Series M2
Process Sealed Miniature Rockers
General Specifications
B
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Power Level (silver): 6A @ 125V AC or 3A @ 250V AC;
4A @ 30V DC (On-On circuit) & 3A @ 30V DC (all other circuits)
Logic Level (gold): 0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Logic/Power Level (gold over silver): Combines silver & gold ratings
Note: Find additional explanation of dual rating & operating range in Supplement section.
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance: 10 milliohms maximum for silver; 20 milliohms maximum for gold
Insulation Resistance: 1,000 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
Dielectric Strength: 1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum;
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
Mechanical Life: 50,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life: 25,000 operations minimum for silver; 50,000 operations minimum for gold
Contact Timing: Nonshorting (break-before-make)
Angle of Throw: 26°
Materials & Finishes
Lever: Brass with nickel plating
Actuator Clip: Polyacetal
Support Bracket: Brass with tin plating
Bushing/Housing: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)
Sealing Ring: Nitrile butadiene rubber
Base: Glass fiber reinforced polyamide (UL94V-0)
Movable Contacts: Silver alloy with silver plating (code W); copper or phosphor bronze with gold plating (code G);
or silver alloy with gold plating (code A)
Stationary Contacts: Silver alloy with silver plating (code W); copper or brass with gold plating (code G);
or silver alloy with gold plating (code A)
Terminals: Copper or brass with silver or gold plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temp Range: –30°C through +85°C (–22°F through +185°F)
Humidity: 90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
Vibration: 10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
Shock: 50G (490m/s2) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 5 shocks in each direction)
PCB Processing
Soldering: Wave Soldering Recommended: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Cleaning: Automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
Flammability Standards: UL94V-0 rated bushing/housing & base
UL: File No. E44145 - Recognized only when ordered with marking on switch.
Add “/U” or “/CUL” before dash in part number to order UL recognized switch.
All models recognized at 6A @ 125V AC, 3A @ 250V AC, & 4A @ 30V DC or 0.4A @ 28V DC.
CSA: File No. 023535_0_000 - Certified only when ordered with marking on switch.
Add “/C” before dash in part number to order CSA certified switch.
All models certified at 6A @ 125V AC, 3A @ 250V AC, & 4A @ 30V DC.
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