Description
These piezoelectric switches are part of the PZ series including models with dia. 12. 16, 19, 22, 25 or 30mm bushing. Sealed to IP68 or IP69K, easy to clean metal surface, long life (50 million cycles), ring illumination, custom configurations.
Key Features
- Easy to clean metal surface
- Long life (50 million cycles)
- Ring or Dot illumination
- Sealed to IP68 or IP69K (switch mounted on panel)
Technical Data
| Electrical Data | |
| Functions | Momentary / Latching |
| Contact Arrangement | SPST N.O. / SPST N.C. |
| Pulse Duration | 125 – 300mS |
| Voltage | 1 – 24V AC/DC |
| Switching Current | 0.2A /1A |
| Rated Breaking Capacity | 1W |
| Operating Cycles | >50,000,000 |
| Switch Resistance OFF | > 5 MΩ |
| Switch Resistance ON | < 20 Ω |
| Capacity | 30pF |
| Contact Configuration | Free polarity |
| Illumination | Non-illum./ Illum. |
| Mechanical Data | |
| Material | Aluminium 6061 T651/ Stainless Steel 316L |
| Actuating Force | 3 – 5N |
| Connection | Wires |
| Actuating Travel | 0.002mm |
| Shock Protection | IK 06 |
| Fastening Torque | 2.5Nm |
| Anodize Colors | Gold / Red / Blue / Black / Green / Natural |
| Environmental Data | |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 75°C std. |
| IP Protection | IP69K (front and back) |
FAQs
A piezoelectric switch is a type of switch that operates based on the piezoelectric effect. When pressure is applied, it generates a voltage that can be used to perform a function.
The principle of the piezoelectric effect is based on certain materials’ ability to generate an electric charge when subjected to mechanical stress, such as pressure or vibration. This effect is reversible, meaning that the same materials can also deform in response to an applied electric field.
Piezoelectric switches are used in a wide variety of applications, from consumer electronics and industrial machinery to medical devices.
Some of the key benefits of piezoelectric switches are their durability, versatility, and energy efficiency.
The future of piezoelectric switches is promising with technological advancements leading to even more efficient and versatile devices. The energy harvesting feature could also contribute to sustainability in electronics.
Some common materials that exhibit the piezoelectric effect include quartz, Rochelle salt, and various ceramics.