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V-Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document details the technical specifications and features of Contura® IP66/68 Snap-In Mounted Switches, specifically the V-Series Sealed Rocker Switches, used in marine and transportation industries for their durability and reliability. These switches meet various environmental and durability standards, including MIL Std 202F, MIL Std 510.1, UL 1500, ISO 8846, IEC 60529, and BS 5490.
Specifications:
  • Applications: Suitable for on/off-highway, marine, armored vehicles, mining machinery, and applications requiring sealing protection.
  • Electrical Ratings: Contact rating of 4VA @ 24VDC (MAX) resistive, with various amperage ratings for different voltages.
  • Environmental Ratings: Sealed to IP66/68, corrosion-resistant, operational from -40°C to +85°C.
  • Physical Characteristics: Lighted options include incandescent, neon, and LED with varying lifespans. The base is made of a polyester blend rated to 125°C.
Design Features:
  • Interchangeable Actuators: Allows for easy panel redesign with various rocker styles.
  • Dual Seal Protection: Protects against water, dust, and debris.
  • Multiple Lighting Options: Offers incandescent and LED illumination in various intensities and colors.
  • Brass Roller Pin: Provides a robust mechanism eliminating the need for lubricants.
Actuator Options: Describes various Contura actuator models (II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, X, XI, XII, XIV) with unique design features and panel compatibility.
Ordering Information: Provides a detailed ordering scheme, including options for terminal connections, illumination types, actuator colors, and legends.
Testing and Standards: The switches have undergone extensive testing for vibration, shock, salt spray, dust, thermal shock, and moisture resistance, conforming to multiple military and industry standards.
Switch Specifications: Details specifications for double pole and single pole switches, including terminal connections, lamp types, and actuator colors. Specifies the use of neon, incandescent, and LED lamps with various voltage ratings.
Procedures: Instructions for configuring complete part numbers, with examples and ordering schemes for different switch series, such as Contura X and Contura XIV.
Standards and Recommendations: Recommendations include consulting the factory for custom colors, verifying horsepower ratings, and avoiding silicone-based lubricants during assembly. Advises on lens color compatibility with LED and neon lamps.
Circuit Diagrams: Includes detailed circuit diagrams showing terminal arrangements and special circuits, illustrating maintained and momentary circuits, and external jumper requirements.
Key Data from Tables and Diagrams: Includes dimensional specifications in inches and millimeters, terminal arrangements for 8 and 10 terminal bases, and various actuator styles with corresponding lens options. Highlights the importance of matching lens colors with LED colors for optimal performance.
Critical Information: Emphasizes consulting the factory for specific configurations, such as daylight bright LED options and additional ratings. Notes the availability of custom colors and standard imprinting colors for different actuator types.
Dimensional Specifications: Provides detailed dimensional specifications for Contura Mounting Panels, including measurements for mounting panels, holes, and plugs.
Mounting Panel Details: Specifies an increment of 1.03 inches (26.2 mm) per unit for additional units and advises on panel thicknesses.
Test Cut Holes: Provides instructions for test cutting holes in actual material, with specific dimensions and tolerances.
Accessories: Mentions accessories related to mounting panels, including hole plugs and their dimensions.
About Carling Technologies: Carling Technologies, founded in 1920, is a prominent manufacturer of electrical and electronic components, operating six ISO9001 and IATF16949 registered manufacturing facilities globally.
Global Presence: Lists regions such as Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia-Pacific, Oceania, Africa, Mexico, USA, and Canada, indicating the presence of authorized sales representatives and distributors worldwide.
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V-Series-1

V-Series Sealed Rocker Switches P ROD UC T WE BP A GE request sample, configure part, watch video Contura® IP66/68 Snap-In Mounted Switches These switches are a staple in the marine and transportation industries and have passed a range of environmental, corrosion, temperature, vibration, shock and sealing tests including MIL Std 202F, MIL Std 510.1, UL 1500, ISO 8846, IEC 60529 and BS 5490 among others, making them one of the most rugged and reliable switches ever manufactured. Typical Applications ∙ On/Off-Highway ∙ Marine ∙ Armoured Vehicles ∙ Mining Machinery ∙ Any Application Requiring Sealing Protection

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V-Series-2

Design Features INTERCHANGEABLE ACTUATORS Panel redesign is a snap with our wide range of rocker styles. Achieve maximum design variety with minimum inventory. Simply swap rockers to create an entirely new look for your panel. OPTIONAL PANEL SEAL Helps prevent water/ dust ingress behind panel. DUAL SEAL PROTECTION Seals out water, dust, debris, and sealed to IP66/68 for above-panel components MULTIPLE LIGHTING OPTIONS In addition to Incandescent lamps, our LED illumination is offered in a wide array of light intensities, colors, as well as dual level, tri-color, and flashing options. CLEAN CONNECTIONS...

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V-Series-3

Actuator Options & Accessories Contura II & III Contura X helps prevent debris from The Contura II & III actuators are polycarbonate and are offered with a hard nylon overlay or a “soft-touch” elastomer overlay. These models incorporate aesthetic designs on being trapped under the actuator. This curved rocker style is available with a variety of lenses and legends. featuring two rows of raised “bumps” on the Contura II and three “indented” lines on the Contura III. a Shape” actuator works with the Contura XI helps prevent debris from The Contura IV’s “Shape to create curves, contours & advanced...

