Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Single Deck Rotary Switches
Solder Lug Style
PC Mount Style
FOR REAR
VIEWS, SEE
FOLLOWING
PAGE.
FOR REAR
VIEWS, SEE
FOLLOWING
PAGE.
ANGLE OF ANGLE
THROW A
30° 105°
36° 108°
DIMENSIONS In inches (and millimeters)
SOLDER LUG COMMON
GRAYHILL
21109
.500
Ø
± .015
(12,70
± 0,38)
.203 ± .003
(5,16 ± 0,08)
ACROSS
BUSHING
FLATS
A
POS. 1
.094 ± .010
(2,39 ± 0,25)
.375 ± .015
(9,53 ± 0,38)
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38)
Ø .125 ± .002
(3,18 ± 0,06)
1/4-28 UNF-2A
THREAD
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38)
.480 ± .020
(12,19 ± 0,51)
.125 ± .015
(3,18 ± 0,38)
SERIES 56
0.5" Diameter, 200mA,
.355" Behind Panel
FEATURES
Requires Minimum Distance Behind
the Panel
Adjustable Stop Types Provide
Prototypes Immediately
Industrial Quality, Economically
Priced
• RoHS Compliant
PC TERMINAL DETAIL
PC COMMON
.110 ± .015
(2,79 ± 0,38)
.016 ± .004 SQ.
(0,4 ± 0,10)
.046 ± .004
(1,2 ± 0,10)
.016 ± .004
(0,4 ± 0,10)
.110 ± .015
(2,79 ± 0,38)
Ø .025 ± .002
(0,64 ± 0,05)
ANGLE OF ANGLE
THROW A
30° 105°
36° 108°
Grayhill part number and date code marked on label.
Customer part number marked on request.
SOLDER LUG TERMINAL DETAIL
.063 ± .005
(1,60 ± 0,13)
.016 ± .004
(0,41 ± 0,10)
.046 ± .004
(1,17 ± 0,10)
.020 ± .004
(0,51 ± 0,10)
.125 ± .015
(3,18 ± 0,38)
Ø .062 ± .002
(1,58 ± 0,51)
Grayhill part number and date code marked on label.
Customer part number marked on request.
GRAYHILL
21109
.500
Ø
± .015
(12,70
± 0,25)
.203 ± .003
(5,16 ± 0,08)
ACROSS
BUSHING
FLATS
A
POS. 1
.094 ± .010
(2,39 ± 0,25)
Ø .125 ± .002
(3,18 ± 0,06)
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38)
.375 ± .015
(9,53 ± 0,38)
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38)
1/4-28 UNEF-2A
THREAD
.377
± .020
(9,58
± 0,51)
.110
± .015
(2,79
± 0,38)
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Single Deck Rotary Switches
CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS AND REAR VIEWS: PC Mountable AND Solder Lug Terminals
Rear View Circuit as Viewed From Shaft End
30° Angle
of Throw
ONE POLE
TWO POLES
36° Angle
of Throw
PC Mount Solder Lug
Dimension Terminals Terminals
A.184 ± .015 .126 ± .015
(4,67 ± 0,38) (3,20 ± 0,38)
FOUR POLES
ONE POLE
TWO POLES
15°
30° TYP.
.366 ± .015
(9,30 ± 0,38)
DIA. CIRCLE
OF CENTERS
.190 ± .015 (4,83 ± 0,38)
DIA. CIRCLE OF CENTERS
(PC MOUNT AND
SOLDER LUG)
COMMON LOCATION
FOR 1 POLE SWITCH
COMMON LOCATION
FOR 2 POLE SWITCH
POS. 1
COMMON LOCATION
FOR 1 POLE SWITCH
18°
36° TYP.
DIMENSION A
DIA. CIRCLE OF CENTERS
.340 ± .015
(8,64 ± 0,38) DIA.
