AG Neovo ATP/AST Series User Manual

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Rev. 10©1999 - 2006 DMC Co., Ltd. 
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: 300g 
Cycle: 2 
hits/sec 
Judgement:  Must satisfy the following: 
Activation Force: 
Within 
±50% of 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: 250g 
Input size:  10 x 10 mm 
Input character:   A to Z/minute 
Judgement:  Must satisfy the following: 
Activation Force: 
Within 
±50% of 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