LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches Features/Benefits Typical Applications • Compact design • Motorized equipment • Long life and high electrical capacity • Sump pump • Quick connect, wire lead or PC mounting • Thermostatic controls • Wide variety of actuator styles UL61058-1 Specifications Materials CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC. SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0). ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0). INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min. SPRING: Copper alloy. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level. PIVOT: Copper alloy. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC). MOVABLE CONTACTS: Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP OPERATING FORCE: From 142 to 170 grams at actuator button. @ 125 V AC. Fine silver with 24K gold plate for 1 AMP @ Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see OPERATING 125 V AC or less. FORCE and ACTUATOR option sections). STATIONARY CONTACTS: Fine silver welded on copper alloy for MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs max. ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Gold alloy welded * Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @ on copper alloy for ratings less than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. 20 V AC or DC max. TERMINALS: Copper alloy. J NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options. TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy. For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service center. 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-33 through J-35. 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 X1 UL 61058-1 (see chart) V6 UL 61058-1 (see chart) Actuator V7 UL 61058-1 (see chart) P00 Pin plunger A10 .28” lever roller, high force Terminations F5 UL 1054 (see chart) A15 .51” lever roller, high force E Solder L9 UL 1054 (see chart) A20 .39” lever roller, low force H .110” quick connect M1 UL 1054 (see chart) A25 .61” lever roller, low force J Wire lead T10 .29” lever, high force L Left formed PC thru-hole T13 .22” simulated roller, high force R Right formed PC thru-hole T15 .57” lever, high force S PC Thru-hole T20 .38” lever, low force T23 .32” simulated roller, low force Circuitry T25 .67” lever, low force C SPDT W SPST N.C. Electrical Life Y SPST N.O. NONE 6,000 operations U* Extended 100,000 operations * Extended operations only available on Electrical Rating options F5, L9 and M1 Seal NONE (STD.) No seal E Epoxy seal Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–32 Snap-acting Snap-acting LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches SERIES LC  SUBMINIATURE PRECISION SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES SP MOMENTARY 0.297 (7,54) OPERATING FORCE J BASICSWITCH OPERATING FORCES OPTION CODE (OZ./GRAMS) 5 GG 142 3.3 GD 94 6 GH 170 NOTE: Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section. ELECTRICAL RATING UL 61058-1 CONTACT MATERIAL MOVABLE STATIONARY RoHS RoHS OPTION CODE ELECTRICAL RATING CONTACT CONTACT COMPLIANT* COMPATIBLE* Fine silver with Fine silver with 24K gold 1A GP, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 25E3, T85 X1 24K plate on copper base Yes Yes 1RA, 30 Vdc, 1E4, T85 gold plate alloy 5(2)A RM, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85 5A GP, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85 Fine silver welded on Fine silver Yes Yes V6 5RA, 30 Vdc, 1E4, T85 copper base alloy 1/3 HP, 125/250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85 10(2)A RM, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85 10A GP, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85 Fine silver welded on Fine silver Yes Yes V7 10RA, 30 Vdc, 1E4, T85 copper base alloy 1/3 HP, 