CIRCLE OF CENTERS
COMMON LOCATION
FOR 2 POLE SWITCH
POS. 1
15°
30° TYP.
.366 ± .015
(9,30 ± 0,38)
DIA. CIRCLE
OF CENTERS
.190 ± .015 (4,83 ± 0,38)
DIA. CIRCLE OF CENTERS
(PC MOUNT AND
SOLDER LUG)
POS. 1
7
8
910
11
12
1
2
34
5
6
C2
C1
6
7
89
10
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
910
11
12
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
910
11
12
1
2
34
5
6
C3
C4
C2
C1
C2
C1
6
7
89
10
1
2
3
4
5
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Ratings
Chart shown for non-shorting (break before make)
contacts, resistive load.
300
200
0
010 20 30
CYCLES x 1000
115 Vac 0r 30 Vdc
CURRENT - MILLIAMPS
100
One cycle is 360° rotation clockwise and 360°
return. The data for the curve was measured at
sea level, 25°C and 68% relative humidity with
the life limiting criteria which follows.
Contact Resistance: 100 milliohms maximum,
(15 milliohms initially).
Insulation Resistance: 10,000 Mohms
minimum between mutually insulated parts
(50,000 Mohms initially).
Voltage Breakdown: 600 Vac minimum
between mutually insulated parts at standard
atmospheric pressure.
Life Expectancy: As determined from the load-
life curve for the current to be switched. Contact
GRAYHILL for more information if any of the
following is true: the life limiting criteria are more
critical than those listed; longer operation is
required; a larger make and break current is
required; the operating environment includes
elevated temperatures or reduced pressures.
Contact Carry Rating: Switch will carry 6
amperes continuously with a maximum
contact temperature rise of 20°C.
Additional Characteristics
Contact Type and Forces: Shorting or non-
shorting wiping contacts with over 25 grams of
contact force.
Shaft Flat Orientation: Flat opposite contacting
position of pole number one (see circuit diagrams).
Terminals: Switches have the full circle of
terminals, regardless of number of active positions.
Stop Strength: 7.5 lb-in. minimum
Rotational Torque: 3.5 to 9 oz-in. (21-53 mN-
m), depending on the number of poles.
Bushing Mounting: Required for switches with
stops, and recommended for switches without
stops.
Meets MIL-S-3786 for:
High and medium shock; Vibration (10 to 2,000
Hz); Thermal shock (-65° to 85 ° C); Salt spray;
Explosion; Stop strength (7.5 in-lbs. minimum
(.85 N-m); Terminal strength; Sealed styles
withstand water pressure of 15 PSI minimum
(103 KPa) without leakage.
Materials and Finishes
Housing: Zinc die cast, tin zinc plated
Mounting Nut: Brass, zinc plated
Lockwasher: Spring steel, zinc plated
Panel Seal: Silicone rubber
Shaft and Stop Arm: Zinc die cast
Retaining Ring: 302 Stainless steel, passivated
Shaft Seal: Silicone rubber
Stop Pins: 303 Stainless steel, passivated
Detent Rotor: Molded thermoplastic
Detent Spring: Tinned music wire
Detent Balls: Steel, nickel-plated
Contact Spring: Stainless steel, passivated
Rotor Contact: Brass, silver over nickel plate
Common Ring: Brass, gold over silver over
nickel plate
Terminals: Brass, gold over silver over nickel
plate
Switch Base: Molded thermoset plastic
Mounting Hardware: One mounting nut .089"
thick by .375" across flats and one internal tooth
lockwasher are supplied with the switch.
