IDEC FT1A Touch Data Sheet

All-in-one touchscreen
interface and logic controller

FT1A Touch

The FT1A SmartAXIS Touch combines operator interface
and control in a single compact package, all programmable
with IDEC’s PC-based software. The FT1A Touch is
available in 12 I/O and 14 I/O configurations with analog I/O
expansion capability suitable for advanced analog
monitoring and control.

KEY F E AT U R E S

• 3.8” HMI+PLC

• Models with 12 or 14 I/O

• Embedded RJ45 Ethernet Port

• Modbus TCP or RTU

• Built-in 2 analog inputs

• Built-in 2 analog outputs

• Optional Analog Cartridges

• PID Controls

• USB Maintenance Port

• Seamless interface with other PLCs

• Class 1 Div. 2 Hazardous Locations

• -20 to 55 degree C operating temp.

• IP66f, Nema 4X (indoor), 13

General Specifications

Part No. FT1A-*12RA-* FT1A-*14KA-* / FT1A-*14SA-*

Output Relay output Transistor output

Rated Power Voltage/
Power Supply Isolation

Allowable Voltage Range 20.4 to 28.8V DC (including ripple)

Power Consumption 9.2 W maximum 11W maximum

Allowable Momentary
Power Interruption

Dielectric Strength

EMC Immunity IEC/EN 61131-2:2007 compliant

Inrush Current 50A maximum (5ms maximum)

Operating Temperature Color display: –20 to +55°C, Monochrome display: 0 to +55°C (Note 1) (Note 2)

Storage Temperature –20 to +60°C (no freezing)

Relative Humidity 10 to 95% RH (no condensation)

Pollution Degree 2 (IEC 60664-1)

Corrosion Immunity Atmosphere free from corrosive gases

Degree of Protection IP66F TYPE 4X TYPE 13 (Panel front) (Note 3), IP20 (Rear)

Ground Functional grounding

Protective grounding
conductor

Vibration Resistance

Shock Resistance 147 m/s

Mounting Structure Panel mount

Weight (approx.) 300g 250g

Note 1: FT1A-*12RA-* hardware version V130 (indicated on hardware) and earlier is UL, c-UL listed at 50°C (maximum operating temperature).
Note 2: See SmartAXIS Touch User’s Manual FT9Y-B1390(2) for I/O derating.
Note 3: Operation not guaranteed when used with certain types of oils.

24V DC/Not isolated

10 ms maximum

Between power terminal and FE terminal: 500V AC, 5 mA, 1 minute
Between power terminal and output terminal: 2,300V AC, 5 mA, 1 minute

UL1007 AWG16

2

5 to 8.4 Hz half amplitude 3.5 mm, 8.4 to 150 Hz, acceleration 9.8 m/s
2 hours per axis on each of three mutually perpendicular axis (IEC 61131-2)

2

, 11 ms, X, Y, Z directions 3 times (IEC 61131-2)

(1G),

Between power terminal and FE terminal: 500V AC, 5 mA, 1 minute
Between power terminal and output terminal: 500V AC, 5 mA, 1 minute

Function Specifications

Part Number FT1A-*12RA-* FT1A-*14KA-* FT1A-*14SA-*

Control System Stored program system

Instruction
Words

Program Capacity Program size: 47.4 kB, Configuration memory capacity: 5 MB

Processing
Time

Ladder Program

FB 37 types

Program Capacity Program size: 38kB, Configuration memory capacity: 5MB

No. of FB

FBD

Processing
Time

User Program Storage Flash ROM (100,000 times)

I/O Points

Analog Input

Analog Output — 2 (4 max. can be added with analog cartridge)

Internal Relays 1,024

Shift Registers 128

Data Registers 2000

Special Data Registers 200

Counters 200

Timer (1ms, 10 ms, 100 ms, 1s) 200

Clock Precision: ±30 seconds/month (25°C, typical)

Backup Data Internal relays, shift registers, counters, data registers, clock data

Backup Duration Approximately 30 days (typical) at 25°C after backup battery is fully charged

