Schurter is launching its new series of momentary and latching push button switches with capacitive touch sensor technology inside. With this new product family, SCHURTER enters the
latest technology trend in push button products on the market, while incorporating new and innovative features. With their elegant and modern look, these products are the perfect choice
where ever a high quality-aesthetic appearance plays a role. Besides a predefined standard offering, there are many visual and functional options available to choose from. These features
allow the customer to adapt the push button, or the switch in general, to their individual electrical and mechanical requirements.

The new CPS family of switches from SCHURTER is available with 16 mm, 19 mm and 22 mm diameter housings. The series is made of high-grade stainless steel. The CPS uses capacitive sensor technology, whereby a touch of the finger on the sensor area causes a change in the electrical field which in turn causes the switch to change its state; this occurs without any pressure on the actuator. The capacitive touch technology eliminates the need for any moving parts, hence making the CPS a long-life product capable of an unlimited number of actuations. The design of the CPS has a high-end look and elegant appearance as it is well-known to SCHURTER’s Metal Line. The CPS actuator expands further on actuation options with a so-called finger guide, which is designed to enhance the user experience.

The customer can choose from a wide range of illumination options, starting with the selection of a ring illuminated or area illuminated version. The area illuminated version is made of scratch-resistant biocompatible ceramics. The customer then selects a single color, bi-color, or multicolor configuration. Besides the basic colors red, green, and blue, the CPS also offers additive colors like cyan, magenta, yellow, and white for custom color variations.

Besides a set of predefined standard variations, the CPS can easily be customized to specific customer requirements by simply choosing from a list of options in the configurator list provided
in the data sheet. Further customer specific adaptions, which are not listed in the data sheet, can be requested as well. With standard and customized options, the CPS is suitable for many
different applications in various industry sectors, like industrial automation, food processing, lab equipment, door and access control panels, white goods, various electronic equipment, just to name a few.

Technical Data
- Switching function: momentary or latching
- Supply voltage: 5 V – 28 VDC (variable input voltage)
- Switching voltage: max. 42 VAC / 60 VDC
- Switching current: max. 100 mA
- Switching power: 1 W
- Resistance when open: > 10 MΩ
- Resistance when closed: < 20 Ω
- Actuation force: none
- IK protection: IK09
- IP protection: IP67
- Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C

Application
- For indoor applications
- Industrial applications
- White goods
- Commercial kitchen equipment
- Food industry
- Lab equipment
- Vendor and ticket machines
- Elevator control panels
- Medical equipment

Common For All Variants:
- housing material: stainless steel
- switching current: 100 mA
- supply voltage (DC): 5 V - 28 V
- IP protection: IP 67
- IK protection: IK 09
- connection terminals: wires (8 wires for multicolor, 4 wires for all others)

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Schurter expands its wide range of power entry modules to include versions, without ground pin, for use in Protection Class II double-insulated applications. The 5145 power entry module is already popular for use in Protection Class I equipment, due to its circuit breaker and EMC filter functions integrated into one compact package. The new Protection Class II version is perfectly suited for medical equipment used at home where the medical standard prescribes the use of Protection Class II design.

The new 5145 Class II version is according to IEC 60320-1, style C18. It is particularly well suited for use in medical equipment according to the IEC standard 60601-1-11, which outlines additional safety measures specific to medical equipment intended for use in the home. There is increasing demand for such equipment as populations around the world age and healthcare costs continue to rise.

Protection Class II equipment, in contrast to Protection Class I equipment, generally has no metal case. This category of equipment is called double insulated, and requires higher safety levels for energized components relative to exposed surfaces. The 5145 Class II power entry module provides double insulation between energized components and exposed parts. This reinforced insulation is tested with a voltage of 4000 VDC between the energized conductor (L) and the neutral conductor (N) relative to the filter case.

The EMC filter is available in medical and low leakage, M5, versions. This integrated filter at the power input provides highly effective interference suppression, which results in optimized electromagnetic compatibility. Current ratings range from 1-10 A at 250 VAC. Versions with quick-connect or solder terminals are available.

The 5145 Class I and Class II are ENEC and cURus approved. They are suited for use in equipment according to IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1, in addition to IEC 60601-1-11.

Technical Data / Approvals
- IEC C18 power-inlet connector with TA45 circuit breaker and a filter
- M5 medical filter
- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC), 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 15A (UL/CSA) at 40°C
- Screw mounting

Application
- For totally insulated equipment according to IEC 61140
- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1
- Especially suited for use in medical equipment intended for use in the home according to IEC 60601-1-11

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With the new FUS fuseholder, Schurter is building on its successful FUL series for high-performance applications and presents the first dust and water-proof fuseholder with ingress degree of protection IP67 especially for rough applications.  The snap-in fuseholder series guarantees fast and tool-free assembly.   The carrier is available in both versions with slot and fingergrip and can accommodate fuse sizes 5 x 20 mm or 6.3 x 32 mm.

