Basic Switches
Door Switches
Standard Basic Switches
Selection
Sealed/High Temperature Switches
Miniature/Subminiature Switches
SUBMINIATURE/MINIATURE BASIC SWITCHES
The U Series of subminiature basic switches are our newest line. The US is the
smallest snap-action switch available. The UX and UM are versatile, low cost,
full featured products with ample electrical capacity in a compact package.
SM subminiature basic switches are a versatile collection of small size and
ample electrical capacities, including 11 amp power load handling and
1
⁄
4
hp
motor load. SX subminiature basic switches are smaller than SM switches,
yet are big in performance and selection. They provide up to 7 amp power
load capacity. V3 miniature basic switches put a 25 amp power load capacity
and a choice of 11 other electrical ratings into a relatively small package with
many choices of actuators, contact materials, and terminal designs. V7 minia-
ture basic switches have electrical ratings up to 15 amps. Both commercial
and European versions are UL recognized and CSA certified. The latter is also
designed to meet all leading European approval agency requirements. TB
miniature basic small double-break units can control 2, 3 or 4 isolated circuits.
STANDARD BASIC SWITCHES
Power load switching and motor handling capacity are among the attractions
of thumb-size BZ/BA standard basic switches. Double-pole double-throw
switching is added by DT switches. Where there’s a need for reliable switch-
ing of high capacity systems involving DC motors and solenoids, MT magnet-
ic blow-out switches do the job. The 3MN has double-break switching. 6AS
assemblies have two tandem mounted standard basic switches under a com-
mon actuator.
SEALED AND HIGH TEMPERATURE BASIC SWITCHES
Specially adapted basic switches include: SE/XE environment-proof switch-
es which protect subminiature SM/SX basic switches within a sealed hous-
ing; HM hermetically sealed switches are interchangeable in operating point
with the SM switches; HS hermetically sealed switches which parallel the size
and mounting scheme of the standard basic switches; and HT high temper-
ature switches for use up to
+1000°F.
DOOR SWITCHES
AC, WW and DM switches automatically cut power when a service door or
drawer is opened.
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Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 2
Index by Product Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 3
Selection Guides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 4 to 7
Catalog Listings/Order Guides . . . . . . . . . p. 8 to 93
Reference Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 94
Catalog Listing/Page Number Index . . . . . . . p. 102
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Basic Switches
Subminiature/Miniature
ELECTRICAL DATA AND UL CODES
MINIATURE/SUBMINIATURE BASIC SWITCHES
Most of the switches in this section are UL recognized and CSA
certified. The current and voltage values shown are based on
test conditions specified by these agencies. Electrical life of the
switch is influenced by each application condition as well as by
voltage and current.
Circuitry
Single-pole
double-throw
Electrical Data
A
5 amps res., 3 amps ind., (sea level),
4 amps res., 2 amps ind., (50,000
feet), 28 vdc
5 amps res. or ind. 115 vac, 60 Hz.
UL/CSA rating: 5 amps, 250 vac.
B
7 amps res., 4 amps ind., (sea level),
7 amps res., 2.5 amps ind., (50,000
feet), 28 vdc.
UL/CSA rating: 7 amps, 250 vac.
C
3.5 amps res., 2 amps ind., (sea level),
3.5 amps res., 1.5 amps ind., (50,000
feet), 28 vdc.
UL rating: 7 amps, 250 vac.
D
1 amp res., 0.5 amp ind., (sea level
and 50,000 feet), 28 vdc.
UL/CSA rating: 1 amp, 125 vac.
E
3 amps res., 2 amps ind., (sea level),
28 vdc.
UL rating: 3 amps, 250 vac.
F
7 amps res., 4 amps ind., 2.5 amps
lamp load, (sea level),
4 amps res., 2.5 amps ind., 2.5 amps
lamp load, (50,000 feet), 28 vdc.
7 amps res., 7 amps ind., 2 amps lamp
load, 115 vac, 60 Hz (sea level).
G
2 amps res., lamp ind., (sea level)
28 vdc.
H
.010 amp res. and ind., (sea level).
28 vdc.
UL/CSA rating: 1 amp, 125 vac.
I
7 amps res., 4 amps ind., (sea level),
28 vdc.
J
5 amps res., 3 amps ind., (sea level),
5 amps res., 2.5 amps ind.,
(50,000 feet), 28 vdc.
UL rating: 5 amps, 250 vac.
K
UL rating:
5 amps, 125 or 250 vac.
L
1 amp res., 1/2 amp ind.,
(sea level) 28 vdc.
M
UL rating:
11 amps and 1/4 hp, 125 or 250 vac.
N
1 amp res., 0.5 amp ind., 30 vdc.
UL rating: 1 amp, 125 vac.
P
1 amp res., 30 vdc.
UL rating: .1 amp, 125 vac.
R
5 amps res., 3 amps ind., 2.4 amps
lamp load (sea level),
5 amps res., 2.5 amps ind., 2.4 amps
lamp load, (50,000 feet), 28 vdc.
