MINIATURE SWITCHES
Ordering Table — Standard Rocker & Paddle Switches
HOW TO ORDER YOUR DESIGN
(Bold Face Type indicates items normally in Distributor Stock)
To determine a part number select the options desired and fill in
Following the table from left to right, the designer is able to specify
the boxes in the selection guides illustrated below.
the options wanted. The options are described and illustrated on
pages 24-31. Refer to page 57 for mounting hardware.
Rocker Switch Selection Guide
Rocker
Switch
Series
Poles
and
Throw
Terminal
Type
Contact
Material
Actuator
Color
Circuit
Actuator
Bezels
Other
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Series
B
Poles and Throw
No. Code
SPDT
1
DPDT
3PDT
4PDT
2
3
4
Circuits
Code
Description
POS. "C"
ON OFF
ON NONE
ON NONE
ON* OFF
ON OFF
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON*
ON*
ON*
ON
ON*
ON*
ON*
ON
21
23
26
27
31
32
33
34
35
53
Actuator Options
Type
Code
Rocker
J1
(Screw Mount)
Paddle
J2
(Screw Mount)
Rocker
J3
(Screw Mount)
Paddle
J5
(Screw Mount)
Snap-In Mount
Rocker With
Bezel
Snap-In Mount
Paddle With
Bezel
Large
Snap-In Mount
Rocker With Bezel
Large
Snap-In Mount
Paddle With Bezel
Snap-In Rocker
Snap-In Rocker
Snap-In Paddle
Snap-In Paddle
Rocker Actuator
Paddle Actuator
Rocker Actuator
Paddle Actuator
Rocker Actuator
Paddle Actuator
J11
Terminal Options
Type
Right Angle PC
Vertical PC
.100 Spacing
Vertical PC
.150 Spacing
PC Terminals
PC & Support
Code
A
AV1
Contact Material
Type
Code
B
gold/brass
gold/silver
coin silver
G
Q
K
Actuator Color
Color
Code
Dark Gray
0
White
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Light Gray
1
2
3
5
6
8
9
10
Bezels
Type
Bright Chrome
Black
Satin Chrome
White
Black
Red
Black w/LED
Green
Blue
Light Gray
Yellow
Dark Gray
Code
1M
2M
3M
1P
2P
3P
4P
5P
6P
8P
9P
0P
Other Option
Type
Epoxy Sealed
Terminals
AV2
C
V3
V4
V5
L
M
J21
PC & Support
Vertical PC
.150 Spacing
PC & Support
PC & Support
J37
Yellow
Brown
NONE ON
ON* ON
NONE ON
J47
V6
V7
W
W1
W3
W4
Z
Z3
J50
J53
J60
J63
J71
J72
J73
J75
J76
J77
.750 Wire Wrap
.964 Wire Wrap
.425 Wire Wrap
1.062 Wire Wrap
Solder Lugs
Quick Connect
*
Momentary Contact
1 and 2 pole only.
For J50 and J60 only.
For J11, J21, J37 and J47 only.
Consult plant for availability.
These circuits are
NOT
available with the following 3 and 4 pole options: A, AV1, AV2, V3, V4,
V5, V6 and V7.
Epoxy seal standard on all terminal options.
Available with C, Z, Z3 or W-W4 terminations.
Available with AV1, AV2, V3-V7 terminations.
Available with A, AV1, AV2 or V3-V7 terminations.
1, 2 and 3 pole only.
See page 58 for construction detail, wiring and electrical diagrams.
Same as B, G and Q respectively except terminals brass with tin nickel alloy over nickel plate.
Consult plant for availability.
EXAMPLES:
B121J71AQ2
=
B223J50ZQ22P
=
SPDT rocker switch with an ON-OFF-ON circuit, J71 style rocker (black), right angle P.C. terminals with coin silver
contacts and epoxy sealed terminals.
DPDT rocker switch with an ON-NONE-ON circuit, J50 style rocker (black), solder lug terminals with coin silver contacts,
black snap in bezel and epoxy sealed terminals.
