170/172-Series 170/172 PUSHBUTTON SWITCHES The 170/172-Series pushbutton switches are single pole, high amperage switches suitable for shallow back panel applications. These switches are momentary action and require an actuation force of 2.5 lbs. The 170/172-Series switches are equipped with a slow-make, slow-break contact mechanism and are rated at 15 amps at 125VAC. Product Highlights: Typical Applications: Rated to 15A 125VAC Test & Measurement Sturdy metal clad construction Meters Metal plunger available with optional colored Horns plastic cap Momentary On or Momentary Off circuitry Carling Technologies, Inc. 60 Johnson Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062 Email: sales carlingtech.com www.carlingtech.com Application Support: team2 carlingtech.com Phone: 860.793.9281 Fax: 860.793.9231 2 170/172-Series Pushbutton Switches - General Specifications, Ordering Scheme, Dimensional Specifications Dielectric Strength Mechanical Life UL/CSA: 1000V - live to dead 100,000 cycles metal parts Operating Temperature Electrical Life 32F to 185F (0C to 85C) 25,000 cycles - Momentary 172 CBL 1 2 Base Part Number Cap Style/Color 1 2 CAP STYLE / COLOR 1 BASE PART NUMBER: SERIES / POLES / CIRCUITRY / CBL Black Plastic RATING / TERMINATION CGN Green Plastic 10A 250VAC 15A 125VAC CRD Red Plastic Single Pole Solder Lug Wire Leads Screw Terms. CWH White Plastic On-(Off) 170-B 170-A 170 Off-(On) 172-B 172-A 172 Notes: 1 When selection 2 is left blank, a standard nickel plated plunger is supplied. ( ) Indicates momentary function. 6-32NC-2 .285 7.24 .122 3.10 DIA THREAD .270 6.86 DIA 6.000 152.40 15/32-32UNS-2A THREAD .500 12.70 .140 3.56 .190 4.83 .345 8.76 DIA SCREW SOLDER LUG WIRE LEAD (ASSEMBLED) KEYWAY .072 1.82 TERMINAL TYPE X .038 .965 DP .320 8.13 .240 6.10 9/16 HEX NUT .500 12.70 DIA .562 14.27 (1) REQ D .604 15.34 170 172 NICKEL PLATED MOUNTING HOLE .062 1.57 1.382 35.10 .576 14.63 .460 11.68 .370 9.40 BINDING HEAD .500 12.70 .038 .965 SCREWS DIA 170 172 PLASTIC WITH KEYWAY *Manufacturer reserves the right to change product specification without prior notice. Email: sales carlingtech.com Application Support: team2 carlingtech.com Phone: (860) 7939281 Fax: (860) 7939231 www.carlingtech.com