LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
•
Compact design
•
Long life and high electrical capacity
•
Quick connect, wire lead or PC mounting
•
Wide variety of actuator styles
Typical Applications
•
Motorized equipment
•
Sump pump
•
Thermostatic controls
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M
οηµ
min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: From 142 to 170 grams at actuator button.
Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see OPERATING
FORCE and ACTUATOR option sections).
MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs max.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
NOTE:
Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service center.
Materials
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature
thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Copper alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP
@ 125 V AC. Fine silver with 24K gold plate for 1 AMP @
125 V AC or less.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Fine silver welded on copper alloy for
ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Gold alloy welded
on copper alloy for ratings less than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
TERMINALS: Copper alloy.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.
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Snap-acting
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and
described on pages J-18 through J-20. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
L
Series
LC
SP, Mom.
Operating Force
GG
5 oz./142 grams
GD
3.3 oz./94 grams
GH
6 oz./170 grams
C
Electrical Rating
F5
1 A, 125, V AC, 30 V DC
L9
5 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC
M1
10.1 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 25O V AC
V6
5 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC
X1
1 A, 125 V AC, 3O V DC
Actuator
P00
Pin plunger
A10
.28" lever roller, high force
A25
.61" lever roller, low force
T10
.29" lever, high force
T13
.22" simulated roller, high force
T20
.38" lever, low force
T23
.32" simulated roller, low force
T25
.67" lever, low force
Terminations
E
Solder
H
.110" quick connect
J
Wire lead
L
Left formed PC thru-hole
R
Right formed PC thru-hole
S
PC Thru-hole
Circuitry
C
SPDT
W
SPST N.C.
Y
SPST N.O.
Electrical Life
NONE
6,000 operations
U
Extended 100,000 operations
Seal
NONE
(STD.) No seal
E
Epoxy seal
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
LC
SUBMINIATURE PRECISION SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES
SP MOMENTARY
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Snap-acting
OPERATING FORCE
OPTION CODE
BASIC SWITCH
OPERATING FORCES
(OZ./GRAMS)
5
142
3.3
94
6
170
GG
GD
GH
NOTE:
Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section.
ELECTRICAL RATING
OPTION CODE
DOMESTIC
INTERNATIONAL
RoHS
COMPLIANT *
RoHS
COMPATIBLE *
Yes
Yes
Yes
MOVABLE CONTACT
Fine silver with 24K
gold plate.
STATIONARY CONTACT
Fine silver with 24K gold plate
on copper base alloy.
ELECTRICAL RATING
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC,
30 V DC.
5 AMPS, 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
10.1 AMPS, 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
CONTACT MATERIAL
F5
L9
M1
X1
V6
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fine silver.
Fine silver welded on
copper base alloy.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definition and specifications.
All models
with all options,
also available.
Consult Customer Service Center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
*Low Level = conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
HIGH FORCE
A
OPTION
CODE
FIG.
1
7
2
3
5
4
6
4
DIM. A
.30
(7,6)
.28
(7,1)
.61
(15,5)
.29
(7,4)
.21
(5,3)
.39
(9,9)
.32
(8,1)
.67
(17,0)
DIM. B
.330 ± .015
(8,38 ± 0,38)
.560 ± .070
(14,22 ± 1,78)
.560 ± .175
(14,22 ± 4,45)
.340 ± .070
(8,64 ± 1,78)
.455 ± .065
(11,56 ± 1,65)
.340 ± .140
(8,64 ± 3,56)
.455 ± .125
(11,56 ± 3,18)
.340 ± .185
(8,64 ± 4,70)
DIM. C
—
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
—
—
—
A
A
P00
A10
A25
T10
T13
T20
T23
T25
B
B
B
FIG. 1
Pin Plunger
A
C
FIG. 3
Lever
LOW FORCE
A
FIG. 5
Simulated Roller
A
B
—
—
B
B
FIG. 2
Lever Roller
FIG. 4
Lever
FIG. 6
Simulated Roller
BASIC FORCE
A
C
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B
FIG. 7
Lever Roller
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL
TRAVEL
GH
.42
12
.32
9
.21
6
.16
4.5
2.0
57
.39
11
.42
12
.21
6
.21
6
.14
4
ALL FORCES
.034
(0,86)
.044
(1,12)
.067
(1,70)
.086
(2,18)
.004
(0,10)
.035
(0,90)
.032
(0,81)
.067
(1,70)
.062
(1,57)
.090
(2,29)
MAXIMUM OPERATING
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
OPTION
CODE
A10
A15
A20
A25
P00
T10
T13
T20
T23
T25
GG
1.69
48
1.3
37
0.9
26
.70
20
5
142
1.7
48
1.8
52
0.9
26
1.0
28
0.7
19
GD
1
28
.68
19
.52
15
.42
12
3.3
95
1
28
1.2
34
.52
15
.52
15
.05
14
GH
2.0
57
1.6
44
1.1
31
.85
24
6
170
2.1
60
2.2
62
1.1
30
1.2
34
0.8
24
GG
.21
6
.16
4.5
.11
3
.07
2
1
28
.21
6
.21
6
.10
3
.10
3
.07
2
MINIMUM RELEASE
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
GD
.11
3
.07
2
.05
15
.04
1
.05
14
.10
3
.03
1
.03
1
.03
1
.03
1
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
ALL FORCES
.140
(3,56)
.180
(4,57)
.272
(6,91)
.351
(8,92)
.030
(0,76)
.140
(3,56)
.130
(3,30)
.276
(7,01)
.252
(6,40)
.372
(9,45)
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
ALL FORCES
.029
(0,74)
.037
(0,94)
.053
(1,53)
.068
(1,73)
.010
(0,25)
.029
(0,74)
.026
(0,66)
.053
(1,35)
.049
(1,24)
.072
(1,83)
NOTE:
For basic switch operating forces, see page J-18.
Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
TERMINATIONS
E
SOLDER
H
.110" QUICK CONNECT
NOTE:
Use Amp Quick Connect Part No. 640932-1.
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WIRE LEAD
RATING
1 AMP
5 AMPS
10.1 AMPS
WIRE
SIZE
22 AWG
20 AWG
18 AWG
L
LEFT FORMED PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
TERMINAL
COMMON
WIRE
COLOR
BLACK
WHITE
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NORMALLY
OPEN
NORMALLY
CLOSED
Snap-acting
RED
R
RIGHT FORMED PC TRU-HOLE
S
PC MOUNTING
PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
CIRCUITRY
C
W
Y
SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw)
SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed)
SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open)
ELECTRICAL LIFE
NONE
6,000 OPERATIONS
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EXTENDED 100,000 OPERATIONS
SEAL
NONE
NO SEAL
E
EPOXY SEAL
EPOXY
.075 MAX.
(1,91)
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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