J
Snap-acting
J–56
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Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
Models Available
Features/Benefits
Low cost—high performance
Long electrical life
Single and double pole
Sealed actuator option available
Typical Applications
Enclosure equipment
Garage door openers
Vending machines
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 30.1 AMPS @ 277 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 75,000 cycles at 25 AMPS @ 250 V AC,
200,000 cycles at 15 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –67ºF to 185ºF (–55ºC to 85ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: 20 oz. (567 grams) max. SP models.
40 oz. (1134 grams) max. DP models at actuator button.
MOUNTING: Torque screws 3 in/lbs max.
MOUNTING NUT: 20 in/lbs max. torque
* 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: Heat resistant phenolic (UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Heat resistant phenolic (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Brass alloy for models up to 15 AMPS.
Copper for 25 AMP models.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Gold alloy for ratings 1 AMP or less.
Fine silver for ratings up to 15 AMPS. Silver alloy
for ratings of 30.1 AMPS.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Gold alloy on brass base alloy
for ratings 1 AMP or less. Fine silver welded on brass base
alloy for ratings greater than 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.
Fine silver welded on copper alloy for ratings 30.1 AMPS.
TERMINALS: Brass alloy for 1 AMP up to 15 AMPS.
Copper alloy for 30.1 AMPS.
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-56 through J-59. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
Series
AGeneral Purpose Snap-acting Switches
Operating Force
KH* 20 oz./567 grams
PD** 30 oz./850 grams
GG*5 oz./142 grams
PF**40 oz./1134 grams Electrical Rating
C2 15 A, 125, 25O V AC;
3/4 HP
, 125 V AC; 1 1/2 HP, 250 V AC
F3 25 A, 125, 250 V AC; 1 HP, 125 V Ac;
2 HP, 250 V AC; 2 A, 24 V DC
F5 1 A, 125 V AC, 3O V DC
Actuator
P0 Pin plunger
T0 Lever
A0 Lever roller
A2 Lever roller, high force
BB Large red button
B1 Large black button
J0 High overtravel plunger
L0 Leaf
Q0 High operating position plunger
W0 Leaf roller Terminations
4A .250" quick connect
Circuitry
CDT
WST N.C.
YST N.O.
No. Poles
SSP
DDP
4 AA
* Single Pole
** Double Pole
J
Snap-acting
J–57
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
NO. POLES
S
SINGLE POLE SWITCH
D
DOUBLE POLE SWITCH
A
GENERAL PURPOSE SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES
Mounting holes will accept pins or screws
of .139 dia. (3,53) max., on 1.000 (25,40) centers.
Mounting holes will accept pins or screws
of .139 dia. (3,53) max., on 1.000 (25,40) centers.
NOTE: To select switching function, see CIRCUITRY section, page J-59.
.
J
Snap-acting
J–58
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A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
OPERATING FORCE
ELECTRICAL RATING
40
1134
DP
PF
5
142
SP
GG
30
850
DP
PD
20
567
SP
KH
BASIC SWITCH
OPERATING FORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
NO.
POLESOPTION CODE
NOTE: Operating force varies with actuator, see ACTUATOR option section.
AVAILABLE
x
NOT AVAILABLE
F5
x
F3
•••
C2
OPERATINGFORCE
(OZ./GRAMS)
ELECTRICAL
RATING
AVAILABLE COMBINATIONS
GG KH PD PF
5 20 30 40
142 567 850 1134
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 30 V DC.
Gold alloy on brass base
alloy.
Gold alloy.
F5
25 AMPS @ 125 &250 V AC; 1 HP @125 V AC;
2HP @250 V AC; 2 AMPS @ 24 V DC.
Silver welded on copper
base alloy.
Silverl alloy.
F3
15 AMPS @ 125 &250 V AC; 3/4 HP @125 V AC;
1-1/2 HP @250 V AC.
Fine silver welded on brass
base alloy.
Fine silver.
C2
ELECTRICALRATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
MOVABLE CONTACT STATIONARY CONTACT
OPTION CODE
All models with all options. Contact Customer ServiceCenter 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.
* Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definition and specifications.
