V-Series
Contura Rotary Switches
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The V-Series Contura Rotary Switch was designed for
maximum performance and reliability leveraging the
features of the widely popular V-Series Contura Rocker
Switches. Available in maintained and momentary
circuit options, the V-Series Rotary features a sturdy
knob construction, up to three separate LEDs, and fits in
an industry standard panel opening.
2
Poles
.4-20 12-28 IP67 Sealing
Amps
VDC
Typical Applications
∙ On/Off-Highway
∙ Marine
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Above-Panel
Design Features
OPTIONAL PANEL SEAL
Prevents water/dust
ingress behind panel
LEDS
Up to three
separate LEDs
2.
SEALS
LED and stem seals provide
IP67 protection above panel
PC BOARD
Supports LEDs and
surface mount resistors
ROTARY & LINEAR ACTUATOR
Patented mechanism that
translates rotary to linear motion
TERMINALS
Same pinout as V-Series
Rocker Switches, requiring
no harness change
SECONDARY CAM
Provides definitive detent positions
with ball & spring located in rotary
actuator
Tech Specs
Electrical
Environmental
Rating
Sealing
IP67, for above-panel components
of actual switch only.
Dust
Mil STD 810, Method 510.2 Air
Velocity 300 Ft/Min Duration 16Hr
Corrosion
IEC 68-2-60 Mixed Flowing Gas
(MFG) 14 Days
Chemical Splash
Gasoline, Diesel, Motor Oil, Brake
Fluid, Ammonia, Armour All
Salt Spray
Mil STD 202G, Method 101, Test
Condition A 96 Hr
Vibration Random
Mil STD 202G, Method 214 test
Condition C 10G’s RMS
Vibration Sinusoidal
Mil STD 202G, Method 204D, Test
Condition A 0.06DA or 10G’s 10500Hz
Shock
MIL-STD 202G, Method 213B Test
Condition K, 30G’s
Handling Shock
1 Meter Drop onto Hard Surface
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD 202G, Method 107G Test
Condition A -55 C to 85 C
Moisture Resistance
MIL-STD 202G, Method 106F 10, 25 C
to 65 C Cycles 95% RH
Thermal Cycling
25 Cycles -40 C to 85 C
Ignition Protection
ISO 8846 with EC Directive 94/25/
EC for Marine Products
UV Protection
300 hr Xenon Arc, 1.4W/m2
wavelength 420 nm
ESD
Human Static Discharge, +/- 15KV
applied during normal operation
Shipping/Handling, frequency
range 200-2000 MHz applied
voltage is +8KV to +15KV and -8KV
to -15KV 3 discharge cycles
Circuit
Voltage
Max Current Resistive
2 Position Maintain
12
20
2 Position Momentary
12
20
3 Position All
12
20
2 Position Maintain
24
15
2 Position Momentary
24
15
3 Position All
24
15
Dielectric Strength
1500 Volts RMS
Insulation Resistance
50 Megohms
Initial Contact
Resistance
10 Milli Ohm max @ 4VDC
Life
50,000 Cycles Two Position
25,000 Cycles Two Position
Momentary and All Three position
Terminals
0.250” (6.3mm) Quick Connect
Physical
3.
Function Circuits
Double Pole Single Throw, DPST
Double Pole Double Throw, DPDT
Operation
Two and Three Position
Maintained and Momentary
Knob Rotation
Two Position 60 Degrees
Three Position 30 Degrees from
Center
Illumination
LED; Red, Green, Amber, Yellow,
White, Blue
Seals
LED O-ring(s) – Silicone, Bezel
gasket – Neoprene, Knob seal -
NBR
Flammability
Exceeds FVMSS 302
Requirements, Exterior
Components, UL 94 V-2 or Better
Interior Components, UL 94 HB or
Better
Base
Polyester, PBT
Bracket
Nylon 66, PA
Knob
Polybutylene Terephthalate, PBT
6.5%GF
Lens
Polycarbonate, PC
Connector
Nylon 66, PA
Mounting
Front Panel Snap In, 1.450”
(36.83mm) X 0.830” (21.08mm)
Panel Thickness, 0.030” – 0.187”
(0.76 – 4.75mm)
Mechanical
Knob Impact
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
50 Gram weight dropped from a
height of 18 inches on Top & Sides
Ordering Scheme
Sample
Part Number
RV 21 D 2 B 6 0 0 B - K R C
1
Selection
2
3
4
5
6
1. SERIES
RV
Rotary Contura
( ) - momentary
Terminal Connections as viewed
from bottom of switch:
8 - - 7
DP - double pole uses 1, 2, 3 and 4, 5, 6.
1 - - 4
2 - - 5
3 - - 6
10 - - 9
Position: 1
2
3
DP
2 & 3, 5 & 6 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 4 & 5
21 ON
NONE OFF
22
(ON)
NONE
OFF
23 ON
NONE
(OFF)
24 ON
NONE
ON
26 ON
OFF
ON
28
(ON)
OFF
(ON)
SPECIAL CIRCUITS
55
(ON)
OFF
ON
61
2 & 3, 5 & 6
2 & 3, 4 & 5
1 & 2, 4 & 5
62 2 & 3, 5 & 6
2 & 3 OFF
64 (2 & 3, 5 & 6)
2 & 3
OFF
3. RATING
.4VA 28VDC Resistive
15A 24V
D
20A 12V
9
10
11
12
Termination
.250 TAB (QC) - no barriers
.250 TAB (QC) - with barriers
.250 TAB (QC) - no barriers
Jumper
No
No
Yes (T2 to T5)
Notes:
1
Switch circuit uses terminals 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. Terminals 7,8,9 & 10 are for lamp
circuit only.
