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Test Equipment Grade Switches

Multi-Tech Industries also manufacturers a line of quality instrument-grade electromechanical switches for commercial, industrial, military, institutional and OEM applications. Rotary switches (open frame, enclosed frame), thumbwheel, keyreader and other types are available to be integrated into your process controls or test instrumentation. Standard and custom switch designs can be modified to meet specific customer requirements.
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MODEL 820 SWITCHES

Specifications

Contact Resistance: Less than
    1 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: more than
    1,000,000  MΩ @ 400 C. 
    (terminal to terminal and to shaft).

Positions: up to 12 positions,
    shorting  (30 degree indexing).
Poles: 1 or 2 poles/deck.
Decks: 1 to 6 decks/switch.
Current Carrying Capacity: 5A
     max. switching @ 28VDC,
     1A @ 125VAC
Capacitance: Less than 1 pF,
     contacts to shaft.
Switch body diameter: 1.62”
External shaft: Ό” stainless steel
Detent rollers: stainless steel
Internal shaft: glass-filled
     polycarbonate
Voltage Breakdown: 2000V RMS,
     terminal to terminal and to shaft
Indexing: 30° or 60° available,
     nylon detent for smooth action
Thermal EMF: Less than 1  μV
     Extremely low. Silver contacts to
     silver alloy brushes
Continuous rotation, fixed or
     adjustable stops to limit rotation 
     to number of positions desired.
Construction: decks: Diallyl
     Phthalate (DAP), totally enclosed
     – dust tight
Mounting Bushing: nickel plated
    brass 3/8-32 UNF
Front Housing and End Plate:
    Zytel 101 Nylon
Contacts: Stationary-Fine
     silver-clad copper
      Wiper: Silver alloy, self-cleaning
      leaf type
Terminals: Solder type with
    .067”Ψ hole
Losses: Low electrical losses at
    frequencies up to several MHz.
Long Life – 50,000 cycles min.
Model 820 Test Instrument Switches
Model 820 Rotary Switch

MODEL 3A SWITCHES

A small, adjustable, and totally enclosed instrument control switch with long-term low contact resistance.

Specifications
Contact Resistance: 3 - 6 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 104 MΩ, 
    min @ 500VAC
Decks: 1 to 8 decks/switch
Contact Rating: carrying capacity:
    15A @ 28VDC @ 20°C. switching
Poles: 1 or 2 poles/deck.
Voltage Breakdown: 1,000VRMS;
    2,000 VDC @ sea level
Positions: up to 12/deck (shorting
    and non-shorting).
Temp. Range: 65° C. to 95° C. Continuous rotation, fixed or
     adjustable stops to limit rotation
     to number of positions desired.
Torque: 1.5 – 2.5 in/lbs (up
     to 6 decks)
Contacts: Shorting (30° throw)
     and Non-Shorting (60° throw).
Life – in excess of 50,000 cycles
    (no load switching).
Stationary Contacts: Silver plated
     brass or silver alloy
Rotary Contacts (wipers):
    silver alloy
Construction: decks: Diallyl
     Phthalate (DAP), totally enclosed
     – dust tight
Front Housing & End Plate: Zytel
    101 Nylon
Switch body diameter: 1.00”
Shaft: Ό” stainless steel
Mounting Bushing: Nickel plated
     brass 5/15-32 or  3/8-32 UNF
Model 80 Rotary Switch
Model 3A Rotary Switch

MODEL 2A SWITCHES

Specifications
Contact Resistance: 4 -6 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 10,000 MΩ
Decks: Standard: 1 to 6/switch
                 Special:   7 to 24/switch
Contact Rating: carrying capacity:
     5A @ 115VAC max
Voltage Breakdown: 1,000VRMS
Poles: 1 to 4 poles/deck.
Construction: open frame type
Shaft: Stainless Steel
Mounting Bushing: Nickel
     plated brass
Positions: up to 24 positions
     @15 degree indexing , 24positions 
     @ 30 degree indexing, 12 postions
Stationary Contacts: Silver plated
     brass or silver alloy
Rotary Contacts (wipers):
     phosphor bronze or silver alloy
Continuous rotation, fixed or
     adjustable stops to limit rotation
     to number of positions desired.
Life – in excess of 1,000,000 cycl. 
    (no load switching).
Contacts: Shorting (15° indexing)
    and Non-Shorting (30° indexing).
Model 2A Rotary Switch
Model 2A Rotary Switch

MODEL B6 Thumbwheel SWITCHES

Specifications
Contact Resistance: 15-60 mΩ,
    depending on circuit.
Insulation Resistance: 500 MΩ, min
Voltage Breakdown: 1,000VAC
Construction: Housing, end plates
    and rotor:  Black Cycolac
    Detent Spring: Phosphor Bronze
    Wiper: Beryllium Copper
Size: ½” wide switch modules
Mounting: Front or back of panel
Contact Rating:
    Switching .15A @ 115VAC Res. 
    Load
    Carrying: 1A @ 115VAC
Positions: 1 to 10 positions
Numbering: Ό” white numerals
    on black rotors.
Life – in excess of 1,000,000
    detent operations.
Continuous, bi-directional operation.
     Adjustable stops to limit rotation to
     number of positions desired.
Model B6 Thumbwheel Switch
Model B6 Thumbwheel Switch

MODEL 600 OPEN FRAME SWITCHES

Perfect for high quality test instrumentation where ruggedness and versatility are required. Meets military specifications.

