L-Series
Switch
The L-Series rocker switch is an innovative product offering
total design flexibility, while at the same time setting new
standards for performance and reliability. Its versatile design
features include a neatly proportioned size that fits into an
industry standard mounting hole of 1.734 x .867 (44.0mm
x 22.0mm), countless unique choices for ratings, circuits,
colors, illuminations and laser etched legends. These single or
double pole switches also feature a broad choice of actuator
styles, colors, and lenses with up to twelve terminals offering
an extensive range of switch and lamp circuit options,
including LED or incandescent illumination. Additionally, an
optional plug-in terminal connector enables pre-wiring of
wire your harness.
Typical Applications:
Performance Features:
IP67 certified sealed front panel components
Withstands temperatures from -40°C to +85°C
Vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture and salt spray
resistant
Construction machinery
Agricultural equipment
On-highway transportation equipment
Carling Technologies, Inc.
60 Johnson Avenue • Plainville, CT 06062-1177
Phone: (860) 793-9281 • Fax: (860) 793-9231
Email: sales@carlingtech.com • www.carlingtech.com
L–Series Sealed Rocker Switches - General Specifications | 3
Electrical
.4VA @ 24VDC (MAX) resistive
15 amps, 125VAC
10 amps, 250VAC
20 amps, 4-14VDC
15 amps, 15-28VDC
Dielectric Strength
1250 Volts RMS between pole to pole
3750 Volts RMS between live parts
and accessible surfaces
Insulation Resistance
50 Megaohms
Initial Contact Resistance 10 milliohms max. @ 4VDC
Life
100,000 cycles maintained,
50,000 cycles momentary at rated
voltage and current
Contacts
90/10 silver-nickel, silver tin-oxide,
gold
Terminals
Brass or copper/silver plate
3/16” (4.76mm) & 1/4” (6.3mm) Quick
Connect terminations standard.
Contact Rating
Environmental
IP67 for above panel components
of the actual switch, representing
an index of protection as applied to
electrical equipment in accordance
with IEC 529, BS 5490, DIN 400 50 &
NFC 20 010.
Corrosion
Mixed Flowing Gas MFG Class III per
ASTM B-827 & B-845, Method H, with
3 years exposure.
Operating Temperature -40°C to + 85°C
Vibration 1
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.
Vibration 2
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
chatter.
Shock
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.
Salt Spray
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 101D, Test
Condition A, 48 Hrs.
Thermal Shock
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 107F, Test
Condition A, -55°C to 85°C. Test
criteria - pre and post test contact
resistance.
Moisture Resistance
Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 106F, Test
Criteria - pre and post test contact
resistance.
Environmental
Mechanical
Endurance
250,000 cycles minimum
Physical
Lighted
Seals
Base
Rocker
Lock
Lens
Bracket
Connector
Incandescent - rated 10,000 hours
LED - rated 100,000 hours 1/2 life
(LED is internally ballasted for
voltages to 24 VDC)
Rocker, base & bracket are sealed.
Nylon 66 GF rated to 85°C with a
flammability rating of 94V0.
Nylon 66 Reinforced, rated to 105°C
(modular lens). Locking rocker,
standard rocker & paddle. Laser
etching with a polycarbonate actuator.
Acetal
Polycarbonate rated at 100°C.
Nylon Zytel
Nylon 66 rated at 85°C. Polarized.
Actuator Travel (Angular Displacement)
2 position
3 positions
26°
1.970
13° from center
Mounting Specifications
.867 [22.02]
.390 [9.91]
.260 [6.60]
1.734 [44.04]
1.020 [25.91]
TEST CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
.100 [2.54]
2.265 [57.53]
3.055 [77.60]
Panel Thickness Range
Acceptable Panel Thickness
.030 to .156 (.76mm to 3.96mm)
Recommended:
.030, .062, .093, .125 and .156
MOUNTING HOLE
*Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice.
T1
BAT
60 Johnson Avenue • Plainville, CT 06062–1177 • Phone: (860) 793–9281 • Fax: (860) 793–9231
Email: sales
@
carlingtech.com • www.carlingtech.com
1.300 [33.02]
T2
OUTPUT
(LOAD)
.250 X .031
[6.35 X .79]
T3
GROUND
PADDLE STYLE ACTUATOR
Q.C. SELECTION GUIDE
L-Series Sealed Rocker Switches – Dimensional Specifications in. [mm] | 5
Dimensional Specifications: in. [mm]
.984 [25.00]
R .093 MAX TYP
+.008
-.000
2.020 [51.31]
R .093 MAX TYP
MOUNTING PANEL
+.008
-.000
TEST
CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
1.900 [48.26]
+.008
-.000
TEST
CUT
HOLE IN
ACTUAL
MATERIAL
1.900 [48.26]
+.008
-.000
FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS, ADD 1.03 [26.2] PER UNIT.
FOR MORE THAN 2 L-SERIES SWITCHES, ADD MIDDLE
SECTION. AVAILABLE IN PANEL THICKNESSES LISTED
BELOW. CONSULT FACTORY
DIMENSIONS: LME 2.02 [51.3mm] PLUS NUMBER OF
CENTER BEZELS (LMM) X 1.034 [26.26mm]
MOUNTING PANEL THICKNESS
.062 [1.57]
.093 [2.36]
.125 [3.17]
.156 [3.96]
LMS
MOUNTING PANEL
HOLE
MOUNTING PANEL
OPENING
(2) UNITS
2.300 [58.42]
2.300 [58.42]
1.990 [50.55]
2.300 [58.42]
1.187 [30.15]
LME
MOUNTING PANEL
END
1.030 [26.16]
LMM
MOUNTING PANEL
MIDDLE
1.340 [34.04]
LMS
MOUNTING PANEL
1.700 [43.18]
1.030 [26.16]
.670 [17.02]
1.030 [26.16]
2.300 [58.42]
2.300 [58.42]
3.400 [86.36]
LM3
MOUNTING PANEL
PANEL OPENING SIZE: 1.90 X 3.06 [48.3mm X 77.7mm]
4.430 [112.52]
LM4
MOUNTING PANEL
PANEL OPENING SIZE: 1.90 X 4.09 [48.3mm X 103.9mm]
1.030 [26.16]
.670 [17.02]
2.300 [58.42]
6.490 [164.85]
LM6
MOUNTING PANEL
PANEL OPENING SIZE: 1.90 X 6.15 [48.3mm X 156.2mm]
60 Johnson Avenue • Plainville, CT 06062–1177 • Phone: (860) 793–9281 • Fax: (860) 793–9231
Email: sales
@
carlingtech.com • www.carlingtech.com