Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Pushbutton Switches
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 30 and 46
Snap-in Panel Mount
FEATURES
• Sleek Black Matte Bezel
• Convenient Snap-In Front Mount
• Choice of 6 Button Colors
• SPST, SPDT or DPDT Circuitry
• Alternate Action, Positive Feel
and Overtravel Versions
• Printed Button Option
Butt Contact Switches - Series 30
SPST-N.O. .205 (5,21) 1.119 (28,42) .062 ± .010 (1,57 ± 0,25) 10 ± 4 oz. 30-001-A-*
SPST-N.O., Overtravel .205 (5,21) 1.204 (30,58) .125 ± .020 (3,18 ± 0,51) 8 ± 4 oz. 30-015-A-*
SPST-N.O., Overtravel & Positive Feel Adjustable** Adjustable** .156 ± .015 (3,96 ± 0,38) 18 ± 4 oz. 30-017-A-*
SPST-N.O., Economical .205 (5,21) 1.119 (28,42) .062 ± .010 (1,57 ± 0,25) 10 ± 4 oz. 30-601-A-*
SPST-N.C. .205 (5,21) 1.132 (28,75) .065 ± .015 (1,65 ± 0,38) 8 ± 4 oz. 30-002-A-*
Wiping Contact Switches - Series 46
SPDT, BBM .205 (5,21) 1.417 (35,99) .180 (4,57) min. 1.1 ± .25 lbs. 46-102-A-*
SPDT, MBB .205 (5,21) 1.417 (35,99) .180 (4,57) min. 1.1 ± .25 lbs. 46-111-A-*
SPDT, BBM, Alternate Action .293 (7,44) 1.448 (36,78) .180 (4,57) min. 1.5 ± .25 lbs. 46-502-A-*
DPDT, BBM .205 (5,21) 1.448 (36,78) .180 (4,57) min. 2.2 ± .5 lbs. 46-200-A-*
DPDT, MBB .205 (5,21) 1.448 (36,78) .180 (4,57) min. 2.2 ± .5 lbs. 46-201-A-*
DPDT, BBM, Alternate Action .293 (7,44) 1.448 (36,78) .180 (4,57) min. 1.8 ± .5 lbs. 46-402-A-*
ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS AND PART NUMBERS
*Partial part number, complete part number by adding a dash for
button color: white -01; red -03; green -04; blue -05; yellow -06
or black -07, see Ordering Information.
CIRCUITRY
Switches have momentary action unless
otherwise indicated in the chart below.
**Adjustable from Dim. A .170 (4,32) minimum, Dim. B 1.285 (32,64)
maximum to Dim. A .290 (7,37) maximum, Dim. B 1.165 (29,59)
minimum with hex nut below bezel.
DIMENSIONS In Inches (and millimeters)
.800
(20,32)
SQ.
.600 (15,24)
.180 (4,57)
TYP.
Dim. A: Dim. B:
Button Height Behind Panel
(± .015) Length (± .040)
Circuitry and Total Actuating Partial
Features Travel Force Part No.*
Tolerances are ± .010 (0,25) unless otherwise specified.
For bottom views and
terminal markings, see
Series 30 and 46 switches
without bezels.
Hex nut for
30-017-A IS
9/16" (14,29)
across flats
and .094 (2,38)
thick.
.485 (12,32) SQ.
.063 (1,60)
.527 (13,39)
DIM. A SEE CHART
± .015 (0,38)
DIM. B
SEE CHART
± .040 (1,02)
.738 (18,75)
1.016 (25,81) REF.
LABEL*
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
SPDT - BBM
N.C.
N.O.
C.
DPDT BBM
N.C.
N.O.
C1
N.C.
N.O.
C2
N.O.
N.C.
C.
SPDT MBB
DPDT MBB
N.O.
N.C.
C.
N.O.
N.C.
C.