Battery Lithium secondary battery

Charging Time Approximately 15 hours required to charge from 0 to 90%

RAM Backup

Replaceability Not possible

Self-Diagnostic Functions

Input Filter No filter, 3 to 15 ms (selectable in increments of 1 ms)

Catch Input/Interrupt Input 4/4

Maximum Counting
Frequency and Points

Counting Range 0 to 4,294,967,295 (32 bits)

Counter

High-speed

Operation Mode Rotary encoder mode and adding counter mode

Analog Voltage
Inputs

Number of Relay Outputs 10A relay: 4 —

Number of Transistor Outputs — 4 (sink) 4 (source)

Analog Output

USB-mini B (Note 2)

USB-A (Note 2)

RS232C (Note 2)

RS485/422 (Note 2)

Ethernet

Expansion Communication Ports

Memory Cartridge —

SD Memory Card —

Analog Cartridge Interface

Note 1:

Except for timer, counter, input FB, and output FB.

Note 2: Not isolated from internal circuits.

Basic Instructions 42 types

Advanced Instructions 98 types 99 types

Basic Instruction 1850μs/1,000 steps

END Processing 5 msec minimum

FB (Note 1) 1,000

Timer (T) 200

Counter (C) 200

Basic Instruction 4ms/100

END Processing 5ms minimum

Inputs

Outputs

Single/two-phase selectable 1 (5 kHz, multiple 2/4, single-phase cannot be used)

Single-phase 4 (x 10 kHz)

Built-in Points 2

Input Range 0 to 10V DC 0 to 10V DC (voltage input) /4 to 20 mA (current input)

Input Impedance 78 kΩ 78 kΩ (voltage input) / 250 Ω (current input)

Digital Resolution 0 to 1,000 (10 bits)

Built-in Points — 2

Output Range — 0 to 10V DC (voltage output) /4 to 20 mA (current output)

Digital Resolution — 0 to 1,000 (10 bits)

Port 2 —

Port 3 —

Number of Ports — 2

Connectable Cards — 4 (FC6A-PJ2A, FC6A-PK2AV, FC6A-PK2AW, FC6A-PJ2CP)

8 (V3.90 or above: 90 max. can be added with
remote I/O master function)

4 (V3.90 or above: 54 max. can be added with
remote I/O master function)

2 (V3.90 or above: 24 max. can be added with
remote I/O master function)

Keep data check, power failure check, watchdog timer check,timer/counter preset value change error check,

user program syntax check, user program execution check

8 (90 max. can be added with remote I/O master function)

4 (54 max. can be added with remote I/O master function)

2 (4 max. can be added with analog cartridge, and 24 max. can be added
with remote master function)

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Display Specifications

Part No. Touch

Display Element TFT color LCD STN monochrome LCD

Colors/Shades 65,536 colors Monochrome 8 shades

Effective Display Area 88.92 W x 37.05 H mm 87.59 W x 35.49 H mm

Display Resolution 240 W x 100 H pixels

View Angle Left/right 40°, top 20°, bottom 60° Left/right/top/bottom: 45°

Contrast Adjustment Not possible 32 levels

Backlight LED LED (white, red, pink)

Backlight Life 50,000 hours (Note 1)

Brightness 400 cd/m

Brightness Adjustment 32 levels

Backlight Control Auto off function

Backlight Replacement Not possible

1/4 Size 8 x 8 pixels [JIS 8-bit code, ISO 8859-1 (Western European languages), ANSI 1250 (central Europe)], ANSI 1257 (Baltic), ANSI 1251 (Cyrillic)

1/2 Size

Full Size 16 x 16 pixels (Japanese JIS first and second level characters, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Korean)

Double Size 32 x 32 pixels (Japanese JIS first level characters, Mincho font)

Display Character Size

1/4 Size 30 characters x 12 lines/screen

1/2 Size 30 characters x 6 lines/screen

Full Size 15 characters x 6 lines/screen

Double Size 7 characters x 3 lines/screen

No. of Characters

Character Magnification 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x vertically and horizontally

Character Attributes Blink, reverse, bold, shadowed (blink is 1 sec or 0.5 sec)

Graphics Line, polyline, polygon, rectangle, circle, ellipse, arc, pie, equilateral polygons (3, 4, 5, 6, 8), fill, picture

Window Display 3 popup screens + 1 system screen

Note 1: The backlight life refers to the time until the brightness reduces by half after use at 25°C.

