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Overview: The document is a catalog from MENTOR, a specialist in precision electromechanical components, offering a wide range of products in Surface Mounted Devices (SMD) and Through-Hole Technology (THT). The catalog includes switches, push-buttons, potentiometers, jacks, and fuse holders, among others, designed for industrial electronics applications.

Specifications: The catalog specifies various components such as toggle switches, slide switches, push-button switches, rotary switches, and miniature key switches. It provides technical data including operating current, rated voltage, contact rating, degree of protection, insulation resistance, and life cycle. The components are designed to meet DIN standards and are available in different configurations and colors.

Procedures: The document outlines the importance of SMD switch series, emphasizing the use of gull wing connections for their advantages in grid dimensions, self-centering, and ease of soldering. It also describes the layout suggestions for mounting and packaging, including tape and reel packing according to DIN standards.

Standards and Norms: The components conform to DIN 41494 for printed circuit board sizes and mounting dimensions. The document highlights compliance with DIN EN 61760-1 for soldering heat resistance and DIN IEC 68-2-20 for solderability. The degree of protection is specified as IP 50 according to DIN 40050.

Recommendations: MENTOR offers custom solutions for specific requirements, emphasizing their capability to develop economical and effective solutions in collaboration with clients. The catalog suggests using additional fixing elements for precise alignment and mechanical stability.

Key Data from Tables and Diagrams: The document includes diagrams showing dimensions and layout suggestions for various components. It provides part numbers, minimum order quantities, and packaging details. The technical data tables specify parameters like operating temperature range, housing material, and marking options.

Critical Information: The catalog notes that all previous publications are invalid upon its release, and technical changes may occur. It stresses the importance of checking the website for current developments and changes. All deliveries are subject to MENTOR's general terms and conditions.

Product Range: The document mentions an extensive range of products for modern circuit boards in SMD and THT technology, including light guide systems, optoelectronic components, LED display systems, and more. These products are detailed in the company's catalogues and website.

Switch Series: The MENTOR switch series is designed for THT technology, offering various types of switches such as toggle, push buttons, and slide switches. These switches are available in 1- and 2-pole versions with different functions like tipping, pressing, rotating, and sliding. The switches are designed for front panel assembly and are part of the 19-inch structure system.

Technical Data: General technical data includes solderability, operating temperature range (-40 °C to +85 °C), and climate resistance. Specific technical data for switches includes operating voltage (≤ 60 V), operating current (≤ 0.5 A), and contact rating (≤ 6 VA). The switches have a life cycle of 20,000 cycles and are ESD resistant up to 8 kV.

Toggle and Slide Switches: Toggle switches are available with switch and touch functions, designed for optimal stringing with mechanical stabilization features. Slide switches are available in 1-pole versions and can be stringed according to FEL standards.

Ordering Information: Part numbers in bold are available ex-stock with low minimum order quantities, while those in normal font are manufactured to order. Minimum order quantities vary based on the product and are available upon request.

Push-Button Switches: These switches feature a push-push function and are available with transparent buttons in red, yellow, and green. They are soldering bath proof and washable. Key specifications include a volume resistance of less than 50 mΩ and a maximum operating force of 8 N. Part numbers in bold are available from stock, while others are made to order.

Rotary Switches: Designed with a groove and spring system, these switches can be arranged in a 0.1" grid and are available for screwdriver or knob operation. They offer 10 switching positions with a switch angle of 30°. The switches can be adjusted from 1-pole to 5-pole operation. Specific technical data include a zero signal current of ≤ 1 A, a volume resistance of < 50 mΩ, and a lifetime of 104 cycles.

Miniature Key Switches: These are designed for FEL-engineering and prevent unauthorized system switching. They can be extended to 2- or 3-pole switches and feature a metal chain for key storage. The switches have a rated voltage of ≤ 5 V DC and a contact rating of ≤ 6 VA.

Binary Coded Rotary Switches: Available with 10 or 16 indexing positions in standard codes such as BCD and hexadecimal. They are flux- and splash-waterproof, with a precise stop notch action for ease of use.

Technical Specifications:

Operating Force: Maximum 4 N or 5 N depending on the model.
Housing Material: PPA black UL94 or glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic.
Volume Resistance: Less than 200 mΩ or 50 mΩ.
ESD Protection: Up to 15 kV or 10 kV depending on the model.
Protection Rating: IP65 for certain models.
Solderability: Compliant with DIN EN 60068-2-20.
Resistance to Soldering Heat: 260 °C for 10 seconds as per DIN EN 61760-1.

Push-Button Switches:

Designed as impulse-buttons with LED indicators for operation status.
Available in horizontal and vertical versions with various color options for operation buttons.
Equipped with clamps to prevent floating during soldering.

