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1 V-Series V-Series contura XIV switches . The V-Series contura XIV snap-in rocker switches offer countless unique options including choices for ratings, circuits, colors, illuminations and legends. These single or double pole switches feature removable actuators in a choice of actuator styles and colors, and can be illuminated with either square or bar shaped lenses. Actuators may be purchased and stocked separately. An optional plug-in terminal connector enables pre-wiring of harnesses. The contura switches with sealed option, are certified to IP66/68, signifying complete protection against dust and prolonged spray and submersion under pressure, and are recognized to UL1500 - Ignition Protection for Marine Products. These switches are vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture and salt spray resistant. Temperature ratings range from -40 C to +85 C.

2 Resources: Download 3D CAD Files IGS STP. Watch Product Video Product Highlights: Typical Applications: Countless options for ratings, circuits, colors, On/Off Highway Equipment illuminations and legends Marine Certified to IP66/68 for front panel components Military Armored Vehicles Mining Machinery and Equipment Vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture and salt Any application requiring environmental spray resistant protection Temperature range from -40 C to +85 C. Carling Technologies, Inc. 60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062. Email: Application Support: Phone: Fax: 2 | V-Series contura Sealed Rocker switches - Design Features V-Series Switch DESIGN FEATURES. INTERCHANGEABLE ACTUATORS DUAL SEAL PROTECTION CLEAN CONNECTIONS. Panel redesign is a snap with our wide Seals out water, dust, Options for both eight and ten range of rocker styles.

3 Achieve maximum debris, and enables switch terminal base styles with AMP &. design variety with minimum inventory. certification to IP66/68 for Packard compatible connectors Simply swap rockers to create an entirely front panel components. affords myriad circuit options new look for your panel. while providing ease of assembly. OPTIONAL PANEL SEAL MULTIPLE LIGHTING OPTIONS BRASS ROLLER PIN SILVER PLATED BUTT. Helps prevent water/dust In addition to Incandescent Robust mechanism CONTACT MECHANISM. ingress behind panel. lamps, our LED illumination is eliminates the need for Providing 50k to 100k offered in a wide array of light lubricants. Enables switch electrical cycles and intensities, colors, as well as to withstand -40 C to a variety of different dual level, tri-color, and flashing +85 C temperatures. electrical ratings. options.

4 *Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice. Email: Application Support: Phone: (860) 793 9281 Fax: (860) 793 9231 V-Series contura Sealed Rocker switches - Actuator Options & Accessories | 3. contura II & III contura X. The contura II & III actuators are The raised bracket/bezel on the constructed of thermoplastic contura X helps prevent inadvertent polycarbonate and are offered with actuation of the rocker, as well as a hard nylon overlay or a soft-touch preventing debris from being trapped elastomer overlay. These models under the actuator. This curved rocker incorporate aesthetic designs on style is available with a variety of the top and bottom of the rocker lenses and legends. featuring two rows of raised bumps . on the contura II and three indented . lines on the contura III. contura IV contura XI.

5 The contura IV's Shape to create The raised bracket/bezel on the a Shape actuator works with the contura XI helps prevent inadvertent curves, contours & advanced styling actuation of the rocker, as well as of the latest panel designs, flowing preventing debris from being trapped with these advanced curves & radii. under the actuator. This convex style This actuator style fits on the contura rocker is available with a wide variety flush bracket/bezel. of lenses and legends. contura V contura XII. The symmetrically curved contura The contura XII version features a V actuator provides the perfect paddle style actuator with the raised complement to the contura IV's bracket/bezel of contura X and XI. The Shape to create a Shape design contoured handle design provides concept. With its flush style mounting intuitive recognition and ease of bracket, contura V can be mounted in operation and is available with all between two contura IV's, by itself, or contura X and XI lens and legend in groups.

6 Offerings. contura VI (WAVE) contura XIV. The contura VI WAVE sealed rocker The contura XIV represents a sleek new switches , when used in a row, create crossover rocker design which should an uniquely appealing wave design appeal to Trucks, Buses and Heavy on your panel. A variety of colors and Vehicles as well as the Marine Industry. finishes are available for both rocker Intuitive feel is provided by recessed and wave insert. contura VI features ridges along with a Center Groove bar and oval lenses. which effectively defines the boundary between top and bottom switch functions. contura VII Illuminated Indicators contura VII featuring gently & Accessories curved corners and edges assuring Alert operator of systems functions compatibility with most any panel or malfunctions, are offered with design. Intuitive feel is maximized removable/replaceable lamps in by the use of 2 embossed circular contura II, II, V or X styles.

