Illuminated Pushbutton Switch features IP65 sealed design.

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Available in threaded or snap-in panel mount configurations, Series RP8100 offers contact ratings of 125 mA at 125 Vac and 100 mA at 50 Vdc. Initial contact resistance is 5 mW, while insulation resistance is 1,000 MW at 500 Vdc, and dielectric strength is 1,000 Vac rms. Operating from -30 to +85°C, round illuminated switch is suited for instrumentation, telecommunications, audio, and appliance applications.



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E-Switch's New Round Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Has A Classy, Sleek Design And Extended Operating Life



MINNEAPOLIS, MN --- E-Switch announces a new, sleek, round illuminated pushbutton switch, the RP8100. The RP8100 is available with either a threaded or snap in panel mount. It is sealed to IP65 standards and comes with an LED illumination option. Specifications include:

Electrical Life - 500,000 cycles at full load
Operating Force - 300 gf +/- 100gf
Contact Rating - 125mA @ 125 VAC; 100mA @ 50 VDC
Contact Resistance - 5 milliohms max (initial)
Insulation Resistance - 1,000 Megaohms (Min @ 500VDC)
Dielectric Strength - 1,000 VAC rms.
Operating Temperature - minus 30C to + 85C
Contact Bounce - 10ms MAX

Markets for the RP8100 series switch include instrumentation, telecommunications, audio, appliance, consumer electronics, among others.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com or call us at 800-867-2717 to request your free catalog! You can also request a free sample of one of 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. E-Switch has been manufacturing quality switches since 1979 for the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, A/V, appliance and consumer markets. Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Detector switches, and more. E-Switch has local reps and distributors on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch's online catalog includes complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

Editorial Contact and Reader Service Contact:
Rebecca Hauptman, Marketing Manager at 763-504-3536 or rhauptman@e-switch.com

Sales and Technical Contact:
Lloyd Bodle, National Sales Manager 800-867-2717 or lbodle@e-switch.com

E-Switch, Inc.
7153 Northland Drive N
Minneapolis, MN 55428
www.e-switch.com
800-867-2717

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