LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
• Compact design
• Long life and high electrical capacity
• Quick connect, wire lead or PC mounting
• Wide variety of actuator styles
Typical Applications
• Motorized equipment
• Sump pump
• Thermostatic controls
UL61058-1
Specifications
Materials
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M ohm min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: From 142 to 170 grams at actuator button.
Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see OPERATING
FORCE and ACTUATOR option sections).
MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs max.
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature
thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Copper alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP
@ 125 V AC. Fine silver with 24K gold plate for 1 AMP @
125 V AC or less.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Fine silver welded on copper alloy for
ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Gold alloy welded
on copper alloy for ratings less than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
TERMINALS: Copper alloy.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
Snap-acting
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NOTE: Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
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)
V7 UL 61058-1 (see chart)
F5 UL 1054 (see chart)
L9 UL 1054 (see chart)
M1 UL 1054 (see chart)
Actuator
P00 Pin plunger
A10 .28” lever roller, high force
A15 .51” lever roller, high force
A20 .39” lever roller, low force
A25 .61” lever roller, low force
T10 .29” lever, high force
T13 .22” simulated roller, high force
T15 .57” lever, high force
T20 .38” lever, low force
T23 .32” simulated roller, low force
T25 .67” lever, low force
* Extended operations only available on Electrical Rating options F5, L9 and M1
Terminations
E Solder
H .110” quick connect
J Wire lead
L Left formed PC thru-hole
R Right formed PC thru-hole
S PC Thru-hole
Circuitry
C SPDT
W SPST N.C.
Y SPST N.O.
Electrical Life
NONE 6,000 operations
U* Extended 100,000 operations
Seal
NONE (STD.) No seal
E Epoxy seal
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
LC SUBMINIATURE PRECISION SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES
SP MOMENTARY
0.297
(7,54)
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OPERATING FORCE
BASIC SWITCH
OPERATING FORCES
(OZ./GRAMS)
GG
5
142
GD
3.3
94
GH
6
170
Snap-acting
OPTION CODE
NOTE: Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section.
ELECTRICAL RATING
UL 61058-1
OPTION CODE
ELECTRICAL RATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
MOVABLE
CONTACT
Fine silver with
24K
gold plate
STATIONARY
CONTACT
RoHS
COMPLIANT*
RoHS
COMPATIBLE*
Fine silver with 24K gold
plate on copper base
alloy
Yes
Yes
X1
1A GP, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 25E3, T85
1RA, 30 Vdc, 1E4, T85
V6
5(2)A RM, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85
5A GP, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85
5RA, 30 Vdc, 1E4, T85
1/3 HP, 125/250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85
Fine silver
Fine silver welded on
copper base alloy
Yes
Yes
V7
10(2)A RM, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85
10A GP, 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85
10RA, 30 Vdc, 1E4, T85
1/3 HP, 125/250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 1E4, T85
Fine silver
Fine silver welded on
copper base alloy
Yes
Yes
RoHS
COMPLIANT*
RoHS
COMPATIBLE*
Yes
Yes
UL 1054
OPTION CODE
ELECTRICAL RATING
CONTACT MATERIAL
MOVABLE
CONTACT
Fine silver with
24K
gold plate
STATIONARY
CONTACT
Fine silver with 24K gold
plate on copper base
alloy
F5
1A, 125 V AC, 30 VDC
100,000 cycles (“U” option)
L9
5A, 1/3 HP @ 125 and 250 V AC
100,000 cycles (“U” option)
Fine silver
Fine silver welded on
copper base alloy
Yes
Yes
M1
10.1A, 1/3 HP @ 125 and 250 V AC
100,000 cycles (“U” option)
Fine silver
Fine silver welded on
copper base alloy
Yes
Yes
* 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
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LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
HIGH FORCE
A
OPTION
CODE
DIM. A
DIM. B
DIM. C
P00
1
0.297
(7,6)
.330 ± .015
(8,38 ± 0,38)
—
A10
7
0.28
(7,1)
.570 ± .070
(14,48 ± 1,78)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
A25
2
0.61
(15,5)
.570 ± .175
(14,22 ± 4,45)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
T10
3
0.29
(7,4)
.340 ± .070
(8,64 ± 1,78)
—
T13
5
0.220
(5,3)
.455 ± .065
(11,56 ± 1,65)
—
T20
4
0.39
(9,9)
.340 ± .140
(8,64 ± 3,56)
—
T23
6
0.32
(8,1)
.455 ± .125
(11,56 ± 3,18)
—
T25
4
0.67
(17,0)
.340 ± .091
(8,64 ± 4,70)
—
A15
7
0.51
(13,0)
.560 ± .090
(14,22 ± 2,29)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
A20
2
0.38
(9,7)
.560 ± .135
(14,22 ± 2,29)
.19 dia.