5 amps res., 5 amps ind., 1.5 amps
lamp load, 115 vac. 60 Hz (sea level)
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise
noted in
order guide
Circuitry
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Electrical Data
S
UL rating:
4 amps, 250 vac.
T
UL/CSA rating:
11 amps and 1/3 hp, 125, 250, or 277
vac;
1/2 amp, 125 vdc; 1/4 amp, 250 vdc;
4 amps, 125 vac ‘‘L’’ (lamp load).
TT
UL/CSA rating:
10 amps and 1/3 hp, 125 or 250 vac;
1/2 amp, 125 vdc; 1/4 amp, 250 vdc;
4 amps, 125 vac ‘‘L’’ (lamp load).
UU
10 amps res., 10 amps ind., (sea
level),
6 amps ind. (50,000 feet), 6 amps
motor load, 30 vdc.
U
UL/CSA rating:
15.1 amps and 1/2 hp, 125 or 250 vac.
1/2 amp, 125 vdc; 1/4 amp, 250 vdc;
5 amps, 120 vac ‘‘L’’ (lamp load).
VV
UL/CSA rating:
3 amps-125, 250, 277 vac;
1/10 hp-250 vac
V
UL/CSA rating:
10 amps and 1/4 hp, 125 or 250 vac;
1/2 amp, 125 vdc; 1/4 amp, 250 vdc;
3 amps, 125 vac ‘‘L’’ (lamp load).
W
10 amps, 250 vac or 28 vdc;
1/2 amp, 125 vdc; 1/4 amp, 250 vdc.
X
UL rating:
1 amp, 125 vac.
Y
10 amps and 1/3 hp, 125 or 250 vac;
4 amps, 125 vac ‘‘L’’ (lamp load).
YY
UL/CSA rating:
5 amps-125, 250, 277 vac
1/10 hp-250 vac
Z
10 amps, 125 or 250 vac, or 30 vdc.
UL/CSA rating:
10 amps, 125 or 250 vac; 1/2 hp, 125
vac.
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Two-circuit
double-break
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Four-circuit
double-break
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
ZZ
UL rating:
5 amps and 1/10 hp.
125 or 250 vac.
AA
UL rating:
20 amps, 277 vac.
1 hp, 125 vac; 2 hp, 250 vac.
BB
UL rating:
25 amps, 277 vac.
1 hp, 125 vac; 2 hp, 250 vac.
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
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Basic Switches
Standard
ELECTRICAL DATA AND UL CODES STANDARD BASIC
SWITCHES
Most of the switches in this section are UL recognized and CSA
certified. The current and voltage values shown are based on
test conditions specified by these agencies. Electrical life of the
switch is influenced by each application condition as well as by
voltage and current. For application assistance contact the 800
number.
Circuitry
Double-pole
double-throw
Electrical Data and
UL Codes
J
10 amps, 125 or 250 vac;
0.3 amp, 125 vdc; 0.15 amp,
250 vdc.
UL Code L59
K
Rating established with
switch non-polarized
10 amps, 125 vac or vdc;
1
⁄
4
hp, 125 vac or vdc.
UL Code L 168
Non-polarized:
10 amps res. or
1
⁄
4
hp, 125 vdc;
3 amps max. res. 250 vdc.
Polarized*:
10 amps res. or
1
⁄
2
hp, 125 vdc;
3 amps max. res., 250 vdc.
*To polarize, connect negative side of line to common terminal. To
achieve the same effect, mount switch with brass screws, using a
non-magnetic barrier (at least
1
⁄
4
thick) between the switch and
mounting surface.
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Circuitry
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Electrical Data and
UL Codes
A
15 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1
⁄
8
hp, 125 vac;
1
⁄
4
hp, 250 vac;
1
⁄
2
amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
4
amp,
250 vdc.
UL Code L96
B
5 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1
⁄
2
amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
4
amp, 250 vdc.
UL Code L35
Two-circuit
double-break
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
M
25 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
3
⁄
4
hp, 125 vac; 1
1
⁄
4
amp, 250 vac.
1 amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
2
amp, 250 vdc.
UL Code L58
P
1 amp, 125 VAC
UL Code L22
R
10 amps, 125 or 250 vac;
1
⁄
3
hp, 125 vac;
3
⁄
4
hp, 250 vac;
1
⁄
2
amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
4
amp,
250 vdc.
UL Code L115
S
10 amps, 125 or 250 vac;
1
⁄
3
hp, 125 or 250 vac.
UL Code L93
T
15 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1 amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
2
amp, 250 vdc;
1
⁄
4
hp, 125 vac;
1
⁄
2
hp, 250 vac
UL Code L73
U
5 amps, 250 vac.
UL Code L4
V
Motor Control
15 amps, 120, 240, 480 or 600
vac;
1
⁄
2
hp, 120 vac; 1 hp, 240 vac;
0.8 amp, 115 vdc; 0.4 amp,
230 vdc.