Note 2: Brightness of LCD only (monochrome LCD: when lit white).

2

(Note 2) 740 cd/m2 (Note 2)

8 x 16 pixels [JIS 8-bit code, ISO 8859-1 (Western European languages),
ANSI 1250 (central Europe) ], ANSI 1257 (Baltic), ANSI 1251 (Cyrillic)

16 x 32 pixels, 24 x 48 pixels, 32 x 64 pixels
(Western European languages: ISO 8859-1)

Operation Specifications

Part No. Touch

Switching Element Analog resistive membrane (touch panel)

Operating Force 0.2 to 2.5N

Mechanical Life 1 million operations

Acknowledgment Sound Electric Buzzer

Multiple Press Not possible

HMI Function Specifications

Drawings, bit button, word button, goto screen button, key button, multi-button, keypad, selector switch, potentiometer, numerical input, character input, pilot lamp, picture

Functions

Note 1: The up-to-date information on the connectable PLC can be obtained from http://www.idec.com/language.

display, message display, message switching display, alarm list display, alarm log display, numerical display, bar chart, line chart, pie chart, meter, calendar, bit write
command, word write command, goto screen command, timer, script command, multi-command, system area, start time, Auto Backlight OFF, O/I Link, user communication,
maintenance communication, DM Link Communication, PLC Link Communication (Note 1), alarm log, data log, operation log, data storage area, preventive maintenance,
recipe, text group, global script, user account, project data transfer using external memory, downloading logged data in external memory, USB auto-run function

Input Specifications

Part Number *12RA-* *14KA-* *14SA-*

Input Points 6

Input Type Sink Source Sink

Input Voltage Range 0 to 28.8V DC

Rated Input Current 4.4 mA 5.2 mA 4.4 mA

Input Impedance 5.5 kΩ 4.7 kΩ 5.5 kΩ

Input Delay Time

Isolation

Input Type Type 1 (IEC 61131-2)

Digital Input

External Load for I/O Interconnection Not needed

Operating Level

Input Points 2

Input Type Voltage input Voltage/Current input

Input Range 0 to 10.0 VDC 0 to 10.0 VDC / 4 to 20 mA

Sampling Duration Time 2 ms maximum

Total Input System Transfer Time 3 ms + sampling time + scan time

Digital Resolution 0 to 1,000 (10 bits)

Input Error

Analog Input

Isolation

When used as digital
input

External Power for Input

OFF ON

ON  OFF

Between input terminals Not isolated

Internal circuit Not isolated

OFF voltage

ON voltage

OFF current

ON current

25°C ±3% of full scale

Total ±5% of full scale

Between input terminals Not isolated

Internal circuit Not isolated

Digital I/O Type 1 (not conforming to IEC 61131-2 digital I/O type)

Operation Level

Input Voltage Range —

Output Current Capacity —

2.5 μs + soft filter setting

5 μs + soft filter setting

Sink type: 5V DC max.
Source type: 15V DC min.

Sink type: 15V DC min.
Source type: 5V DC max.

Sink type: 0.9 mA max.
Source type: –1.0 mA min.

Sink type: 2.7 mA min.
Source type: –3.0 mA max.

3 ms + sampling time + scan time
(voltage input)
12 ms + sampling time + scan time
(current input)

OFF voltage: 5V maximum

ON voltage: 15V minimum

OFF current: 0.06 mA maximum

ON current: 0.20 mA minimum

Output Specifications

Part Number *12RA-* *14KA-* *14SA-*

Output Points

Rated Load Voltage 24V DC

Input Voltage Range 20.4 to 28.8V DC

Maximum Load
Current

Voltage Drop (ON Voltage) 1V maximum (voltage between COM and output terminals when output is ON)

Inrush Current 1A

Leakage Current 0.1 mA maximum

Clamping Voltage 39V ± 1V

Maximum Lamp Load 8 W maximum

Transistor Output

Inductive Load L/R = 10 ms (28.8V DC, 1 Hz)

