ELCOM MPS-1

🔴 Elcom MPS-1 Push Button Switch –

Model: MPS-1

Type: Momentary Push Button Switch (micro switch type)

Mounting: Panel mount

Operation:

Momentary (spring return) → ON only when pressed

Configuration: SPDT (1NO + 1NC)

👉 This means:

One Normally Open (NO) contact

One Normally Closed (NC) contact

⚡ 2. Electrical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Rated Voltage 250 VAC
Rated Current 4 A
Contact Resistance ≤ 20 mΩ
Insulation Resistance ≥ 100 MΩ (500V DC)
Dielectric Strength 1 kVAC (1 minute)

🔧 3. Mechanical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Switch Type Momentary push button
Contact Type SPDT (NO + NC)
Mounting Style Panel mount (thread + nut)
Terminals Solder / lug terminals
Weight ~10–12 g
Actuator Type Round cap (shrouded)

🌡️ 4. Environmental Specifications
Parameter Specification
Operating Temperature −20°C to +85°C
Soldering Temperature 270°C for 5 sec max

🔄 5. Life & Reliability
Parameter Specification
Electrical Life ≥ 10, 000 cycles
Mechanical Life ≥ 50, 000 cycles

🧱 6. Material Details
Part Material
Body Engineering plastic (PBT / Nylon GF)
Contacts Copper alloy, silver plated
Terminals Brass, tin plated

🎨 7. Available Variants

Cap colors: Red / Green / Black

Versions:

MPS-1 (standard)

MPS-1-07 (color variants)

🔌 8. Terminal Connection (Important)

Typical 3-terminal SPDT layout:

[ COM ]
/
[NC] [NO]

COM → Common input

NO → Connected when pressed

NC → Connected when NOT pressed

🏭 9. Applications

Control panels

Industrial machines

Power control buttons

DIY electronics projects

Automation systems

Test equipment

⭐ 10. Key Features

Compact and durable design

Good tactile feedback

Reliable switching performance

Easy panel installation

Suitable for low–medium power circuits

📌 Summary (Simple)

👉 The Elcom MPS-1 is a:

4A, 250V AC

Momentary push button

SPDT (NO + NC) switch

Used for control, trigger, and signal switching