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Pushbutton Switches
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SPECIFICATIONS
Life Limiting Criteria–Series 30 & 46
Contact Resistance: Less than 25 milliohms
on a new switch
Voltage Breakdown: 1,000 Vac between
mutually insulated parts
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 megohms
minimum
Ratings–Series 30
Current Rating:
30-601 150 mA, 5 Vdc resistive and
20 mA, 20 Vdc resistive
All others 1 A, 115 Vac resistive, or 0.5 A,
220 Vac resistive
Life Expectancy:
30-015 500,000 operations
30-017 200,000 operations
All others 1,000,000 operations
Ratings–Series 46
Current Rating: 250 mA, 115 Vac resistive
or 125 mA, 220 Vac resistive
Life Expectancy: 250,000 operations
Materials and Finishes–Series 30
Bezel: Nylon
Button Cap: ABS plastic
Switch Bushing: Brass, tin zinc
Base: Thermoset plastic
Spring: Tinned music wire
Plunger: Polycarbonate
Shorting Bar:
30-601 Brass, gold-plated over nickel
All Others Brass with fine silver contact area
Base Contacts:
30-601 Brass, gold-plated over nickel
30-002 Brass with fine silver contact area
All Others Bronze with fine silver contact area
Terminals:
30-002 Brass, silver-plated
30-601 Bronze, gold-plated over nickel
All Others Bronze, silver-plated
Nut: Provided only on 30-017; allows button
height adjustment. Brass, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated.
Materials and Finishes–Series 46
Bezel: Nylon
Button Cap: ABS plastic
Switch Bushing: Brass, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated.
Base: Thermoset plastic
Spring: Tinned music wire
Plunger: 46-402/502 Nickel-plated brass
All Others Polycarbonate
Shorting Bar: Phosphor bronze, silver-plated
Base Contacts: Phosphor bronze with silver
contact area
Terminals: Phosphor bronze,tin/silver plating
Covers (46-200/201): Brass, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated
Just snap into
pre-cut panel hole.
Plastic wings lock
switch in place.
PANEL CUTOUT
Recommended Panel Cut
Switch will fit panels .049" (1,24) to .125" (3,18)
thick. Recommended panel thickness is 18
gauge.
MOUNTING
Easy Snap-In Mounting
STANDARD OPTIONS
Epoxy-sealed terminals and wire leads, see
page E-35.
ORDERING INFORMATION
01 = White 03 = Red 04 = Green
05 = Blue 06 = Yellow 07 = Black
46-200-A-03
Use the partial part number you have
selected from the Dimensions and Part
Number chart, and add the button color
suffix. Example:
Color: 01, 03, 04,
05, 06, 07
.005 (0,13)
MAXIMUM RADIUS
.750"
(19,05)
SQUARE
LEGENDING OPTION
Contact Grayhill
A button legend can be printed in epoxy ink
which bonds to the surface of the button cap.
Any type style or design which can be
photographed can be used to produce the
legend.
There is a per-button printing charge. A nominal
set up charge per legend applies to orders of 1
to 99 pieces. Non-standard legends are subject
to one time artwork and tooling charges. Consult
Grayhill for help with actual legend.
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Pushbutton Switches
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 30 and 46
Decorator Line
FEATURES
• Attractive Front Panel Bezels (6 choices)
• Space-Saving: Only 5/8" Diameter
(SPST & SPDT) and 3/4" Diameter (DPDT)
Round Bezels
• SPST with Option of Positive Feel
• SPDT, DPDT with Momentary Contact or
Alternate Action
• Sturdy Metal Sleeve or Bushing and Nut
Provide Secure Mounting
• UL Recognized Version
SPDT–Break Before MakeSPST–Normally Open
Partial
Part No.
Feature Dim.
F
Dim.
A
Momentary 46-05-05-502-* .992 (25,20)
Alt. Action 46-05-07-502-* 1.278 (32,46)
Partial
Part No.
Feature Dim.
A
Momentary 30-05-01-502-* .710 (18,03)
Pos. Feel 30-05-04-502-* .910 (23,11)
Partial
Part No.
Feature Dim.
A
46-05-05-502-*
46-05-07-502-*
30-05-01-502-*
30-05-04-502-*
CIRCUITRY
DIMENSIONS In Inches (and millimeters)
*Partial part number; complete part number by adding a dash for button color: white -01; red -03;
green -04; blue -05; yellow -06 or black -07, see Ordering Information.
