OPEN FRAME SERIES
Open Frame Instrument Switches
C
ole’s quality Open Frame Instrument Rotary Switch provides low
contact resistance (.005W), very high contact reliability, smooth
action with positive positioning, precision design, and trouble
free construction of glass epoxy insulators and silver conductors.
Rated for 100,000 cycles minimum, the contact mechanism is a
bifurcated brush, promising 100% redundancy and avoidance of
contact failure. In addition, it has been designed and manufactured
to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of MIL-S-3786,
MIL-T-945,
QQ-P416,
MIL-S-13282,
MIL-STD-202,
MIL-A-8625,
and MIL-STD-167. All Open Frame Series switches are available
pre-wired to terminal boards or connectors.
Cole’s Open Frame switches are ideal for high voltage, high current,
and low resistance applications.
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OPEN FRAME SERIES
Open Frame Instrument Switches
Open Frame Series/Page 2
Very Low Electrical Resistance, Very Stable Electrical Contacts, 64 Positions Max
Open Frame
2.25 inch. square deck
(See Page 4)
Open Frame
2.75 inch. square deck
(See Page 3)
NOTES:
Open Frame - .250 Shaft Dia., 2.25 inch. square deck, (See Page 4).
Open Frame - .250 Shaft Dia., 2.75 inch. square deck, (See Page 3).
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PHONE 714.556.3100
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.O. Box 25063 Santa Ana, California 92799-5063 USA
SALES FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
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OPEN FRAME SERIES
Open Frame Instrument Switches
Open Frame Series/Page 3
Very Low Electrical Resistance, Very Stable Electrical Contacts, 64 Positions Max
Features
* Solid Silver and Silver Plated Conductors.
* Very Low Resistance (.005W).
* High Current Capacity.
* User Adjustable Stop.
* Pre-Wired Option for Ease of Installation.
* Glass Epoxy as Strong Stable Insulator.
* Bifurcated Brush Contacts for high reliability.
* 13+ Decks as Special Order.
* Up to 12 Decks as Standard.
* 8 Poles Maximum Available.
* 64 Positions Maximum Available.
Front View
Side View
Rear View
Contact Silver Detail
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PHONE 714.556.3100
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.O. Box 25063 Santa Ana, California 92799-5063 USA
SALES FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
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OPEN FRAME SERIES
Open Frame Instrument Switches
Open Frame Series/Page 4
Front View
Side View
Rear View
Mounting Plate with
Terminal Board - Front View
ORDERING INFORMATION
Sample Code
Terminal Board
Side View
OPTIONS
The following options can be added to the standard switch.
When ordering, simply add the letters after the basic part
number.
A = Adjustable stops.
D = Screwdriver slot.
F = Fixed stop between the first and last position on a full-
turn switch.
G = RFI-EMI shielding.
L = Low Level.
P = Panel and shaft seals.
S = Shorting (Available in all Configurations).
Y = Optional .432 Non-Turn Washer.
Screw Terminals Available (Contact Factory for Special Part
Number).
Switch shown in the sample code is a 2-1/4 Square, 2 Poles
per Deck, Shorting, 11-1/4 Detent, 31 positions per Pole, 3
Decks, Adjustable Stop, Terminals to Rear.
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PHONE 714.556.3100
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.O. Box 25063 Santa Ana, California 92799-5063 USA
SALES FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
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OPEN FRAME SERIES
Open Frame Instrument Switches
Open Frame Series/Page 5
INSTRUMENT SERIES SWITCH SELECTION GUIDE - Positions Available for Maximum Rotation
NOTES:
Series Size:
14=1-1/2” Square.
22=2-1/4” Square.
16=1-3/4” Square.
26=2-3/4” Square.
NS=Non-Shorting.
S=Shorting.
• Position listed are maximum available, full rotation,
within configuration parameters.
• Non-Shorting contacts will be furnished unless other-
wise specified.
• Refer to series configuration specifications for complete
details and proper identification.
• Larger deck sizes, detent spacing variation available for
special applications.
P
.O. Box 25063 Santa Ana, California 92799-5063 USA
SALES FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
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PHONE 714.556.3100
