C&K LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
Features/Benefits
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Compact design
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Long life and high electrical capacity
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Quick connect, wire lead or PC mounting
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Wide variety of actuator styles
Typical Applications
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Motorized equipment
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Sump pump
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Thermostatic controls
Models Available
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level* to 10.1 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 100,000 cycles at 5 AMPS @ 250 V AC.
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 1,000 M
Ω
min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,000 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –17ºF to 185ºF (–25ºC to 85ºC).
OPERATING FORCE: From 142 to 170 grams at actuator button.
Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see OPERATING
FORCE and ACTUATOR option sections).
MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs max.
* Low Level=conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
NOTE:
Specifications and materials listed above are for switches with standard options.
For information on specific and custom switches, consult Customer Service center.
Materials
SWITCH HOUSING: Thermoplastic polyester or high temperature
thermoplastic (PTS) (UL 94V-0).
ACTUATOR BUTTON: Thermoplastic polyester (UL 94V-0).
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Copper alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Fine silver for ratings greater than 1 AMP
@ 125 V AC. Fine silver with 24K gold plate for 1 AMP @
125 V AC or less.
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Fine silver welded on copper alloy for
ratings greater than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC. Gold alloy welded
on copper alloy for ratings less than 1 AMP @ 125 V AC.
TERMINALS: Copper alloy.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.
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Snap-acting
Build-A-Switch
To order, simply select desired option from each category and place in the appropriate box. Available options are shown and
described on pages J-19 thru J-22. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
Series
LC
(STD.) SP, Mom.
Operating Force
GG
(STD.) 5 oz./142 grams
GD
3.3 oz./94 grams
GH
6 oz./170 grams
Electrical Rating
F5
(STD.) 1 A, 250, V AC, 30 V DC
L9
5 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC
M1
10.1 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 25O V AC
M8
0.1 A, 125 V AC, 30 V DC
V6
5 A, 1/3 HP, 125, 250 V AC
X1
1 A, 125 V AC, 3O V DC
Actuator
P00
(STD.) Pin plunger
A10
.28" lever roller, high force
A25
.61" lever roller, low force
T10
.29" lever, high force
T13
.22" simulated roller, high force
T20
.38" lever, low force
T23
.32" simulated roller, low force
T25
.67" lever, low force
Terminations
E
(STD.) Solder
D
.093" quick connect
H
.110" quick connect
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Wire lead
L
Left formed PC thru-hole
R
Right formed PC thru-hole
S
PC Thru-hole
Circuitry
C
(STD.) SPDT
W
SPST N.C.
Y
SPST N.O.
Electrical Life
NONE
(STD.) 6,000 operations
U
Extended 100,000 operations
Seal
NONE
(STD.) No seal
E
Epoxy seal
Dimensions are shown: IN (mm)
Dimensions subject to change
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C&K LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
SERIES
LC
(STD.) SUBMINIATURE PRECISION SNAP-ACTING SWITCHES
SP MOMENTARY
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OPERATING FORCE
Snap-acting
OPTION CODE
BASIC SWITCH
OPERATING FORCES
(OZ./GRAMS)
5
142
3.3
94
6
170
GG
(STD.)
GD
GH
NOTE:
Operating force varies with actuator option, see ACTUATOR option section.
ELECTRICAL RATING
OPTION CODE
DOMESTIC
INTERNATIONAL
CONTACT MATERIAL
MOVABLE CONTACT
STATIONARY CONTACT
Fine silver with 24K gold plate on
copper base alloy.
Fine silver welded on copper
base alloy.
Fine silver with 24K gold plate on
copper base alloy.
ELECTRICAL RATING
From low level* to 1 AMP @ 125 V AC,
30 V DC.
5 AMPS, 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
10.1 AMPS, 1/3 HP @ 125 & 250 V AC.
From low level* to 0.1 AMP @ 125 V
AC, 30 V DC.
F5
L9
(STD.)
X1
V6
Fine silver with 24K gold plate.
Fine silver.
M1
M8
All models
with all options,
Fine silver with 24K gold plate.
also available.
Consult Customer Service Center for availability and delivery of nonstandard ratings.
*Low Level = conditions where no arcing occurs during switching, i.e., 0.4 VA max. @
20 V AC or DC max.
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: IN (mm)
Dimensions subject to change
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C&K LC Series
Subminiature Precision Snap-acting Switches
TERMINATIONS
E
(STD.) SOLDER
D
.093" QUICK CONNECT
NOTE:
Use Amp Quick Connect Part No. 60432-1.
H
.110" QUICK CONNECT
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WIRE LEAD
RATING
1 AMP
5 AMPS
10.1 AMPS
WIRE
SIZE
22 AWG
20 AWG
18 AWG
TERMINAL
COMMON
NORMALLY
OPEN
NORMALLY
CLOSED
NOTE:
Use Amp Quick Connect Part No. 640932-1.
WIRE
COLOR
BLACK
WHITE
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Snap-acting
RED
L
LEFT FORMED PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
R
RIGHT FORMED PC TRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
S
PC THRU-HOLE
PC MOUNTING
CIRCUITRY
C
W
Y
(STD.) SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw)
SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed)
SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open)
Third Angle
Projection
Dimensions are shown: IN (mm)
Dimensions subject to change
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