PANEL MOUNT PUSHBUTTON — SINGLE & DOUBLE POLE
ESeries
Thermoplastic
actuating button Thermoplastic case
Stainless
steel spring Copper alloy blades
Silver alloy,
silver-cadmium
oxide or gold
crosspoint contacts
Brass terminals
Common terminal
Common terminal
NC terminalNO terminalNO terminalNC terminal
Features
●Choice of Momentary, Push-Pull (reset)
and Cheat Interlock switches
●Snap-in panel mounting
●Long-life coil spring,
snap-action mechanism
●Agency approved extended-life
versions available
●VDE approval available on
select models (F Series)
●Various terminal forms available
(consult factory)
Specifications
Electrical
Temperature Rating: -40°to +85°C
Flammability Rating: UL94V-O
Materials
Case: Thermoplastic Polyester (Valox used on International versions)
Actuating Button: Thermoplastic Acetal (Valox used on International versions)
Terminals*: Brass
Moving Blade: Beryllium Copper
Spring: Stainless Steel
Contacts: Silver Alloy (E65, E/F69)
Silver-Cadmium Oxide (E75, E/F77, E/F79)
Gold Crosspoint (E/F68, E/F77)
*Common terminals are plated — the remaining two terminals are not plated.
Electrical Ratings Electrical Life at Rated Load
Switch According to VDE According to UL
Series EN61058 Rating UL1054 Rating (Min. Operations) (Min. Operations)
E65 N/A 16A, 125/250VAC; 1/3HP, 125/250VAC N/A 6,000
E/F68 0.1(0.05)A, 125VAC 0.1A, 125VAC 50,000 6,000*
E/F69 10(4)A, 250VAC 10A, 125/250VAC; 1/3HP, 125/250VAC 50,000 6,000*
E/F77 0.1(0.05)A, 125VAC 0.1A, 125VAC; 10A, 1/3HP, 125/250VAC 50,000 6,000*
10(4)A, 250VAC
E/F78 0.1(0.05)A, 125VAC 0.1A, 125VAC 50,000 6,000*
E/F79 10(4)A, 250VAC 10A, 125/250VAC; 1/3HP, 125/250VAC 50,000 6,000*
E75 N/A 16A, 125/250VAC; 1/3HP, 125/250VAC N/A 6,000
*Indicates 100K life available.
(optional)
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
0.315
dia.
A
A A A
A A
Pulled out
-
00A
-
20A
-
30A
-
30A
-
40A
-
50A
Auxiliary Buttons — Single Pole
–50A has button with special shaft to accept
auxiliary push buttons for manual actuation.
Consult factory for auxiliary buttons.
Circuitry — Single Pole
Double throw or single throw
versions available.
Single Pole Series:
E65, E68/F68, E69/F69
Terminals — Single Pole
This switch series has 0.187″x 0.020″
(4.75mm x 0.51mm) as standard for up
to 10 amps and 0.250″x 0.032″(6.35mm
x 0.81mm) for 16 amps.
Consult factory for non-standard
terminal options.
International Versions —
Single Pole
For VDE applications, standard terminals
are 0.187″x 0.032″(4.75mm x 0.81mm).
Switch prefix must be “F” for VDE
approved switches. Example: F68–30A
was E68–30A.
Ordering Information
Select the current rating you need.
Combine the corresponding Series/Prefix
number with the appropriate suffix number
for the switch type, circuitry and terminals
you require. Example: SPDT: E68–30A,
SPST NO: E68–31A, SPST NC: E68–32A.
0.97
(24.64)
0.34 (8.64) dia.
1.010 (25.65)
0.080 (2.03)
0.375
(9.53)
Reference
Line
Panel Cutout Detail
0.550
(13.97)
Cut out 1.115 (28.32) for
0.045 (1.14) thick panel
Cut out 1.125 (28.58) for
0.100 (2.54) thick panel
0.050
(1.27)
R max.
1.25 (31.75)
0.46 (11.68)
0.68
(17.27)
0.510 (12.95)
0.540 (13.72)
0.34
(8.64)
dia.
0.060
(1.52)
R
COM NONC
0.865
(21.97)
0.145 (3.68)
0.615
(15.62)
0.834
(21.18)
0.099
(2.51) 80°
0.156
(3.96)
0.410 (10.41)
See Panel
Cutout Detail
0.875
(22.23 0.030
0.76)
+
-
+
-
Rest Position
0.770
(19.56 0.050
1.27)
+
-
+
-
Operating
Position
0.145
(3.683 0.020
0.51)
+
-
+
-
0.376
(9.55 0.020
0.51)
+
-
+
-
Dimensions — Single Pole inches (mm)
Actuator Specifications — Single Pole Maximum
Rest Maximum Operating Minimum Max. Movement Maximum Full Overtravel
Position Pre-Travel Point* Over-Travel Differential Operating Position
Actuator Switch inches inches inches inches inches Force** inches
Type Type (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (g) (mm)
Basic Momentary Action
–00A 0.845–0.905 0.125 0.720–0.820 0.375 0.045 425 0.400
(21.46–22.99) (3.18) (18.29–20.83) (9.53) (1.14) (10.16)
Push-Pull (Reset)
–20A 0.920–0.980 0.150 0.800–0.900 0.300 0.045 285 0.500
(22.37–24.89) (3.81) (20.32–22.86) (7.62) (1.14) (12.70)
Momentary
–30A†0.730–0.790 0.125 0.610–0.710 0.100 0.045 475 0.520
(18.54–20.07) (3.18) (15.49–18.03) (2.54) (1.14) (13.21)
“Cheat Interlock” (Pull out to lock)
0.730–0.790 0.125 0.800–0.900 0.050 0.060 385 0.980
(18.54–20.07) (3.18) (20.32–22.86) (1.27) (1.52) (24.89)
Short Button Momentary
–40A 0.420–0.480 0.125 0.300–0.400 0.175 0.045 425 0.125
(10.67–12.19) (3.18) (7.62–10.16) (4.45) (1.14) (3.18)
For Auxiliary Push Button
–50A 0.420–0.480 0.125 0.300–0.400 0.175 0.045 425 0.125
(10.67–12.19) (3.18) (7.62–10.16) (4.45) (1.14) (3.18)
*Measured above reference line. Refer to dimensional drawing above.