** Contact Grayhill for part number.
Mounting Hardware
For 46-05-08-502 & 46-05-09-502:
One internal tooth lockwasher
One knurled ring nut .765 ± .010 (19,43 ± 0,25) Dia.
.094 ± .010 (2,39 ± 0,25) Thk.
For SPST & SPDT switches
One internal tooth lockwasher
One knurled ring nut .640 ± .010 (16,26 ± 0,25) Dia.
.094 ± .010 (2,39 ± 0,25) Thk.
RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT AND MOUNTING HARDWARE
Note: All switches fit panels
up to .250 (6,35) thick, except
46-05-08-502 which fits
panels up to .187 (4,75) thick.
Front and back panel access
required for installation.
.440 (11,17) MIN.
ACROSS FLATS
.516 (13,10)
MIN. DIA.
.565 (14,35) MIN.
ACROSS FLATS
.641 (16,28)
MIN. DIA.
SPST AND SPDT VERSION DPDT VERSION
Momentary 46-05-08-502-* 1.001 (25,43) .314 (7,98)
Alt. Action 46-05-09-502-* 1.130 (28,70) .355 (9,02)
Terminals are marked on switch. Terminals are marked on switch.
DPDT–Break Before Make
46-05-08-502-* (UL)**
46-05-09-502-*
NC
NO
C
.430 ± .005
(10,92 ± 0,13)
ACROSS FLATS
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
B = .375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25)
DIA.
C = .625 ± .005
(15,88 ± 0,13)
DIA.
D = .255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
E = .093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
F = .355 ± .015
(9,02 ± 0,38)
G = .150 ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,25)
DIM A
± .015
(0,38)
(SEE CHART)
F
D
E
G
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
INSULATING
BARRIER
B
C
LABEL*
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.555 ± .005
(14,10 ± 0,13)
ACROSS FLATS
5/8-32 UN-2A
THREAD
INSULATING
BARRIER
B = .375 ± .010
(9,35 ± 0,25)
DIA.
C = .750 ± .005
(19,05 ± 0,13)
DIA.
D = .255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
F = SEE CHART
± .015 (0,38)
E = .093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
G = .150 ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,25)
DIM A
± .015
(0,38)
(SEE CHART)
F
D
E
G
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
NO
NO
C
C
NC
NC
B
C
LABEL*
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.100 ± .005
(2,54 ± 0,13) .430 ± .005
(10,92 ± 0,13)
ACROSS FLATS
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
B = .375 ± .010
(9,53 ± 0,25)
DIA.
C = .625 ± .005
(15,88 ± 0,13)
DIA.
D = .255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
E = .093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
F = .355 ± .015
(9,02 ± 0,38)
G = .220 ± .025
(5,59 ± 0,64)
DIM A
± .020
(0,51)
(SEE CHART)
F
G
D
E
C
B
LABEL*
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.186
(4,72)
REF.
C
L C
L
SPST N.O.
SPDT - BBM
N.C.
N.O.
C.
DPDT BBM
N.C.
N.O.
C1
N.C.
N.O.
C2
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Pushbutton Switches
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
SERIES 30 and 46
Decorator Line
FEATURES
• Attractive Front Panel Bezels (6
choices)
• Space-Saving: Only 11/16" Square
• SPST with Option of Positive Feel
• SPDT, DPDT with Momentary
Contact or Alternate Action
• Sturdy Metal Sleeve or Bushing and
Nut Provide Secure Mounting
CIRCUITRY
SPST–Normally Open SPDT–Break Before Make DPDT–Break Before Make
46-01-05-500-*
46-01-07-500-*
46-01-08-500-*
46-01-09-500-*
30-01-01-500-*
30-01-04-500-*
Momentary 46-01-08-500-*
Alt. Action 46-01-09-500-*
Partial
Part No.
Feature
Momentary 30-01-01-500-* .880 (22,35)
Pos. Feel 30-01-04-500-* 1.037 (26,34)
Partial
Part No.
Feature Dim.
A
DIMENSIONS In Inches (and millimeters)
*Partial part number; complete part number by adding a dash for button color: white -01; red -03;
green -04; blue -05; yellow -06 or black -07, see Ordering Information.
