Tactile Switch B3F Miniature, Space-Saving Tactile Switch Provides Long Service Life and Easy Mounting • Extended mechanical/electrical service life: 10 x 106 operations for 12 x 12 mm type and 1 x 106 operations for the 6 x 6 mm type • Ideal for applications such as audio, office and communications equipment, measuring instruments, TVs, VCRs, etc. • Taped radial type, vertical type and high force types are available. • Gold plated models available for increased contact reliability, resistance to corrosive gas and insulation fault prevention for ion migration in harsh environments • RoHS Compliant Ordering Information ■ B3F-1@@@, B3F-3@@@ 6 x 6 mm type Type Plunger Switch height Operating force Model Without ground terminal With ground terminal Standard Flat Projected Vertical Flat Projected Bags Bags 4.3 mm General-purpose: 100 g 150 g B3F-1000 B3F-1002 B3F-1100 B3F-1102 High-force: 260 g B3F-1005 B3F-1105 5.0 mm General-purpose: 100 g 150 g B3F-1020 B3F-1022 B3F-1120 B3F-1122 High-force: B3F-1025 B3F-1125 5.0 mm (7.5 mm pitch) General-purpose: 100 g 260 g — B3F-1110 7.3 mm General-purpose: 100 g 150 g B3F-1050 B3F-1052 B3F-1150 B3F-1152 High-force: B3F-1055 B3F-1155 260 g 3.15 mm General-purpose: 100 g 150 g — — B3F-3100 B3F-3102 High-force: 260 g — B3F-3105 3.85 mm General-purpose: 100 g 150 g — — B3F-3120 B3F-3122 High-force: 260 g — B3F-3125 6.15 mm General-purpose: 100 g 150 g — — B3F-3150 B3F-3152 High-force: — B3F-3155 260 g Important Note:Switches cannot be water-washed. Tactile Switch B3F 221 ■ B3F-1@@@-G 6 x 6 mm type with Gold Plating Type Plunger Switch height Form of shipment operating force Model Without ground terminal With ground terminal Bags (100 Switches) 6 x 6 mm switches with gold plating Flat 4.3 mm 180 g 5.0 mm B3F-1002-G B3F-1102-G B3F-1022-G B3F-1122-G Note: The minimum order is 100 Switches. Order in multiples of the minimum order. ■ B3F-4@@@, B3F-5@@@ 12 x 12 mm type Type Plunger Switch height Operating force Model Without ground terminal With ground terminal Standard Flat Projected Long service life High reliability gold-plated contact 4.3 mm 7.3 mm Bags B3F-4000 B3F-4100 High-force: 260 g B3F-4005 B3F-4105 General-purpose: 130 g B3F-4050 B3F-4150 High-force: 260 g B3F-4055 B3F-4155 General-purpose: 130 g B3F-5000 B3F-5100 Flat 4.3 mm Projected 7.3 mm B3F-5050 B3F-5150 Flat 4.3 mm B3F-5001 B3F-5101 Projected 7.3 mm B3F-5051 B3F-5151 Important Note: Switches cannot be water-washed. 222 Bags General-purpose: 130 g Tactile Switch B3F ■ B3F-6@@@ Taped Radial (Auto Insertion) 6 x 6 mm type Type Plunger Switch height Operating force Model B3F-6000 Flat 4.3 mm General-purpose: 100 g B3F-6000 B3F-6100 High-force: 150 g B3F-6002 B3F-6102 General-purpose: 100 g B3F-6020 B3F-6120 High-force: 150 g B3F-6022 B3F-6122 General-purpose: 100 g B3F-6050 B3F-6150 High-force: B3F-6052 B3F-6152 Without ground terminal With ground terminal 5.0 mm Projected 7.3 mm 150 g Note: The above switches must be ordered in units of 1,000. Important Note: Switches cannot be water-washed. ■ Accessories See “B32” Tactile Switch Key Top data sheet for keycaps that fit projected plunger B3F models. ■ Plunger Identification Tables Use these tables to determine tactile switch type by plunger color. B3F-1@@@/-3@@@/-6@@@ Plunger color Operating force Ivory 100 g B3F-1000, 1100, 1050, 1150, 3100, 3150, 6000, 6100, 6050, 6150 Black 100 g B3F-1020, 1120, 1110, 3120, 6020, 6120 Yellow Gray Type 150 g B3F-1002, 1102, 1052, 1152, 3102, 3152, 6002, 6102, 6052, 6152 180 g B3F-1002-G, 1102-G 150 g B3F-1022, 1122, 3122, 6022, 6122 180 g B3F-1022-G, 1122-G Orange 260 g B3F-1005, 1105, 1055, 1155, 3105, 3155, 6005, 6055 Pink 260 g B3F-1025, 1125, 3125, 6025 B3F-4@@@/-5@@@ Plunger color Operating force Type Ivory 130 g B3F-4000, 4100, 4050, 4150 Yellow 260 g B3F-4005, 4105, 4055, 4155 Blue 130 g B3F-5000 Series Tactile Switch B3F 223 Specifications ■ Characteristics Part Number B3F-1@@@ B3F-3@@@ B3F-4@@@ B3F-5@@@ B3F-6@@@ B3F-1@@@-G Contact form SPST-NO Switching capacity 1 to 50 mA, 5 to 24 VDC (resistive load) 100 μA to 50 mA, 5 to 24 VDC (resistive load) Contact resistance 100 MΩ max. (rated: 1mA, 5VDC) 100 MΩ max. (rated: 100 μA, 5 VDC) Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 250 VDC) Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute Bounce time 5 ms max. Vibration resistance Malfunction durability: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude for 30 to 60 s Shock resistance Mechanical durability: 1,000 m/s2 (approx. 100 G) Malfunction durability: 100 m/s2 (approx. 10 G) Ambient operating temperature -25° to 70°C (at 60% RH max.) with no icing or condensation Ambient operating humidity 35% to 85% RH (at 5 to 35 °C) Weight Approx. 0.25 g Approx. 0.85 g Approx. 0.25 g Note: Data shown are of initial value. ■ Life Expectancy B3F-1000, B3F-3000, B3F-6000: 1,000,000 operations min (OF: 100gf) (B3F-1070: 500,000 operations min) 300,000 operations min (OF: 150 gf) 100,000 operations min (OF: 260gf) B3F-G: 300,000 operations min (OF: 180gf) B3F-4000: 3,000,000 operations min (OF: 130gf) 1,000,000 operations min (OF: 260gf) B3F-5000: 10,000,000 operations min. ■ Operating Characteristics Characteristics Part Number B3F-1@@@ / -3@@@ General purpose type Operating force (OF) Release force (RF) min. B3F-6@@@ B3F-1@@@-G High force type General purpose type High force type General purpose type High force type General purpose type 100 ± 30 g 150 ± 50 g 260 ± 70 gf 130 ± 50 g 260 ± 70 g 100 ± 30 g 150 ± 50 g 180 ± 50 g 20 g 50 g 50 gf 30 g 50 g 20 g 50 g 50 g Pretravel (PT) 224 B3F-4@@@ / -5@@@ Tactile Switch 0.25 +0.2/-0.1 mm B3F 0.3 +0.2/-0.1 mm 0.25 +0.2/-0.1 mm Dimensions Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, all units are in millimeters and a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. Terminal numbers are not indicated on this switch. With the switch turned over so that the logo mark “OMRON” is visible on the upper part of the rear side of the switch base, the terminal on the right of the logo mark is numbered “1” and that on the bottom right is “3.” Accordingly, two terminals on the left side are numbered “2” and “4” respectively. ■ 6 x 6 mm Models Standard, Flat Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) Standard, Projected Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) B3F-1000, B3F-1002, B3F-1005, B3F-1020*, B3F-1022*, B3F-1025*, B3F-1002-G, B3F-1022-G* B3F-1050, B3F-1052, B3F-1055 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 6±0.2 6±0.2 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 6±0.2 6±0.2 4.5±0.2 4.5±0.2 4.5±0.2 4.5±0.1 6.5±0.1 3.4 4 3.5 6.5±0.1 1.8±0.1 7.3±0.2 4.3±0.2 3 0.3 Terminal Arrangement/Internal Connections (Top View) 3.4 4 3 2 1 3.5 6.5±0.5 0.7 7.7±0.5 0.7 2 0.3 1 6.5±0.5 0.7 7.7±0.5 * The height of B3F-1020, B3F-1022, B3F-1025, and B3F-1026 is 5±0.2 mm. 0.7 Standard, Flat Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal, Pitch: 6.5 mm) Standard, Projected Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal) B3F-1100, B3F-1102, B3F-1105, B3F-1120*, B3F-1122*, B3F-1125*, B3F-1102-G, B3F-1122-G* B3F-1150, B3F-1152, B3F-1155 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 6±0.2 6±0.2 Four, 1±0.05 dia. Four, 1±0.1 dia. Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) (See note.) 4.3±0.2 3.5 dia. 2.4 2.4±0.1 3.5 dia. PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 6±0.2 6±0.2 4.5±0.2 4.5±0.1 4.5±0.2 4.1±0.1 4.5±0.1 1.5 4.1±0.1 3.5 dia. Five, 1±0.05 dia. 1.5 2.4 2.4±0.1 3.5 dia. Five, 1±0.05 dia. 6.5±0.1 (See note.) 4.3±0.2 6.5±0.1 3.4 3.5 0.3 4 0.7 0.7 6.5±0.5 7.7±0.5 Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 1.8±0.1 Terminal Arrangement/Internal Connections (Top View) 7.3±0.2 4.3±0.2 3.4 4 3 0.7 3 3.5 0.3 0.3 2 *The height of B3F-1120, B3F-1122, and B3F-1125 is 5±0.2 mm. 1 2 0.7 6.5±0.5 7.7±0.5 5 0.7 0.7 1 5 0.3 Standard, Flat Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal, Pitch: 7.5 mm) B3F-1110 6±0.2 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 6±0.2 4.5±0.2 Terminal Arrangement/Internal Connections (Top View) 4 3 4.5±0.1 1.5 5±0.2 2 4.1±0.1 3.5 dia. 1±0.05 dia. 7.5±0.1 3.4 Four, 1.2±0.05 dia. 1 5 3.5 0.3 0.7 7.5±0.5 9±0.5 0.7 0.3 0.7 Tactile Switch B3F 225 Side-operated, Flat Plunger Type Side-operated, Projected Plunger Type B3F-3100, B3F-3102, B3F-3105 B3F-3150, B3F-3152, B3F-3155 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 7.3 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 7.3 Two, 1.5±0.05 dia. 6.25 Two, 1.5±0.05 dia. 6.25 2.5±0.1 2.5±0.1 4.5±0.1 3.5 dia. 3.5 dia. 4.5±0.1 7±0.1 Two, 1±0.05 dia. Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 4 3.5 4 0.7 0.3 0.3 2.25 7±0.5 8.7 3.15±0.2 2 Side-operated, Flat Plunger Type (Height: 3.85 mm) B3F-3120, B3F-3122, B3F-3125 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) Two, 1.5±0.05 dia. 6.25 2.5±0.1 3.5 dia. 4.5±0.1 7±0.1 Two, 1±0.05 dia. Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 4 3.5 0.7 0.3 1 4.5±0.5 2.25 7±0.5 8.7 226 2.5±0.5 3.85±0.2 Tactile Switch 4 3 0.3 B3F 4 3 0.3 7±0.5 8.7 2.5±0.5 7.4 3.5 4.5±0.5 1 7.3 4 0.7 3 1 4.5±0.5 1 2 Two, 1±0.05 dia. Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 2.4 2.4±0.1 7.4 7.4 7±0.1 0.3 1.8±0.1 2.25 6.15±0.2 1 2.5±0.5 1 2 ■ 12 x 12 mm Models Standard, Long-life, and High-reliability Models Flat Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) Standard, Long-life, and High-reliability Models Projected Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) B3F-4000, B3F-4005, B3F-5000, B3F-5001 B3F-4050, B3F-4055, B3F-5050, B3F-5051 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) Two, 1.8±0.05 dia. (for positioning boss) 12±0.2 5±0.1 9±0.1 5±0.2 12±0.2 12.5±0.1 7.1 dia. 4.3±0.2 3.5 3.5 0.3 1 12.5±0.5 4 3 2 1 Two, 1.8±0.05 dia. (for positioning boss) 12±0.2 Four, 1.2±0.05 dia. 12.5±0.1 3.8 3.8±0.1 7.1 dia. Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 1.8±0.2 7.3±0.2 4.3±0.2 3.5 3.5 1 9±0.1 5±0.1 9±0.1 5±0.2 12±0.2 Four, 1.2±0.05 dia. Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 0.3 1 12.5±0.5 13.8±0.5 4 3 2 1 1 9±0.1 13.8±0.5 Standard, Long-life, and High-reliability Models Flat Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal) Standard, Long-life, and High-reliability Models Projected Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal) B3F-4100, B3F-4105, B3F-5100, B3F-5101 B3F-4150, B3F-4155, B3F-5150, B3F-5151 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 12±0.2 Two, 1.8±0.05 dia. (for positioning boss) Two, 1.8±0.05 dia. (for positioning boss) 12±0.2 5±0.1 5±0.2 12±0.2 9±0.1 5±0.2 12±0.2 3.5 3.5 0.9 12.5±0.5 13.8±0.5 3.8 3.8±0.1 Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 4 0.3 1 6.9 3 1 1 2 9±0.1 5 Five, 1.2±0.05 dia. 1.6 12.5±0.1 1.6 7.1 dia. 9±0.1 6.9±0.1 6.9±0.1 Five, 1.2±0.05 dia. 4.3±0.2 5±0.1 7.1 dia. Terminal Arrangement/ Internal Connections (Top View) 1.8±0.2 7.3±0.2 4.3±0.2 12.5±0.1 3.5 3.5 4 0.9 12.5±0.5 13.8±0.5 0.3 1 6.9 3 1 2 9±0.1 Tactile Switch 1 5 B3F 227 ■ 6 x 6 mm Radial Taped Models: Sold in units of 1,000 switches Note: Terminal numbers are not indicated on this switch. With the switch turned over so that the logo mark “OMRON” is visible on the upper part of the rear side of the switch base, the terminal on the top of the logo mark is numbered “1” and that on the bottom is “2.” Flat Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) B3F-6000, B3F-6002 6±0.3 Surface B 6±0.3 12.7±1 6.35±1 2 max. Surface A 3.5 dia. 0.5 max. (1.1) 0.9 4.3 3.4 Support tape 0.5 max. 6 0.2 max. 9 +1 180 9±0.5 0.5 +1 0.3 +0.8 5−0.2 18−0.5 4 dia. ±0.2 Note: The tape is random between surface A and surface B. Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) Two, 1 Flat Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal) B3F-6100, B3F-6102 +0.1 0 dia. 2 5±0.1 12.7±0.3 Carrier tape 1 6±0.3 12.7±1 6.35±1 2 max. 2 6±0.3 3.5 dia. Support tape 0.5 max. (1.1) 4.3 11 0.5 max. 20±0.5 0.9 3.4 6 9±0.5 3.1 +1 0.2 dia. 5±0.2 0.5 +0.8 5−0.2 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) Three, 1 +0.1 0 dia. 18−0.5 0.3 0.6 4±0.2 dia. 12.7±0.3 Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) 2 5±0.1 Carrier tape 1 3 5±0.1 Flat Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) B3F-6020, B3F-6022 6±0.3 Surface B 12.7±1 6.35±1 2 max. 6±0.3 3.5 dia. Surface A Support tape 0.5 max. (1.1) 5 0.5 max. 9 +1 180 0.9 3.4 6 9±0.5 +1 18−0.5 0.2 max. 0.5 0.3 +0.8 5−0.2 4±0.2 dia. 5±0.2 Note: The tape is random between surface A and surface B. PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) Two, 1 228 Tactile Switch +0.1 0 dia. B3F 5±0.1 Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) 2 1 12.7±0.3 Carrier tape Flat Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal) B3F-6120, B3F-6122 6±0.3 12.7±1 6.35±1 2 6±0.3 2 max. 3.5 dia. 0.5 max. 0.9 5 (1.1) 3.4 11 Support tape 0.5 max. 20±0.5 3.1 6 0.2 max. 5±0.2 0.5 9±0.5 0.3 0.6 +0.8 5−0.2 +1 18−0.5 4±0.2 dia. Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) +0.1 Three, 1 0 dia. 2 5±0.1 12.7±0.3 Carrier tape 1 3 5±0.1 Projected Plunger Type (without Ground Terminal) B3F-6050, B3F-6052 6±0.3 Surface B 6±0.3 3.5 dia. Surface A 12.7±1 6.35±1 2.4 2 max. 0.5 max. 7.3 (1.1) 0.9 3.4 Support tape 9 0.5 dia. +1 180 0.2 max. 0.5 6 0.3 +0.8 5−0.2 9±0.5 +1 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 18−0.5 Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) 4±0.2 dia. 12.7±0.3 +0.1 Two, 1 0 dia. 2 5±0.1 Carrier tape 1 Note: The tape is random between surface A and surface B. Projected Plunger Type (with Ground Terminal) B3F-6150, B3F-6152 6±0.3 12.7±1 6.35±1 2 6±0.3 2 max. 2.4 3.5 dia. 0.5 max. 7.3 (1.1) 0.9 11 Support tape 3.4 0.5 max. 20±0.5 3.1 0.2 max. 0.5 5±0.2 PCB Mounting (Top View) (Single-sided PCB, t=1.6) 6 0.3 0.6 +0.8 5−0.2 +1 18−0.5 Terminal Arrangement /Internal Connections (Top View) 4±0.2 dia. 12.7±0.3 Three, 1 +0.1 0 dia. 2 5±0.1 5±0.1 9±0.5 Carrier tape 1 3 Tactile Switch B3F 229 Hints on Correct Use See the Tactile Switch User's Guide, "Tactile Switches - Technical Information" for information regarding processing and handling. ■ Taped Radial (Auto Insertion) Packaging • Tactile switches packed on tape are placed into packing boxes as shown below. • Number of switches per box: 1,000 • Tape may be drawn from the box either from the top or from the bottom. ■ Taping Strength The tactile switches will not release from the tape when pulled in directions A and B at the following forces. 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Buyer Remedy: Seller's sole obligation hereunder shall be to replace (in the form originally shipped with Buyer responsible for labor charges for removal or replacement thereof) the non-complying Product or, at Seller's election, to repay or credit Buyer an amount equal to the purchase price of the Product; provided that there shall be no liability for Seller or its affiliates unless Seller's analysis confirms that the Products were correctly handled, stored, installed and maintained and not subject to contamination, abuse, misuse or inappropriate modification. Return of any Products by Buyer must be approved in writing by Seller before shipment. 