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MINIATURE SWITCHES
Standard Rocker & Paddle Switches — Specifications and Materials
SPECIFICATIONS
Contact Rating
— Letter codes G and Q — 6 amp at 125 VAC, 3
amp @ 250 VAC, (
U.L. recognized, CSA certified
) or 6 amp at 28
VDC resistive.
Letter codes B and G — 0.5. volt-amp (VA) maximum @ 28 V
maximum (AC or DC).
Life Under Load —
60,000 make-and-break cycles — resistive
load only.
Initial Contact Resistance
— 10 milliohms maximum. 3 VDC, 100
ma for both silver and gold plated contacts.
Insulation Resistance —
1 & 2 pole — 1,000 megohms minimum.
3 & 4 pole — 1,000 megohms minimum.
Dielectric Strength
— 1,000 volts rms at sea level.
Operating Temperature
— 30° to +85°C
MATERIALS
Base (body)
— 1- and 2-pole —Diallyl Phthalate. (DAP).
3- and 4-pole — high strength phenolic.
Rocker/Paddle
— Molded nylon.
Bushing
— Brass, nickel plated.
Clamp (frame)
— Stainless steel.
Support Bracket
— Steel, tin plated.
Metal Bezel
— Spring steel.
Plastic Bezel
— Molded nylon.
Switching Contacts and Rockers —
Letter Code B — gold/nickel/brass
Letter Code G — gold/nickel/silver
Letter Code Q — Coin silver
Center Terminal
Letter Codes B, G — Gold flash/nickel/brass
Letter Code Q — Silver plated brass.
Hardware
— See page 57.
APPROXIMATE BASE DIMENSIONS
ONE POLE
TWO POLE
THREE POLE
FOUR POLE
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MINIATURE SWITCHES
Rocker Actuator Options For P.C. Mounting
J71
J72
J73
J75
J76
J77
ACTUATOR/MOUNTING OPTIONS
J1
Screw Mount Rocker
Refer to Page 57 for Mounting Hardware
J2
Screw Mount Paddle Rocker
Refer to Page 57 for Mounting Hardware
J3
Screw Mount Large Rocker
Refer to Page 57 for Mounting Information
J5
Screw Mount Large Tappered Paddle Rocker
Refer to Page 57 for Mounting Hardware
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MINIATURE SWITCHES
Actuator and Mounting Options — Cont'd
J11
Rocker with Snap-In Bezel
One Pole
PANEL THICKNESS
.062 to .125
Two Pole
PANEL THICKNESS
.062 to .125
J21
Paddle with Snap-In Bezel
One Pole
PANEL THICKNESS
.062 to .125
Two Pole
PANEL THICKNESS
.062 to .125
J37
Rocker Actuator/Mounting Option
J47
Paddle Actuator/Mounting Option
Three and four pole switches require assembly from back of panel.
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MINIATURE SWITCHES
Actuator and Mounting Options
J50
J60
= Snap in Mounting w/Low Profile Rocker
= Snap in Mounting w/Low Profile Paddle
J50
Rocker Style
PANEL
CUT-OUT
J60
Paddle Style
J53
J63
= Snap in Mounting w/High Profile Rocker
= Snap in Mounting w/High Profile Paddle
PANEL
CUT-OUT
J53
Rocker Style
J63
Paddle Style
OPTIONAL BEZELS
(For use with J50/J60 Series only)
Bezel Assembled with J50/J60 Series
Color
White
Black
Red
Code
1P
2P
3P
Part No.
W-BZ-12A
W-BZ-12
W-BZ-12B
PANEL
CUT-OUT
J50
Rocker Style w/Bezel
J60
Paddle Style w/Bezel
Bezel for L.E.D.
Assembled with J50/J60 Series (Note: LED is not supplied)
Color
Black
Code
4P
Part No.
W-BZ-15
PANEL
CUT-OUT
J50
Rocker Style
w/Bezel for L.E.D.
J60
Paddle Style
w/Bezel for L.E.D.
OPTIONAL MOUNTING CLIP
(For use with J50/J60 Series only)
Clip
Assembled with J50/J60 Series
•
For thick plastic panel mount applications (.094" - .125" thick)
•
Consult factory for availability
PANEL
CUT-OUT
All rocker switches on this page are snap-in from the front of the panel. No behind panel assembly hardware is needed.
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