SLIDE SWITCHES
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DESIGN FEATURES
Switchcraft slide switches are completely field tested and proven in electrical/electronic equipment applications. They are among the highest-quality, lowest-cost slide switches available to "cost-to-quality ratio" conscious engineers.
Precision slide switches are designed and constructed to meet or exceed industry standards for reliability, electrical capacity and life characteristics.
Switchcraft's slide action switches are ideal for use in critical military and industrial applications such as: instrumentation, test and ground support equipment, computers, control devices. Their attractive styling will enhance the appearance of modern home entertainment equipment.
SPECIAL ORDER SWITCHES FOR CSA APPLICATIONS
The following series of switches (solder lug type) must be assembled with a fishpaper or phenolic solder guard to be CSA certified and stamped. Available on special order only.
Series 46000R, 47000R, 46313R, 49000L, 50000L, Solder guards are not required on these switch series with PC terminals. However, they can only be supplied with CSA stamp on special order. Solder guards are not required on UL only versions. Contact Switchcraft for details.
UL AND CSA SWITCHES
All slide switches in this catalog with part number suffix "E" are stamped with both UL and CSA marks. Other standard switches are UL recognized (except as noted) and are stamped with the
mark.
TERMINALS
Silver-plated terminals are standard; gold-plated terminals are available on special order. Printed circuit terminals in varying lengths from ("A" dimension) .078 inch (1.98 mm) to 1.25 inch (31.75 mm) are available on special order. Reference "A" on all switch drawings indicates length of PC terminals. See illustration and notes below for selection of terminals.
SWITCH SERIES IDENTIFICATION Series
Name Number of Positions 46000
General Purpose Slide Switches
2, 3
47000
Tandem Slide Switches
2; 2 gang
49000
General Purpose Slide Switches
3
50000
General Purpose Slide Switches
2
56200, C56200
"Tini-Slide" Slide Switches
2
56300, C56300
"Tini-Slide" Slide Switches
3 C63000
Miniature Slide Switches
4 EPS1, EPS2
EPS3, EPS4European Line Voltage
2
Series
Description
46000E
46000R
47000E
47000R
49000
50000
56000, C56000
62000, C62000
C63000
EPS1, EPS2
EPS3, EPS4Note 1
Notes 1, 3
Note 1
Notes 1, 3
Note 1
Notes 1, 3
See pages 289-290
See page 291
See page 291
See pages 292-294NOTES:
1 PC terminal "A" dimension is:
Standard - .078" (1.98)
Special - .109" (2.77), .141" (3.58), .160" (4.06), .180" (4.57), .203" (5.16), .234" (5.94), .266" (6.76), .313" (7.95), .391" (9.93), .400" (10.16), .438" (11.12), .484" (12.29), .609" (15.47), .688" (17.48), .719" (18.26), .813" (20.65), .969" (24.61), 1.25" (31.75)
2 .078" (1.98) "A" dimension is not recommended for momentary switches
unless clearance hole for return spring is provided in PC board.
3 Accepts up to #14 AWG wire.
SWITCHING
"Double-wipe" slide switches incorporate special "Sliders" to assure wiping action of terminals. This exclusive double wiping action reduces the possibility of oxidation or increased contact resistance. These longer lasting, self-cleaning sliders provide a switch with greater dependability.
The "Sliders", which are formed with precision dies, are U-shaped to give bifurcated contact reliability. "Sliders" are made from a special copper alloy, plated, which assures uniform tensile strength over the entire life of the switch.
Switch terminals are copper alloy, plated. Plating completely encloses the contact area in a silver jacket for positive and continuous electrical operation. A tarnish preventive lubricant coating is applied to the sliders and terminals.
NOTE: "double-wipe" action on all switches except Series 62000 and 46256LFR.
BASIC SCHEMATIC CHART
Standard arrangement is "Break" before "Make" (non-shorting). "Make" before "Break" (shorting) is available on special order in Series 46000R, 47000R, 49000 and 50000.
PART NUMBER SUFFIX LETTERS Letter Description B
Special pushbutton type. Depressing (rather than
sliding) pushbutton operates the switch.
C
Tandem switch with 2 knobs; knobs are internally
(mechanically) coupled.D
3-position switch having internal dust shield.
E
Molded terminal board.
F
Flush actuactor. Screwdriver slotted. All series except 47000 series marked standard as "115/230." Other markings available as special order. Call Switchcraft for details.
L
Locking action.
M
Momentary (non-lock) action.
P
Switch has external plunger.
R
Current ratings up to 3A, 125V AC. Phenolic
terminal board.
S
Shorting type contacts, make-before-break.
T 3-position switches only. One side of neutral has
locking action; the other side has momentary action.
KNOBS KNOB HEIGHTS Inches (mm) Series Flush .063 (1.6) .087 (2.21) .094 (2.39) .100 (2.54) .112 (2.84) .125 (3.18) .137 (3.48) .15 (3.81) .156 (3.96) .187 (4.75) .188 (4.78) .200 (5.08) .203 (5.16) .219 (5.56) .250 (6.35) .302 (7.67) .313 (7.95) .315 (8) .328 (8.33) .344 (8.74) .375 (9.52) .406 (10.31) .440 (11.18) .453 (11.51) .469 (11.91) .487 (12.37) .500 (12.7) .531 (13.49) .563 (14.3) .594 (15.09) .719 (18.26) .750 (19.05) 46000E
46000R
*(1)
ý ý ý ý ý * ý ý ý ý ý ý ý 46300R
ý ý ý ý ý ý ý * ý ý ý ý ý ý 47000
*(1)
ý ý ý ý ý *(2) ý ý ý ý ý ý 49000
ý ý ý * ý ý 50000
ý ý ý ý * ý 56200
ý ý * ý ý ý ý 56300
ý ý ý ý * ý ý ý ý 62000 (2)
* ý C63000
* EPS (3) * * Standard, ý Special order
1 Flush screwdriver actuator is standard on numbers 46206LFE, 46206LFR, 46256LFE, 46256LFR and 47227LFR.
2 Numbers 62206L and C62206L have side knob actuator (rather than top knob) standard.
3 EPS switches not available with raised knobs.
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