125/250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85 UL 1054 CONTACT MATERIAL MOVABLE STATIONARY RoHS RoHS OPTION CODE ELECTRICAL RATING CONTACT CONTACT COMPLIANT* COMPATIBLE* Fine silver with Fine silver with 24K gold 1A, 125 V AC, 30 VDC 24K plate on copper base Yes Yes F5 100,000 cycles (“U” option) gold plate alloy 5A, 1/3 HP @ 125 and 250 V AC Fine silver welded on L9 Fine silver Yes Yes 100,000 cycles (“U” option) copper base alloy 10.1A, 1/3 HP @ 125 and 250 V AC Fine silver welded on Fine silver Yes Yes M1 100,000 cycles (“U” option) copper base alloy * Note: See Technical Data section of this catalog for RoHS compliant and compatible definition and specifications. 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: Inches (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–33 LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches ACTUATOR HIGH FORCE A A A OPTION CODE FIG. DIM. A DIM. B DIM. C B B B 0.297 .330 ±.015 P00 1 — (7,6) (8,38 ± 0,38) 0.28 .570 ± .070 .19 dia. 7 A10 (7,1) (14,48 ±1,78) (4,8Ø) FIG. 5 0.61 .570 ± .175 .19 dia. FIG. 3 2 A25 FIG. 1 (15,5) (14,22 ±4,45) (4,8Ø) Simulated Roller Lever Pin Plunger 0.29 .340 ± .070 T10 3 — (7,4) (8,64 ± 1,78) LOW FORCE A C 0.220 .455 ± .065 A T13 5 — A (5,3) (11,56 ±1,65) 0.39 .340 ± .140 4 — T20 (9,9) (8,64 ± 3,56) B B B 0.32 .455 ± .125 6 — T23 (8,1) (11,56 ±3,18) 0.67 .340 ±.091 4 — T25 (17,0) (8,64 ±4,70) .19 dia. 0.51 .560 ± .090 FIG. 4 FIG. 6 FIG. 2 A15 7 (4,8Ø) (13,0) (14,22 ±2,29) Simulated Roller Lever Roller Lever 0.38 .560 ± .135 .19 dia. A20 2 (9,7) (14,22 ±2,29) (4,8Ø) 0.57 .340 ±.100 BASIC FORCE T15 3 — (14,51) (8,64 ± 2,54) J A C B FIG. 7 Lever Roller SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS MAXIMUM MAXIMUM OPERATING MINIMUM RELEASE MAXIMUM MINIMUM DIFFERENTIAL FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) FORCE (OZ./GRAMS) PRETRAVEL OVERTRAVEL TRAVEL OPTION CODE GG GD GH GG GD GH ALLFORCES ALLFORCES ALLFORCES 1.691 2.0 .21 .11 .42 .034 .140 .029 A10 48 28 57 63 12 (0,86) (3,56) (0,74) 1.3 .68 1.6 .16 .07 .32 .044 .180 .037 A15 37 19 44 4.5 29 (1,12) (4,57) (0,94) 0.9 .52 1.1 .11 .05 .21 .067 .272 .053 A20 26 15 31 3156 (1,70) (6,91) (1,53) .70 .42 .85 .07 .04 .16 .086 .351 .068 A25 20 12 24 21 4.5 (2,18) (8,92) (1,73) 5 3.3 6 1 .05 2.0 .004 .030 .010 P00 142 95 170 28 14 57 (0,10) (0,76) (0,25) 1.7 12.1 .21 .10 .39 .035 .140 .029 T10 48 28 60 63 11 (0,90) (3,56) (0,74) 1.8 1.2 2.2 .21 .03 .42 .032 .130 .026 T13 52 34 62 61 12 (0,81) (3,30) (0,66) 0.9 .52 1.1 .10 .03 .21 .067 .276 .053 T20 26 15 30 316 (1,70) (7,01) (1,35) 1.0 .52 1.2 .10 .03 .21 .062 .252 .049 T23 28 15 34 31 6 (1,57) (6,40) (1,24) 0.7 .05 0.8 .07 .03 .14 .090 .372 .072 T25 19 14 24 21 4 (2,29) (9,45) (1,83) 1.2 1.31.5 0.14 .21 .28 .047 .190 .040 T15 35 39 42 46 81 (1,19) (4,83) (1,02) NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-32. Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm) Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–34 Snap-acting Snap-acting LC Series Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches TERMINATIONS E  SOLDER H  .110” QUICK CONNECT NOTE: Use Amp Quick Connect Part No. 640932-1. WIRE J  WIRE LEAD L  LEFT FORMED PC THRU-HOLE RATING SIZE 1 AMP 22 AWG PC MOUNTING 5 AMPS 20 AWG 10.1 AMPS 18 AWG WIRE TERMINAL COLOR COMMON BLACK NORMALLY J WHITE OPEN NORMALLY RED CLOSED R RIGHT FORMED PC TRU-HOLE S  PC THRU-HOLE PC MOUNTING PC MOUNTING 0.288 (7,32) CIRCUITRY C  SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw) W  SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed) Y  SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open) ELECTRICAL LIFE NONE   6,000 OPERATIONS U  EXTENDED 100,000 OPERATIONS SEAL NONE  NO SEAL E  EPOXY SEAL EPOXY .075 MAX. (1,91) Dimensions are shown: mm Specifications and dimensions subject to change www.ckswitches.com J–35