Specifications
Contact Resistance: 4 - 6 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 10,000 MΩ
Type: up to 24 position, 1 or 2
     poles/deck, up to 8 decks, 15°
     & 30° throw.
Current Carrying Capacity: 10A 
    
Insulation: G-10 Glass Epoxy/
    MIL-P-18177 type GEE.
Voltage Breakdown: 1,000V;
    special to 1500V
Life – 1,000,000 cycles
    (no load switching).
Contacts: Silver alloy, shorting
     and non-shorting
     Maximum contacts/deck: 32
Continuous rotation, fixed or
    adjustable stops to limit rotation 
    to number of positions desired.
Size: 1.750” square front panel
Mounting: 2 holes, 1.375” between
    centers, 632 UNC thread
Shaft: Stainless Steel
Model 600 Rotary Switch
Model 600 Rotary Switch

MODEL 700 OPEN FRAME SWITCHES

Available up to 48 positions per deck and 5 decks

Specifications
Contact Resistance: Less than 
    3 - 5 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 10,000 MΩ,
    min @ 500VAC
Type: up to 48 postions/deck, up to 5 decks, variable indexing depending upon number of positions
Current Capacity: 15A @ 120 VAC Contacts: Silver plated brass or
     silver alloy: Shorting and
     Non-Shorting
Voltage Breakdown: 1,000V RMS;
     2,000 VDC @ sea level
Insulation: G-10 Glass Epoxy/
    MIL-P-18177 type GEE.
Thermal EMF: Extremely low. Silver
     contacts to silver alloy brushes
Both continuous rotation and
    external adjustable stops to
    limit rotation to number of 
    positions desired.
Mounting: 2 holes, 1.500” between
    centers, 8-32 UNC thread
Size: 2.750” square front panel
Life – 1,000,000 cycles
    (no load switching).
Shaft: Stainless Steel
Model 700 Rotary Switch
Model 700 Rotary Switch

MODEL 800 OPEN FRAME SWITCHES

Capable of 36 contacts per deck with excellent insulation

resistance and high breakdown voltage.

Specifications
Contact Resistance: 4 - 6 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 10,000 MΩ,
    minimum

Type: up to 36positions/deck, up to 5 decks, variable indexing

Current Carrying Capacity: 15A
    Breaking Capacity: to 5A
    depending on circuit
Contacts: Silver alloy, shorting
     and non-shorting
Voltage Breakdown: 1,500V;
    special to 2500V
Insulation: G-10 Glass Epoxy/
    MIL-P-18177 type GEE.
Thermal EMF: Extremely low. Silver
     contacts to silver alloy brushes
Continuous rotation, fixed or
     adjustable stops to limit rotation
     to number of positions desired.
Mounting: 2 holes, 1.500” between
    centers, 8-32 UNC thread
Size: 2.187” square front panel
Life – 1,000,000 cycles
    (no load switching).
Shaft: Stainless Steel
Model 800 Rotary Switch
Model 800 Rotary Switch

MODEL 900 OPEN FRAME SWITCHES

A heavy duty versatile switch for industrial uses as well as specialized test equipment. Available with 48 contacts per deck.

Specifications
Contact Resistance: Less than 
    3 - 5 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 10,000 MΩ,
    min @ 500VAC

Type: up to 48 positions/deck, up to 5 decks, 15° & 30° throw (others available).

Current Carrying Capacity: 15A
    Breaking Capacity: to 5A
    depending on circuit
Continuous rotation, fixed and
    external adjustable stops available.
Thermal EMF: Extremely low. Silver
     contacts to silver alloy brushes
Insulation: G-10 Glass Epoxy/
    MIL-P-18177 type GEE.
Mounting: 2 holes, 1.500” between
    centers, 8-32 UNC thread

Size: 2.875” front panel 

  Breakdown voltage:  1500 volts

Life – 1,000,000 cycles
    (no load switching).
Contacts: Silver alloy, shorting 
     and non-shorting
Model 900 Rotary Switch
Model 900 High Voltage
Rotary Switch

MODEL 904, 906 and 908 OPEN FRAME SWITCHES

Specifications
Contact Resistance: 4 - 6 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 104 MΩ,
    minimum
Variable indexing depending upon number of positions/deck
Current Carrying Capacity: 25A
    (24 contacts).
Breaking Capacity: to 5A depending
    on circuit.
Life – 1,000,000 cycles
    (no load switching).
Voltage Breakdown: 1,500V, 
    special to 15,000V
Max contacts per deck (904):   84.
Max contacts per deck (906): 120.
Max contacts per deck (908): 150.
Phosphor Bronze or silver alloy
    brushes available.
Insulation: G-10 Glass Epoxy/
    MIL-P-18177 type GEE.
Continuous rotation, fixed and
    external adjustable stops available.
Mounting: (904, 906, 908)
    4 holes, 3.000” between centers,
    8-32 UNC thread
Size: 4.000” square front panel (904)
         6.000” square front panel (906)
         8.000” square front panel (908)
Contacts: Silver alloy, shorting
     and non-shorting
Shaft: Stainless Steel
Model 906 Rotary Switch

Model 906 Rotary Switch

Custom Designed Model 906 Rotary Switch

KEYREADER SWITCHES

Specifications
Contact Resistance: less than
    60 mΩ
Insulation Resistance: 100 MΩ
Key Material: Injection molded nylon.
Key Reader Assembly Body:
    Glass filled nylon
Capacitance: less than 100 pF-
    max., pin to pin
Current: 5mA min. 1A DC
     resistive load.
Contacts: Self wiping, bifurcated,
    gold plated beryllium copper. Gold
    electroplated printed circuit tabs.
Contact Form: NC, 28 outputs plus
    SPDT “read ready” switch. “
      10A 1/3HP 125/250VAC
      1/2A 125VDC, 1/4A 250VDC
      4A 125VAC, lamp load
Mounting: 2 holes on vertical
    centerline per customer’s spec.
Life – in excess of 1 X 107
    operations
Model Keyreader Switch
Model Keyreader Switch