The P60A and P60AS series rotary DIP switches are compact switches with 10 or 16 positions. They offer high reliability and long life, and can operate in a temperature range of -20°C to 85°C. The switches are suitable for hand soldering, wave soldering, and reflow soldering. They feature a 4 + 1 terminal layout, complete sealing for process compatibility, and precision designed detent action for clockwise or counterclockwise setting.
The P60A (through‑hole) and P60AS (surface‑mount) rotary DIP switches from APEM provide a compact 4 + 1 terminal layout with sealed construction for reliable operation in harsh environments. They are available in 10‑position (binary coded decimal) and 16‑position (binary coded hexadecimal) configurations, each with two common terminals.
Key features include a 24 VDC maximum operating voltage, 400 mA static and 150 mA dynamic contact ratings, a torque of 0.98 inch‑oz., and an expected life of 10 000 switching operations. The switches are designed for hand, wave, and reflow soldering with specified temperature limits, and they use gold‑over‑nickel plated contacts and nylon actuators for durability.
| Operating voltage | 24 VDC max. |
|---|---|
| Static contact rating | 400 mA max. |
| Dynamic contact rating | 150 mA max. |
| Test voltage | 250 V 50 Hz for 1 min |
| Initial contact resistance | < 100 mΩ |
| Insulation resistance | > 100 MΩ |
| Torque | 0.98 inch‑oz. min. (0.7 N·cm min.) |
| Expected life | 10 000 switching operations |
| Contact force | 15 g min. |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to 85 °C |
| Hand soldering temperature | 340 °C max. for 2 s |
| Wave soldering temperature | 260 °C max. for 10 s |
| Reflow soldering temperature | 215 °C max. for 40 s |
The switches are rated for a maximum operating voltage of 24 VDC.
Static contact rating is 400 mA max and dynamic contact rating is 150 mA max.
The expected mechanical life is 10 000 switching operations.