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V-Series-4

Tech Specs Electrical Contact Rating IP66/68, for above-panel components of actual switch only. Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) Class III 3 year accelerated exposure per ASTM B-827, B-845 Silver and gold contacts Dielectric Strength Operating Temp Insulation Resistance Initial Contact Resistance Up to 100,000 cycles, circuit and load dependent 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, pre and post test contact esistance. Silver alloy, silver tin-oxide, fine silver Brass or copper/silver plate 1/4”...

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V-Series-5

Ordering Scheme Sample Part Number Selection 2. CIRCUIT Terminal Connections as viewed ( ) - momentary from bottom of switch: SP - single pole: terminals 1, 2 & 3. 8 terminal 10 terminal DP - double pole: terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. 8--7 8 - - 7 Terminals 7, 8, 9 & 10 for lamp circuit only. 1- -4 1- -4 2--5 2--5 3--6 3--6 10- - 9 Position: 1 2 3 SP DP 2 & 3, 5 & 6 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 4 & 5 1 A ON NONE OFF 2 B (ON) NONE OFF 3 C ON NONE (OFF) 4 D ON NONE ON 5 F ON NONE (ON) 6 J ON OFF ON 7 K ON OFF (ON) 8 L (ON) OFF (ON) SPECIAL CIRCUITS H* 2&3 2 & 3, 5 & 4 5&4 G* 2 & 3, 5 & 6 2&3 OFF S*...

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V-Series-6

Sample Part Number Terminal Connections as viewed ( ) - momentary from bottom of switch: SP - single pole: terminals 1, 2 & 3. 8 terminal 10 terminal DP - double pole: terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. 8--7 8 - - 7 Terminals 7, 8, 9 & 10 for lamp circuit only. 1- -4 1- -4 2--5 2--5 3--6 3--6 10- - 9 Position: 1 2 3 SP DP 2 & 3, 5 & 6 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 4 & 5 1 A ON NONE OFF 4 D ON NONE ON 6 J ON OFF ON 7 K ON OFF (ON) 8 L (ON) OFF (ON) 9 N OFF NONE ON SPECIAL CIRCUITS H* 2&3 2 & 3, 5 & 4 5&4 G* 2 & 3, 5 & 6 2&3 OFF S* 2 & 3, 5 & 6 2&3 1&2 M* (2 & 3, 5 & 6) 2&3 OFF R* (2 & 3, 5 & 6) 2&3 2&1...

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V-Series-7

Sample Part Number *Jumper between terminals 2 & 5 for circuits H,G,M,R & S are specified in selection 4. External jumper between terminals 2 & 4 for circuit E are provided by customer. Circuit E may be used for SP OFF-ON-ON circuit. 4. TERMINATION / BASE STYLE 8 term 1 A J 3 C 5 E 6,7. LAMP (SAME CODING FOR BOTH SELECTIONS) Termination .250 TAB (QC) no barriers .250 TAB (QC) with barriers .250 TAB (QC) no barriers Solder Lug no barriers Solder Lug Wire Leads no barriers Wire Leads Selection 6: above terminals 1 & 4; Selection 7: above terminals 3 & 6 No lamp 0 Neon 1 125VAC 2 250VAC Incandescent...

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V-Series-8

Sample Part Number Terminal Connections as viewed ( ) - momentary from bottom of switch: SP - single pole: terminals 1, 2 & 3. 8 terminal 10 terminal DP - double pole: terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. 8--7 8 - - 7 Terminals 7, 8, 9 & 10 for lamp circuit only. 1- -4 1- -4 2--5 2--5 3--6 3--6 10- - 9 Position: 1 2 3 SP DP 2 & 3, 5 & 6 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 4 & 5 1 A ON NONE OFF 2 B (ON) NONE OFF 3 C ON NONE (OFF) 4 D ON NONE ON 5 F ON NONE (ON) 6 J ON OFF ON 7 K ON OFF (ON) 8 L (ON) OFF (ON) SPECIAL CIRCUITS H* 2&3 2 & 3, 5 & 4 5&4 G* 2 & 3, 5 & 6 2&3 OFF S* 2 & 3, 5 & 6 2&3 1&2 M* (2 & 3, 5 &...

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V-Series-9

Ordering Scheme Sample Part Number Selection Terminal Connections as viewed ( ) - momentary from bottom of switch: SP - single pole: terminals 1, 2 & 3. 8 terminal 10 terminal DP - double pole: terminals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. 8--7 8 - - 7Terminals 7, 8, 9 & 10 for lamp circuit only. 1- -4 1- -4 2--5 2--5 3--6 3--6 10- - 9 Position: 1 2 3 SP DP 2 & 3, 5 & 6 Connected Terminals 1 & 2, 4 & 5 1 A ON NONE OFF 4 D ON NONE ON 6 J ON OFF ON 7 K ON OFF (ON) 8 L (ON) OFF (ON) 9 N OFF NONE ON Lamp #1:above terminals 1 & 4 end of switch.; Lamp #2 above terminals 3 & 6 end of switch. Positive (+) and negative...

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V-Series-10

Ordering Scheme Sample Part Number Selection *Jumper between terminals 2 & 5 for circuits H,G,M,R & S are specified inselection 4. External jumper between terminals 2 & 4 for circuit E are provided by customer. Circuit E may be used for SP OFF-ON-ON circuit. Termination .250 TAB (QC) no barriers .250 TAB (QC) with barriers .250 TAB (QC) no barriers Solder Lug no barriers Solder Lug Wire Leads no barriers Wire Leads Lamp above terminals 3 & 6 end of switch No lamp 0 Neon 1 125VAC 2 250VAC Incandescent 4 3V 5 6V 6 12V 7 18V 8 24V LED* superbright superbright Red Amber Green Red 2VDC A L F R 6VDC...

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