Thanks to the high IP67 degree of dust and water protection, the FUS series fuseholders can be used wherever high-performance applications are exposed to potentially adverse environmental influences, such as outdoor applications or in the oil and chemical industry, marine, laboratories and mining. In addition, the FUS series fuseholders are also used where the highest ingress protection against liquid and particles is required, as for instance in medical and food production equipment.

Made of halogen-free plastic, the side metal snap brackets act as heat dissipaters and are designed for fast snap-in mounting. Wires are terminated with quick-connect or solder connections. The newly styled fuse carriers accept 5 x 20 mm or 6.3 x 32 mm fuses, and provide slot or fingergrip removal for fuse replacement.

The FUS series already complies with the increased glow-wire material requirements outlined in the new IEC 60127-6 and IEC 60335-1 standards developed for unattended devices in use.  The FUS fuseholders are characterized by a particularly high-quality design and a good price / performance ratio.

Technical Data
• Fuse holder according to IEC 60127-6 / UL 4248-1
• Rated specifications: IEC 16A @ 500 VAC (4 watt) / UL 32A @ 600 VAC / VDC
• Quick-connect connections 6.3 x 0.8 mm or solder connections
• Ambient temperature: -40 ° C to + 85 ° C
• Complies with the requirements of IEC 60335-1 for unattended devices in operation. This includes the stringent glow wire requirements according to IEC 60695-2-12 and -13

Applications
Equipment exposed to harsh industrial environments or the outdoors, measurement, laboratory and medical equipment, marine, dairy and food industries, robotics, controls in mining and underground.

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Schurter’s SHF 6.3x32 fuse provides higher voltage overcurrent and short circuit protection up to 1500 A @ 500 VAC / VDC within a wide range of rated currents in a universally accepted compact package size 6.3x32 mm, ¼” x 1 ¼”. The compact high performance fuse is ideally suited for primary AC circuit protection in 3-phase systems, HVAC systems, lighting and other industrial building and automation systems. The new VDC and current ratings up to 32 A provide primary protection in DC power systems for intelligent buildings, telecom centers, server farms and related peripheral systems. The combined AC and DC voltage ratings along with a detailed listing of breaking capacity ratings, and other precisely defined performance specifications, offer a highly reliable fuse approved for use in both alternating or direct current power applications.

The SHF 6.3x32 is available as a standard fuse link in 16 rated currents from 1 to 32 A. Versions up to 8 A are offered with pigtail leads for direct mounting on printed circuit boards. The standard fuse links can be used in a variety of panel or board mount fuse holders or clips for easy fuse replacement. SCHURTER also offers a full range of high current fuse holders and clips, compatible with the SHF, as well as its time-lag counterpart series SHT.

Direct compatibility with the most important competitive products, together with exceeding performance, makes the SHF 6.3x32 a form, fit, and function substitute product, as well as a fuse that fulfills newly defined application requirements, particularly those applications found in the area of DC power. The SHT 6.3x32 fuse is cURus approved and conforms to RoHS.

Technical Data / Approvals:
• Certification according to UL 248-14, CSA C22.2 no. 248.14
• High breaking capacity (H) up to 1500 A at rated voltage
• High rated voltages up to 500 VAC / VDC
• 16 rated currents from 1 A to 32 A
• Fast-acting (F) characteristics

Applications:
• High-power 3-phase systems
• Building automation: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Photovoltaic: protection between inverter and grid
• Frequency converters and ballasts
• Power distribution and uninterruptible power supplies in datacenters
• Higher voltage DC telecom and intelligent commercial building applications

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Schurter presents the new waterproof IEC connector consisting of the appliance inlet type 4761 and the rewireable cord connector type 4762. With its high protection class IP 67 or IP 69K connected or unconnected with cover, this appliance coupler is perfect for supplying power to appliances used in harsh environments such as industrial, marine, laboratories or any type of outdoor appliances.

The Push/Pull locking system provides a strong reliable connection, yet at the same time ensures a break-away cable in the event of overdue stress. The blue shape and color of the pull-out mechanism indicates the pull-out direction. A clear catch sound is heard upon the seated connection. The connector style is similar to the international standards of IEC and UL/CSA 60320, but is distinguished by a special arrangement of the contacts, so as not to interchange with conventional power cords. This ensures the maximum power applied, IP protection and the cord retention. The connector can be temporarily submerged in water and can be cleaned with high-pressure hot water cleaners. Both components are very easy to terminate. The inlet 4761 is available with solder or quick connect terminals. The connector is equipped with conventional screw terminals, as commonly seen in rewireable connector designs. Thus, no special tools for wire assembly are necessary.

