BZ | BA | BM | BE | 6AS Series
ELECTRICAL DATA AND UL CODES
GENERAL SWITCH IDENTIFICATION
Table 2. UL Electrical Ratings
The first letter in the catalog listing designates:
B = Single pole, double throw
Code
Circuitry Electrical data and UL codes
W = Single pole, normally closed
Y = Single pole, normally open
15 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1⁄8 HP, 125 Vac; 1⁄4 HP, 250 Vac;
1⁄2 A, 125 Vdc; 1⁄4 amp, 250 Vdc.
A
SPDT
UL Code L96
The second letter in the catalog listing designates:
Z = Standard, 15 A version
M = 22 A version
5 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1⁄2 A, 125 Vdc; 1⁄4 amp, 250 Vdc.
UL Code L35
B
C
D
SPDT
SPDT
SPDT
A = Standard, 20 A version
E = 25 A version
10 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
UL Code L8
15 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1⁄8 HP, 125 Vac; 1⁄4 HP, 250 Vac.
UL Code L103
MOUNTING DIMENSIONS
Mounting dimensions are included in this datasheet. They are
shown in English and metric equivalents. These dimensions are
for reference only. Engineering drawings may be accessed via the
Honeywell web site: sensing.honeywell.com.
15 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1⁄4 HP, 125 Vac, 1⁄2 HP, 250 Vac;
1⁄2 A, 125 Vdc; 1⁄4 amp, 250 Vdc.
UL Code L67
E
F
SPDT
SPDT
SPDT
SPDT
22 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1⁄2 HP, 125 Vac, 1 HP, 250 Vac.
UL Code L161
Mounting holes for Types BZ, BM,BA, BE, and 6AS switches accept
pins or screws of 3,53 mm [0.139 in] diameter.
20 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
10 A, 125 Vac ‘‘L’’ (tungsten lamp load);
1 HP, 125 Vac; 2 HP, 250 Vac;
G
H
RECOMMENDED TORQUE
1⁄2 A, 125 Vdc; 1⁄4 A, 250 Vdc. UL Code L23
Mounting screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0,39 Nm [3 in-lb]*
Terminal screws.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0,45 Nm [4 in-lb]
Panel mount bushing . . . . 0,45 Nm to 0,68 Nm [4 in-lb to 6 in-lb]
Motor control - 25 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1 HP, 125 Vac; 2 HP, 250 Vac;
Pilot duty—750 VA, 125, 250, or 277 Vac
10 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
1⁄8 HP, 125 Vac; 1⁄4 HP, 250 Vac;
UL Code L95
I
SPDT
SPDT
*Note: Tightening mounting screws above 0,3 Nm [3 in-lb] changes
operating characteristics and increases the possibility of cracking
the case.
1 A, 125 Vac
UL Code L22
P
Motor Control
Two-circuit,
double
15 A, 120, 240, 480 or 600 Vac;
1⁄2 HP, 120 Vac; 1 HP, 240 Vac;
0.8 amp, 115 Vdc; 0.4 amp, 230 Vdc.
UL/CSA
T
W
X
break
Honeywell basic switches are Component Recognized by
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. and certified by Canadian
Standards Association. The BA, BZ, and BM line is covered
as Special Use Switches to UL Standard1054; the BE line is
covered as an Industrial Product to UL Standard 508. Agency File
References are:
20 A, 125, 250 or 277 Vac;
3⁄4 HP, 125 Vac; 1⁄2 HP, 250 Vac
UL Code L178B
SPST
SPDT
15 A, 125, 250 or 480 Vac;
2 A, 600 Vac; 1⁄8 HP, 125 Vac;
1⁄4 HP, 250 Vac; 1⁄2 amp, 125 Vdc;
1⁄4 amp, 250 Vdc. UL Code L74
• BA UL File E12252, issued 12-09-88
• BM UL File E12252, issued 12-08-88
• BZ UL File E12252, issued 6-29-89
• BE-1,2,5 UL File E22779, Vol. 4, Sec. 1
• BE-R UL File E22779, Vol. 4, Sec. 2
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