Posted to News on 21st Nov 2008, 14:46
Power rocker switches are sealed to IP66
A new switch for applications in humid, wet and dusty environments is being introduced by Tyco Electronics. The new PRC series power rocker switches provide protection against dust and liquids and are quick to install.
PRC series switches are sealed to IP66 and feature easy to install snap-in mounting to a 21.2×36.6mm panel cut-out. Available in SPST, SPDT, DPST and DPDT contact configurations, the new switches provide screw, solder or quick-connect terminals, as well as various rocker markings (as standard).
Fully RoHS compliant, the PRC series switches are rated 20A at 125V AC and 10A at 250V AC. Mechanical life is a minimum of 100,000 operations. Actuation force is 400-2900g and the operating temperature range is -20 to +80degC.
These switches are suitable for applications such as industrial machinery, lighting (eg workplace kitchen lighting), HVAC equipment, outside power supplies, gardening tools, dry and wet vacuum cleaners, high-pressure cleaners and those in the boat industry.
