD-terminal, tape and reel drawing PCB Keyswitches 4 4 - 11 RACON short-travel keyswitches Accessories RACON 12 Description Photo Order no. Page Square plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.001.057/0209 4 - 21 Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.167.042/0209 4 - 20 Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.167.090/0209 4 - 20 Plunger for membrane data entry system 5.46.169.042/0209 4 - 20 For other plungers, refer to the chapter „RACON special accessories“; for keycaps, refer to the chapter „RK 90“. RACON 12, solder terminals for PCB, outward 4 5.00 ± 0.15 0.86 14 .8 0 5.00 ± 0.10 3.50 ± 0.30 12.00 ø 3.50 Terminals Contact Product code Packing arrangement Recommended key grid Key grid max. Order no. solder terminal for PCB, outward 1 NO 15.24 x 15.24 mm 12.5 x 15.24 mm 1.14.001.501/0000 A1 45 pieces per tube Technical data see page 4 - 10 RACON 4 - 12 Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON 12, solder terminals for PCB, inward 14 .8 0.86 0 5.00 ± 0.10 5.00 ± 0.15 3.50 ± 0.30 12.00 ø 3.50 Terminals Contact arrangement solder terminal 1 NO for PCB, inward Product code Packing Recommended key grid Key grid max. Order no. B1 45 pieces per tube 15.24 x 15.24 mm 12.5 x 12.5 mm 1.14.001.502/0000 Technical data see page 4 - 10 RACON 12, SMD gullwing (Z) terminals 0 .8 14 0.86 5.11– 0.1 15.00– 0.15 5.00– 0.15 12.00 ø 3.50 4 Terminals Contact arrangement Product code Packing Recommended key grid Key grid max. Order no. SMD Gullwing (Z) terminals 1 NO C1 750 pieces tape and reel 15.24 x 16.5 mm 12.5 x 16.5 mm 1.14.001.503/0000 Technical data see page 4 - 10 RACON PCB Keyswitches Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. 4 - 13 RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON 12 V with vertical adapter General data The RACON 12 V version can be used, for example, for PC plug-in boards and for measurement and control engineering applications. The vertical mounting adapter (support element) absorbs the operating force so that the pressure on the soldered terminals is reduced. For this mounting arrangement, the keyswitch is provided with two horizontal terminals on one side. Technical data 4 RACON Dimensions Length Width Overall height 14.5 mm 13.6 mm 5 mm Mechanical design Mounting Terminals Contact system Contact arrangement Contact materials Illumination soldering solder terminal tin-plated snap-action contact 1 NO Au no Mechanical characteristics Operating force Switching travel Robustness min. 3.6+/-0.7 N 0.61+/-0.1 mm 100 N Electrical characteristics Rated voltage min. Rated voltage max. Rated current min. Rated current max. Rated power max. (ohmic load) Contact resistance when new max. Insulation resistance Bouncing time max. 4 - 14 0.02 V 42 V 0.01 mA 100 mA 1W Other specifications Ambient temp. operating min. Ambient temp. operating max. Storage temperature min. Storage temperature max. (product) Storage temperature max. (rail) Resistance to constant environment Resistance at variable environment Operating life at RT = 23° C and test force = 1,5 x rated force Solderability / solder heat resistance Flammability of materials Packing Produkt code -40 °C +80 °C -50 °C +85 °C +85 °C according to IEC 600 68-2-3 and 2-30 according to IEC 600 68-2-14 and 2-33 1000000 according to DIN IEC 600 68-2-20 UL 94 HB in boxes à 100 piece F1 100 mΩ 109 Ω 5 ms Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches Typical force/travel diagram RACON 12V Circuit Diagram RACON 12V Switching symbols acc. to IEC 617 form X (twice interrupting) PCB footprint RACON 12V Drilling hole diagramm view on component side 5.00 8.20 ø 1.50 0+0.05 (3x) 14.60 6.00 6.20 2.10 10.00 ø 1.20 2.20 15.00 Hatched areas: In this area no components and no conductor tracks RACON 12 V with vertical adapter 13.50 5.00 4 PCB 13.60 RACON 6.60 12.70 Terminals Contact arrangement Product code Packing Order no. solder terminal tin-plated 1 NO F1 100 pieces per box 1.14.001.505/0000 Technical data see page 4 - 14 PCB Keyswitches Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. 