Series MLW Snap-in Miniature Rockers
General Specifications
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Electrical Capacity
Power Level: 5A @ 125V AC, 3A @ 250V AC, & 3A @ 30V DC
Other Ratings
Contact Resistance: 10 milliohms maximum
Insulation Resistance: 200 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: 30,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life: 10,000 operations minimum
Nominal Operating Force: 9.94N for rockers & 4.41N for paddles
Angle of Throw: 24 for On-None-(On); 28 for all other circuits
Materials & Finishes
Housing: Stainless steel
Movable Contacts: Silver alloy
Stationary Contacts: Silver
Base: Phenolic resin
Common Terminal: Copper with silver plating
End Terminals: Copper with silver plating
Lamp Terminals: Phosphor bronze with nickel plating
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range: 10C through +50C (+14F through +122F)
Humidity: 90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40C (104F)
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
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Shock: 50G (490m/s ) acceleration (tested in 3 right angled directions, with 3 shocks in each direction)
Installation
Cap Installation Force: 9.80N (2.2 lbf) for rockers;
19.61N (4.4 lbf) for paddle
Soldering Time & Temperature: Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
UL: File No. E44145 - Recognized only when ordered with marking on switch.
Add /U or /CUL before rfi st dash in part number to order UL recognized switch.
All models recognized at 5A @ 125V AC & 3A @ 250V AC.
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Distinctive Characteristics
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Industrys first miniature snap-in, lighted rocker switch.
Actuators in various styles operate with firm, well-defined
movements.
Interlocking actuator prevents switch failure due to
jamming or window locking.
Two bezel sizes adapt to varied panel cutouts.
Unique stainless steel retaining clips securely hold
switches over a range of panel thicknesses, even
when exposed to vibration.
Space conserving front panel mounting with
minimum behind panel dimension of .902
(22.9mm).
Durable stainless steel housing prevents corrosion.
Isolated lamp circuit for incandescent, LED, and neon lamps.
Front panel relamping.
Built-in protective cover shields contacts from dust.
Epoxy sealed solder lug terminals lock out flux, dust, and other
contaminants.
Extended lamp terminal for ease of wiring.
Matching indicators available.
Actual Size
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