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4 | V–Series Contura Sealed Rocker Switches
1.450[36.83]
SWITCH
MOUNTING HOLE
TEST CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
Mechanical
Physical
Actuator Travel (Angular Displacement)
Contact Rating 4VA @ 28VDC (MAX) resistive
15 amps, 125VAC
10 amps, 250VAC
1/2 HP 125-250VAC
20 amps, 4-14VDC
15 amps, 15-28VDC
10A, 14VT
6A, 125VAC L
Dielectric Strength 1500 Volts RMS
Insulation Resistance 50 Megohms
Initial Contact Resistance 10 milliohms max. @ 4VDC
Life 50,000- 100,000 cycles circuit
dependent
Contacts Silver alloy, silver tin-oxide, ne silver
Terminals Brass or copper/silver plate 1/4”
(6.3mm) Quick Connect terminations
standard. Solder lug, Wire Lead
Sealed version: IP68, in accordance
with IEC 60529, BS 5490, DIN 400 50
& NFC 20 010. This rating applies to
front panel components of the actual
switch only, and signies protection
against dust and the prolonged effects
of immersion under pressure. The
standard test for immersion under
pressure requires submersion under
one meter of water for 30 minutes. The
V-Series switch has exceeded these
parameters, having been actuated
and illuminated during submersion.
Flowing Mixed Gas (FMG)
Class III 3 year accelerated exposure
per ASTM B-827, B-845
Silver and gold contacts
-40°C to + 85°C
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 204D Test
Condition A 0.06 DA or 10G’s 10-500
Hz. Tested with VCH connector. Test
criteria - No loss of circuit during
test and pre and post test contact
resistance.
Resonance search
24-50 Hz 0.40 DA
50-2000 ±10 G’s peak
Results Horizontal Axis 3-5 G’s max.
Random
24 Hz 0.06 PSD-Gsq/Hz
60 Hz 0.50
100 Hz 0.50
200 Hz 0.025
2000 Hz 0.025
No loss of circuit during test; <10µ
seconds chatter.
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 213B, Test
Condition K @ 30G’s. Tested with VCH
connector. Test criteria - No loss of
circuit during test, pre and post test
contact resistance.
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 101D, Test
Condition A, 48 Hrs. Sealed version
only.
Per Mil-Std 810C, Method 510.2 Air
Velocity 300 ±200 Feet/Min, Test
Duration 16 Hrs.
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 107F, Test
Cond. A, -55°C to 85°C. Test criteria -
pre and post test contact resistance
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 106F, Test
Criteria - pre and post test contact
resistance
All Contura switches with sealed
construction meet the requirements
of UL1500/ISO8846 for ignition
protection, in addition to conformance
with EC directive 94/25/EC for marine
products.
Environmental
Corrosion
Operating Temperature
Vibration 1
Vibration 2
.
Shock
Salt Spray
Dust
Thermal Shock
Moisture Resistance
Ignition Protection
Lighted Incandescent - rated 10,000 hours
Neon - rated 25,000 hours
LED - rated 100,000 hours 1/2 life
(LED is internally ballasted for
voltages to 24VDC)
Seals Internal
Optional external gasket panel seal
Base Polyester blend rated to 125°C with a
UL ammability rating of 94V0.
Contura II, III, IV, V, VI
Actuator Hard Surface: Basic actuator
structure molded of thermoplastic
polycarbonate with a hard Nylon 66
thermoplastic surface overlay.
Soft Surface: Basic actuator structure
molded of thermoplastic
polycarbonate with an elastomer overlay.
Contura X, XI, XII
Actuator, VP Nylon 66 Reinforced rated to 105°C
Lens Polycarbonate rated at 100°C
Endurance 150,000 cycles minimum
circuit dependent
2 position 18°
3 positions 9° from center
Panel Thickness Range
# of gaskets Acceptable Panel Thickness
0 .030 to .250 (.76mm to 6.35mm)
1 .030 to .109 & .147 to .157
(.76 to 2.77mm & 3.73 to 3.98mm)
Recommended: No gasket with panel thickness of
.032, .062, .093, .125,.187 or .250
Electrical Agency Certifications
Environmental
Mounting Specifications