3. Limitation on Liability: SELLER AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY. FURTHER, IN NO EVENT SHALL LIABILITY OF SELLER OR ITS AFFILITATES EXCEED THE INDIVIDUAL PRICE OF THE PRODUCT ON WHICH LIABILITY IS ASSERTED. 4. Indemnities: Buyer shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller, its affiliates and its employees from and against all liabilities, losses, claims, costs and expenses (including attorney's fees and expenses) related to any claim, investigation, litigation or proceeding (whether or not Seller is a party) which arises or is alleged to arise from Buyer's acts or omissions under these Terms or in any way with respect to the Products. V. INFORMATION; ETC. 1. Intellectual Property: The intellectual property embodied in the Products is the exclusive property of Seller and its affiliates and Buyer shall not attempt to duplicate it in any way without the written permission of Seller. Buyer (at its own expense) shall indemnify and hold harmless Seller and defend or settle any action brought against Seller to the extent that it is based on a claim that any Product made to Buyer specifications infringed intellectual property rights of another party. 2. Property; Confidentiality: Notwithstanding any charges to Buyer for engineering or tooling, all engineering and tooling shall remain the exclusive property of Seller. All information and materials supplied by Seller to Buyer relating to the Products are confidential and proprietary, and Buyer shall limit distribution thereof to its trusted employees and strictly prevent disclosure to any third party. 3. Performance Data: Performance data is provided as a guide in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Seller's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. 4. Change In Specifications: Product specifications and descriptions may be changed at any time based on improvements or other reasons. It is Seller’s practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant engineering changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed without any notice. 5. Errors And Omissions: The information on Seller’s website or in other documentation has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors or omissions. 6. Export Controls: Buyer shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and licenses regarding (a) export of the Products or information provided by Seller; (b) sale of Products to forbidden or other proscribed persons or organizations; (c) disclosure to noncitizens of regulated technology or information. VI. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Waiver: No failure or delay by Seller in exercising any right and no course of dealing between Buyer and Seller shall operate as a waiver of rights by Seller. 2. Assignment: Buyer may not assign its rights hereunder without Seller's written consent. 3. Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of laws). Federal and state courts in Cook County, Illinois have exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute hereunder. 4. Amendment: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller relating to the Products, and no provision may be changed or waived unless in writing signed by the parties. 