Technical Information - Switches and Fuseholders
Most major technical information is shown on each specific product page, other details are grouped here
for easy reference. Details shown here apply to most switches and fuseholders. Safety switches (page 56),
indicators (pages 66-80) and connectors (pages 81-83) have product specific information within the
section.
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MATERIALS
MOST PRODUCTS
EXCEPTIONS
Body and actuator (opaque) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nylon 6.6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8300V, 1900V, 0916V & 0911V bezels & actuators
are stainless steel
0600 and 3900 actuators are plated brass
Actuator (transparent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polycarbonate
Current carrying parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Copper Alloy
Contact points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Silver Alloy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .N/A for 0055/56, 0600/2, 0916-0920, 0017,
2000 & 3005/3006. Gold plated for 1100.
PROPERTIES
Electrical
Class II compliant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Confirmed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .IEC Sockets
Electrical life (Operations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>10k, many >50k . . . . . . . . .See relevant page for details
Mechanical life (Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .See relevant page for details
Contact resistance (switches) new condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<100mΩ (at 12Vdc,1A) . . . . .For 1100 & 2000 call sales
Contact resistance (fuseholders) new condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5mΩ (average)
Insulation resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>20MΩ
Dielectric strength:
across open contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>1.5kV
between poles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>1.5kV
between live parts and accessible metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>3kV
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>250
Temperature rise (terminals) at end of rated life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .max 30˚K (UL 1054), max 55˚K (EN 61058-1)
PROPERTIES
Physical
Humidity resistance at 91-95% relative humidity
(to subsequently comply with requirements of the
Dielectric strength test) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48hrs
Impact resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .>0.5Nm
Storage temp. (1 year period) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<125˚C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Some discoloration of terminals may occur
Flame retardancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UL94V2
Solderability to BS 2011 pt.2.1T - (with an iron) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 secs at 350°C
Angular movement ±4° overall (where applicable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1250, 6000, 8500, 8550, 8600, 8650, 8800 - 26°
Force to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0N - 20.0N . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call sales for specific values
INGRESS PROTECTION
IP40 unless otherwise stated.
Higher ratings where available will be shown on the relevant catalogue page.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ALL SWITCHES
Heat and Fire resistance Category D.
ALL PRODUCTS
Solder terminals should not be fitted with “Push on”, “QD” or “Fast on” type
cable connectors.
Panel holes must be punched in the direction of insertion.
µ = micro gap switch contacts <3mm.
For performance in accord with the stated ratings, switch actuators should
be fully depressed and fully released during operation.
All products should be applied, installed and maintained by the
customer using competent persons in accordance with good electrical
practice. Products should be tested by the customer in the application to
ensure suitability. Special care should be taken not to expose switches to
water, dust, corrosive chemicals, silicone, excessive solder flux,
cyanoacrylate adhesives, severe impact, extremes of temperature, electrical
supply voltage or load current in excess of the specified limits.
Transparent lenses on indicator lights and lit switches are moulded in
polycarbonate, a material which is attacked by organic chemicals and
animal or vegetable fats. Please contact sales for advice on these products.
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WEIGHTS OF OUR MOST FREQUENTLY SUPPLIED PRODUCTS, not including packaging.
Product
gms
Product
gms
Product
gms
Product
gms
Product . . . . . . . .gms
8550 . . . . . . . . . . . .4.8
8553 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2
8600 . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5
8620 . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3
8650 . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3
8670 . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5
8800 . . . . . . . . . . . .2.9
9100 . . . . . . . . . . . .20.0
0055, 0056 . . . . . . .5.7/6.8
0305 . . . . . . . . . . . .32.9
0333 . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5
0345 . . . . . . . . . . . .8.9
0340 sw only . . . . . .7.12
0430 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.5
0589 . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5
0711-1S . . . . . . . . . .16.6
0712-S . . . . . . . . . . .27.8
0717-1S . . . . . . . . . .22.4
0900S/L . . . . . . . . . .2.6/2.9
1048 . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8
LH392 . . . . . . . . . . .12.6
1100 . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0
1250SP . . . . . . . . . .5.9
1250DP . . . . . . . . . .7.0
1300 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7
1350 . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2
1500 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7
1520 . . . . . . . . . . . .6.6
1550 . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2
1553 . . . . . . . . . . . .11.8
1570 . . . . . . . . . . . .12.7
1584-1589 . . . . . . . .11.1
1700H . . . . . . . . . . .8.4
1750H . . . . . . . . . . .13.2
1750O . . . . . . . . . . .25.6
2000 2pos C SP . . . .3.8
2000 2pos C DP . . . .4.5
2000 5pos A SP . . . .6.3
2000 5pos A DP . . . .7.3
T2225B . . . . . . . . . .5.0
2950 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.3
3111 . . . . . . . . . . . .11.8
5500 . . . . . . . . . . . .7.1
5503 . . . . . . . . . . . .7.8
5567 . . . . . . . . . . . .14.3
6050 . . . . . . . . . . . .13.58
6053 . . . . . . . . . . . .14.15
7000 . . . . . . . . . . . .10.4
7050 . . . . . . . . . . . .12.3
7053 . . . . . . . . . . . .12.9
8250 . . . . . . . . . . . .4.9
8300 . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0
8350 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.0
8350RP . . . . . . . . . .34.0
8353 . . . . . . . . . . . .5.9
8500. . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
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Technical Information - Indicators
The majority of Arcolectric indicator lights can be supplied with alternative light sources:
Neon, Incandescent or LED.
