51
PANEL MOUNT PUSHBUTTON — SINGLE & DOUBLE POLE
E Series
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
(Single Pole Valox and Vandar Double Pole)
Actuating Button: Thermoplastic Acetal (Valox used on International versions)
Terminals*: Brass
Moving Blade: Beryllium Copper
Spring: Stainless Steel
Contacts: Silver-Cadmium Oxide (E65, E/F69, 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*
0.1A VAC, 0.1A VDC (optional)
mixed ratings available upon request
*Indicates 100K life available.
(optional)
52 Specifications subject to change without notice.
Auxiliary Buttons — Single Pole
–50A has button with special shaft to accept
auxiliary push buttons for manual actuation.
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.
Dimensions — Single Pole inches (mm)
Button Detail — Single Pole
“A” dimension (full overtravel position)
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 0.045 425 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 0.060 585 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.
53
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Auxiliary Buttons — Double Pole
–50A has button with special shaft to accept
auxiliary push buttons for manual actuation.
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.
Dimensions — Double Pole inches (mm)
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.
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 0.155 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 0.090 800 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.
