V-Series
V-Series
CONTURA II, III SWITCHES
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The V-Series Contura II & III snap-in rocker switches offer countless unique options including choices for
ratings, circuits, colors, illuminations and symbols. These single or double pole switches feature removable
actuators in a choice of actuator styles and colors, and can be illuminated with either square or bar shaped lenses.
Actuators may be purchased and stocked separately. An optional plug-in terminal connector enables pre-wiring
of wire harnesses.
The Contura switches with sealed option, are certified to IP66/68, signifying complete protection against dust
and prolonged spray and submersion under pressure, and are recognized to UL1500 - Ignition Protection
for Marine Products. These switches are vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture and salt spray resistant.
Temperature ratings range from -40°C to +85°C.
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Product Highlights:
Countless options for ratings, circuits, colors,
illuminations and legends
Certified to IP66/68 for front panel components
Vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture and salt
spray resistant
Temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
Typical Applications:
On/Off Highway Equipment
Marine
Military Armored Vehicles
Mining Machinery and Equipment
Any application requiring environmental
protection
Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT
06062
Email:
sales
@
carlingtech.com
Application Support:
team2
@
carlingtech.com
Phone:
860.793.9281
Fax:
860.793.9231
www.carlingtech.com
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V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches - Design Features
V-Series Switch
DESIGN FEATURES
Panel redesign is a snap with our wide
range of rocker styles. Achieve maximum
design variety with minimum inventory.
Simply swap rockers to create an entirely
new look for your panel.
INTERCHANGEABLE ACTUATORS
Seals out water, dust,
debris, and enables switch
certification to IP66/68 for
front panel components.
DUAL SEAL PROTECTION
Options for both eight and ten
terminal base styles with AMP &
Packard compatible connectors
affords myriad circuit options
while providing ease of assembly.
CLEAN CONNECTIONS
OPTIONAL PANEL SEAL
Prevents water/dust
ingress behind panel.
MULTIPLE LIGHTING OPTIONS
In addition to Incandescent
lamps, our LED illumination is
offered in a wide array of light
intensities, colors, as well as
dual level, tri-color, and flashing
options.
BRASS ROLLER PIN
Robust mechanism
eliminates the need for
lubricants. Enables switch
to withstand -40°C to
+85°C temperatures.
SILVER PLATED BUTT
CONTACT MECHANISM
Providing 50k to 100k
electrical cycles and
a variety of different
electrical ratings.
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
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carlingtech.com Application Support: team2@carlingtech.com
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V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches - Actuator Options & Accessories
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Contura II & III
The Contura II & III actuators are
constructed of thermoplastic
polycarbonate and are offered with
a hard nylon overlay or a “soft-touch”
elastomer overlay. These models
incorporate aesthetic designs on
the top and bottom of the rocker
featuring two rows of raised “bumps”
on the Contura II and three “indented”
lines on the Contura III.
Contura X
The raised bracket/bezel on the
Contura X helps prevent inadvertent
actuation of the rocker, as well as
preventing debris from being trapped
under the actuator. This curved rocker
style is available with a variety of
lenses and legends.
Contura IV
The Contura IV’s “Shape to create
a Shape” actuator works with the
curves, contours & advanced styling
of the latest panel designs, flowing
with these advanced curves & radii.
This actuator style fits on the Contura
flush bracket/bezel.
Contura XI
The raised bracket/bezel on the
Contura XI helps prevent inadvertent
actuation of the rocker, as well as
preventing debris from being trapped
under the actuator. This convex style
rocker is available with a wide variety
of lenses and legends.
Contura V
The symmetrically curved Contura
V actuator provides the perfect
complement to the Contura IV’s
“Shape to create a Shape” design
concept. With its flush style mounting
bracket, Contura V can be mounted in
between two Contura IV’s, by itself, or
in groups.
Contura XII
The Contura XII version features a
paddle style actuator with the raised
bracket/bezel of Contura X and XI. The
contoured handle design provides
intuitive recognition and ease of
operation and is available with all
Contura X and XI lens and legend
offerings.
