Specifications
Features
• Double-Wiping Contacts for Low Resistance Even Under
Extreme Shock and Vibration
• Fast Switching Speed Independent of Operator Action -
Approximately 10 Milliseconds
• Standard Four Hole Mount – Single Hole Mount Available
• NEMA Class A (105°C) Insulating Materials
• Excellent for DC as well as AC Switching
• Making and Breaking of Contacts Performed Inside Enclosed Decks
Electrical Specifications
Continuous Ratings
• 20A/600VAC
Interrupt Ratings
• 15A/120V
AC • 10A/240VAC • 7.5A/600VAC, (Circuit 1,2,3,4)
• 10A/125VDC • 5A/250VDC • 1A/600 VAC, (Circuit 6, 7)
• Overload Current (50 operations): 90A/600VAC Restrictive
• Dielectric Breakdown: 2200V rms minimum
• Insulation Resistance: 100 Megohms minimum
• Contacts Resistance: 30 Milliohms max.
(10 Milliohms Average Before Life)
• For Higher Rated Snap Action Switches Consult Factory
Mechanical Specifications
Poles Circuit 1 = 12 MAX; Circuit 2, 3 & 4 = 8 MAX;
Circuit 6 & 7=11 MAX
Positions 2, 3, or 4
Contacts Break-Before-Make (Non-Shorting);
Make-Before-Break (Shorting)
Action Positive Snap Action - 90˚ Indexing
Movement Unlimited Continuous Rotation in Both Directions or
Factory Limited to 2 or 3 Positions
Mounting Panel Mount, 4 Tapped Mounting Holes
Panel Thickness 3⁄16" Standard
Rotor Contacts Phosphor-bronze, Double Grip
Stationary Contacts Copper, Integral with Screw Type Terminals
Construction Contacts Enclosed in Molded-phenolic Disks
Approvals
• UL: File No. E18174 • CSA
SERIES 101 FOUR HOLE MOUNT
SNAP-ACTION INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL SWITCHES
Model No. 101
Circuit
1 = Circuit 1
2 = Circuit 2
3 = Circuit 3
4 = Circuit 4
6 = Circuit 6
7 = Circuit 7
01 = 1
02 = 2
03 = 3
04 = 4
05 = 5
06 = 6
07 = 7
08 = 8
09 = 9
10 = 10
11 = 11
12 = 12
Handle
A = Oval Flush
B = Oval
C = Round Knurled
D=Pistol-Grip
No. of Positions (See Page 36)
Blank = Unlimited
2 = 2
3 = 3
Indexing (See Page 36)
Blank = Standard
A = Offset 45˚
ORDERING INFORMATION - (For generic switches fill out
matrix below. For application specific switches see page 36.)
Series
Number of Poles
–
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1.28
1.53
1.78
2.03
2.28
2.53
2.78
3.03
3.41
3.66
3.91
4.16
1.28
1.53
1.78
2.03
2.28
2.53
3.00
3.16
3.41
3.66
3.91
–
1.53
2.03
2.53
3.03
3.53
4.03
4.65
5.16
–
–
–
–
No. of
Poles
Circuit
1
Circuit
6 & 7
Circuit
2,3,4
Depth Behind Panels (in.)
Note 1: Single Hole mount available for direct toggle switch replacement.
Note 2: Higher rated versions available for applications up to 200A/600VAC.
Note 3: For limits on the # of poles available in each circuit, see depth behind panel chart.
(See Page 36)
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