LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches Features/Benefits • Compact design • Long life and high electrical capacity • Quick connect, wire lead or PC mounting • Wide variety of actuator styles Typical Applications • Motorized equipment • Sump pump • Thermostatic controls Models Available Specifications Materials CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC. ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M οηµ min. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC). OPERATING FORCE: From 142 to 170 grams at actuator button. Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see OPERATING FORCE and ACTUATOR option sections). MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs max. SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0). ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0). SPRING: Copper alloy. PIVOT: Copper alloy. MOVABLE CONTACTS: Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Fine silver with 24K gold plate for 1 AMP @ 125 V AC or less. STATIONARY CONTACTS: Fine silver welded on copper alloy for ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Gold alloy welded on copper alloy for ratings less than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. TERMINALS: Copper alloy. TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy. * 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. To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and described on pages J-18 through J-20. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center. L C Series LC SP, Mom. Operating Force GG 5 oz./142 grams GD 3.3 oz./94 grams GH 6 oz./170 grams Electrical Rating F5 1 A, 125, V AC, 30 V DC L9 5 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC M1 10.1 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 25O V AC V6 5 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC X1 1 A, 125 V AC, 3O V DC Actuator P00 Pin plunger A10 .28" lever roller, high force A25 .61" lever roller, low force T10 .29" lever, high force T13 .22" simulated roller, high force T20 .38" lever, low force T23 .32" simulated roller, low force T25 .67" lever, low force Terminations E Solder H .110" quick connect J Wire lead L Left formed PC thru-hole R Right formed PC thru-hole S PC Thru-hole Circuitry C SPDT W SPST N.C. Y SPST N.O. Electrical Life NONE 6,000 operations U Extended 100,000 operations Seal NONE (STD.) No seal E Epoxy seal Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–17 www.ck-components.com Snap-acting Build-A-Switch J LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches SERIES LC SUBMINIATURE PRECISION SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES SP MOMENTARY J Snap-acting OPERATING FORCE OPTION CODE BASIC SWITCH OPERATING FORCES (OZ./GRAMS) GG 5 142 GD 3.3 94 GH 6 170 NOTE: Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section. ELECTRICAL RATING OPTION CODE DOMESTIC CONTACT MATERIAL INTERNATIONAL RoHS COMPLIANT * RoHS COMPATIBLE * F5 X1 Yes Yes L9 V6 Yes Yes Yes Yes M1 MOVABLE CONTACT STATIONARY CONTACT Fine silver with 24K gold plate. Fine silver with 24K gold plate on copper base alloy. Fine silver. Fine silver welded on copper base alloy. ELECTRICAL RATING From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC, 30 V DC. 5 AMPS, 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC. 10.1 AMPS, 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC. * Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definition and specifications. All models with all options, also available. Consult Customer Service Center 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. Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–18 www.ck-components.com LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches ACTUATOR HIGH FORCE A A OPTION CODE FIG. DIM. A DIM. B DIM. C P00 1 .30 (7,6) .330 ± .015 (8,38 ± 0,38) — A10 7 .28 (7,1) .560 ± .070 (14,22 ± 1,78) .19 dia. (4,8Ø) A25 2 .61 (15,5) .560 ± .175 (14,22 ± 4,45) .19 dia. (4,8Ø) T10 3 .29 (7,4) .340 ± .070 (8,64 ± 1,78) — T13 5 .21 (5,3) .455 ± .065 (11,56 ± 1,65) — T20 4 .39 (9,9) .340 ± .140 (8,64 ± 3,56) — T23 6 .32 (8,1) .455 ± .125 (11,56 ± 3,18) — T25 4 .67 (17,0) .340 ± .185 (8,64 ± 4,70) — A B B B FIG. 5 Simulated Roller FIG. 3 Lever FIG. 1 Pin Plunger LOW FORCE A C A A B B B FIG. 6 Simulated Roller FIG. 4 Lever FIG. 2 Lever Roller BASIC FORCE A J C Snap-acting B FIG. 7 Lever Roller SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS MAXIMUM OPERATING FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) OPTION CODE MINIMUM RELEASE FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) MAXIMUM DIFFERENTIAL TRAVEL MAXIMUM PRETRAVEL MINIMUM OVERTRAVEL GG GD GH GG GD GH ALL FORCES ALL FORCES ALL FORCES A10 1.69 48 1 28 2.0 57 .21 6 .11 3 .42 12 .034 (0,86) .140 (3,56) .029 (0,74) A15 1.3 37 .68 19 1.6 44 .16 4.5 .07 2 .32 9 .044 (1,12) .180 (4,57) .037 (0,94) A20 0.9 26 .52 15 1.1 31 .11 3 .05 15 .21 6 .067 (1,70) .272 (6,91) .053 (1,53) A25 .70 20 .42 12 .85 24 .07 2 .04 1 .16 4.5 .086 (2,18) .351 (8,92) .068 (1,73) P00 5 142 3.3 95 6 170 1 28 .05 14 2.0 57 .004 (0,10) .030 (0,76) .010 (0,25) T10 1.7 48 1 28 2.1 60 .21 6 .10 3 .39 11 .035 (0,90) .140 (3,56) .029 (0,74) T13 1.8 52 1.2 34 2.2 62 .21 6 .03 1 .42 12 .032 (0,81) .130 (3,30) .026 (0,66) T20 0.9 26 .52 15 1.1 30 .10 3 .03 1 .21 6 .067 (1,70) .276 (7,01) .053 (1,35) T23 1.0 28 .52 15 1.2 34 .10 3 .03 1 .21 6 .062 (1,57) .252 (6,40) .049 (1,24) T25 0.7 19 .05 14 0.8 24 .07 2 .03 1 .14 4 .090 (2,29) .372 (9,45) .072 (1,83) NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-18. Dimensions are shown: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change J–19 www.ck-components.com LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches TERMINATIONS E H SOLDER .110" QUICK CONNECT NOTE: Use Amp Quick Connect Part No. 640932-1. J WIRE LEAD Snap-acting J R RATING WIRE SIZE 1 AMP 22 AWG 5 AMPS 20 AWG 10.1 AMPS 18 AWG TERMINAL WIRE COLOR COMMON BLACK NORMALLY OPEN WHITE NORMALLY CLOSED RED L LEFT FORMED PC THRU-HOLE PC MOUNTING S RIGHT FORMED PC TRU-HOLE PC THRU-HOLE PC MOUNTING PC MOUNTING CIRCUITRY C W Y SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw) SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed) SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open) ELECTRICAL LIFE NONE U 6,000 OPERATIONS EXTENDED 100,000 OPERATIONS SEAL NONE E NO SEAL EPOXY J–20 EPOXY SEAL .075 MAX. (1,91) Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ck-components.com