Contura VI (WAVE)
The Contura VI WAVE sealed rocker
switches, when used in a row, create
an uniquely appealing “wave” design
on your panel. A variety of colors and
finishes are available for both rocker
and wave insert. Contura VI features
bar and oval lenses.
Contura XIV
The Contura XIV represents a sleek new
crossover rocker design which should
appeal to Trucks, Buses and Heavy
Vehicles as well as the Marine Industry.
Intuitive feel is provided by recessed
ridges along with a Center Groove
which effectively defines the boundary
between top and bottom switch
functions.
Contura VII
Contura VII featuring gently
curved corners and edges assuring
compatibility with most any panel
design. Intuitive feel is maximized
by the use of 2 embossed circular
pads located at opposite ends of
the rocker. Any combination of Bar
or Oval style lenses can be located
in the pads providing a truly unique
look, exclusive to Contura VII.
Illuminated Indicators
& Accessories
Alert operator of systems functions
or malfunctions, are offered with
removable/replaceable lamps in
Contura II, II, V or X styles. Accessories
include connectors, mounting panels,
hole plugs, panel seals, and actuator
removal tools. Refer to accessories page
for full details
Email: sales
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carlingtech.com Application Support: team2@carlingtech.com
Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231
www.carlingtech.com
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V–Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches - General Specifications
Electrical
.4VA @ 24VDC (MAX) resistive
15 amps, 125VAC
10 amps, 250VAC
1/2 HP 125-250VAC
20 amps, 4-14VDC
15 amps, 15-28VDC
10A, 14VT
6A, 125VAC L
Dielectric Strength
1500 Volts RMS
Insulation Resistance
50 Megohms
Initial Contact Resistance 10 milliohms max. @ 4VDC
Life
50,000 - 100,000 cycles circuit
dependent
Contacts
Silver alloy, silver tin-oxide, fine
silver
Terminals
Brass or copper/silver plate 1/4”
(6.3mm) Quick Connect
terminations standard. Solder lug,
Wire Lead
Endurance
Contact Rating
Agency Certifications
Environmental
Sealing
Corrosion
Operating Temp.
Vibration 1
Mechanical
Physical
150,000 cycles minimum
circuit dependent
Vibration 2
Incandescent - rated 10,000
hours Neon - rated 25,000 hours
LED - rated 100,000 hours 1/2 life
(LED is internally ballasted for
voltages to 24VDC)
Seals
Internal
Optional external gasket panel seal
Base
Polyester blend rated to 125°C with
a UL flammability rating of 94V0.
Contura II,III,IV,V,
Hard Surface:
Basic actuator
VI, VII Actuator
structure molded of thermoplastic
polycarbonate with a hard Nylon 66
thermoplastic surface overlay.
Soft Surface:
Basic actuator structure
molded of thermoplastic polycarbonate
with an elastomer overlay.
Contura X,XI,XII Actuator,VP Nylon 66 Reinforced rated to 105°C
Lens
Polycarbonate rated at 100°C
Contura XIV
Polycarbonate lens/sub-rocker with
ABS shell
2 position
3 positions
Lighted
Shock
Salt Spray
Dust
Thermal Shock
Moisture Resistance
Ignition Protection
Actuator Travel (Angular Displacement)
18°
9° from center
.830[21.08]
Panel Thickness Range
Gaskets Acceptable Panel Thickness
0
.030 to .250 (.76 to 6.35mm)
TEST CUT
1.450[36.83]
HOLE IN
1
.030 to .109 & .147 to .157
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
(.76 to 2.77mm & 3.73 to 3.98mm)
Recommended: No gasket with panel
SWITCH
thickness of .032, .062, .093, .125,.187 or .250
MOUNTING HOLE
Mounting Specifications
Sealed version: IP66/68, this rating
applies to front panel components of
the actual switch only, and signifies
complete protection against dust as
well as powerful jets of water.
Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) Class III
3 year accelerated exposure per
ASTM B-827, B-845 Silver and gold
contacts
-40°C to +85°C
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 204D
Test Condition A 0.06 DA or 10G’s
10-500 Hz. Tested with VCH connector.
Test criteria - No loss of circuit during
test, pre and post test contact
resistance.
Resonance search
24-50 Hz 0.40 DA
50-2000 Hz ±10 G’s peak
Horizontal Axis 3-5 G’s max.