Mounting Hardware
For 46-01-08-500 & 46-01-09-500
(See drawing above–mounting hardware shipped
loose.)
For SPST & SPDT switches
One internal tooth lockwasher
One knurled ring nut .640 ± .010 (16,26 ± 0,25) DIA.
.094 ± .010 (2,39 ± 0,25) Thk.
FRONT VIEWS AND MOUNTING
Momentary 46-01-05-500-* 1.174 (29,82)
Alt. Action 46-01-07-500-* 1.264 (32,11)
Partial
Part No.
Feature Dim.
A
Terminals are
marked on switch.
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
.100 ± .005
(
2
,
54 ± 0
,
13
)
.220 ± .025
(5,59 ± 0,64)
DIM. A
± .015 (0,38)
SEE CHART
.255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81) .093 ± .005
(2,36 ± 0,13)
.590 ± .003
(14.99 ± 0,08)
SQUARE WILL FIT
PANEL
.020 (0,51)
MIN. TO
.125 (3,18)
MAX.
LABEL*
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
Terminals are marked on switch.
WILL FIT
PANEL
.020 (0,51)
MIN. TO
.125 (3,18)
MAX.
1/2-32 UN-2A
THREAD
DIM. A
± .015 (0,38)
SEE CHART
.255 ± .032
(6,48 ± 0,81)
.093 ± .005
(2,36 ± 0,13)
.590 ± .003
(14.99 ± 0,08)
SQUARE
NC
NO
C
INSULATING
BARRIER
.150 ± .010
(3,81 ± 0,25) .187 ± .015
(4,75 ±, 0,38)
LABEL*
*PART NUMBER
AND E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
.150
± .010
(3,81
± 0,25)
1.194
± .031
(30,33
± 0,79)
.281 ± .032
(7,14 ± 0,81)
.093 ± .010
(2,36 ± 0,25)
.605 (15,37)
SQUARE MAX.
INSULATING BARRIER
WILL FIT PANEL
.010 (0,25) MIN.
TO .218 (5,54) MAX.
NC
NO
CC
NC
NO
MOUNTING SLEEVE
.187 ± .015
(4,75 ± 0,38)
E.I.A. DATE
CODE LABEL
SPST N.O.
SPDT - BBM
N.C.
N.O.
C.
DPDT BBM
N.C.
N.O.
C1
N.C.
N.O.
C2
.485 ± .010
(12,32 ± 0,25)
.687
(17,45)
MAX.
.610 ± .004
(15,49 ± 0,02) Sq.
.610 ± .004
(15,49 ± 0,02)
Wide Slot.031 (0,79)
MAX. RADIUS
SINGLE STACKED
RECOMMENDED PANEL CUTOUT
FOR SQUARE BEZEL SWITCHES
Note: All switches fit panels up to .250 (6,35) thick.
Front and back panel access required for installation.
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Butt Contact Pushbutton Switches
Contacts Butt type Wiping type
Rating at 115 Vac Res. 1 Amp 0.25 Amp
Rating at 220 Vac Res. 0.5 Amp 0.125 Amp
Circuitry SPST–N.O. (Standard); SPDT, DPDT
SPST–N.O. (w/Overtravel), Break Before Make
SPST–N.O. (w/Positive Feel)
Life Expectancy SPST–N.O. (Standard): 250,000
1,000,000 operations operations
SPST–N.O. (w/Positive Feel):
200,000 operations;
SPST–N.O. (w/Overtravel):
500,000 operations
Contact Resistance 25 milliohms or less on a new switch
Voltage Breakdown 1000 Vac between mutually insulated parts
Insulation Resistance 1000 megohms minimum
Operating Temperature -40°C to +85°C
RATINGS
Electrical Ratings Series 46
Series 30
SPECIFICATIONS
Material and Finishes
Lockwasher (Round Bezel): Steel, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated
Behind Panel Plate (Square Bezel): Steel,
zinc trivalent chromate-plated
Mounting Sleeve and Screws (46-01-08-500,
46-01-09-500 only): Steel, zinc trivalent
chromate-plated. Base: Phenolic per MIL-M-
14, Type CFG
Square Bezel: ABS (SPST, SPDT), thermoset
plastic (DPDT)
Mounting Nut, Bushing, and Round Bezel:
Brass, tin zinc
Button Cap: ABS (UL version is PPS)
Shorting Bar: Series 30–Fine silver contact
area
Series 46–Phosphor bronze, silver-plated
Terminals: Series 30–Fine silver contact area
with silver-plated terminal ends
Series 46–Silver contact surface with tin/silver
clad terminal ends
Spring: Tinned music wire
Plunger: Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) for 30-
01-01-500-X and 46-01-05-500-X. Nickel-plated
brass for 46-01-07-500-X, 46-05-07-502-X, 46-
01-09-500-X and 46-05-09-502-X. Zinc trivalent
chromate-plated brass for 46-01-08-500-X.
