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    23 Products
    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    Miniature Rocker Switches

    Image of Product. Illuminated Switches with Quick-Disconnect Terminals. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Miniature Rocker Switches, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection, Illuminated.
    Image of Product. Illuminated Switches with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Rocker Switches. Miniature Rocker Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Illuminated.

    Illuminated

    Switches with

    Quick-Disconnect

    Terminals

    Illuminated

    Switches with Wire

    Leads

    Maximize space in a panel—these switches are smaller than most standard rocker switches.
    Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed bulb voltage.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Position
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V AC
    Bulb Voltage,
    V AC
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Quick-Disconnect
    Tab Wd.
    Bulb
    Type
    Choose a Color
    Each
    2 Positions with Quick-Disconnect Terminals—Illuminated
     
    For 3/4" High × 1/2" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125——0.187"NeonGreen, Red, Yellow7395K5100000
     
    2 Positions with Wire Leads—Illuminated
     
    For 3/4" High × 1/2" Wide Panel Cutouts
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125412"—NeonGreen7395K71300000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125412"—NeonRed7395K71100000
    22 Off
    		Maintained
    		4DPST-NO
    		On-Off
    		9 amp @ 125V AC125125412"—NeonYellow7395K71200000
     

    Energy-Saving Motor Starters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Motor Starters. Energy-Saving Motor Starters.
    Save electricity and extend motor life by reducing the motor's starting current. These starters gradually start and stop motors. Use them on motors where torque varies, such as pumps, compressors, and conveyors. All have an auxiliary contact to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light.
    Switching
    Time, sec.
    Full Load
    Current, amp
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Current,
    amp
    Electrical Phase
    Accel.
    Deceleration
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Mounting
    Location
    For DIN
    Rail Ht., mm
    Certification
    Each
    Motor Starters with 1 Auxiliary Contact—1 Off
    924208 to 6009Three (2 hp @ 240V AC)
    Three (5 hp @ 480V AC)    		1 to 200 to 205.5"1.8"DIN Rail, Surface35UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked
    		7112T420000000
     

    Safety Relays

    Receive signals from safety monitoring relays or controllers to switch devices off and on because of a system failure. Also known as force-guided or mechanically linked contacts, the interlocking opposing contacts on these relays cannot be open or closed at the same time. To keep your system from receiving false switching signals, the interlocking opposing contact must remain open even if a contact welds closed.
    IP20 rated, they have recessed terminals that prevent fingers and other objects from touching live circuits. These relays have been tested to safety standards that can help you achieve your system's PL (performance level) and SIL (safety integrity level). Choose a relay with a PL and SIL rating to meet the needs of your system. Higher ratings indicate greater safety protection. As your system becomes more complex, you generally require a higher safety protection level. Mount them to 35mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 Rail).
    SIL 3, PLe, CAT IV, 600V Max. System Safety Rating—DIN-Rail and Surface Mount
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Safety Relays. Safety Relays, SIL 3, PLe, CAT IV, 600V Max. System Safety Rating—DIN-Rail and Surface Mount.
    Relays that meet SIL 3 are tested for applications with a probability of failure of 0.01% to 0.1% and are used for preventing fires, explosions, or toxic releases.
    Relays that meet CAT 4 withstand circuit surges in electrical applications up to 600V.
    Mirror Auxiliary Contacts—Relays with mirror auxiliary contacts have contacts that are normally closed and cannot be open at the same time as a normally open main contact.
    Nondetachable Auxiliary Contacts—Relays with nondetachable contacts have auxiliary contacts that won’t separate from the relay if there is shock or vibration.
    Self-Monitoring Circuitry—When a failure is detected, relays with self-monitoring circuitry signal the controller to remove power and prevent restarting until the issue is resolved.
    hp @
    Switching Voltage
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input
    Voltage
    Control Current,
    mA
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Single Phase
    Three Phase
    Aux. Contact Switch
    Starting Position
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Features
    Each
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    3 Circuits Controlled with 3 Off—3PST-NO
    18120V AC29 amp @ 400V AC6001/2 hp @ 120V AC
    1 1/2 hp @ 240V AC    		3 hp @ 240V AC
    5 hp @ 480V AC
    7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC    		2 Off and 3 On2.7"1.8"4.6"Inspection Window, Interlocked Opposing Contacts, Mirror Auxiliary Contacts, Nondetachable Auxiliary Contacts, Recessed Terminals, Self-Monitoring Circuitry6242N120000000
    1824V DC189 amp @ 400V AC6001/2 hp @ 120V AC
    1 1/2 hp @ 240V AC    		3 hp @ 240V AC
    5 hp @ 480V AC
    7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC    		2 Off and 3 On2.7"1.8"4.6"Inspection Window, Interlocked Opposing Contacts, Mirror Auxiliary Contacts, Nondetachable Auxiliary Contacts, Recessed Terminals, Self-Monitoring Circuitry6242N16000000
     