External Current Draw 100 mA maximum, 24V DC

Isolation

Output Delay

Electrical Life

Mechanical Life

Common

Dielectric Strength

Relay Output

Output Points

Analog Output Signal Type Voltage/Current output (Selectable)

Analog Output Range 0 to 10V DC / 4 to 20mA

Load Impedance 2kΩ min (voltage input) / 500 Ω max (current input)

Applicable Load Type Resistive Load

Maximum Deviation at 25°C ±0.3% of full scale

Temperature Coefficient ±0.02%/°C of full scale

Repeatability After Stabilization Time ±0.4% of full scale

Non-linearity ±0.01% of full scale

Output Ripple 30mV max. (spike noise not included)

Analog Output

Overshoot 0% (Note 2)

Total Error ±1.0% of full scale including ripple

Effect of Improper Output Connection No damage

Digital Resolution 0 to 1,000 (10 bits)

Output Value of LSB 10mV (0-10V) / 16μA (4-20mA)

Monotonicity Yes

Current loop open Not detectable

Note 1: High-speed output terminal (100 kHz pulse output terminal): 5 μs max. Normal output terminal (including 5kHz pulse output terminal): 100 μs max.
Note 2: Overshoot may occur under light load conditions. Overshoot can be suppressed by inserting a damping resistor. Damping resistor value: approx. 150Ω including
the input impedance.

Transistor Sink Output

Transistor Source Output — 4

1 point 0.3A maximum

1 common 1A maximum

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Between output terminal
and internal circuit

Between output terminals Not isolated

OFF  ON 100μS max.

ON  OFF 200μS max.

Between output terminal
and internal circuit

Between output terminals
(between COMs)

100,000 operations minimum
1,800 operations/h)

20 million operations minimum (no load
18,000 operations/h)

2,300V AC, 1 minute — —

2,300V AC, 1 minute — —

(resistive load

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4 —

Photocoupler isolated

— —

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2

Analog Expansion Cartridge Specifications (FC6A-P)

Specifications

Part No. FC6A-PJ2A

Type Voltage/Current Input Temperature Input Voltage Output Current Output

Number of Input/Output 2 2 2 2

Rated Voltage 5.0V, 3.3V (supplied from the Touch)

Consumption Current

Weight 15g

5.0V: –

3.3V: 30mA

FC6A-PJ2CP FC6A-PK2AV FC6A-PK2AW

5.0V: 70mA

3.3V: 30mA

5.0V: 185mA

3.3V: 30mA

Output Specifications

Part Number FC6A-PK2AV FC6A-PK2AW

Type Voltage Output Current Output

Output Type

Load

D/A
Conversion

Output error

Data

Noise
Resistance

Isolation None

Calibration to Maintain Rated Accuracy Impossible

Selection of Output Signal Type Voltage output only Current output only

Voltage Output 0 to 10V DC —

Current Output — 4 to 20mA DC

Impedance 2kΩ min. 500 kΩ max.

Load Type Resistance Load

Cycle Time 20ms

Settling Time 40ms max. 20ms max.

Total Output
System Transfer Type

Maximum Error at 25°C ±0.3% of full scale

Temperature
Coefficient

Reproducibility after Stabilization Time ±0.4% of full scale

Non-linearity ±0.01% of full scale

Output Ripple 30mV max.

Overshoot 0%

Maximum Error ±1.0% of full scale

Effect of Improper Output Terminal
Connection

Digital Resolution 4096 (12 bits)

LSB Output Value 2.44mV (0 to 10V) 3.91μA (4 to 20mA)

Data Format in Application 0 to 4095 (0 to 10V) 0 to 4095 (4 to 20mA)

Monotonicity Yes

Open Current Loop — Cannot be detected

Maximum Temporary Deviation during Electrical
Noise Tests

Recommended Cable Shieleded twisted pair

Crosstalk 1 LSB max.