4 - 15 RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON 12 i General data Application note Low-profile keyboards with RACON 12 i components should be designed with a grid spacing of 15.24 mm. With this grid, frame webs remain free between the individual keys. The overlay can be glued onto these frame webs; we recommend area embossing over the keys for the overlays. If our RK 90 system design is used, we recommend the 9 x 9 mm keycaps. Technical data General information Colour of lens Recommended key grid Key grid max. 4 RACON see order block 15.24 x 15.24 mm 12.5 x 12.5 mm Dimensions Length Width Overall height 11.35 mm 11.35 mm 9.7 mm Mechanical design Mounting Terminals Contact system Contact arrangement Contact materials Illumination LED colour LED type soldering PCB terminals snap-action contact 1 NO Au fully illuminated 2 LEDs see order block standard 2 mm Mechanical characteristics Operating force Switching travel Robustness min. 3.3+/-0.6 N 0.34+/-0.1 mm 100 N Electrical characteristics Rated voltage min. Rated voltage max. Rated current min. Rated current max. Rated power max. (ohmic load) Contact resistance when new max. Dielectric strength AC min. Insulation resistance Bouncing time max. 4 - 16 0.02 V 42 V 0.01 mA 100 mA 1W 100 mΩ 750 V 109 Ω 5 ms Other specifications Ambient temp. operating min. Ambient temp. operating max. Resistance to constant environment Resistance at variable environment Operating life at RT = 23° C and test force = 1,5 x rated force Solderability / solder heat resistance Flammability of materials Packing -40 °C +80 °C according to IEC 600 68-2-3 and 2-30 according to IEC 600 68-2-14 and 2-33 1000000 according to IEC 600 68-2-20 UL 94 HB in tubes à 45 piece Electrical characteristics of LED LED rated current max. IF at 25°C red/green: 30, yellow: 50 mA LED current reduction beginning with 50 degree C red: 0.5 mA/Grad C, yellow0.8 mA/Grad C LED wavelength typ. red 639, green 510-535, yellow 590 LED forward voltage UF at 20 mA red: 1.8 V/20 mA, yellow: 1.9 V/20 mA LED breakdown voltage UR at 25°C min. 5 V/0.1 mA Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches Typical force/travel diagramm RACON 12i Circuit Diagram RACON 12i Switching symbols acc. to IEC 60 617 form X (twice interrupting) RACON 12i flat data entry system with metal webs RACON 12i smallest grid 9.2 ± 0.1 9.2 ± 0.1 12.00 1 1 15.24 4.50 8.90 1.00 8.90 1.00 4.50 8.50 12.50 15.24 12.50 7.60 7.60 8.50 15.24 view on component side view on component side Explanation ➀ Recommended area embossing 0.35 mm at glue spacer thickness of 0.15 mm RACON LED hole patterns 7.60 - 1.00 (8x) 4.50 8.90 + PCB Keyswitches 8.50 4 + LED 4 - 17 RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON 12 i, solder terminals for PCB illuminated area lens red Terminals Contact arrangement Recommended key grid Illumination Colour of lens LED colour Order no. PCB terminals 1 NO red 1.14.001.551/0000 1 NO green green 1.14.001.552/0000 PCB terminals 1 NO yellow yellow 1.14.001.553/0000 PCB terminals 1 NO fully illuminated 2 fully illuminated 2 fully illuminated 2 fully illuminated 2 red PCB terminals 15.24 x 15.24 mm 15.24 x 15.24 mm 15.24 x 15.24 mm 15.24 x 15.24 mm orange yellow 1.14.001.554/0000 Technical data see page 4 - 16 4 RACON 4 - 18 Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches RACON special accessories Plunger for membrane data entry system ø 9.00 2 figured plunger ø 8.00 1 min. 12.00 Length 4 RACON 4 - 20 Width in. 4.50 0.50 min. 6.50 ± 0.15 3 metal web min. 3.00 Overall height Diameter Order no. complete 6.5 mm 8 mm 5.46.167.301/0209 7 mm 8 mm 5.46.167.090/0209 9.7 mm 8 mm 5.46.167.091/0209 12.5 mm 8 mm 5.46.167.092/0209 6.5 mm 11.5 mm 5.46.167.227/0209 7 mm 11.5 mm 5.46.167.042/0209 9.7 mm 11.5 mm 5.46.167.043/0209 12.5 mm 11.5 mm 5.46.167.044/0209 6.5 mm 14.5 mm 5.46.168.227/0209 7 mm 14.5 mm 5.46.168.042/0209 9.7 mm 14.5 mm 5.46.168.043/0209 12.5 mm 14.5 mm 5.46.168.044/0209 6.5 mm 19 mm 5.46.169.227/0209 7 mm 19 mm 5.46.169.042/0209 9.7 mm 19 mm 5.46.169.043/0209 Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. PCB Keyswitches RACON short-travel keyswitches Length Width Overall height Diameter Order no. complete 12.5 mm 19 mm 5.46.169.044/0209 Front panel cut-out = Plunger diameter + 1 mm. Square plunger for membrane data entry system plunger 15ÿ.ÿ0ÿ0ÿ 1ÿ4.00 ÿ min. 3.00ÿ 2ÿ 1ÿ min. 1ÿ9.05ÿ mÿin. 4.50ÿ min. 7ÿ.00 ÿ± 0.1ÿ5ÿ 0.50ÿ 3ÿ web Length Width Overall height Diameter Order no. complete 14 mm 14 mm 7 mm 5.46.001.057/0209 14 mm 14 mm 9.7 mm 5.46.001.058/0209 14 mm 14 mm 12.5 mm 5.46.001.059/0209 Front panel cut-out = 15 mm. Legend: 1. Overall height RACON + plunger 2. Recommended area embossing 0.35 mm at an adhesive layer thickness of 0.15 mm 3. Front panel cut-out = Plunger diameter + 1 mm circumferential clearance 4 RACON PCB Keyswitches Stock items are marked by bold printed order numbers. 4 - 21