Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.com for the most current published specifications for this product.
Thru-Hole DIP Switches
SERIES 78B
Right Angle Option
Features
• Easy Access
• SPST Circuitry
• 1-10 and 12 positions available
• Sealed versions available
Series 78B DIMENSIONS
Applications
Telecommunications, computers
and peripherals, instruments and
controls.
in inches (and millimeters)
DIP Switches
Right Angle Assemblies As Shipped
Right Angle Assemblies As Installed
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical
Mechanical Life: 2,000 operations per
switch.
Operation Temp: -40°C to + 85°C
Storage Temp: -55°C to + 85°C
VibrationTest: Per Method 204, Test Condition
B, 1 mS opening (10 mS allowed)
Shock Test: MIL-STD-202F METHOD 213
Test Condition A, 1ms (10 allowed)
Electrical
Electrical Life: 10,000 operations per switch
24VDC, 25mA.
Non-Switching Rating: 100mA, 50VDC.
Switching rating: 150mA, 30DVC;
10mA, 50mVDC
Contact Resistance: 30mΩ max. at initial.
Insulation Resistance: (at 100VDC) 5,000MΩ
min.
Dielectric Strength: 750VAC/1 minute.
Capacitance: 2pF max.
Materials
Soldering and cleaning process
*For the most current soldering & cleaning processing
guidelines, reference Grayhill Dip Switch Processing
Information, Bulletin 1234
cleaning tape sealed products:
Passes immersion test using water/
detergent. Acceptable solutions include 1-11 trichlorethane, freon, (TF, TE, or TMS),
isopropyl alcohol, detergent (140°F
maximum). Terpene acceptable for Series 90
only. Solutions which are not recommended
include acetone, methylene chloride, freon
TMC . Pressure wash cleaning processes are
not recommended for tape seal switches.
Wave Soldering: Recommended solder
temperature: 500°F (260C) max 5 seconds.
Contact Ball: Brass with gold plating over
nickel
Terminals: Brass with gold plating over
nickel
Nonconductive Parts: Plastic UL94V-0
Potting Material: Epoxy
Shorting Member (Ball): Brass, gold-plated
over nickel barrier.
Protective Cover: Polycarbonate.
Tape Seal: Polyester film
Tape Seal Integrity: Passes gross leak test
using 125°C flourinert for 20 seconds minimum.
Reference MIL-STD-202, Method 112.
Hand Soldering: Use a soldering iron of
30 Watts or less, controlled at 608°F (320°
C) approximately 2 seconds while applying
solder.
cleaning: Tape sealed versions withstand
cleaning processes.
ORDERING INFORMATION
N
78B08SRAT
Series 78B, 78F, 78G, 78H, 78J, 78K, 78RB Styles available as right angle
number of positions 1 through 12 (depending on Series)
RoHS compliant
Right Angle
S= Top Tape Sealed, Blank=Unsealed
78R
78K
78H
78F
78J
Tape Sealed
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Specifications are subject to change. Please refer to the current datasheet on www.grayhill.com for the most current published specifications for this product.
Grayhill DIP Switch Processing Information
The information provided within is intended as processing guidelines for the assembly, soldering, cleaning, and use of Grayhill DIP switches. This
information supersedes any other process information that is available in Grayhill Inc. catalogs or data sheets as related to Grayhill Inc. standard
DIP switch products. Please contact Grayhill Inc. for any questions related to the information in this document.
Mounting
Unless otherwise noted, Grayhill DIP switches are shipped with slides or rockers in the ON position and rotary DIP switches are shipped with the
actuators in the 0 position. It is recommended that they be solder processed in those positions to ensure proper performance without issue.
Soldering
WAVE SOLDER: Switches that can be processed using wave solder equipment (thru hole soldering) are as follows:
Grayhill Series 76SB, 76PSB, 76PSB, 76RSB, 76SC, 76RSC, 76RSD, 76SD, 76STC, 76STD, 78B, 78RB, 78F, 78G, 78H, 78J, 78K, 90B, 94H
(thru hole models), and 94R
Wave soldering guidelines: Solder wave temperature is 260°C. max. for 5 seconds max. (0.063” thick PCB). Exposure to flux should be kept to a
minimum.
Manual soldering guidelines (for thru hole switches): Soldering temperature is 350C for soldering iron tip with 3 seconds maximum of dwell time.
REFLOW SOLDER: Switches that can be processed using reflow process equipment are as follows:
Grayhill Series 76HP, 78HF, 78HJ, 90B, 90HB, 94H, 94R, 97C, and 97R
Reflow soldering guidelines: Soldering temperature is 260C max. for 5 seconds, with a maximum of two reflow cycles at the maximum
conditions. Switches should be allowed to cool for 3 to 5 minutes between reflow cycles. Reflow soldering should not be done to any Grayhill
DIP switch products not listed directly above as the exposure to higher surface temperatures could cause permanent deformation of the plastic
materials.
Recommended Maximum Soldering Conditions:
Reflow Soldering
Profile:
(260°C
Peak Temperature)
PCB Cleaning
In-line DIP switches that are tape sealed can be processed using certain washing processes as described below. Tape sealed switches can typically
be identified by a suffix of ST or PT that follows after the series, switch style, and number of position identifiers (i.e., 76SB08ST). Non-tape sealed
switches should not be subjected to any washing processes as they can introduce contaminants into the contact area of the switches. Rotary DIP
products (94H & 94R) are internally sealed and can be processed the same as tape sealed products.
Tape sealed and rotary DIP switch products are qualified for immersion cleaning processes using alcohol or detergent based cleaning solvents at
temperatures up to 140°F. maximum. Tape seal products must have the tape seal undisturbed until after any cleaning process. Cleaning processes
that use ultrasonic agitation or that use pressurized sprays can defeat the tape and / or internal seals and allow contamination of the switches. They
are not recommended for use on inline or rotary DIP products. Switches should not be washed directly after a soldering process. There should be
a delay of at least three minutes to allow adequate time for cooling after soldering.
Tape seal integrity: Inline DIP products that are tape sealed are tested to meet and pass a gross leak test using 125°C Fluorinert for 20 seconds
minimum. Reference MIL-202, Method 112.
Tape seal material:
76,78: Polyester film, rated to 170°F. maximum temperature
90: Polyimide film, rated to 260°C. maximum temperature
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Bulletin 1234
Rev 08/14