Random
24 Hz 0.06 PSD-Gsq/Hz
60 Hz 0.50
100 Hz 0.50
200 Hz 0.025
2000 Hz 0.025
No loss of circuit during test; <10μ
seconds chatter.
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 213B, Test
Condition K @ 30G’s. Tested with
VCH connector. Test criteria - No loss
of circuit during test, pre and post
test contact resistance.
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 101D, Test
Condition A, 96 Hrs. Sealed version only.
Mil STD 810, Method 510.2 Air Velocity
300 Ft/Min Duration 16Hr
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 107F, Test
Cond. A, -55°C to +85°C. Test criteria -
pre and post test contact resistance
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 106F, Test
Criteria - pre and post test contact
resistance
All Contura switches with sealed
construction meet the requirements
of UL1500/ISO8846 for ignition
protection, in addition to
conformance with EC directive
94/25/EC for marine products.
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V-Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches- Contura II & III - Ordering Scheme
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1
Series
V 1 D A B T 0 B
2
Circuit
3
Rating
4
5
6
Termination Illumination Lamp
7
Lamp
8
Bracket
9
Actuator
A R B 00
10
Lens
11
Color
12
Legend
13
14
Legend
Actuator
Orientation Lens Legend
0 00
1 SERIES
V
2 CIRCUIT
Terminal Connections as viewed
( )
- momentary
from bottom of switch:
SP - single pole - uses terminals 1, 2 & 3.
8 terminal 10 terminal
DP - double pole uses terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.
8- -7
8- -7
Terminals 7, 8, 9 & 10 for lamp circuit only.
1- -4
1- -4
2- -5
2- -5
3- -6
3- -6
10 - - 9
Position:
1
2
3
SP DP
2 & 3, 5 & 6
Connected Terminals
1 & 2, 4 & 5
1
A
ON
NONE
OFF
2
B
(ON)
NONE
OFF
3
C
ON
NONE
(OFF)
4
D
ON
NONE
ON
5
F
ON
NONE
(ON)
6
J
ON
OFF
ON
7
K
ON
OFF
(ON)
8
L
(ON)
OFF
(ON)
SPECIAL CIRCUITS
H*
2&3
2 & 3, 5 & 4
5&4
G*
2 & 3, 5 & 6
2&3
OFF
S*
2 & 3, 5 & 6
2&3
1&2
M*
(2 & 3, 5 & 6)
2&3
OFF
R*
(2 & 3, 5 & 6)
2&3
2&1
E*
5&6
5&3
5&1
*Jumper between terminals 2 & 5 for circuits H,G,M,R & S are specified in
selection 4. External jumper between terminals 2 & 4 for circuit E are
provided by customer. Circuit E may be used for SP OFF-ON-ON circuit.
3 RATING
3
1
.4VA @ 28VDC Resistive
B
15A 24V
C
20A 18V
D
20A 12V
E
20A 14V, 10A 14VT (circuit 1, 4 , A & D only)
F
10A 14V, 6A 14VT (circuit G only)
M
.4VA/20A 12V
N
.4VA/15A 24V
4 TERMINATION / BASE STYLE
8 term 10 Term
Termination
Jumper
1
2
.250 TAB (QC) no barriers
No
A
B
.250 TAB (QC) with barriers
No
J
K
.250 TAB (QC) no barriers
Yes T2 to 5
3
5
Solder Lug no barriers
No
C
D
Solder Lug
No
5
6
Wire Leads no barriers
No
E
F
Wire Leads
No
Note: Codes J & K for circuits H, G & M. Do not use silicone based
lubricants to reduce terminal insertion forces during connector assembly,
as it is detrimental to function and performance.