The appliance couplers are available in black and white. The dual components, appliance inlet and cord connector, can be ordered as complete sets, which simplifies the ordering processes and customer logistics. The inlet and connector are also available as individual components for separate inventorying. Accessory covers are available for both plug parts, providing a waterproof protection IP 67 in plugged state and IP 69K in an unplugged state. These protective covers also offer protection against pollutants, which can potentially contaminate the contacts.

The waterproof appliance coupler set is VDE and UL/CSA approved. The rated current is according to IEC 10A @ 250 VAC, according to UL/CSA 15A @ 250 VAC. The maximum operating temperature is +120°C. Quick connect terminal options for the inlet are 4.8x0.8mm, 6.3x0.8mm or solder. The cord connector can be assembled with cables from 6.0 - 10.0 mm, maximum wire size acc. to IEC 1.0 mm2, according to UL/CSA 14AWG (2.08mm2). The approvals of these connectors according to IEC/UL 60320 simplify the process for the equipment manufacturer to obtain approval of their appliances, because many equipment standards with respect to the power supply refers to these component standard.

Technical Data / Approvals:
- Connectors acc. to IEC 60320-1, UL 60320-1, CSA C22.2 no. 60320-1
- Ratings: IEC 10 A / 250 VAC, UL/CSA 15 A / 250 VAC
- Wire size connector: 0.75 mm2 - 1.0 mm2, 18 AWG – 14 AWG (2.08 mm2)
- Maximum operating temperature: +120°C

Applications:
Typical applications for the types 4761 and 4762 are therefore devices in harsh industrial environments, laboratory equipment, measuring equipment and in the marine sector.

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The Schurter voltage selector assortment is newly equipped with the Europe-wide harmonized ENEC approval mark, which is intended to facilitate an open and easier entry to the European
market. Furthermore, the UR and CSA certificates of the types SWA, SWM and SWP have been consolidated to the cURus certificate. These voltage selector types are now up to date with the
harmonized certificate for Europe, as well as the consolidated certificate for North America and Canada.

For use in equipment used internationally, Schurter’s voltage selectors take into consideration the country-specific mains voltage. The assortment of four different voltage selector configurations is perfectly suited to provide several voltage levels for analog power supplies, medical devices and highclass audio amplifier, or any other international installations using current supplied by a transformer.

Designed for rotary style switching, these voltage selectors either panel mount, with solder wire connections, or PCB mount depending on the type. Markings can be customized.

The four voltage selector variations offer configurations for either series or series-parallel circuits. The SWM and SWP are wired in series for use as step switches. The SWA and SWZ can be wired to switch between series and/or parallel circuits.

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Schurter’s popular filtered appliance inlet, 5120 series, is now available with a plastic flange. The new option expands the existing series, which features a metal flange for screw mounting.  The new version features a flat front design, which offers an attractive modern-looking alternative to like products on the market.

The newly expanded 5120 series filtered inlet provides customers with more design choices. In addition to various performance features offered in the compact package, the customer can now select between the new front panel mount version with plastic flange and the existing version with metal flange. The plastic flange is modernized to eliminate the bevel around the inlet, providing an attractive flat design that nearly covers the entire surface of the metal flange of the filter case. Mounting takes place with either counter-sunk or flat-head screws. The inlet is equipped with a notch for V-Lock retaining cordsets.

The EMC filter is available in standard, medical M5 or M80 versions. The standard filter version uses capacitors class X2 and Y2. Alternatively on request, are versions with capacitors class X1 and Y1 for enhanced surge withstand voltage protection. The series is also available in a protection class II version, without ground pin, according to IEC 61140. The integrated filter at the power input provides highly effective interference suppression, which results in optimized electromagnetic compatibility. Current ratings for the 5120 series range from 1 - 10 A (IEC) or 1 – 15 A (UL) at 250 VAC. The standard 5120 offers quick-connect terminals 6.3 x 0.8mm, solder terminals, wire leads or PCB terminals. The series is ENEC, cURus and CCC approved and suited for use in equipment according to IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1, in addition to IEC 60601-1-11. SCHURTER’s range of protection class II inlets and power entry
modules offer a broad selection for use in medical homedics equipment.