    DIN-Rail Mount Touch-Safe Screw Terminal Relays

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Relays. DIN-Rail Mount Touch-Safe Screw Terminal Relays.
    Quickly and safely mount these relays on 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3). IP20 rated, they have recessed terminals that prevent fingers and other objects from touching live circuits.
    4 Circuits Controlled—Relays that control 3 and 4 circuits are built to IEC dimensional standards and are often called IEC contactors.
    12 Terminals—Relays with 12 terminals let you attach the control circuit onto the side that works best for your setup, which reduces the amount of wire you need.
    hp @
    Switching Voltage
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input
    Voltage
    Control
    Power
    Switching Current @
    Voltage (Load Type)
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Single Phase
    Three Phase
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    4 Circuits Controlled with 4 Off—4PST-NO
    1224V AC6.5 VA9 amp @ 600V AC (Full)
    25 amp @ 600V AC (Resistive)    		6003/4 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC    		3 hp @ 240V AC
    5 hp @ 480V AC
    7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC    		3.2"1.8"3.2"70255K651000000
    12120V AC6.5 VA9 amp @ 600V AC (Full)
    25 amp @ 600V AC (Resistive)    		6003/4 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC    		3 hp @ 240V AC
    5 hp @ 480V AC
    7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC    		3.2"1.8"3.2"70255K65200000
    12240V AC6.5 VA9 amp @ 600V AC (Full)
    25 amp @ 600V AC (Resistive)    		6003/4 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC    		3 hp @ 240V AC
    5 hp @ 480V AC
    7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC    		3.2"1.8"3.2"70255K65300000
    1224V DC5.4 W9 amp @ 600V AC (Full)
    25 amp @ 600V AC (Resistive)    		6003/4 hp @ 120V AC
    2 hp @ 240V AC    		3 hp @ 240V AC
    5 hp @ 480V AC
    7 1/2 hp @ 600V AC    		3.2"1.8"3.9"70255K28000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Relays
    Relay Contacts
    Image of Product. Front Mount. Front orientation. Relay Contacts. DIN-Rail Mount Touch-Safe Screw Terminal Relays.
    Image of Product. Side Mount. Front orientation. Relay Contacts. DIN-Rail Mount Touch-Safe Screw Terminal Relays.

    Front

    Mount

    Side Mount

    Relay contacts allow you to add a signaling device or control another relay. You can add one relay contact to all of these relays. For relays with 12 terminals, you can add two side-mount relay contacts.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    For Relay
    Wd.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Mounting
    Location
    Each
    21.8", 2.4"1 Off and 1 On
    		DPST-1NO/1NC
    		Front70255K14000000
    21.8", 2.4"1 Off and 1 On
    		DPST-1NO/1NC
    		Side70255K2600000
    Contact Blocks
    Image of Product. Front Mount. Front orientation. Contact Blocks. DIN-Rail Mount Touch-Safe Screw Terminal Relays.

    Front

    Mount

    Contact blocks allow you to add a signaling device or control another relay. You can add one contact block to all of these relays.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    For Relay Wd.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Mounting
    Location
    Each
    21.8", 2.2", 2.4"2 Off
    		DPST-NO
    		Front8728N12000000
    21.8", 2.2", 2.4"2 On
    		DPST-NC
    		Front8728N1100000
    41.8", 2.2", 2.4"1 Off and 3 On4PST-1NO/3NCFront8728N1500000
    41.8", 2.2", 2.4"2 Off and 2 On
    		4PST-2NO/2NC
    		Front8728N1600000
    41.8", 2.2", 2.4"3 Off and 1 On
    		4PST-3NO/1NC
    		Front8728N1700000
    41.8", 2.2", 2.4"4 Off
    		4PST-NO
    		Front8728N1400000
    41.8", 2.2", 2.4"4 On4PST-NCFront8728N1300000
    Replacement Relay Coils
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Relay Coils. DIN-Rail Mount Touch-Safe Screw Terminal Relays.
    Use replacement coils to swap out a broken coil or change the input voltage of a relay. They are only compatible with relays that have 12 terminals. The full load current of the relay must match the full load current range of the coil.
    For Switching Current
    (Load Type)
    Input Voltage,
    V AC
    Input Freq.,
    Hz
    Each
    9 amp to 17 amp (Full)24608727N11000000
    9 amp to 17 amp (Full)120608727N1200000
    9 amp to 17 amp (Full)240608727N1300000
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