Testing regulation, 1. testing regulation, 2. environmental specifications – DMC ATP/AST Series User Manual
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ATP/AST Series Product Specifications
2. Testing Regulation
2-1. Testing Regulation
§ If the regulation is not specified, the test is performed under the supplier
’s regulation.
§ Tests are performed under the room temperature unless specified. The room temperature is referred as
follows:
Temperature: 20
C
5
C
Humidity:
65%
10%RH
2-2. Environmental Specifications
§ Chemical Resistance Test
Condition:
Tested after leaving the chemical on the surface for 12 hours being wiped off by cloth.
Judgement: Must be no effect in appearance.
2-3. Mechanical Characteristics
§ Activation Force Test
Condition:
Measured by depressing the point between
the dots to the conduction by the testing rod
(Figure 1).
Judgement: Must satisfy the specification.
§ Operating Life Test (Finger)
Condition:
Testing rod: Refer to Figure 1
Voltage:
DC5V
Load:
3N
Cycle:
2 hits/sec
Judgement: Must satisfy the following:
Activation Force:
Must satisfy the specification.
Linearity:
Must satisfy the specification.
Terminal Resistance:
Must satisfy the specification.
Insulation Resistance:
Must satisfy the specification.
§ Operating Life Test (Pen)
Condition:
Testing rod: Refer to Figure 2
Voltage:
DC5V
Load:
2.5N
Input size: 10 x 10 mm
Input character: A to Z/minute
Judgement: Must satisfy the following:
Activation Force:
Must satisfy the specification.
Linearity:
Must satisfy the specification.
Terminal Resistance:
Must satisfy the specification.
Insulation Resistance:
Must satisfy the specification.
Polyacetal resin
Tip: R = 0.8
Figure 2. Testing rod 2
Silicon Rubber
(Hardness: 60
°)
Tip: R = 4.0
Figure 1. Testing rod 1