J
Snap-acting
J–59
A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
FIG. 1
High Overtravel Plunger
A
B
FIG. 2
Leaf
A
B
C
FIG. 3
Lever Roller
A
B
C
DE
A
B
C
DE
F
FIG. 4
Lever roller (High Force)
.322 .003
(8,18 0,08)
.380±.003
?(9,65±0,08)
PANEL MOUNTING
A
B
C
FIG. 6
B1 – Black Button
BB – Red Button
6-32 NC THD
2 places
PANEL MOUNTING
0.144 DIA. min
2 places
.25 dia.
(6,4Ø)
.38
(9,6)
.670 ± .030
(17,02 ± 0,76)
.50
(12,7)
5
Q0
.50
(12,7)
.312 ± .062
(17,92 ± 1,57)
1.62
(41,1)
2
L0
.25 dia.
(6,4Ø)
.38
(9,7)
.810 ± .030
(20,6 ± 0,8)
.50
(12,7)
5
J0
.98 dia.
(24,9Ø)
.40
(10,2)
1.50
(38,1)
6
BB
.98 dia.
(24,9Ø)
.40
(10,2)
1.50
(38,1)
6
B1
.50
(12,7)
.375 dia.
(9,53Ø)
.718 ± .062
(18,24 ± 1,57)
1.25
(31,8)
4
A2
.50
(12,7)
.50
(12,7)
.375 dia.
(9,53Ø)
.718 ± .062
(18,24 ± 1,57)
1.38
(35,1)
3
A0
.285 ± .030
(7,24 ± 0,76)
.50
(12,7)
1
P0
DIM. F
DIM. EDIM. DDIM. CDIM. BDIM. AFIG.
OPTION
CODE
NOTE: The “H0” high overtravel plunger option
provides .100 (2,54) min. overtravel and longer
mechanical life (1,000,000 operations typical).
FIG. 7
Lever
A
B
C
D
FIG. 8
Leaf Roller
A
B
C
D
T0
W0
7
8
1.50
(38,1)
1.50
(38,1)
.312 ± .062
(7,92 ± 1,57)
.718 ± .062
(18,24 ± 1,57)
.50
(12,7)
.375 dia.
(9,53ø)
.50
(12,7)
.50
(12,7)
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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MAXIMUM OPERATING
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
A Series
General Purpose Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-57.
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
OPERATING
POSITION
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
.718
(18,24)
.718
(18,24)
.312
(7,92)
312
(7,92)
.718
(18,24)
312 .187
(7,92) (4,75)
.14
(5,6)
050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.187
(4,75)
. 062
(1,57)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.187
(4,75)
.062
(1,57)
.312
(7,92)
.25
(6,4)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.281
(7,14)
.050
(1,27)
.050
(1,27)
.312
(7,92)
.281
(7,14)
0.3 0.5 1
8.5 14 28
0.4 0.5 1
11 14 28
136
28 85 170
13 6
28 85 170
13 6
28 85 170
0.5 12
14 28 56.7
136
28 85 170
13 6
28 85 170
0.3 0.5 1
8.5 14 28
0.5 1 2
14 28 56.7
1.5 4 6 10
42.5 113 170 283
1.5 4610
42.5 113 170 283
820 30 40
227 567 850 1134
8 20 30 40
227 567 850 1134
5 20 30 40
142 567 850 1134
312 18 22
85 340 510 624
820 30 40
227 567 850 1134
5 20 30 40
142 567 850 1134
1.5 4 6 10
42.5 113 170 283
3 12 18 22
85 340 510 624
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
MINIMUM RELEASE
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
GG KH PD PF
S.P. S.P. D.P D.P.
OPTION
CODE
A0
A2
B1
BB
J0
L0
P0
Q0
T0
W0
TERMINATIONS
4A
.250" QUICK CONNECT
NOTE: Terminals can be supplied at various angles. Other terminal styles can be supplied for
special applications. Consult Customer Service Center for special requirements.
CIRCUITRY
Y
ST N.O. (Single Throw, Normally Open)
W
ST N.C. (Single Throw, Normally Closed)
C
DT (Double Throw, Normally Open & Normally Closed)
NOTE: To select number of poles, see NO. POLES section, page J-56
J
Snap-acting
J–60
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Washer and nut ship with switch