C3AW
Trigger switch for DC Brushless tools
Ensure miniature, dust tight,
vibration resistance,
shock resistance and durability
• C3AW achieves anti-dust (IEC IP6X) by mounting sealed boots
and ultrasonic welding connection between cover cases.
• Strengthen contact shock resistance
(There is not 100 μs or more of chattering within 3,000 m/s2)
• Durability for trigger is 300,000 operations or more
• Wire saving by connecting flat cable AWG#28 directly to the
switch
RoHS Compliant
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on
page 4.
Model
Model
Minimum packing unit
C3AW-1A-8F
50
Note: Order in multiples of minimum packing unit.
Ratings
Rated voltage
Resistive load
42 VDC
10 mA
Note: The above rating values apply under the following test conditions.
(1) Ambient temperature: 20±15°C
(2) Ambient humidity: 65±20%
(3) Operating frequency: 1 sec ON, 4 sec OFF
Approved Safety Standards
UL (UL61058-1)
Rated voltage
Model
42 VDC
C3AW
10 RmA
1
C3AW
Trigger switch for DC Brushless tools
Mechanical Characteristics
Mechanical durability
Trigger
Lever
Operation cycle: 300,000 or more, Operating speed and frequency: 400 mm/sec, 60 /min
Operation cycle: 50,000 or more, Operating frequency: 60 /min
Electrical durability
Operating cycle: 200,000 or more, resistance load DC 42 V 10 mA
Vibration resistance
Double amplitude 1.5 mm, 10 to 2,000 Hz (Vibration acceleration: 200 m/s2 max.)
XYZ direction, 2 hrs each
Shock resistance
Malfunction 3000 m/s2
Contact resistance (Initial)
(Voltage drop method at DC 6 V 1 mA)
Flat Cable No. 1-5 (At TTP):
10 Ω max.
Flat Cable No. 4-6 (Lever at F position): 10 Ω max.
Flat Cable No. 4-7 (Lever at R position): 10 Ω max.
Insulation resistance (Between terminals)
(Insulation resistance meter at DC 250 V)
Flat Cable No. 1-5 (At FP):
100 MΩ min.
Flat Cable No. 4-7 (Lever at F position): 100 MΩ min.
Flat Cable No. 4-6 (Lever at R position): 100 MΩ min.
Dielectric strength (Between terminals)
Flat Cable No. 1-5 (At FP):
AC 250 V 1 min
Flat Cable No. 4-7 (Lever at F position): AC 250 V 1 min
Flat Cable No. 4-6 (Lever at R position): AC 250 V 1 min
Operating temperature limit
-20°C to +65°C (without icing and condensing)
Operating humidity limit
85% RH max. (at +5°C to +35°C)
Protective structure
IEC IP6X
Note: These are initial values.
Operation Characteristics
Content
Trigger
Lever
20 N
5 ±3 N
1N
---
2.0 ±0.3 mm
---
Total operating force
TTF max.*1
Release force
RF min.*2
Main switch ON position (A-B)
PT1
Variable output start position (A-C)
PT2
2.8 ±0.4 mm
---
Full speed position (A-D)
PT3
6.5 ±0.5 mm
---
Total travel (A-E)
TT
8.5 ±0.5 mm
(13°)
Note: These are initial values.
*1. TTF is maximum load of up to total travel.
*2. RF is the value of the minimum of up to return to the front of 1 mm free position (FP) from total travel position (TTP).
*3. The lever load is measured in the position shown in the figure below.
R-position
13°
N-position
13°
F-position
2
5 ±3N *3
C3AW
Trigger switch for DC Brushless tools
Output variation characteristics
Variable start voltage
G
0.3 V
Full speed start voltage
J min.
4.8 V
* The above output voltage is the voltage between flat cable Nos. 3 and 4 when DC 5 V is applied between flat cable Nos. 2 and 4.
[Switch internal connection diagram]
(Main switch)
2
(TTP)
DC5 V
J
Flat cable No.