**Operating Forces listed above are for E68/E69 switches only. E65 Operating Force: 708 grams max. for momentary switches.
†Dual function switch: Push in to operate in normal momentary mode and pull out for maintained action.
Button Detail — Single Pole
”A” dimension (full overtravel position)
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Specifications subject to change without notice.
0.315
dia.
A
A A A
A A
Pulled out
-
00A
-
20A
-
30A
-
30A
-
40A
-
50A
Auxiliary Buttons — Double Pole
–50A has button with special shaft to accept
auxiliary push buttons for manual actuation.
Consult factory for auxiliary buttons.
Button Detail — Double Pole
”A” dimension (full overtravel position)
Ordering Information
Select the current rating you need.
Combine the corresponding Series/Prefix
number with the appropriate suffix number
for the switch type, circuitry and terminals
you require. Example: DPDT: E78–30A,
DPST NO: E78–31A, DPST NC: E78–32A.
0.045 (1.14)
0.100 (2.54)
0.97
(24.64)
Operating
PositionRest
Position
0.080 (2.03)
0.375
(9.53)
Reference Line
Thick Mounting Panel
(see panel cutout detail)
0.550
(13.97)
Cut out 1.455 (36.96) for
0.045 (1.14) thick panel
Cut out 1.455 (36.96) for
0.100 (2.54) thick panel
1.57 (39.88)
0.79 (20.07)
0.68
(17.27)
0.510 (12.95)
0.540 (13.72)
0.34
(8.64)
dia.
0.060
(1.52)
R
COM NO
NC
1.24
(31.5)
Panel Cutout Detail
NC
NOCOM
0.050 (1.27)
R max.
Dimensions — Double Pole inches (mm)
Actuator Specifications — Double Pole Max. Full
Rest Maximum Operating Minimum Max. Movement Maximum Over-Travel
Position Pre-Travel Point* Overtravel Differential Operating Position
Actuator Switch inches inches inches inches inches Force** inches
Type Type (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (g) (mm)
Basic Momentary Action
–00A 0.845–0.905 0.125 0.720–0.820 0.375 0.075 680 0.400
(21.46–22.99) (3.18) (18.29–20.83) (9.53) (1.91) (10.16)
Push-Pull (Reset)
–20A 0.920–0.980 0.150 0.800–0.900 0.300 0.075 510 0.500
(23.37–24.89) (3.81) (20.32–22.86) (7.62) (1.91) (12.70)
Momentary
–30A†0.730–0.790 0.125 0.610–0.710 0.100 0.075 757 0.520
(18.54–20.07) (3.18) (15.49–18.03) (2.54) (1.91) (13.21)
“Cheat Interlock” (Pull out to lock)
0.730–0.790 0.155 0.800–0.900 0.030 0.090 567 0.980
(18.54–20.07) (3.94) (20.32–22.86) (0.76) (2.29) (24.89)
Short Button Momentary
–40A 0.420–0.480 0.125 0.300–0.400 0.175 0.075 680 0.125
(10.67–12.19) (3.18) (7.62–10.16) (4.45) (1.91) (3.18)
For Auxiliary Push Button
–50A 0.420–0.480 0.125 0.300–0.400 0.175 0.075 680 0.125
(10.67–12.19) (3.18) (7.62–10.16) (4.45) (1.91) (3.18)
*Measured above reference line. Refer to dimensional drawing above.
**Operating Forces listed above are for E78/E79 switches only. E75 Operating Force: 921 grams max. for momentary switches.
†Dual function switch: Push in to operate in normal momentary mode and pull out for maintained action.
Circuitry — Double Pole
Double throw or single throw
versions available.
Double Pole Series:
E77/F77, E78/F78, E79/F79, E75
Terminals — Double Pole
This switch series has 0.187″x 0.020″
(4.75mm x 0.51mm) as standard for up
to 10 amps and 0.250″x 0.032″(6.35mm
x 0.81mm) for 16 amps.
Consult factory for non-standard
terminal options.
International Versions —
Double Pole
For VDE applications, standard terminals
are 0.187″x 0.032″(4.75mm x 0.81mm).
Switch prefix must be “F” for VDE
approved switches. Example: F78–30A
was E68–30A.
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