LPI series
Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator
Distinctive features and applications
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Common features
• Large ergonomic actuator (Ø 35 mm)
• Tactile feedback
• Low behind-panel depth (21 mm max.)
• Stylish design
• Long life
This series has been developed on a modular base in order to fit the exact
needs of technicians and end-users.
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Installation options
The LPI series has a number of features to ensure easy installation:
•
Front or rear mounting
• With or without sealing
• 2 separate circuits for NO/NC 5A version
• Terminal block connector for 0,1A NO version
• 3 different LED voltages: 6V, 12V, 24V
• Integrated LED resistor
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Aesthetic options
•
Ring or dot illumination
• Wide range of LED colours
• Wide range of bezel colours
• Many different actuator types and colours
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Designed to meet the requirements of EN81-70
This product meets the requirements of EN81-70 and is ideal for use in all types
of indoor lifts.
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Flexibility of marking
The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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LPI series
Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator
Specifications
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALS
• Snap-action, momentary function
• Mechanical life : 1.000.000 cycles min. for 5A NO/NC
5.000.000 cycles min. for 50mA NO
• Max. currrent/voltage rating with resistive load :
5A NO/NC version
50mA NO version
5A 12VDC - 50.000 cycles
50mA 24 VDC - 5.000.000 cycles
100mA 12VDC - 1.000.000 cycles
• Switch block : thermoplastic for
5A NO/NC
• Contacts :
5A NO/NC : silver, gold plated
50mA NO : silver
• Actuator crimped symbol : 304L
stainless steel
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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• Min. current with resistive load : 0,5mA at 24VDC for NO version
• Contact resistance : 100mΩ max.
• Dielectric strength : 500Vrms 50Hz between terminals
1.000 Vrms 50 Hz between terminals and ground
• Insulation resistance : 10MΩ at 500VDC
• Integrated resistors for illuminated versions
• LED current : 20mA typical for dot or ring (30mA max.)
• LED protected from reverse polarity
• Stand-by consumption : 0,5VA max.
• Environmental protection :
- IP53 for sealed version
- IP40 for unsealed version
• Impact resistance :
- IK06 for NO/NC version
- IK04 for NO version
• Operating force : 2,5 to 5N (unsealed)
• Total travel : 2 mm
±0,3 mm
• Operating temperature :
- 20°C to +65°C
• Storage temperature :
- 40°C to +70°C
PANEL CUT
-
OUT
Panel thickness : 1 to 4 mm (.039 to .157)
1 to 4 mm
(.039 to.157)
40.00
(1.574)
M4
1 to 4 mm
(.039 to.157)
40.00
40.00
(1.574)
(1.574)
Unsealed
version
+0.20
36.50
-0.00
36.50
+0.20
-0.00
(1.437 0/+0.001)
(1.437 0/+0.001)
+0.20
ø39.10
+0.20
-0.00
-0.00
(1.539DIA 0/+0.001)
Rear mounting
1 to 4 mm
(.039 to.157)
40.00
(1.574)
ø4.00
(.157 DIA)
+0.20
ø38.10
+0.20
-0.00
-0.00
(1.5DIA 0/+.001)
Front mouting
40.00
40.00
(1.574)
(1.574)
Sealed
version
2.50
(.098)
ø4.00
(.157 DIA)
+0.20
+0.20
ø44.10
-0.00
-0.00
(1.736DIA 0/+0.001)
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LPI series
Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator
Overview
SWITCH BLOCK
LPI
SERIES
Electrical functions
3
5
50mA NO
5A NO/NC
0
1
4
Illumination
No illumination
Dot
Ring
LED voltage
XX
06
12
24
None
6V
12V
24V
X
R
G
B
A
W
LED colour
None
Red
Green
Blue
Amber
White
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OPERATOR
Mounting
1
2
Front mounting
Rear mounting
X
K
Sealing
Unsealed
Sealed
X
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
N
Bezel colour
No bezel
Blue
Black
Green
Grey
Yellow
Red
White
Amber
Satin grey
Consult APEM.
1
2
3
4
5
Actuator type
Raised crimped
Raised moulded
Raised screen
printed
Without symbol
Screen printed
Actuator colour
7
White
Actuator
marking
See end of the
series.
ABOUT THIS SERIES
On the following pages, you will find successively switch block order numbers and operator order numbers.
Dimensions
: first dimensions are in m while inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
: please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available.
Refer to the following pages for further information.
NOTICE
Packaging unit
: 15 pieces for front mounting versions - 20 pieces for rear mounting versions.
Sealing boot
available to increase the sealing of LPI switches. See section H.
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LPI series
Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator
Switch block
SWITCH BLOCK
MODEL
STRUCTURE
5A momentary NC/NO combined
1
3
4
-
1
3
LPI5
1
2
+
3
4
2
+
1
2
3
4
2
4
B2
-
Terminal block
Wire size : AWG20-15 - 0,5 to 1,5 mm
2
Rated torque : 0,5 Nm
Screw size : M3
50mA momentary NO
+ - 2 4
2
4
-
LPI3
2
+
4
-
+ - 2 4
+
Terminal block
Wire size : AWG28-16 - 0,5 to 1 mm
2
Rated torque : 0,4 Nm
Screw size : M2
1
1
2
1
2
+
3
4
-
+
3
4
-
2
4
1
3
3
2
4
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LPI series
Tactile pushbutton switches with large actuator
Switch block
ILLUMINATION
SWITCH BLOCK
Illuminated dot
Illuminated ring
0
1
4
Non-illuminated
Illuminated dot (1 LED)
Illuminated ring (4 LEDs)
Option 4 available only in the case of screen-printed
symbol
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Option 1
Option 4
LED VOLTAGE
SWITCH BLOCK
XX
06
12
24
Non-illuminated
6V
12V
24V
Combination with other options : see table below.
• Integrated resistors
• LED current : 20mA typical for dot or ring (30mA max.)
• LEDs protected from reverse polarity
• Stand-by consumption for illuminated product : 0,5VA max.
LED COLOUR
SWITCH BLOCK
Colours available with illuminated ring (option 4)
X
R
G
A
B
W
Non-illuminated
Red
Green
Amber
Blue
White
Red
LED voltage
6V
12V
24V
LED voltage
6V
12V
24V
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Green
Amber
Version 5A
No
No
Yes
Version 50mA
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes@
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Blue
White
For illuminated ring, see table opposite.
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