5 ILLUMINATION
Lamp #1:above terminals 1 & 4 end of switch.; Lamp #2 above terminals
3 & 6 end of switch. Positive (+) and negative (-) symbols apply to LED
lamps only
Sealed Unsealed Lamps
Illumination Type Lamp wired to Terminals
S
0
NONE
–
–
A
1
1
INDEPENDENT 8 (+) 7 (–)
B
2
1
DOWN
3 (+) 7 (–)
C
3
2
UP
3 (+) 7 (–)
D
4
1
DOWN
3 (+) 7 (–)
2
DOWN
1 (+) 7 (–)
E
5
1
UP
1 (+) 7 (–)
2
UP
3 (+) 7 (–)
F
6
1
INDEPENDENT 8 (+) 7 (–)
2
UP
3 (+) 6 (–)
G
7
1
INDEPENDENT 8 (+) 7 (–)
2
UP
3 (+) 7 (–)
H
Z
2
INDEPENDENT 8 (+) 7 (–)
U
Y
1
INDEPENDENT 8 (+) 7 (–)
2
INDEPENDENT 10 (+) 9 (–)
SINGLE POLE SWITCHES ONLY
J
8
1
DOWN
3 (+) 8 (–)
2
INDEPENDENT 6 (+) 7 (–)
K
W
1
INDEPENDENT 8 (+) 7 (–)
2
INDEPENDENT 6 (+) 7 (–)
DOUBLE POLE SWITCHES ONLY
L
9
1
DOWN
3 (+) 6 (–)
M
R
1
UP
3 (+) 6 (–)
N
T
1
DOWN
3 (+) 6 (–)
2
DOWN
1 (+) 4 (–)
P
V
1
UP
1 (+) 4 (–)
2
UP
3 (+) 6 (–)
6,7 LAMP (SAME CODING FOR BOTH SELECTIONS)
Selection 6: above terminals 1 & 4; Selection 7: above terminals 3 & 6
No lamp
0
Neon
1
125VAC
2
250VAC
Incandescent
4
3V
5
6V
6
12V
7
18V
8
24V
LED*
superbright superbright
Red
Amber
Green
Red
2VDC
A
L
F
R
6VDC
B
M
G
S
12VDC
C
N
H
T
24VDC
D
P
J
V
* Consult factory for “daylight bright” LED options. Typical current draw for
LED is 20ma.
8 FLUSH BRACKET COLOR
1
, PANEL SEAL
Black
White
Gray
No Seal
B
W
G
One Seal
C
Y
H
9 ACTUATOR
0
No Actuator
A, B
Contura II
C, D
Contura III
Actuator orientation above terminals:
10 LENS
0
- No Actuator
Clear White Amber
1
6
8
2
7
C
3
8
D
4
9
E
5
A
F
3,6
1,4
Z
- No Lens
Green Red
G
M
H
N
J
P
K
R
L
S
Blue
T
U
V
W
Y
Lens color for LEDs must be clear, white, or match color of LED.
Green or blue lenses are not recommended with Neon lamps.
11 ACTUATOR COLOR
1
AND TEXTURE
0
- No Actuator
Black
Gray
Red
Soft Surface
B
G
R
Hard Surface
C
H
S
White
W
Y
12 ACTUATOR LENS OR BODY LEGENDS
2
11
ON
12
OFF
13
I
14
O
OFF
ON
O
I
15
O O
16
O O
17
O I
18
I O
F N
N F
F
F
For additional legend options & codes, visit us at www.carlingtech.com.
13 LEGEND ORIENTATION
0
No legend (used with codes 11-18 in selection 12)
1
Orientation 1
2
Orientation 2
3
Orientation 3
4
Orientation 4
1
2
3
4
14 ACTUATOR LENS LEGEND
00
No legend this location / no actuator
(used with codes 11-18 in selection 12) Selection 14 required when switch
requires two legends. If the two legends consist of one lens and one
body legend, lens legend must be specified in selection 12; body legend
specified in selection 14.
For legend options & codes, visit us at www.carlingtech.com.
Notes:
Consult factory to verify horsepower rating for your particular circuit choice.
1
Custom colors are available. Consult factory.
2
Body legends not available on Soft surface actuators; White imprinting is standard
on black actuators; Black imprinting is standard on white, red and gray actuators.
Custom colors are available, consult factory.
3
Additional ratings available. See V-Series Switch Accessories page.
4
Contura II available with two square lenses. Consult factory for details.
Email: sales
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carlingtech.com Application Support: team2@carlingtech.com
Phone: (860) 793–9281 Fax: (860) 793–9231
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