Technical Data / Approvals
- IEC C14 power-inlet connector with filter
- Filter standard, medical M5 / M80 versions
- Filter capacitors standard class X2, Y2 or class X1, Y1
- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC, CCC) 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 15A (UL, CSA) at 40°C
- Protection class: I and II
- Mounting: screw mounting from front side
- Terminals: Faston connectors 6.3 x 0.8mm, solder connectors, wire leads, PCB terminal options

Application
- Datacom equipment, medical and measurement instruments, industrial appliances
- Ideal for compact, high-density switching power supplies with high transient loads
- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1
- Protection class II versions are especially well-suited for medical equipment intended for use in the home according to IEC 60601-1-11

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Now with 16 A switching current at 250 VAC

Schurter’s MSM LA and MSM LA CS latching-action stainless steel and ceramic surface pushbutton switches are now available with a maximum rated switching current of 16 A at 250 VAC, uprated from 12 A. Designed for primary ON/OFF switching, the up-rating on the MSM LA and LA CS expands on their suitability for use in appliances with higher loads.

Metal line switches are especially well suited for use in equipment operated in harsh environments, or applications that require protection against vandalism, such as vending machines, ticket machines, food service equipment, public facilities, and sanitary facilities. SCHURTER’s existing MSM LA and MSM LA CS series have proven especially well suited for such applications, with a rated temperature range of -20 °C to +85 °C, impact resistance rating of IK 07, and an ingress protection rating of IP 64 from the front contact area.

Application areas for the MSM LA and MSM LA CS are expanded, as a result of the increased 16 A rat-ing. These application areas include: various electric machinery, such as conveyors and lifts, medical chairs and surgical tables, oxygenators and aspirators, as well as commercial appliances, such as heat-ers and humidifiers, food processors and coffee mills.

Schurter’s MSM LA series offers a classic stainless steel actuator, with optional point or ring illumi-nation, while the MSM LA CS series offers SCHURTER’s innovative scratch resistant backlit ceramic surface. The LED supply voltage is 24 VDC. The multi-faceted pushbuttons are available with mounting diameters of 19 and 22 mm, and equipped with blade terminals for quickly affixing wires: the pre-assembled cable set is plugged into the quick-connect terminals of the microswitch, which is then snapped into the switch housing. The MSM LA and MSM LA CS series switches comply with the EU low voltage directive, IEC 61058-1 and UL 1054 standards. The microswitches are ENEC, UL, CSA and CQC approved.

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Schurter's T9 fuseholder style circuit breaker series is now expanded to include a version for vertical PCB mounting. The new T9-817 model completes the existing range, which includes a horizontal PCB version, and three different panel mount styles. The full range of mounting styles provides a form and fit alternative to equivalent closed fuseholders.

The T9 family of thermal circuit breakers provides an array of mounting styles alternative to industry standard closed fuseholders, including vertical and horizontal mounted PCB types, and three different panel mount styles with quick connect terminals: snap in or nut fastened, including a threaded neck rear-mount style. The newest addition, T9-817 PCB for vertical PCB mounting, reduces assembly costs and saves board space, by eliminating assembly hardware and wires. It sports a slim design and a small cylindrical push-to-reset button, which protrudes minimally through the panel opening. A spring pushes the button out further when the device trips.

Circuit breakers are an ideal alternative to fuses, since fuses are known to age, due to pulse or high surge currents, and thus trip prematurely. Circuit breakers prevent unnecessary down time by eliminat-ing the need for fuse replacement, as well as the associated risk of inadvertently inserting a fuse with the incorrect current rating. The T9 series thermal circuit breaker is therefore intended as an alternative to 5x20 or 6.3x32 mm fuses used with closed fuseholders.

Typical applications for circuit breakers include power supplies, UPS systems, PDUs, electric tools, mo-tor drive applications, medical diagnostic equipment, commercial kitchen appliances, lighting fixtures, HVAC products as well as equipment for sports and leisure activities. The T9 series is also available on request with glow-wire tested (GWT) materials and is therefore suitable for unattended household appli-ances. The T9 product line conforms to UL 1077, CSA C22.2 235 and IEC 60934 standards. It is cURus, VDE and CCC approved.

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Schurter’s website now offers 3D CAD Models for EMC Filters, along with PCB Libraries for Chokes and PCB-Filters.

Schurter has created 3D CAD models for its full range of 1- and 3-phase EMC filters. Each product model can be previewed in the web browser, and manipulated for viewing at all angles. The models are available for download in the most common formats of IGS, STEP and Parasolid for easy import into most CAD programs.

Also available for download are PCB libraries for all board mount chokes and filters. The libraries provide comprehensive design aids, with each library containing an electrical schematic, footprint and Altium Designer formatted 3D model. The Altium Designer is a commonly used 3D PCB editor for electronic design.

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