2 Jumper between terminals 2 & 5 for Circuits 61, 62, & 64 to be specified in
the Termination & Jumper selection.
3 Circuit 61 may be used for SP, OFF-ON-ON circuit.
4 Base will not have terminal insulating barriers when connector and/or
jumpers are used.
5 Code J,K are optional for circuits 62 and 64. Customer may provide
externally wired jumper to connect terminals 2 and 5.
6 Lamp #1 located at top end of switch, above terminal 4.
Lamp #2 located at top end of switch between terminals 1 & 4.
Lamp #3 located at top end of switch, above terminal
Positive (+) and negative (-) symbols apply to L.E.D. lamps only.
7 Mounting hole size is 1.450” (36.83mm) by 0.830” (21.08mm). To mount
multiple switches in single panel cut-out order optional interlocking
mounting panels.
8 Lens color for L.E.D.s must be clear, white, or match color of L.E.D.
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Sealed
S
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
R
T
Lamps
NONE
# 1
# 1
# 1
& # 3
# 1
& # 3
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 1
# 3
# 2
# 1
# 2
# 1
# 2
# 1
# 2
# 2
# 3
# 2
# 3
# 2
# 3
# 3
# 3
when illuminated
Terminals
Independent
Dependent
Independent
Independent
Dependent
Dependent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Dependent
Independent
Dependent
Dependent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Dependent
Dependent
Dependent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Dependent
Dependent
Independent
Dependent
Independent
Dependent
8+
3+
8+
10+
3+
1+
8+
9+
10+
3+
9+
1+
3+
8+
8+
8+
10+
3+
1+
3+
8+
8+
10+
3+
1+
10+
1+
8+
1+
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6, 7, 8. LAMP #1, 2 AND OR LAMP #3
4. TERMINATION / BASE STYLE
8 Term 10 Term
1 2
A B
J 4, 5
K 4, 5
8
5. ILLUMINATION
2. CIRCUIT
1
B
7
Selection 6: above terminal 7; Selection 8: above terminal 8
No lamp
0
LED
Red
Amber
Green
Blue
White
12VDC
C N H E 6
24VDC
D P J K 8
9. BRACKET COLOR & PANEL SEAL
Color
Black
Gray
White
No Gasket
1 Gasket
2 Gasket
B C D
G H J
W Y Z
10. ACTUATOR STYLE
K
Rotary Knob (Standard)
ACTUATOR ORIENTATION
ABOVE TERMINALS
4
1
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11. LENS COLOR
No Lens
Z
Clear
White
Amber
Green
Red
Blue
4 9 E K R W
12. KNOB COLOR
Black Gray Red White
C H S Y
4.
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
Dimensional Specs
inches [millimeters]
1.400
[35.56]
1.700
[43.18]
.845
[21.47]
1.079
[27.40] 1.550
[39.37]
10 TERMINAL BASE
W/BARRIERS
.960
[24.38]
1.126
[29.24]
.250 [6.35]
X .031[.78]
.353
[8.64]
.820
[20.83]
.960
[24.38]
10 TERMINAL BASE
W/OBARRIERS
8
1
7
4
2
5
3
6
10
9
BOTTOM VIEW
TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT
10 TERMINAL BASE
5.
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
SWITCH SHOWN WITH VC1
CONNECTOR 10 TERMINAL
1.266
[32.16]
1.318
[33.48]
Circuits Diagrams
CIRCUIT
DIAGRAM
CIRCUIT
CODE
3
KNOB
POSITION
CIRCUIT
DIAGRAM
CIRCUIT
CODE
3
6
1
1
KNOB
POSITION
6
4
3
21
1
2 3
1
2 3
1
2 3
1
2 3
55
2
5
3
2
6
3
1
5
1
6
4
3
22
61
2
2
5
3
3
6
1
5
6
3
23
62
2
3
5
1
6
2
4
3
1
5
6
3
24
64
2
3
2
5
1
6
4
1
26
3
2
1
6
5
5
3
LEGEND
SYMBOL
4
1
28
2
2
DEFINITION
TERMINAL LOCATION
3
MAINTAINED CIRCUIT
2
MOMENTARY CIRCUIT
5
INTERNAL CONNECTION
(JUMPER TERMINAL)
2 POSITION CONNECTION
2 POSITION CONNECTION
P1
P3
2 POSITION
P1
P2
P3
3 POSITION
6.
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
Lamp Circuit Diagrams
LAMP CIRCUIT
CODE
LAMP CIRCUIT
CODE
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
+8
A
L
1
-7
+10
1
3
N
3
P
+8
+9
+10
1
2
3
2
3
+8
R
3
-7
2
1
+1
+9
3
3
1
-7
+8
H
2
-7
+8
+10
2
1
-7
+3 +1
1
T
3
-7
+8 +3
2
-7
7.
+10
-7
-7
K
3
+1
1
+3 +1
J
2
-7
-7
G
3
+3 +1
-7
F
2
-7
+8
+3 +1
E
+10
M
1
-7
D
2
+8
-7
C
1
-7
+3
B
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
+8 +3
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
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