LED Specifications:

Available in colors such as red, yellow, and green.
LEDs are used to indicate the operation status of push-buttons.

Cermet Potentiometers:

Feature a scale for optical resistance value setting.
Equipped with a fixing pin for stability on the PCB.
Electrical angle of 230° and mechanical rotation of 260°.
Power rating of 0.5 W at 70 °C and dielectric strength of 600 V AC.

15-Turn Cermet Potentiometers:

Electrical resolution of 15 turns with lateral fins and grooves for stability.
Tightness determined by DIN EN 60068-2-17.
Easy operation with a screwdriver.

Test Jacks:

Suitable for connectors Ø 2 mm with lateral fins and grooves for stability.
Plastic dowel for additional mechanical fixing on the PCB.
Collar at the face of the component prevents short circuits.

General Remarks and Technical Data:
- Operating temperature: -25 °C to +85 °C
- Housing material: PC black UL94
- Climate: HPF DIN 40040
- Terminals: tinned
- Contacts: nickel plated
- Solderability: DIN EN 60068-2-20 (260 °C < 5s)
- Additional fixing elements: Fixing pins

Specific Technical Data:
- Operating voltage: ≤ 60 V
- Operating current: ≤ 1 A
- Test voltage: 1000 V / 50 Hz
- Volume resistance: ≤ 30 mΩ
- Insulation class: VDE 0110 group C

Product Details:
- Test Jacks Ø 2 mm and Ø 4 mm are available with specific technical data.
- Triple insulated test terminals are suitable for connectors Ø 2 mm, featuring lateral fins and grooves for stability on the PCB.
- Double insulated test terminals with LEDs are also available, providing additional mechanical fixing points and preventing short circuits.
- Switch jacks Ø 2 mm are designed for printed circuits, equipped with lateral fins and grooves for stability, and a clamp to prevent floating during soldering.
- ESD protection: < 15 kV according to DIN IEC 801-2.

Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ):
- Part numbers in bold are available ex-stock with low MOQs.
- Part numbers in normal font are manufactured to order.
- MOQ1 and MOQ2 vary by product and are available upon request.

LED Specifications:
- LED colors available: red, yellow, green.
- Technical data for LEDs can be found on page 42.

Catalog excerpts

Elektromechanische Bauelemente SMD / THT Electromechanical Components SMD / THT

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Contents SMD Devices Seite / Page Toggle Switches Push-Button Switches Fuse Holder Mit Erscheinen dieses Kataloges werden alle früheren Veröffentlichungen ungültig. Technische Änderungen behalten wir uns vor. Für eventuell entstandene Druckfehler übernehmen wir keine Gewähr. Aktuelle Entwicklungen, technische Änderungen, Abkündigungen von Bauteilen etc. siehe Website www.mentor.de.com. Für alle Lieferungen gelten ausschließlich unsere Allgemeinen Geschäftsbedingungen. Nachdruck oder Veröffentlichungen – auch auszugsweise – sind nur mit unserer Genehmigung gestattet. 2 On publication of this catalog...

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Contents THT Devices Seite / Page Kippschalter Schiebeschalter Druckschalter und -taster Drehschalter Miniatur-Schlüsselschalter Toggle Switches Slide Switches Push-Button Switches (momentary, permanently) Rotary Switches Miniature Key Switches Drucktaster Drucktaster liegend und stehend Push-Button Switches Push-Button Switches lying and upright Cermet Potentiometers Cermet 15-Turn Potentiometers Prüfbuchsen Ø 2 mm Prüfbuchsen Ø 4 mm Schaltbuchsen Ø 2 mm Test Jacks Ø 2 mm Test Jacks Ø 4 mm Switch Jacks Ø 2 mm Fuse Holders Technische Daten THT LEDs Verzeichnis der Artikelnummern Symbole Auslandsvertretungen...

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Elektromechanische Bauelemente vom Spezialisten Electro mechanical components from the experts Als Spezialist für Präzisions-Bauteile bietet Ihnen MENTOR ein breites Spektrum elektromechanischer Bauelemente als oberflächen-montierbares Bauteil (SMD – Surface Mounted Devices) oder für die Durchsteckmontage (THT – Through-Hole Technology). Zuverlässig, langlebig und vielseitig einsetzbar sind sie das Ergebnis jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in der Entwicklung und Herstellung von Bauelementen für die unterschiedlichsten Anwendungen in der Industrieelektronik. Funktionaität, l Verarbeitungseffizienz,...

