LCA Series
Subminiature 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, solder terminals, PC terminals
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Wide variety of actuator styles
•
RoHS compatible
Typical Applications
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Motorized equipment
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Sump pump
•
Thermostatic controls
Models Available
Specifications
CONTACT RATING: From low level to 10 AMPS @ 125 V AC
ELECTRICAL LIFE: 6,000 cycles at 10 AMPS @ 125 V AC
10,000 cycles at 8 AMPS @ 125 V AC
50,000 cycles at 3 AMPS @ 125 V AC
INSULATION RESISTANCE: 100 M ohm min.
DIELECTRIC STRENGTH: 1,500 Vrms min. @ sea level.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: –10ºC to +125ºC
OPERATING FORCE: 140 grams at actuator button MAX.
Forces are less at free end of lever actuators; (see ACTUATOR’S
option sections).
MOUNTING: 2-56 screws, torque 2.3 in/lbs 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.
SPRING: Copper alloy.
PIVOT: Copper alloy.
MOVABLE CONTACTS: Silver Nickel for 10A option
Gold plate for 00A option
STATIONARY CONTACTS: Silver nickel on copper alloy.
TERMINALS: Copper alloy.
ACTUATOR LEVER: Stainless steel.
K
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 K-22 thru K-24. For additional options not shown in catalog, consult Customer Service Center.
L
Series
LCA
SP, Mom.
Contact Rating
10A
10A, 125 VAC 5A 250 VAC
8 (2)A, 250 VAC
3 (1)A, 250 VAC T125µ
00A*
.1A, 125 VAC, 28VDC
C A
1
4
0
Operating Force
140
4.94 oz. / 140 grams
Actuator
P00
Pin plunger
B00
Button Plunger
LS2
0.06 (1,5) short lever
L02
0.09 (2,2) lever
L05
0.20 (5,1) lever
L09
0.36 (9,1) lever
L16
0.63 (16,1) lever
L18
0.72 (18,2) lever
L21
0.82 (20,9) lever
L36
1.42 (36,1) lever
M02
0.07 (1,7) modified lever
S06
0.24 (6,1) simulated roller
S12
0.47 (11,9) simulated roller
* for electrical rating below .1 Amp contact
customer service
Terminations
S
Solder
Q
.110 Quick Connect
N
.093 Quick Connect
P
PC Thru Hole
L
Left Form PC
R
Right Form PC
Circuitry
C
SPDT
W
SPST N.C.
Y
SPST N.O.
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
K–21
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LCA Series
Subminiature Snap-acting Switches
ACTUATOR
.069
(1,7)
SEE PAGE K-22 FOR DIMENSIONS
0.205
(5.2)
P00
B00
M02*
1.424
(36,1)
.220
(5,6)
L36*
0.200
(5.08)
.715
(18.16)
L05*
.382
(9,7)
.361
(9,1)
L09*
.634
(16,1)
L18*
L16*
L02*
.057
(1,44)
.089
(2,2)
.467
(11.86)
S12*
.075
(1,90)
K
Snap-acting
LS2*
.825
(20,9)
.243
(6,1)
* Lever and simulated roller width is
0.158”+/-.003” (Does not apply to POO
and BOO actuator codes)
L21*
.075
(1,90)
S06*
Max Operate Force
ACTUATOR CODE
Grams
oz
P00
B00
LS2
L02
L05
L09
L16
L18
L21
L36
M02
S06
S12
140
140
56
41
34
28
21
20
18
13
42
32
24
4.94
4.94
1.98
1.45
1.20
0.99
0.74
0.71
0.63
0.46
1.48
1.13
0.85
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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LCA Series
Subminiature Snap-acting Switches
CIRCUITRY
C
W
Y
SPDT (Single Pole, Double Throw)
SPST N.C. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Closed)
SPST N.O. (Single Pole, Single Throw, Normally Open)
K
Snap-acting
Dimensions are shown: Inch (mm)
Specifications and dimensions subject to change
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