(4,8Ø)
T15
3
0.57
(14,51)
.340 ± .100
(8,64 ± 2,54)
—
B
B
B
FIG. 5
Simulated Roller
FIG. 3
Lever
FIG. 1
Pin Plunger
LOW FORCE
A
C
A
A
B
B
B
FIG. 6
Simulated Roller
FIG. 4
Lever
FIG. 2
Lever Roller
BASIC FORCE
A
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FIG.
A
A
C
B
FIG. 7
Lever Roller
SWITCH CHARACTERISTICS
MAXIMUM OPERATING
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
OPTION
CODE
MINIMUM RELEASE
FORCE (OZ./GRAMS)
MAXIMUM
DIFFERENTIAL
TRAVEL
MAXIMUM
PRETRAVEL
MINIMUM
OVERTRAVEL
GG
GD
GH
GG
GD
GH
ALL FORCES
ALL FORCES
ALL FORCES
A10
1.69
48
1
28
2.0
57
.21
6
.11
3
.42
12
.034
(0,86)
.140
(3,56)
.029
(0,74)
A15
1.3
37
.68
19
1.6
44
.16
4.5
.07
2
.32
9
.044
(1,12)
.180
(4,57)
.037
(0,94)
A20
0.9
26
.52
15
1.1
31
.11
3
.05
15
.21
6
.067
(1,70)
.272
(6,91)
.053
(1,53)
A25
.70
20
.42
12
.85
24
.07
2
.04
1
.16
4.5
.086
(2,18)
.351
(8,92)
.068
(1,73)
P00
5
142
3.3
95
6
170
1
28
.05
14
2.0
57
.004
(0,10)
.030
(0,76)
.010
(0,25)
T10
1.7
48
1
28
2.1
60
.21
6
.10
3
.39
11
.035
(0,90)
.140
(3,56)
.029
(0,74)
T13
1.8
52
1.2
34
2.2
62
.21
6
.03
1
.42
12
.032
(0,81)
.130
(3,30)
.026
(0,66)
T20
0.9
26
.52
15
1.1
30
.10
3
.03
1
.21
6
.067
(1,70)
.276
(7,01)
.053
(1,35)
T23
1.0
28
.52
15
1.2
34
.10
3
.03
1
.21
6
.062
(1,57)
.252
(6,40)
.049
(1,24)
T25
0.7
19
.05
14
0.8
24
.07
2
.03
1
.14
4
.090
(2,29)
.372
(9,45)
.072
(1,83)
T15
1.2
35
1.3
39
1.5
42
0.14
4
.21
6
.28
81
.047
(1,19)
.190
(4,83)
.040
(1,02)
NOTE: For basic switch operating forces, see page J-32.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
TERMINATIONS
E SOLDER
H .110” QUICK CONNECT
NOTE: Use Amp Quick Connect Part No. 640932-1.
J WIRE LEAD
RATING
WIRE
SIZE
1 AMP
22 AWG
5 AMPS
20 AWG
10.1 AMPS
18 AWG
TERMINAL
WIRE
COLOR
BLACK
WHITE
NORMALLY
CLOSED
RED
PC MOUNTING
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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
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.075 MAX.
(1,91)
Dimensions are shown: mm
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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COMMON
NORMALLY
OPEN
L LEFT FORMED PC THRU-HOLE
