Sealed Subminiature Snap Switch
Single Pole
DC Series
Features
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Enclosed switch complying with IP6K7
O
Models available for operating temperature up to 120 C
Various contact materials available
RoHS compliant
Silicon-free version available
Standard Parts
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Various aux actuators (can be retrofitted)
Two mounting positions
Mechanical life minimum 1,000,000 operations
Rated for currents up to 10.1 A at 250 VAC
1
DC1C-A1AA
DC1C-A1LB
DC1C-A1RB
DC2C-A1AA
DC2C-A1LB
DC2C-A1RB
DC3C-A1AA
DC3C-A1LB
DC3C-A1RB
1
The part number configuration matrix below provides details to the part numbers above.
For configurable part numbers that are not listed above, not listed in your region, or for custom part numbers, contact the factory or your distributor.
DC1C-A1AA
Part Number Breakdown
Series
DC
Contact Rating2
5 Amp
1
Configuration
2
A
3
10.1 Amp
0.1 Amp
Terminal Type millimeters (inches)
Solder, short
A
120 OC
B
SPST NO
0.5 (0.02) leads, no UL
Term config 1
only
105 OC, DC3 only
O
Terminal Configuration
30O twisted
1
3
Leads on actuator side
Leads opposite actuator
B
SPST NC
C
0.75 (0.03) leads, no UL
105 C only
4
C
SPDT
H
1.2 x 0.5 (0.05 x 0.02) PCB
Term configs 1
only
5
K
0.5 x 0.5 (0.02 x 0.02) PCB
Term configs 1,
6, 7, 9 only
6
2.8 x 0.5 (0.11 x 0.02) PCB
Term config 1
only
7
Without leads (Type B)
Term configs 3, 4
only
8
P
Without leads (Type A)
Term configs 3, 4
only
9
Q
Without leads (No cutout)
DC 3 only
85 OC
E
F
G
L
SPST NO
N
SPDT NC
SPDT
Leads attached to
underside
PCB terms – right hand
side
PCB terms – left hand
side
PCB terms – right hand
side w/location pins
PCB terms – left hand
side w/location pins
Actuator Type
Non-European versions
D
Leads, 18 AWG (UL)
105 OC, term config
5, DC1, DC3 only
E
Leads, 16 AWG (UL)
105 OC only
M
Leads, 20 AWG (UL)
105 OC, DC1, DC3
only
AA
Spherical-head, no
auxiliary actuator
For others, see actuator table at
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2
UL current rating; see table below for complete details
Electrical Specifications – Contact Ratings
Contact
1
2
3
4
EN61058
6 A, 250 VAC
10 (1.5) A, 250 VAC
0.1 A, 250 VAC
3 A, 250 VAC
UL file number E314201
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UL1054
5 A, 125/250 VAC; 1 A, 48 VDC
10.1 A, 125/250 VAC; ¼ HP, 125 VAC
0.1 A, 125/250 VAC; 0.1 A, 30 VDC; 0.3 A, 60 VDC
3 A, 125/250 VAC; 1 A, 48 VDC
Mechanical Specifications
Contact Gap
Operating Force
Total Travel (without actuator)
Operating life
< 3 mm (µ)
50– 340 cN (model dependent, without actuator)
1.6 mm
Operation Cycles
Contact
1
2
3
4
EN61058
10,000
10,000
50,000
50,000
UL1054
6,0000 (15,000 @ 48 VDC)
6,000
100,000 (6,000 @ 60 VDC)
6,000 (15,000 @ 48 VDC)
Mechanical Life
15,000,000
10,000,000
15,000,000
15,000,000
Material Specifications
Base
Cover
Actuator
Contacts
Terminals
Auxiliary Actuator
Switching parameters
PET (UL 94 V-0)
PBT (UL 94 V-0); PET (UL 94 V-0)
PBT (UL 94 V-0) 120 OC, POM (UL 94 HB) 85 OC
AgSnO2, AgNi, AuAgPt (Crosspoint)
CuZn (silver-plated)
Stainless Steel or plastic
Complete chart available at www.cherryswitches.com
Environmental Specifications
Ambient Temperature
Ingress Protection
Dimensions mm (inches)
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-40 OC to 85 / 120 OC (-40 OF to 185 / 248 OF) without wire leads
-40 OC to 85 / 105 OC (-40 OF to 185 / 221 OF) without wire leads
IP67