5. Severability: If any provision hereof is rendered ineffective or invalid, such provision shall not invalidate any other provision. Tactile Switch B3F Certain Precautions on Specifications and Use 1. Suitability for Use. Seller shall not be responsible for conformity with any standards, codes or regulations which apply to the combination of the Product in Buyer's application or use of the Product. At Buyer's request, Seller will provide applicable third party certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use which apply to the Product. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the suitability of the Product in combination with the end product, machine, system, or other application or use. Buyer shall be solely responsible for determining appropriateness of the particular Product with respect to Buyer's application, product or system. Buyer shall take application responsibility in all cases but the following is a nonexhaustive list of applications for which particular attention must be given: (i) Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document. (ii) Energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety equipment, and installations subject to separate industry or government regulations. (iii) Use in consumer products or any use in significant quantities. (iv) Systems, machines and equipment that could present a risk to life or property. Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to this product. NEVER USE THE PRODUCT FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, AND THAT THE OMRON PRODUCT IS PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM. 2. Programmable Products. Seller shall not be responsible for the user's programming of a programmable product, or any consequence thereof. 3. Performance Data. Performance data given in this publication is provided as a guide for the user in determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of Seller's test conditions, and the users must correlate it to actual application requirements. Actual performance is subject to Seller's Warranty and Limitations of Liability. 4. Change in Specifications. Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on improvements and other reasons. It is our practice to change part numbers when published ratings or features are changed, or when significant construction changes are made. However, some specifications of the Product may be changed without any notice. When in doubt, special part numbers may be assigned to fix or establish key specifications for your application. Please consult with your Seller representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased Product. 5. Errors and Omissions. The information in this publication has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical or proofreading errors, or omissions. 6. RoHS Compliance. Where indicated, our products currently comply, to the best of our knowledge as of the date of this publication, with the requirements of the European Union's Directive on the Restriction of certain Hazardous Substances ("RoHS"), although the requirements of RoHS do not take effect until July 2006. These requirements may be subject to change. Please consult our website for current information. Complete “Terms and Conditions of Sale” for product purchase and use are on Omron’s website at http://www.components.omron.com – under the “About Us” tab, in the Legal Matters section. ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS. To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527. OMRON ON-LINE OMRON ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS LLC 55 E. Commerce Drive, Suite B Schaumburg, IL 60173 Global - http://www.omron.com USA - http://www.components.omron.com 847-882-2288 Cat. No. X303-E-1 Tactile Switch 11/09 B3F Specifications subject to change without notice Printed in USA