Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 30 and 46
Decorator Line
FEATURES
• Attractive Front Panel Bezels (6 choices)
• Space-Saving: Only 5/8" Diameter
(SPST & SPDT) and 3/4" Diameter (DPDT)
Round Bezels
• SPST with Option of Positive Feel
• SPDT, DPDT with Momentary Contact or
Alternate Action
• Sturdy Metal Sleeve or Bushing and Nut
Provide Secure Mounting
• UL Recognized Version
DIMENSIONS
30-05-01-502-*
30-05-04-502-*
B
C
D
E
F
DIM A
± .020
(0,51)
(SEE CHART)
In Inches (and millimeters)
SPST–Normally Open
SPDT–Break Before Make
46-05-05-502-*
46-05-07-502-*
B = .375 ± .010
D
(9,53 ± 0,25)
DIA.
E
C = .625 ± .005
F
(15,88 ± 0,13)
DIA.
D = .255 ± .032
DIM A
(6,48 ± 0,81)
± .015
E = .093 ± .010
(0,38)
(2,36 ± 0,25)
(SEE CHART)
F = .355 ± .015
(9,02 ± 0,38)
G = .220 ± .025
(5,59 ± 0,64)
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
DPDT–Break Before Make
B = .375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25)
DIA.
C = .625 ± .005
(15,88 ± 0,13)
DIA.
D = .255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
E = .093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
F = .355 ± .015
(9,02 ± 0,38)
G = .150 ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,25)
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
INSULATING
BARRIER
G
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
C
B
C
46-05-08-502-* (UL)**
46-05-09-502-*
Pushbutton Switches
B
C
D
E
F
DIM A
± .015
(0,38)
(SEE CHART)
LABEL*
B = .375 ± .010
(9,35 ± 0,25)
DIA.
C = .750 ± .005
(19,05 ± 0,13)
DIA.
D = .255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
F = SEE CHART
± .015 (0,38)
E = .093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
G = .150 ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,25)
5/8-32 UN-2A
THREAD
INSULATING
BARRIER
LABEL*
G
LABEL*
.186
(4,72)
REF.
G
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
C C
L L
.100 ± .005
(2,54 ± 0,13)
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.430 ± .005
(10,92 ± 0,13)
ACROSS FLATS
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.430 ± .005
(10,92 ± 0,13)
ACROSS FLATS
NO
C
NC
C
Terminals are marked on switch.
Feature
Momentary
Pos. Feel
Partial
Part No.
30-05-01-502-*
30-05-04-502-*
Dim.
A
.710 (18,03)
.910 (23,11)
Feature
Momentary
Alt. Action
Partial
Part No.
Dim.
A
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
Terminals are marked on switch.
Feature
Momentary
Alt. Action
Partial
Part No.
46-05-08-502-*
46-05-09-502-*
NO
46-05-05-502-*
.992 (25,20)
46-05-07-502-* 1.278 (32,46)
NC
.555 ± .005
(14,10 ± 0,13)
ACROSS FLATS
NO
NC
Dim.
A
Dim.
F
1.001 (25,43) .314 (7,98)
1.130 (28,70) .355 (9,02)
CIRCUITRY
N.C.
N.C.
C.
N.O.
SPST N.O.
SPDT - BBM
C1
N.O.
N.C.
C2
N.O.
DPDT BBM
RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT AND MOUNTING HARDWARE
SPST AND SPDT VERSION
.440 (11,17) MIN.
ACROSS FLATS
DPDT VERSION
.565 (14,35) MIN.
ACROSS FLATS
Note: All switches fit panels
up to .250 (6,35) thick, except
46-05-08-502 which fits
panels up to .187 (4,75) thick.
Front and back panel access
required for installation.
.516 (13,10)
MIN. DIA.
.641 (16,28)
MIN. DIA.
Mounting Hardware
For 46-05-08-502 & 46-05-09-502:
One internal tooth lockwasher
One knurled ring nut .765 ± .010 (19,43 ± 0,25) Dia.
.094 ± .010 (2,39 ± 0,25) Thk.
For SPST & SPDT switches
One internal tooth lockwasher
One knurled ring nut .640 ± .010 (16,26 ± 0,25) Dia.
.094 ± .010 (2,39 ± 0,25) Thk.
*Partial part number; complete part number by adding a dash for button color: white -01; red -03;
green -04; blue -05; yellow -06 or black -07, see Ordering Information.