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Single Deck Rotary Switches
SHAFT AND PANEL SEAL: Style S
SCREWDRIVER SLOTTED SHAFT: Option
ADJUSTABLE STOP SWITCHES
SUGGESTED ADJUSTABLE STOP SUBSTITUTION GUIDE
Fixed Stop Adjustable Stop Fixed Stop Adjustable Stop
Style Style Equivalent Style Style Equivalent
56A 56D 56B 56BD
56S 56SD 56BS 56BSD
56P 56DP 56BP 56BDP
56SP 56SDP 56BSP 56BSDP
ADJUSTABLE
STOP PINS
ADJUSTABLE
STOP PINS
REMOVABLE
STICKER FOR
ADJUSTMENT
OF STOPS
REMOVABLE
SEAL WASHER
FOR ADJUSTMENT
OF STOPS
Panel is sealed by a flat rubber
seal washer at the base of bush-
ing. Shaft is sealed by an O-
ring inside the bushing. After
the switch is mounted, seals do
not alter the dimensions of the
unsealed style.
Series 56 rotary switches are
available with a screwdriver
slotted shaft with dimensions
as shown. Available in the
styles, angles of throw and pole/
positions combinations shown
in the choice and limitations
chart.
SEAL
Two stop pins and an adhesive backed sticker
or seal washer are provided. Sticker is
temporarily removed to locate stop pins as
desired to limit the shaft rotation. All dimensions
are identical to the fixed stop switch counterpart.
In Inches (and millimeters)
Cut round hole for the bushing and for the
non-turn tab. Washer fits the double D
bushing flats. Washer is sold only when
accompanied by an order for a like number
of switches. Washer is 302 stainless steel.
Part No. 50J1066
ACCESSORY: Non-Turn Washer
.250 ± .003
(6,35 ± 0,08)
.060 ± .001
(1,52 ± 0,25)
.400
± .005
DIA.
(10,16
± 0,13) 90° ± 1°
.125
± .005
(3,16
± 0,13)
.015
(0,38)
RADIUS
MAX.
.025
± .001
(0,64
± 0,03)
Adjustable
Stop
Screwdriver
Slotted Shaft
Shaft and
Panel Seal
A
.032 ± .005
(0,81 ± 0,13)
.125 ± .015
(3,18 ± 0,38)
.050 ± .005
(1,27 ± 0,13)
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Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Rotary Switches
Single Deck Rotary Switches
Angle Number Number Of Shorting Or
Of Of Positions Non-Shorting
Throw Poles Per Pole Contacts
CHOICES AND LIMITATIONS: Series 56
30°
36°
Screwdriver
Slotted Shaft
Equivalent
Adjustable
Stops1
Shaft/Panel
Seal
PC Mount
Terminals
Solder Lug
Terminals
Style
Designation
FEATURES
AX B
SX X BS
PX BP
SP X X BSP
DX XBD
SD X X X BSD
DP X X BDP
SDP X X X BSDP
1Adjustable stop versions allow selection of 2 positions to the maximum number of positions per pole.
ORDERING INFORMATION
1 02 thru 12 N or S
2 02 thru 06 N or S
4 02 or 03 N or S
1 02 thru 10 N or S
2 02 thru 05 N or S
Series
Style: Letters from Choices Chart
Angle of Throw: 30 or 36°
56A36–01–1–10N–F
Stop Arrangement: The suffix C or F must be added to a one pole
per deck switch with the maximum number of positions to indicate
continuous rotation (C) or fixed stops (F) between position 1 and
the last position.
Type of Contacts: N = Non-shorting, S = Shorting
Positions Per Pole: 02 as a minimum to the maximum
allowable for the angle of throw and number of poles per the
Choices Chart. Use the letters AJ in this location if adjustable
stop switch is to be ordered.
Poles per Deck: Limited by angle of throw. See chart
Number of Decks: 01 only
STANDARD OPTIONS
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor
For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales
Office, an authorized local Distributor, or Grayhill.
Not available thru Distributors when Intermixing
of shorting and non-shorting contacts. Contact
Grayhill.
A = Standard, 1/8" Shaft
B = Screwdriver Slot Shaft
D = Adjustable Stop (Adj. Stop)
P = PC Mount Terminals
S = Shaft/Panel Seal (S/P Seal)
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