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Ribbon Switches with Special Environmental Properties
Types 170-IS & 171-IS (Moisture-Resistant)
 

Ribbon switches with a moisture-resistant design. They are commonly used as vehicle sensing switches.

These ribbon switches use Dri-Run cable which has non- fibrous fillers to eliminate wicking. Type 171-IS has an in-line moisture trap. Both types can be used with RBMA sheathing to increase durability.

This ribbon switch has a high operating force of 160 oz (44 N). Length is cut to customer requirements.

Type 170-IS

Type 171-IS

 

Mounting Options
Ribbon Switch Type
Fastened with Duct Tape
RBMA Sheathing
170-IS
yes
yes
171-IS
yes
yes
 
Specifications for Types 170 & 171 Ribbon Switch
Actuation Force* 160 oz (44 N)
Bending Radius

2 inch (50 mm) minimum
Exterior Covering PVC
Color Black
Lead Wire #18 AWG stranded to #20 AWG solid, 10 ft (3m) long
Dimensions 3/4" wide, 3/16" high
(19.1 mm x 4.8 mm)
Recommended Voltage & Current 24 Vac or Vdc at 1.0 amps max.
Dielectric Resistance 1000 Vac for 2 minutes
Operating Temperature 0 to 122 °F (-18 to 50 °C)
 
Options

Custom switch lengths
Custom lead lengths
Fail-safe leads

 Air leak test
Adhesive backing
 
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