** Contact Grayhill for part number.
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Pushbutton
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Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 30 and 46
Decorator Line
FEATURES
• Attractive Front Panel Bezels (6
choices)
• Space-Saving: Only 11/16" Square
• SPST with Option of Positive Feel
• SPDT, DPDT with Momentary
Contact or Alternate Action
• Sturdy Metal Sleeve or Bushing and
Nut Provide Secure Mounting
DIMENSIONS
Pushbutton Switches
In Inches (and millimeters)
SPST–Normally Open
30-01-01-500-*
30-01-04-500-*
.255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
SPDT–Break Before Make
46-01-05-500-*
46-01-07-500-*
.255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
.093 ± .005
(2,36 ± 0,13)
DPDT–Break Before Make
46-01-08-500-*
46-01-09-500-*
.281 ± .032
(7,14 ± 0,81)
.093 ± .005
(2,36 ± 0,13)
.093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
.590 ± .003
(14.99 ± 0,08)
SQUARE
DIM. A
± .015 (0,38)
SEE CHART
.220 ± .025
(5,59 ± 0,64)
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
WILL FIT
PANEL
.020 (0,51)
MIN. TO
.125 (3,18)
MAX.
LABEL*
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
.590 ± .003
(14.99 ± 0,08)
SQUARE
DIM. A
± .015 (0,38)
SEE CHART
WILL FIT
PANEL
.020 (0,51)
MIN. TO
.125 (3,18)
MAX.
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
LABEL*
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ±, 0,38)
NO
C
1.194
± .031
(30,33
± 0,79)
.605 (15,37)
SQUARE MAX.
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
INSULATING BARRIER
.150 ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,25)
.100 ± .005
(2,54 ± 0,13 )
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
NC
INSULATING
BARRIER
.150
± .010
(3,81
± 0,25)
WILL FIT PANEL
.010 (0,25) MIN.
TO .218 (5,54) MAX.
E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
MOUNTING SLEEVE
Terminals are
marked on switch.
Terminals are marked on switch.
Feature
Momentary
Pos. Feel
Partial
Part No.
30-01-01-500-*
30-01-04-500-*
Dim.
A
.880 (22,35)
1.037 (26,34)
Feature
Momentary
Alt. Action
Partial
Part No.
Dim.
A
NO
NC
NC
NO
C
Feature
Momentary
Alt. Action
Partial
Part No.
46-01-08-500-*
46-01-09-500-*
46-01-05-500-* 1.174 (29,82)
46-01-07-500-* 1.264 (32,11)
CIRCUITRY
N.C.
N.C.
C.
N.O.
SPST N.O.
SPDT - BBM
C1
N.O.
C
N.C.
C2
N.O.
DPDT BBM
FRONT VIEWS AND MOUNTING
.485 ± .010
(12,32 ± 0,25)
.687
(17,45)
MAX.
.610 ± .004
(15,49 ± 0,02) Sq.
SINGLE
RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT
FOR SQUARE BEZEL SWITCHES
.610 ± .004
(15,49 ± 0,02)
Wide Slot
STACKED
.031 (0,79)
MAX. RADIUS
Note: All switches fit panels up to .250 (6,35) thick.
Front and back panel access required for installation.
Mounting Hardware
For 46-01-08-500 & 46-01-09-500
(See drawing above–mounting hardware shipped
loose.)
For SPST & SPDT switches
One internal tooth lockwasher
One knurled ring nut .640 ± .010 (16,26 ± 0,25) DIA.
.094 ± .010 (2,39 ± 0,25) Thk.
*Partial part number; complete part number by adding a dash for button color: white -01; red -03;
green -04; blue -05; yellow -06 or black -07, see Ordering Information.
Pushbutton
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
52
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SPECIFICATIONS
Material and Finishes
Lockwasher (Round Bezel):
Steel, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated
Behind Panel Plate (Square Bezel):
Steel,
zinc trivalent chromate-plated
Mounting Sleeve and Screws (46-01-08-500,
46-01-09-500 only):
Steel, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated.
Base:
Phenolic per MIL-M-
14, Type CFG
Square Bezel:
ABS (SPST, SPDT), thermoset
plastic (DPDT)
Mounting Nut, Bushing, and Round Bezel:
Brass, tin zinc
Button Cap:
ABS (UL version is PPS)
Shorting Bar:
Series 30–Fine silver contact
area
Series 46–Phosphor bronze, silver-plated
Terminals:
Series 30–Fine silver contact area
with silver-plated terminal ends
Series 46–Silver contact surface with tin/silver
clad terminal ends
Spring:
Tinned music wire
Plunger:
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) for 30-
01-01-500-X and 46-01-05-500-X. Nickel-plated
brass for 46-01-07-500-X, 46-05-07-502-X, 46-
01-09-500-X and 46-05-09-502-X. Zinc trivalent
chromate-plated brass for 46-01-08-500-X.
