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General Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)

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Power Level (silver):t 6A @ 125V AC & 3A @ 250V AC
tt 4A @ 30V DC for On-None-On & On-None-Off; 3A @ 30V DC for all other circuits
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Logic Level (gold): t0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum (Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
tLogic/Power Level (gold over silver): t Combines silver & gold ratings
tt of dual rating & operating range in Supplement section.
Note: Find additional explanation

Other Ratings

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Contact Resistance: t10 milliohms maximum for silver; 20 milliohms maximum for gold
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Insulation Resistance: t1,000 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
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Dielectric Strength: t1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;
tt 1,500V AC minimum between contacts and case for 1 minute minimum
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Mechanical Life: t100,000 operations minimum; 50,000 operations minimum for flat, locking & splashproof devices
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Electrical Life: t25,000 operations minimum for silver; 50,000 operations minimum for gold;
tt 50,000 operations minimum for silver at 3A @ 125V AC
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Angle of Throw: t25°
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Toggle:t
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Bushing:t
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Case:t
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Movable Contactor:t
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Movable Contacts:t
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Stationary Contacts:t
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Terminals:t

Tactiles

Slides

Rotaries

Programmable Illuminated PB

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Miniature Toggles

Keylocks

Pushbuttons

Rockers

Toggles

Series M

Materials & Finishes

Brass with chrome platingtt
Frame:t Stainless steel
Brass with nickel platingtt
Support Bracket:t Brass with tin plating
Diallyl phthalate resin (UL94V–0)
Phosphor bronze with silver or gold plating
Silver alloy (code W); copper with gold plating (code G); or silver alloy with gold plating (code A)
Silver with silver plating (code W); copper or brass with gold plating (code G);
or silver with gold plating (code A)
Copper or brass with silver plating; or copper or brass with gold plating

Environmental Data

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Operating Temp Range: t–30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)
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Humidity: t90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
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Vibration: t10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
tt in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
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Shock: t50G (490m/s2) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
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Sealing: tSplashproof bushing options B3, D3, D8, L3, & L8, which have o-rings inside & outside the
tt bushing, meet IP67 of IEC60529 Standards.

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Installation

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Mounting Torque: t3.0Nm (26.55 lb•in) double nut for large bushing;
tt1.5Nm (13 lb•in) double nut & 0.7Nm (6 lb•in) single nut for all other bushings

Supplement

Accessories

Indicators

Touch

Processing

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Soldering: tWave Soldering (PC version) for Gold: See Profile A in Supplement section.
tt Manual Soldering for Gold: See Profile A in Supplement section.
tt Wave Soldering (PC version) for Silver: See Profile B in Supplement section.
tt Manual Soldering for Silver: See Profile B in Supplement section.
tt Note: Lever must be in OFF (center) position while soldering.
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Cleaning: tThese devices are not process sealed. Hand clean locally using alcohol based solution.

Standards & Certifications

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Flammability Standards:t UL94V–0 for case
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UL:t File No. E44145 - Recognized only when ordered with marking on switch.
tt Add “/U” or “/CUL” before dash in part number to order UL recognized switch.
tt All models recognized at 6A @ 125V AC, 3A @ 250V AC or 0.4VA maximum @ 28V DC maximum. t
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CSA:t File No. 023535_0_000 - Certified only when ordered with marking on switch.
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Add “/C” before dash in part number to order CSA certified switch.tt
tt or 3A @ 250V AC or 0.4VA maximum @ 28V maximum. t
All models certified at 6A @ 125V AC

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