MEA - CHARACTERISTICS

Circuitry
Rating
  • 6A at 125 or 250V AC
  • 0.4A at 125V DC
Operating speed
  • 0.5mm to 50m/sec
Operating frequency
  • Mechanically: 120 operations/min.
  • Electrically: 30 operations/min.
Contact resistance
  • 15m W max. (initial)
Insulation resistance
  • 100M W min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
  • 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between non-continuous terminals
  • 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between each terminal and non-current carrying metal part and between each terminal and ground
Vibration
  • Malfunction durability: 10 to 55Hz 1.5mm double amplitude
Shock
  • Mechanical durability: Approx 1,000m/sec (approx 100G's)
  • Malfunction durability: Approx. 300m/sec (approx 30G's)
Ambient operating temperature
  • General purpose type: -15º to +70º C
Humidity
  • 95% RH max
Service life
  • Mechanically: 10,000,000 operations min
  • Electrically: 500,000 operations min.
Degree of protection
  • IEC 529 class IP65
FEATURES
  • Total plastic enclosure, light weight switches
  • Wide choice of heads and actuators
  • Captive cover screws
  • Mode of operation is filed adjustable
  • Dust proof, Oil-Tight, Water-Resistant
  • 2 circuits: 1 N.O. 1 N.C. contacts design
  • Temperature range +5º F to +160º F
  • Temperature range -15º C to 70º C

Field Adjustable

Rotary motion roller lever and rod actuators are adjustable through 360°. They may be set for operation clockwise, counter-clockwise, or in both directions. Operating heads may be positioned in any of four 90° and four 45° positions.

Easy Wiring

  • Loosen cover screws and remove cover
  • Remove rubber strain relief from switch cover
  • Slip strain relief cover cable
  • Fasten terminal screws tightly after inserting cables or terminals
  • After wiring, insert strain relief into the groove of the switch cover
  • Fasten 3 cover screws evenly. Do not over tighten
  • Recommended Cable #18/2 SJT Flexible