NEON LAMPS
Colors
Available with Red, Amber, Green, Blue or Clear lenses.
INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Colors
Available with Red, Amber, Green, Clear or Blue lenses.
Maximum firing voltages
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Standard brightness types 65Vac 90Vdc.
High brightness types 85Vac 135Vdc.
High brightness types are usually fitted.
LEDs - DC
Colors
Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and White.
Voltage
Basic voltage 2.0/2.2V. Some items are available with integral resistors for 12V use.
For details of resistors required for higher voltages, please call sales.
Life
Typically 25,000 hours (Green fluorescent lamps 20,000 hours). (Measured to a point
when the light output of the lamp is half its original level.)
The end of life for a neon lamp is not usually a sudden failure.
Current
Maximum continuous forward current 20mA.
Life
>100,000hrs
False signals due to long wiring
It is possible for neon or fluorescent tubes to glow when they should be off. The false
signal is caused by the capacitance effect of fairly long wiring to the indicator being
adjacent to other live cables. This effect can be prevented in most cases by fitting a 100k
resistor across the supply wires close to the indicator assembly.
LEDs - AC
Colors
Red, Yellow, Green, Blue and White.
Voltage
Rated up to 230V ac, suitable for use at 110V and 230V ac.
MATERIALS
Moulded bodies and bases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nylon 6.6
Metal bodies and bezels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chrome plated brass (except #)
Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Polycarbonate
Terminals (most types) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass (electro-tin plated)
Terminals (exceptions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass (flash silver* or nickel** plated)
Threaded metal nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass (nickel plated on 0275/7)
Other fixings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Call sales for details
* R9, 0061, 0062, 0430, 0480, 1090, 1091, 6030, 7030, 8630, 8580
** # 3130, 3160, 3161, 3221 have nickel plated terminals with steel screws and plated
polyamide bezel trims
Current
<3mA
Life
>100,000hrs
TEMPERATURE RATING
Authority
with Terminals
PVC
European
UL
T125°C
T65/75°C
T105°C
T65/75°C
with Wire leads
SILICONE
T125°C
SYMBOLS
Terminals
C 6.3, H 4.8, K 2.8
Wire leads
8” length Standard
Solid wires
LED only
Panel hole size
Panel thickness
Temperature rating
NL 589 WL 2G
ORDER FORMAT
SERIES
CODES
MODEL
CODES
67
81
145
177
180
AA/BB
195
00/BB
196
233
234
245
273
/LL
275
/C
276
277
278
566
568
A /B
569
579
581
582
586
589
1041
1045
2950
2951
2760
2820
2821
2870
3130
3160
3161
3221
61
62
63
67
382
392
692
SERIES MODEL TERMINAL LAMP / VOLTAGE / COLOR
CODES CODES CODES
CODES
LAMP TYPE VOLTAGE & COLOR
CODES for LE
LEDs
DC
3900 is 1.7V Red
3901 is 2.2V Amber
3902 is 2.1V Green
39006 is 6V Red
39016 is 6V Amber
39026 is 6V Green
39007 is 12V Red
39017 is 12V Amber
39027 is 12V Green
TERMINAL
CODES
CODES for FL & LH
Incandescent Lamps
AC or DC
CODES for NL
Neon Lamps
AC or DC
2A is 105-130V Amber
2C is 105-130V Clear
2G is 105-130V Green
2R is 105-130V Red
3A is 250V Amber
3C is 250V Clear
3G is 250V Green
3R is 250V Red
LEDs
AC
5A is 125-250V Amber
5B is 125-250V Blue
5C is 125-250V Clear
5G is 125-250V Green
5R is 125-250V Red
FL
Incandescent
Lamps
WL
Wire Leads
7A is 12V Amber
7B is 12V Blue
7C is 12V Clear
7G is 12V Green
7R is 12V Red
8A is 24V Amber
8B is 24V Blue
8C is 24V Clear
8G is 24V Green
8R is 24V Red
LE
LEDs
C
6.3 Tab
H
4.8 Tab
NL
Neon Lamps
T
Solder
39008 is 24V Red
39018 is 24V Amber
39028 is 24V Green
LH
Lamp Holders
6, 12, 24V
only
For LH, if lamp not required, state “COLOR” only
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IP Ratings
DEGREE OF PROTECTION TO BS EN60529/DIN 0470
IP Ratings Guide
The IP classification system designates the degree of protection provided
by an enclosure against solid objects or water ingress.
Table I shows degrees of protection against solid objects, Table II shows
degrees of protection against water.
Table II (2nd characteristic numeral)
Degree of Protection against water
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IP x x
Table I
Table II
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Non-protected
Table I (1st characteristic numeral)
Degree of Protection against solid objects
Protected against dripping water.
0
1
2
2.5mm
Non-protected
Protected against dripping water when tilted up to 15º.
Protected against a solid object greater than 50mm,
such as a hand.
Protected against spraying water at an angle of up to
60º.
Protected against a solid object greater than 12.5mm,
such as a finger.
Protected against splashing water from any direction.
3
4
5
6
Protected against a solid object greater than 2.5mm,
such as wire or a tool.
Protected against jets of water from any direction.
1.0mm
Protected against a solid object greater than 1.0mm,
such as wire or thin strips.
Protected against heavy seas or powerful jets of water.
Prevents ingress sufficient to cause harm.
Dust-protected.
Prevents ingress of dust sufficient to cause harm.
Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in
water.
Dust tight.
No ingress of dust.
Protected against the effects of continuous immersion
in water.
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