60ms+1 scan 40ms+1 scan

±0.02%/°C of full scale

No damage

±4.0 of full scale

Applicable Wire

Cartridge Part No. FC6A-PJ2A FC6A-PJ2CP FC6A-PK2AV FC6A-PK2AW

Applicable Wire 0.3mm2 (AWG22) shielded twisted pair 0.3mm2 (AWG22) twisted pair 0.3mm2 (AWG22) shielded twisted pair

Input Specifications

Part No. FC6A-PJ2A FC6A-PJ2CP

Input Type Voltage Input Current Input Resistance Thermometer Thermocouple

K: –200 to 1300°C

Pt100: –200 to +850°C

Input Range 0 to 10V DC

Input Impedance 1MΩ min. 250Ω max. 1MΩ min.

Allowable Conductor Resistance — 10Ω max. —

Input Detection Current — Typ: 0.2mA, 1.0mA max. —

Sample Duration Time 10ms 250ms

Sample Interval 20ms 500ms

Total Input System Transfer Time 20ms + 1 scan 500ms + 1 scan

Type of Input Single-ended input

Operating Mode Self-scan

AD Conversion

Conversion Method SAR

Maximum Error
at 25°C

Input Error

Temperature Coefficient ±0.02%/°C of full scale

Reproducibility After Stabilization Time ±0.5% of full scale

Non-liniarity ±0.01% of full scale

Maximum Error ±1.0% of full scale

Digital Resolution 4096 (12 bits)

Data

LSB Input Value

±0.1% of full scale ±0.1% of full scale

2.44mV
(0 to 10V DC)

4 to 20mA DC
0 to 20mA DC

4.88μA (DC0 to 20mA)

3.91μA (DC4 to 20mA)

Pt1000: –200 to +600°C
Ni100: –60 to +180°C
Ni1000: –60 to +180°C
3-wire RTD

Pt100: 10,500 (14 bits)
Pt1000: 8000 (13 bits)
Ni100: 2400 (12 bits)
Ni1000: 2400 (12 bits)

0.1°C

0.18°F

J: –200 to 1000°C
R: 0 to 1760°C
S: 0 to 1760°C
B: 0 to 1820°C
E: –200 to 800°C
T: –200 to 400°C
N: –200 to 1300°C
C: 0 to 2315°C

±0.1% of full scale
Cold junction compensation accuracy ±4.0°C or less
Exceptions
R, S thermocouple error:
±6.0°C (0 to 200 °C range only)
B thermocouple error: Not guaranteed
(0 to 300 °C range only)
K, J, E, T, N thermocouple error:
±0.4% of full scale
(0°C or lower range only)

K: 15,000 (14 bits)
J: 12,000 (14 bits)
R: 17,600 (15 bits)
S: 17,600 (15 bits)
B: 18,200 (15 bits)
E: 10,000 (14 bits)
T: 6,000 (13 bits)
N: 15,000 (14 bits)
C: 23,150 (15 bits)

Data Format in Application Can be arbitrarily set for each channel in the range of –32,768 to 32,773

Monotonicity Ye s

Maximum Temporary Deviation during
Electrical Noise Tests

Recommended Cable Shielded twisted pair Twisted pair

Crosstalk 1LSB max.

Noise Resistance

Isolation None

Effect When Input is Incorrectly Wired No damage

Maximum Allowable Constant Load
(non-destructive)

Input Type Modification Software programming

Calibration to Maintain Rated Accuracy Impossible

±4.0% of full scale

13V DC 40mA 13V DC

Mounting Hole Layout

116.0

Panel thickness: 1.0 to 5.0 (Note)

116.0

77.0

FT1A-*12RA-*
FT1A-*14*A-*

0

+1

66.0

+1

0

105.0

Dimensions

Relay Output Model (FT1A-12RA-*)
When using mounting bracket (HG9Z-4K2PN04)

All dimensions in mm.

Note: Waterproof characteristic may not be obtained de­pending on the panel material and size.

LCD Active Area

LCD Type X Y

TFT 88.92 37.05

STN 87.59 35.49

All dimensions in mm.