W
20 amps, 125, 250 or 277 vac;
3
⁄
4
hp, 125 vac;
1
⁄
2
hp, 250 vac
UL Code L178B
X
15 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
2 amps, 600 vac;
1
⁄
8
hp, 125 vac;
1
⁄
4
hp, 250 vac;
1
⁄
2
amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
4
amp,
250 vdc.
UL Code L74
Y
20 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
3
⁄
4
hp, 125 vac; 1
1
⁄
2
hp, 250 vac; UL
Code L17
C
10 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
UL Code L8
D
15 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1
⁄
8
hp, 125 vac;
1
⁄
4
hp, 250 vac.
UL Code L103
Single-pole
double-throw
E
15 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1
⁄
4
hp, 125 vac,
1
⁄
2
hp, 250 vac;
1
⁄
2
amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
4
amp, 250 vdc.
UL Code L67
F
22 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1
⁄
2
hp, 125 vac, 1 hp, 250 vac.
UL Code L161
Two-circuit
double-break
Single-pole
double-throw
Two-circuit
double-break
G
20 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
10 amps, 125 vac ‘‘L’’ (tungsten
lamp load);
1 hp, 125 vac; 2 hp, 250 vac;
1
⁄
2
amp, 125 vdc;
1
⁄
4
amp,
250 vdc.
UL Code L23
H
Motor Control
25 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1 hp, 125 vac; 2 hp, 250 vac;
Pilot Duty—750 VA, 125, 250,
or 277 vac.
I
10 amps, 125, 250 or 480 vac;
1
⁄
8
hp, 125 vac;
1
⁄
4
hp, 250 vac;
UL Code L95
Single-pole
single-throw
(N.C.)
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
unless
otherwise noted
in order guide
Single-pole
double-throw
Single-pole
double-throw
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Basic Switches
Operating Characteristics
ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCHES
Definitions below explain the meaning of
operating characteristics. Characteristics
shown in tables throughout catalog were
chosen as most significant. They are tak-
en at normal room temperature and hu-
midity. These may vary as temperature
and humidity conditions differ. Sketches
show how characteristics are measured
for in-line plunger actuation.
Linear dimensions for in-line actuation
are from top of plunger to a reference line,
usually the center of the mounting holes.
Differential Travel (D.T.)—Plunger
or ac-
tuator travel from point where contacts
‘‘snap-over’’ to point where they ‘‘snap-
back.’’
Free Position (F.P
.)—Position
of switch
plunger or actuator when no external
force is applied (other than gravity).
Full Overtravel Force—Force
required
to attain full overtravel of actuator.
Operating Position (O.P
.)—Position
of
switch plunger or actuator at which point
contacts snap from normal to operated
position. Note that in the case of flexible or
adjustable actuators, the operating posi-
tion is measured from the end of the lever
or its maximum length. Location of oper-
ating position measurement shown on
mounting dimension drawings.
Operating Force (O.F.)—Amount
of
force applied to switch plunger or actua-
tor to cause contact ‘‘snap-over.’’ Note in
the case of adjustable actuators, the force
is measured from the maximum length
position of the lever.
Overtravel (O.T.)—Plunger
or actuator
travel safely available beyond operating
position.
Pretravel (P
.T.)—Distance
or angle trav-
eled in moving plunger or actuator from
free position to operating position.
Release Force (R.F.)—Amount
of force
still applied to switch plunger or actuator
at moment contacts snap from operated
position to unoperated position.
Total Travel (T.T.)—Distance
from actua-
tor free position to overtravel limit posi-
tion.
IN-LINE PLUNGER ACTUATION
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Basic Switches
Operating Characteristics
FULL LOAD AND LOCKED ROTOR CURRENTS FOR SINGLE PHASE AND DC MOTORS
Alternating Current
115 Volts
HP
2
1
1
⁄
2
1
3
⁄
4
1
⁄
2
1
⁄
3
1
⁄
4
1
⁄
6
1
⁄
8
1
⁄
10
1
⁄
20
Full
Load
24.0
20.0
16.0
13.8
9.8
7.2
5.8
4.4
3.8
3.0
1.5
Locked
Rotor
144.0
120.0
96.0
82.8
58.8
43.2
34.8
26.4
22.8
18.0
9.0
Full
Load
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.9
4.9
3.6
2.9
2.2
1.9
1.5
—
230 Volts
Locked
Rotor
72.0
60.0
48.0
41.4
29.4
21.6
17.4
13.2
11.4
9.0
—
Full
Load
17.0
13.2
9.6
7.4
5.4
3.8
3.0
2.4
2.2
2.0
—
115 Volts
Locked
Rotor
170.0
132.0
96.0
74.0
54.0
38.0
30.0
24.0
22.0
20.0
—
Full
Load
8.5
6.6
4.8
3.7
2.7
1.9
1.5
1.2
1.1
1.0
—
Direct Current
230 Volts
Locked
Rotor
85.0
66.0
48.0
37.0
27.0
19.0
15.0
12.0
11.0
10.0
—
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