SUBMINIATURE
DG Series
Silver-nickel
or gold contacts
PBT
actuating button
PBT cover
PPHS base
Silver-plated
copper-zinc
terminals
NC terminal NO terminal Common terminal
Features
Small dimensions, just
0.504″x 0.228″x 0.256″
(12.8mm x 5.8mm x 6.5mm)
Depending on model, contact rating is
suitable for low switched currents and
voltages for light-current applications
with loads of up to 3 amps 125VAC
Available with or without auxiliary actuator
Can be fitted to circuit boards in upright
position or horizontally with terminals on
left or right
Mechanical life: min. 1 x 106operations
(depending on model)
Specifications
Electrical
Temperature Rating: -25°C to +85°C
Flammability Rating: UL9V-O
Materials
Base: PPHS
Cover: PBT
Actuator: PBT
Auxiliary Actuator: Stainless Steel
Terminals: Silver-Plated Brass
Contacts: Silver Alloy (DG1, DG4)
Gold Flash, Gold (DG2)
PBT = Polybutyleneterephthalate • PPHS = Polyphenylene sulphide
Electrical Ratings
Electrical Life at Rated Load
Switch According to UL
Series EN61058 Rating UL1054 Rating (Min. Operations)
DG1 N/A 3A, 125VAC; 2A, 30VDC 6,000
DG2 N/A 0.05A, 30VDC 6,000
DG4 N/A 1A, 125VAC; 1A, 30VDC 6,000
9
0.197
(5.0)
0.059
(1.5)
0.079
(2.0)
0.504
(12.8)
Operating Point
0.213±0.008 (5.4±0.2)
Rest Position max 0.232 (5.9)
0.079
(2.0)
0.087
(2.2)
0.256
(6.5)
0.200
(5.08)
0.200
(5.08)
0.110
(2.8)
0.228
(5.8)
Dimensions inches (mm)
PCB Terminals
Straight
PCB Terminals
RH Side
PCB Terminals
LH Side
Drilling Pattern
0.035
(0.9)
0.138
(3.5)
0.024
(0.6)
0.035
(0.9)
0.035
(0.9)
0.071
(1.8)
0.071
(1.8)
0.024
(0.6)
0.024
(0.6)
0.122
(3.1)
0.122
(3.1)
0.200
(5.08)
0.200
(5.08)
0.047 ±0.004
(1.2 ±0.1)
Terminal Options inches (mm)
Rest Position
0.171
(4.35)
Operate Point
Rest Position
Operate Point
0.055
(1.4)
Auxiliary Actuators inches (mm)
Code Button Color/
Operating Force
B Grey / 140 grams*
C Black / 75 grams**
DG 1 3 B 1 AA
Series/Prefix
Code Current Rating (UL & CSA)
1 3A, 125VAC; 2A, 30VDC
2 0.05A, 30VDC
4 1A, 125VAC; 1A, 30VDC
Code Contact Configuration
3 SPDT
Code Actuator Type
AA Button (without Auxiliary Actuator)
LA Straight Auxiliary Actuator, 0.169″(4.3mm) Long*
LB Straight Auxiliary Actuator, 0.500″(12.7mm) Long*
LC Straight Auxiliary Actuator, 1.012″(25.7mm) Long*
RA Roller Auxiliary Actuator, 0.075″(1.9mm) Long*
Ordering Information
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*140 gms not available on DG4
**75 gms not available on DG1
*Actuator lengths are
dimensioned from center line
of switch mounting hole.
Code Terminal Type
1 PCB, Straight
2 PCB, RH Side
3 PCB, LH Side
Actuator
Length
Actuator Specifications
Maximum Maximum Operating Minimum Max. Movement Max.Rest
Operating Force (gms.) Pre-Travel Point Over-Travel Differential Position
Actuator Switch inches inches inches inches inches
Type Type DG1, DG2 (B) DG2, DG4 (C) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
AA 140 75 0.020 0.213±0.008 0.008 0.007 0.224±0.008
(0.51) (5.41±0.20) (0.20) (0.18) (5.7±0.20)
LA 45 30 0.071 0.268+0.031/-0.016 0.022 0.020 0.314+0.055/-0.067
(1.80) (6.81+0.79/-0.41) (0.55) (0.51) (8.0+1.40/-0.70)
RA 60 35 0.059 0.488±0.020 0.022 0.020 0.528±0.020
(1.50) (12.40±0.51) (0.55) (0.51) (13.40±0.50)
