PV6F240SS

1. Overview

The E-Switch PV6F240SS is a 16mm panel-cutout anti-vandal pushbutton switch from E-Switch's PV6 series (note: sometimes mislabeled "22mm" in catalogs — the actual panel cutout is 16mm diameter). It is a front-panel-mount, momentary-action (Off-(On)) SPST switch with a stainless steel body and flat flush actuator, rated 2A at 48VDC. The series is available in a wide range of single-color, dual-color, and RGB LED ring or dot illumination variants, making it popular for industrial control panels, access control systems, gaming cabinets, and embedded computing builds. E-Switch is a US-based manufacturer; the part is RoHS and REACH compliant and manufactured in China.

2. User Sentiment

No significant forum or community reviews were found. The SFF (small form factor PC building) community has referenced the PV6F240SS-3R1 (RGB variant) in build threads (e.g., an S4 Mini ITX build), indicating use as a premium power button in high-end custom builds. Multiple Ubuy listings (Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait) give the PV6F240SS-341 a 5.0/5.0 rating with notes that the operating temperature is -20°C to +70°C. Distributor listings describe it as "excellent quality" and suited for industrial and access control use. No notable complaints found in sourced material.

3. Real-World Applications

The PV6 series is marketed for industrial control panels, access control, medical equipment, gaming/arcade machines, and embedded computing power buttons. The xecor.com description specifically calls out "industrial control panels and medical equipment." The RGB variant (PV6F240SS-3R1) is used in SFF custom PC builds as an illuminated power button. The IP65 rating and stainless steel construction make it suitable for outdoor enclosures, kiosks, and any application requiring vandal deterrence or washdown resistance. The -M15 connector variants are targeted at OEM applications requiring pre-wired harness connections.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: Pushbutton switch, anti-vandal, illuminated, momentary (Off-(On)), SPST-NO
• Panel Cutout: Circular, 16.00mm diameter (NOT 22mm)
• Body/Actuator: Stainless steel (also available in nickel or black anodized); flat flush round button
• Electrical Rating: 2A / 48VDC
• Contact Configuration: SPST-NO (Single Pole Single Throw, Normally Open)
• Contact Material: Silver-plated copper (standard); gold option available
• Contact Resistance: 50mΩ maximum
• Operating Force: 3.92N
• Key Stroke: 1.5mm (per M15 variant data)
• Dimensions (body): ~Ø18 × 18 × 21.5mm
• IP Rating: IP65 (dust-tight, water-resistant)
• Mechanical Life: 1,000,000 cycles
• Electrical Life: 200,000 cycles (solder variants); 50,000 cycles (wire-lead -M01/-M15 variants and bicolor)
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (standard solder variants); -20°C to 55°C (wire-lead/bicolor variants); manufacturer spec sheet lists -40°C to 85°C for the series overall
• Illumination Voltage: 2.8VDC (white, green, blue, yellow); 1.8VDC (red, orange, some bicolor)
• LED Options: Non-illuminated (base PV6F240SS), single-color (white -301, red -311, orange -321, green -331, blue -341), bicolor (-3H1 blue/red, -3G1 green/red), RGB ring (-3R1); ring or dot illumination styles; laser-etched power symbol available (-341PWR)
• Termination: Solder lug (standard); 300mm wire leads (-M01 suffix); M15 snap-in connector (-M15 suffix)
• Compliance: RoHS, REACH; Country of origin: China
• Hardware included: O-ring and hex nut (per datasheet note)

5. Ordering & Compatibility

Pricing at DigiKey (USD, ~2026): base PV6F240SS ~$12.11/unit (bulk $7.77/1000); -311 (red) ~$14.84; -321 (orange) ~$13.54; -331 (green) ~$14.67; -341 (blue) ~$14.72; -3R1 (RGB) ~$20.29/unit. LCSC lists PV6F240SS-341 at $19.08–$21.72. Bulk pricing (1000 units) at DigiKey ranges from ~$8.69–$9.52 for single-color variants. Standard packaging is 40 pcs/carton; most variants have 13–14 week lead times. Available globally from DigiKey, Mouser (India, Japan, Switzerland, Singapore), TME (EU, Saudi Arabia), RS Components/RS PRO (US, UK; co-branded as RS PRO), Newark/Farnell/element14 (UK, India, Singapore, Australia), LCSC, Heilind, OnlineComponents, MasterElectronics, FutureElectronics, and Octopart-aggregated distributors. RS PRO stocks co-branded versions (RS Stock numbers in 748xxxxx range). Some variants (e.g., -331) appear to be discontinued by the original supplier but remain available through distributor stock. Related part suffix guide: last 3 digits indicate LED color (301=white, 311=red, 321=orange, 331=green, 341=blue, 3R1=RGB, 3H1=bicolor blue/red, 3G1=bicolor green/red); -M01 = 300mm wire leads; -M15 = M15 snap connector; -PWR = power symbol etched; -DDBODY = decorative body variant.

6. Known Issues

Some DigiKey variant listings note a lower electrical life of 50,000 cycles (vs. 200,000 cycles for standard solder variants) for wire-lead and bicolor variants — buyers should verify electrical life for high-cycle applications. The -20°C to 55°C temperature rating seen on some M15 and bicolor variants (vs. the more favorable -20°C to 70°C on standard solder types) may limit use in high-temp environments. One distributor (masterelectronics.com) flags the -341 variant as "discontinued by supplier" though stock remains available. No structural or reliability failures reported in available sources.