Transistor Output Model (FT1A-14KA-* / FT1A-14SA-*)
When using mounting bracket (HG9Z-4K2PN04)

Panel thickness: 1.0 to 5.0 (Note)

Y

77.0

X

116.0

4.0 53.7
(57.7)

When using rear mount adapter (FT9Z-1A01)

100.0

4-R4.25

4-M3

tapped hole

90.0

77.0

4.0

11.8

57.7

125.0

70.0

104.5

4-ø4.0

97.0

65.5

98.0

Y

X

116.0

4.0 54.9
(58.9)

57.6

(61.6)

When using rear mount adapter (FT9Z-1A01)

105.0

2-100.0

4-R4.25

4-M3 tapped hole

77.0

2-90.0

4.0

11.8

58.9

61.6

2-97.0

104.5

125.0
2-70.0

65.5

φ

4-

4.0

98.0

105.0

Terminal Arrangement and I/O Wiring Diagram Examples

L1

d1

L1

d3

Touch (Display Model)

For terminal arrangement and I/O wiring diagram, see User’s Manual.

FT1A-*12RA-*

+

–

+

–

Power Terminal

1 SD

5 SG

Port

9 RDB

Q0 COM0 Q0 COM0 Q0 COM0 Q0 COM0

L L L L

Ry OUT

DC IN

I0 I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7

–

2-wire
Sensor

+

+

Analog voltage
output device

–

FT1A-*14KA-* FT1A-*14SA-*

+

−

−

1 SD

5 SG

9 RDB

Q0

LQ1LQ2L

Power Terminal

Port

Tr OUT

COM

Q3

(-)

L

V

AQ0

(+)

(+)

++−

Analog voltage/
current input
device

Analog OUT

AQ0

(-)

Analog voltage/
current input
device

DC IN

AI0

AI0

AI1

AI1

−

)

−

)

(+)

(

(+)

(

AQ1

AQ1

(+)

(-)

+

−

+

2-wire
Sensor

−

I6 I7I1 I2 I3 I4 I5I0

+

−

Analog voltage/
current output
device

+ −

+

−

1 SD

5 SG

9 RDB

Q0

LQ1LQ2L

Power Terminal

Port

Tr OUT

Q3

L

COM

(+)

Analog OUT

V

AQ0

AQ0

(-)

(+)

(-)

+−

Analog voltage/
current input
device

AQ1

AQ1

(+)

(-)

+−

Analog voltage/
current input
device

DC IN

AI0

AI0

AI1

AI1

(+)

(-)

(+)

(-)

−

2-wire
Sensor

+

I6 I7

+ −

Analog voltage/
current output
device

I1 I2 I3 I4 I5I0

Recommended Ferrules for Touch/Pro/Lite Terminals

For 1-wire connection

L2

S1

Cross
Section

(mm2)

0.25 24 Al0.25-8YE —

0.34 22 Al0.34-8TQ

1-wire
connec­tion

0.5 20 Al0.5-8WH

0.75

1.0

1.5 16

2-wire
connec­tion

0.5 20 Al-TWIN2×0.5-8WH

0.75 18

Screwdriver

Note: Crimping pliers - Phoenix Contact part number CRIMPFOX ZA3 (12101882)

S2

AWG

18

For 2-wire connection

d2

d1

d2

Phoenix Contact
Part No.

Al0.75-8GY

Al1-8RD

Al1-10RD —

Al1.5-8BK

Al1.5-10BK —

Al-TWIN2×0.75-8GY

Al-TWIN2×0.75-10GY —

SZS 0.6×3.5

SZS 0.4×2.5 —

S1

L2

S2

Touch Pro/Lite

I/O

Serial

Power
Supply

Inter­face

Relay
Output
Model

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Output
Model

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Power
Supply

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L1 L2 d1 S1 d2 d3 S2

I/O

12.5 8.0 0.8 0.15 1.8

12.5 8.0 0.8 0.15 2.0 0.25

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14.0 8.0 1.1 0.15 2.5 0.25

14.0 8.0 1.3 0.15 2.8 0.25

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14.0 8.0 1.5 0.15 3.0 0.3

— 16.0 10.0 1.5 0.15 3.0 0.3

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14.0 8.0 1.8 0.15 3.4 0.3

— 18.0 10.0 1.8 0.15 3.4 0.3

— 15.0 8.0 1.5 0.15 2.5 4.6 0.25

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15.0 8.0 1.8 0.15 2.8 5.2 0.25

— 17.0 10.0 1.8 0.15 2.8 5.2 0.25

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Dimensions in mm.

0.25

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