7 Accessories pads located at opposite ends of include connectors, mounting panels, the rocker. Any combination of Bar hole plugs, panel seals, and actuator or Oval style lenses can be located removal tools. Refer to accessories page in the pads providing a truly unique for full details look, exclusive to contura VII. Email: Application Support: Phone: (860) 793 9281 Fax: (860) 793 9231 4 | V series contura Sealed Rocker switches - General Specifications Electrical Agency Certifications Contact Rating .4VA @ 24 VDC (MAX) resistive 15 amps, 125 VAC. 10 amps, 250 VAC. 1/2 HP 125-250 VAC. 20 amps, 4-14 VDC. 15 amps, 15-28 VDC Environmental 10A, 14VT Sealing Sealed version: IP66/68, this rating 6A, 125 VAC L applies to front panel components of Dielectric Strength 1500 Volts RMS the actual switch only, and signifies Insulation Resistance 50 Megohms complete protection against dust as Initial Contact Resistance 10 milliohms max.

8 @ 4 VDC well as powerful jets of water. Corrosion Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) Class III. Life 50,000 - 100,000 cycles circuit 3 year accelerated exposure per dependent ASTM B-827, B-845 Silver and gold Contacts Silver alloy, silver tin-oxide, fine contacts silver Operating Temp. -40 C to +85 C. Terminals Brass or copper/silver plate 1/4 Vibration 1 Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 204D. ( ) Quick Connect Test Condition A DA or 10G's terminations standard. Solder lug, 10-500 Hz. Tested with VCH connector. Wire Lead Test criteria - No loss of circuit during test, pre and post test contact resistance. Mechanical Vibration 2 Resonance search Endurance 150,000 cycles minimum 24-50 Hz DA. circuit dependent 50-2000 Hz 10 G's peak Horizontal Axis 3-5 G's max. Physical Random Lighted Incandescent - rated 10,000 24 Hz PSD-Gsq/Hz hours Neon - rated 25,000 hours 60 Hz 100 Hz LED - rated 100,000 hours 1/2 life 200 Hz (LED is internally ballasted for 2000 Hz voltages to 24 VDC) No loss of circuit during test; <10.

9 Seals Internal seconds chatter. Optional external gasket panel seal Shock Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 213B, Test Base Polyester blend rated to 125 C with Condition K @ 30G's. Tested with a UL flammability rating of 94V0. VCH connector. Test criteria - No loss contura II,III,IV,V, Hard Surface: Basic actuator of circuit during test, pre and post VI, VII Actuator structure molded of thermoplastic test contact resistance. polycarbonate with a hard Nylon 66 Salt Spray Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 101D, Test Condition A, 96 Hrs. Sealed version only. thermoplastic surface overlay. Dust Mil STD 810, Method Air Velocity Soft Surface: Basic actuator structure 300 Ft/Min Duration 16Hr molded of thermoplastic polycarbonate Thermal Shock Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 107F, Test with an elastomer overlay. Cond. A, -55 C to +85 C. Test criteria - contura X,XI,XII Actuator,VP Nylon 66 Reinforced rated to 105 C pre and post test contact resistance Lens Polycarbonate rated at 100 C Moisture Resistance Per Mil-Std 202F, Method 106F, Test contura XIV Polycarbonate lens/sub-rocker with Criteria - pre and post test contact ABS shell resistance Ignition Protection All contura switches with sealed construction meet the requirements Actuator Travel (Angular Displacement) of UL1500/ISO8846 for ignition 2 position 18 protection, in addition to 3 positions 9 from center conformance with EC directive 94/25/EC for marine products.

10 Mounting Specifications Panel Thickness Range .830[ ]. Gaskets Acceptable Panel Thickness 0 .030 to .250 (.76 to ) TEST CUT. 1 .030 to .109 & .147 to .157 [ ] HOLE IN. ACTUAL. (.76 to & to ). MATERIAL. Recommended: No gasket with panel thickness of .032, .062, .093, .125,.187 or .250 SWITCH. MOUNTING HOLE. Email: Application Support: Phone: (860) 793 9281 Fax: (860) 793 9231 V-Series contura Sealed Rocker switches - contura XIV - Ordering Scheme | 5. V 1 D B B C 0 B FA P C AB 1 00. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. series Circuit Rating Termination Illumination Lamp Lamp Bracket Actuator Lens Actuator Legend Legend Actuator, Color Orientation Lens Legends 1 series 6 & 7 LAMP. V No lamp 0. Neon 1 125 VAC 2 250 VAC. Incandescent 4 3V 5 6V 6 12V 7 18V 8 24V. 2 CIRCUIT LED* superbright superbright Terminal Connections as viewed ( ) - momentary Red Amber Green Red from bottom of switch: SP - single pole - uses terminals 1, 2 & 3.