1
SW1
3
VR
(FP)
4
G
5
A
B
C
D
E
6
Stroke mm
7
SW1
(Selector switch)
8
Structure
Switching Lever
Case
Trigger
Blush (Contact)
PCB
Flat cable
Seal boots
3
C3AW
Trigger switch for DC Brushless tools
Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
35.2
(R5)
(13°)
(23.2)
(R13)
(13°)
22.5
16
8.5
(31)
0.75
13.5
25
4 dia.
4.5
28.5
25.5
32.7
2
(3.4)
2
8.65
2.5
3.5
(16.8)
85±5
Red line
Flat cable
· AWG: 28
· Pitch: 1.27 mm
· Conductor material:
Tinned stranded copper conductor
(2.5)
87654321
· Red line on flat cable indicates No. 1.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, tolerances in above
dimensions are 0.4 mm.
Safety Precautions
Usage and storage environment
Load Types
1. Do not use/store the products where it is subject to corrosive
gasses such as H2S/SO2/NH3/HNO3/Cl3, and sea breeze.
2. Do not apply any force which causes deformation and
deterioration.
3. Do not apply oil to the product.
4. Avoid direct sun.
5. Do not storage where visible dust is.
Some types of loads have a large difference between steadystate current and inrush current, as shown in the following diagram. Select a switch with ratings suitable for the type of load.
Select a switch with ratings suitable for the type of load. The
higher the inrush current in the closed circuit is, the more the
contact abrasion or shift there will be. Consequently, contact
welding or shifting may occur, possibly resulting in short-circuits
or burning.
Flat cable connections
• Please use it after confirming the cable is properly connected.
Types of Load vs. Inrush Current
Precautions for Safe Use
I
(A)
● Always observe the following cautions to ensure
safety.
Solenoid
(× 10 to 20)
Incandescent
lamp
(× 10 to 15)
Mounting
Before mounting, dismounting, wiring, or inspecting a switch, be
sure to turn OFF the power supply to the switch, otherwise an
electric shock may be received or the switch may burn.
Motor
(× 5 to 10)
Relay
(× 4 to 5)
Wiring
• Do not perform wiring when power is being supplied to a
switch. Also, do not touch any of the charged terminals when
power is being supplied. Otherwise, electric shock may be
received.
• Follow the instructions provided in Correct Use for all wiring
and soldering work. Using a switch with improper wiring or soldering may result in abnormal heating when power is supplied,
possibly resulting in burning.
Contact Load
Select suitable switch ratings after confirming contact load. If the
contact load is excessive for the contacts, the contacts may weld
or shift, possibly resulting in short-circuits or burning when power
is supplied.
4
t
Operating Atmosphere
Do not use switches in atmospheres containing combustible or
explosive gases. Arc or heat generated by switching may cause
fires or explosions.
Shock on Individual Switches
Do not drop or disassemble switches. Not only will characteristics be jeopardized, but also damage, electric shock, or burning
may result.
Durability
The durability of a switch greatly varies with switching conditions.
Before using a switch, be sure to test the switch under actual
conditions in the actual application and to use the switch within
the switching operations causing no problem. If a deteriorated
switch is used continuously, insulation failures, contact welding,
contact failures, switch damage, or switch burnout may result.
C3AW
Trigger switch for DC Brushless tools
Precautions for Correct Use
Using Switches
• When switches are actually used, unforeseen accidents may
occur. Before using a switch, perform all possible testing in
advance.
• Unless otherwise specified, ratings and performances given in
this catalog are for standard test conditions (i.e., +5 to +35°C,
and +45% to +85% humidity). When performing testing in the
actual application, always use the same conditions as will be
used in actual usage conditions for both the load and the operating environment.
• Reference data provided in this catalog represents actual
measurements from production samples in graph form. All reference data values are nominal.
• All ratings and performance values provided in this catalog are
the results of a single test each rating and performance value
therefore may not be met for composite conditions.
• Output voltage changes due to the brush sliding along the top
surface of the circuit board in the switch. When there is contact
resistance between the circuit board and the brush, it goes into
a state of high impedance, and the output voltage fluctuates.
To prevent this from happening, a pull-up/down circuit can be
implemented.
Check the level of output voltage fluctuations and compatibility
of this circuit with your application to determine if this switch
fits your needs.
Example of output voltage
fluctuations
Voltage
Stroke
5
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In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cat. No. A275-E1-01
0518(0518)(O)