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DC Series
Sealed Sub-Miniature Snap-Action Switches
Features
  • Silicon-free version available
  • Models available for operating temperatures up to 120°C
  • Rated for currents up to 10 amp at 250VAC
  • Range of auxiliary actuators available (can also be retrofitted)
  • Various contact materials available, depending on application
  • Mechanical life: min. 1 x 106 operations
  • Wide variety of connection options
DC Series
DC Series

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DC Cutaway

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  Electrical Ratings
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Series
EN61058
Rating
UL1054
Rating
Electrical Life at Rated Load
According to EN
(Min. Operations)
According to UL
(Min. Operations)
DC1
6A, 250V~
5A, 125/250VAC 1A, 48VDC
10,000
6,000
DC2
10(1.5)A, 250V~
10.1A, 125/250VAC; 1/4HP, 125VAC
10,000
6,000
DC3
0.1A, 250V~
0.1A, 125/250VAC
50,000
100,000
DC4
3A, 250V~
3A, 125/250VAC
50,000
6,000
  Specifications
Electrical
Temperature Rating: -40° to +85°C / +120°C
-40° to +85°C / +105°C (with wire leads)
Flammability Rating: UL94V-O (PET/PBT material)
UL94HB (POM material)
Materials
Case: PET / PBT  (Polyethyleneterephthalate / Polybutyleneterephthalate)
Actuator: 85°C:  POM (Polyacetal),
120°C:  PBT (Polybutyleneterephthalate)
Auxiliary Actuator: Stainless Steel or Plastic
Terminals: Silver-Plated Copper
Contacts: Silver Alloy (except DC3: Gold Crosspoint)
  Approvals
  (depending on the module)
RoHS Compliant: UL file No - e314201
  Dimensions
DC Terminal Options
  Terminal Options

DC Terminal Options

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  Auxiliary Actuators
Auxiliary Actuator

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Auxiliary Actuator Chart

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  Actuator Specifications
Actuator Specifications

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  PART NUMBERS COMMONLY STOCKED IN DISTRIBUTION
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DC1CA1AA
DC1CA1LB
DC1CA1RB
DC1CM3AA
DC2CA1AA
DC2CA1LB
DC2CA1RB
DC3CA1AA
DC3CA1LB
DC3CM5RB
These part numbers offer advantages in lower minimum order quantity and typically shorter lead times.
  Ordering Information

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Specifications subject to change without notice.