# TP7 Coded Switches (Absolute Encoders)

## Electrical Characteristics
️· Contact Resistance: ON: 1Ω max, OFF: 1MΩ min (at detent position)
️· Dielectric Strength: No breakdown at 300VAC (1 minute) between terminal-case & terminal-shaft
️· Insulation Resistance: 100MΩ min (250VDC, 1 minute) between terminal-case & terminal-shaft

## Mechanical Characteristics
️· Operating Force: 9.8-58.8mN•m (100-600gf•cm), 19.6-39.2mN•m (200-400gf•cm) for P’GRID products
️· Step Angle: Varies by channel (2CH, 3CH, 4CH, 8CH, 16CH - see datasheet for specifics)
️· Rotational Angle: Varies by model (30° - 300°, Endless)
️· Terminal Strength: No damage/fall-off under 4.9N static load (15 seconds vertical application)
️· Shaft Strength: Pull: 98.1N min, Push: 98.1N min, Nut Tightening: 0.98N•m min
️· Soldering Heat Resistance: No mechanical abnormality with 3-second max soldering iron at 350°C
️· Shaft Stopper Strength: 0.39N•m min (not applicable for endless rotation models)
️· Shaft Wobble/Bend: Radial: 0.5mm/shaft length/30mm (single/dual outer), 0.7mm/shaft length/30mm (dual inner), Thrust: 0.5mm max @ 2.5N

## Durability Characteristics
️· Life: 5,000 cycles (standard), 30,000 cycles (P’GRID) - Contact resistance: ON: 10Ω max, OFF: 1MΩ min
️· Operating Temperature: -20°C to 70°C

️· Shaft Seal: No leak under 9.8kPa hydraulic pressure for 30 minutes (IP67 with optional O-ring)

## Model Examples
️· TP70TF5161: Single shaft, Triple unit, 16 channels
️· TP70NF121: Single shaft, Single unit, 1 Circuit, 2 Channel
️· TP70GF482: Single Shaft, Dual Unit, 4 Circuit, 8 Channel
️· TP70TF5163: High Torque Coded Switch, Single Shaft, Triple Unit, 5 Circuit, 16 Channel

Note: TP/RH series are NOT board washable. Not for use in life support equipment.