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System-Technik FEL In DIN 41494 sind die Normung der LeiterplattengroBen, der Gestellplatten-groBen, der Gestellabmessung sowie der Frontplatten mit ihren Abmessungen enthalten. Besonders behandelt werden im Blatt 4 der DIN 41494 die ruckwar-tigen Anschlussverbindungen fur die Leiterplatte. Der Einbauraum fur Front-platten-Einbauelemente ist durch die in DIN 41494 Teil 2 und Teil 5 vorgegebenen Leiterplatten und FrontplattenmaBe und durch den in DIN EN 60097 festgelegten Bestuckungsraster in seinen wichtigen MaBen bereits beschrieben Frontplatten-Einbauelemente fur Leiterplatten, kurz FEL genannt,...

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The MENTOR switch series use the same concept as the types that have been used, tried and tested in industrial electronics million fold for decades. They have been further developed to meet the special requirements of SM-technology and are available now to change to SMD components. Particular importance was attached to their connections as gull wings, as these are the most widely used form due to their advantages such as reproducible grid dimensions, selfcentering features, improved shadowing problematic, good visual soldered joint inspection and easy resoldering and unsoldering. Tm* MENTORSMD...

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Toggle Switches 1 Pole with Switch and Touch Function Kippschalter 1-polig mit Rast- und Tastfunktion Allgemeine Hinweise und Technische Daten General Remarks and Technical Data Allgemeine Hinweise und technische Daten: siehe Seite 6 General remarks and technical data: see page 6 Neben groBen Ansaugflachen fur hohe Bestuckgeschwindigkeiten gibt es additive Lotstutzflachen, die jegliche mechanische Krafte aufnehmen und somit die elektrischen Kontakte entlasten. Zusatzliche Fixierpins ermoglichen eine exakte Ausrichtung des Schalters zur Frontplatte. We provide additionally to large suction...

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Push-Button SwitchesAllgemeine Hinweise und Technische Daten General Remarks and Technical Data Allgemeine Hinweise und technische Daten: siehe Seite 6 General remarks and technical data: see page 6 Spezifische Technische Daten Specific Technical Data ESD-fest gegen Front: < 12 kV ESD to Front: < 12 kV Der SMD-Drucktaster der 1240-er Serie ist in einpoliger und zweipoliger Version, als Baustein der 19"-Systemtechnik, als Frontplatteneinbauelement und als Reset-Schalter auf der Leiterplatte einsetzbar. Der Fixierpin stellt eine optimale Ausrich-tung zur Frontplatte sicher und nimmt...

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Push-Button Switches momentary ■ permanentlyAllgemeine Hinweise und Technische Daten General Remarks and Technical Data Allgemeine Hinweise und technische Daten: siehe Seite 6 General remarks and technical data: see page 6 Ruhestrom: < 1 A Zero signal current: < 1 A Durchgangswiderstand: < 50 mQ Volume resistance: < 50 mQ Betriebstemperatur: -40 °C ... +105 °C Temperature range: -40 °C ... +105 °C Schaltleistung: < 10 VA (bei Raumtemperatur) Contact rating: < 10 VA (at room ambient temperature) Der Taster/Schalter der 1239-er Baureihe stellt eine Alternative zum Drucktaster...

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Push-Button Switches Spezifische Technische Daten Schaltstrom: < 50 mA Nennspannung:< 12V = Isolationswiderstand: > 108 Q Durchgangswiderstand: < 100 mQ Betriebstemperatur: -25 °C ... +70 °C Lotwarmebestandigkeit: 255 °C 5s - Details auf Anfrage Hub: 0,25 mm +0,2/-0,1 Specific Technical Data Operating current: < 50 mA Rated voltage: < 12 V = Insulation resistance: > 108 Q Volume resistance: < 100 mQ Temperature range: -25 °C ... +70 °C Soldering performance: 255 °C 5s - Details on request Stroke: 0.25 mm +0.2/-0.1 Die Kurzhubtaster der Serie 1254 zeichnen sich durch hohe Schaltsicherheit und...

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Push-Button SwitchesSpezifische Technische Daten Schaltstrom: < 50 mA Nennspannung:< 12V = Isolationswiderstand: > 108 Q Durchgangswiderstand: < 100 mQ Betriebstemperatur: -25 °C ... +70 °C Lotwarmebestandigkeit: 255 °C 5s - Details auf Anfrage Hub: 0,35 mm ±0,1 Specific Technical Data Operating current: < 50 mA Rated voltage: < 12 V = Insulation resistance: > 108 Q Volume resistance: < 100 mQ Temperature range: -25 °C ... +70 °C Soldering performance: 255 °C 5s - Details on request Stroke: 0.35 mm ±0.1 Die Kurzhubtaster der Serie 1254 zeichnen sich durch hohe Schaltsicherheit und lange Lebensdauer...

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