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4 & 5 Tumbler 1-4 Pole Switchlocks

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Features/Benefits

  • Multi-pole and multi-position
  • Shorting and non-shorting contacts available
  • Low level and power capability
  • PCB mounting

Typical Applications

  • Security alarm systems
  • Medical equipment
  • Computer servers

Specifications

  1. CONTACT RATING: Q contact material: Switch-2.5 AMPS @ 125 V AC; 350 mA @ 125 V DC (UL/CSA). Carry-5 AMPS continuous. See page M-38 for additional ratings.
  2. ELECTRICAL LIFE: 15,000 make-and-break cycles at full load up to 300,000 detent operations.
  3. CONTACT RESISTANCE: Below 20 m Ω typ. initial @ 2-4 V DC, 100 mA, for both silver and gold plated contacts.
  4. INSULATION RESISTANCE: 109 Ω min.
  5. DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
  6. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –30ºC to 85ºC.
  7. INDEXING: 30º: 2-4 positions, 45º or 90º: 2-3 positions.
  8. STATIC RESISTANCE: Anti-static models exceed 20 KV DC static resistance @ sea level, lock body to terminals.

Materials

  1. LOCK: Zinc alloy with stainless steel facing.
  2. KEYS: Two nickel plated brass keys with code number.
  3. SWITCH HOUSING: Glass filled 6/6 nylon (UL 94V-0).
  4. MOVABLE CONTACT: Q contact material: Coin silver, silver plated.See page M-38 for additional contact materials.
  5. STATIONARY CONTACTS & TERMINALS: Q contact material: Brass,silver plated. See page L-38 for additional contact materials.
  6. MOUNTING NUT: Zinc alloy.
  7. DRESS NUT: Brass, nickel plated.
  8. LOCKING RING: 6/6 nylon (UL 94V-2).
  9. TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.