Polycarbonate for all others.
Operating Temperature:
-40°C to +85°C
RATINGS
Electrical Ratings
Contacts
Rating at 115 Vac Res.
Rating at 220 Vac Res.
Circuitry
Series 30
Butt type
1 Amp
0.5 Amp
SPST–N.O. (Standard);
SPST–N.O. (w/Overtravel),
SPST–N.O. (w/Positive Feel)
SPST–N.O. (Standard):
1,000,000 operations
SPST–N.O. (w/Positive Feel):
200,000 operations;
SPST–N.O. (w/Overtravel):
500,000 operations
25 milliohms or less on a new switch
1000 Vac between mutually insulated parts
1000 megohms minimum
Pushbutton Switches
Series 46
Wiping type
0.25 Amp
0.125 Amp
SPDT, DPDT
Break Before Make
250,000
operations
Life Expectancy
Contact Resistance
Voltage Breakdown
Insulation Resistance
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +85°C
LEGENDS
All button caps can be printed in epoxy ink. Any
type style or design can be used to produce the
legend. If News Gothic Condensed style is
used, limits can be approximated from the chart
below; actual limits depend on specific legend.
Grayhill Type
Identification
No.
Character
Height
(Typ.)
.083
(2,1)
Sample Style
and Sizes
There is a per-button impression charge. A
nominal set up charge per legend applies to
orders of 1 to 99 pieces. (Non-standard legends
are subject to a one time tooling charge. Contact
Grayhill for more specifics.)
Square Button
Character and Line
Limitation
6 Char.
2 Lines
Round Button
Character and Line
Limitation
3 Char.
1 Line
ALTERNATE ACTION (PUSH-PUSH)
OPERATING SEQUENCE
Part Number*
46-05-07-502, 46-05-09-502,
46-01-07-500, 46-01-09-500
Alternate action (Push-Push) switches provide
a maintained actuated position until the button
is pushed again to release.
13/64 (5,16)
Approx.
3/32 (2,38)
Approx.
4GH088
ABCDEFGHIJ
TAB
LOCATE
OFF
1GH125
.138
(3,5)
ABCDEFGHIJ
5 Char.
1 Lines
INDEX
3 Char.
1 Line
TAB
3GH187
UP POSITION
C. & N.C.
SHORTED
N.O. OPEN
PUSH TO
ACTUATE
LOCK DOWN
POSITION
C. & N.O.
SHORTED
N.C. OPEN
.207
(5,3)
ABCDEF
3 Char.
1 Line
OFF
2 Char.
1 Line
15
N/A
STANDARD OPTIONS
Epoxy-sealed terminals and wire leads, see
page E-35.
2GH250
.276
(7,0)
ABCD
Total
Travel
.080 ± .015
(2,03 ± 0,38)
.156 ± .015
(3,96 ± 0,38)
2 Char.
1 Line
15
N/A
ORDERING INFORMATION & OPERATING FEATURES
Square
Bezel
Butt
Contact
30-01-01-500-*
30-01-04-500-*
46-01-05-500-*
Wiping
Contact
46-01-07-500-*
46-01-08-500-*
46-01-09-500-*
Round
Bezel
30-05-01-502-*
30-05-04-502-*
46-05-05-502-*
46-05-07-502-*
46-05-08-502-*
46-05-09-502-*
Circuitry
SPST–N.O.
SPST–N.O.
SPDT
SPDT
DPDT
DPDT
Feature
Momentary
Positive Feel &
Overtravel
Momentary
Bottoming
Force
——
——
Actuating
Force
10 ± 4 oz.
18 ± 4 oz.
——
——
——
——
Overtravel
——
.046 Min.
——
——
——
——
.180 min. (4,57) 1.1 ± .25 Lbs.
.210 ± .015
Alternate Action
1.5 ± .25 Lbs.
(5,33 ± 0,38)
Momentary
.180 min. (4,57) 1.6 ± .5 Lbs.
.210 ± .015
Alternate Action
1.8 ± .5 Lbs.
(5,33 ± 0,38)
*Partial part number; complete the part number by adding a dash for button color:
white –01; red –03; green –04; blue –05; yellow –06 or black –07.
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor.
For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales
Office, an authorized local Distributor or Grayhill.
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com