Polycarbonate for all others.
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
LEGENDS
All button caps can be printed in epoxy ink. Any
type style or design can be used to produce the
legend. If News Gothic Condensed style is
used, limits can be approximated from the chart
below; actual limits depend on specific legend.
Grayhill Type
Identification
No.
Round Button
Character and Line
Limitation
4GH088
1GH125
3GH187
2GH250
15
OFF
TAB
N/A
3 Char.
1 Line
3 Char.
1 Line
2 Char.
1 Line
N/A
Square Button
Character and Line
Limitation
TAB
LOCATE
INDEX
OFF
15
6 Char.
2 Lines
5 Char.
1 Lines
3 Char.
1 Line
2 Char.
1 Line
Sample Style
and Sizes
ABCDEFGHIJ
ABCDEFGHIJ
ABCDEF
ABCD
Character
Height
(Typ.)
.083
(2,1)
.138
(3,5)
.207
(5,3)
.276
(7,0)
There is a per-button impression charge. A
nominal set up charge per legend applies to
orders of 1 to 99 pieces. (Non-standard legends
are subject to a one time tooling charge. Contact
Grayhill for more specifics.)
.080 ± .015
(2,03 ± 0,38)
Positive Feel & .156 ± .015
Overtravel (3,96 ± 0,38)
46-01-05-500-* 46-05-05-502-* SPDT Momentary .180 min. (4,57) 1.1 ± .25 Lbs. —— ——
.210 ± .015
(5,33 ± 0,38)
46-01-08-500-* 46-05-08-502-* DPDT Momentary .180 min. (4,57) 1.6 ± .5 Lbs. —— ——
.210 ± .015
(5,33 ± 0,38)
ORDERING INFORMATION & OPERATING FEATURES
Butt
Contact
Square
Bezel
Round
Bezel Circuitry Feature Total
Travel Overtravel
Actuating
Force
Bottoming
Force
*Partial part number; complete the part number by adding a dash for button color:
white –01; red –03; green –04; blue –05; yellow –06 or black –07.
30-01-01-500-* 30-05-01-502-* SPST–N.O. Momentary —— 10 ± 4 oz. ——
46-01-09-500-* 46-05-09-502-* DPDT Alternate Action 1.8 ± .5 Lbs. —— ——
Wiping
Contact
46-01-07-500-* 46-05-07-502-* SPDT Alternate Action 1.5 ± .25 Lbs. —— ——
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor.
For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales
Office, an authorized local Distributor or Grayhill.
STANDARD OPTIONS
Epoxy-sealed terminals and wire leads, see
page E-35.
30-01-04-500-* 30-05-04-502-* SPST–N.O. —— 18 ± 4 oz. .046 Min.
ALTERNATE ACTION (PUSH-PUSH)
OPERATING SEQUENCE
Part Number* 46-05-07-502, 46-05-09-502,
46-01-07-500, 46-01-09-500
Alternate action (Push-Push) switches provide
a maintained actuated position until the button
is pushed again to release.
LOCK DOWN
POSITION
C. & N.O.
SHORTED
N.C. OPEN
UP POSITION
C. & N.C.
SHORTED
N.O. OPEN
PUSH TO
ACTUATE
13/64 (5,16)
Approx. 3/32 (2,38)
Approx.
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