Datasheet
DB subminiature switch
Precision subminiature switch with high repeat accuracy,
available up to an operating temperature of 120°C
∙ Nominal current up to 10A at 250V AC
∙ A wide variety of auxiliary actuators available
∙ Actuators can also be retrofi tted, two mounting points
∙ High contact stability due to specifi c contact materials
∙ Mechanical life up to 15 × 10
6
actuations
∙ Wide variety of terminal types
DB SUBMINIATURE SWITCH
• Not every confi gurable variant is available for order. Please contact us.
• The fi nal two digits of article numbers on commercial documents refer to the
index of the respective drawing.
• Customer-specifi c models are marked with a G or W as the sixth digit of the
article number.
Technical specifi cations
Series
DB
❶
Contact confi guration S.P.D.T., S.P.S.T. - N.O., S.P.S.T. - N.C.
Contact gap < 3mm (μ)
Switching voltage 250V AC
Switching current 0.1 to 10A AC, depending on model
(see table on page 19)
Operating voltage 70 to 280 cN without auxiliary actuator,
depending on model
Total travel 1.6mm
Mechanical life see table on page 18
Electrical life see table on page 18
Ambient temperature – 40 to +85°C/120°C
Proof tracking index PTI 175 (PTI 250 on request)
Materials
Base PET (UL 94V-0)
Cover PBT (UL 94V-0); PET (UL 94V-0)
Actuator PBT (UL 94V-0) T120
POM (UL 94 HB) T85
Contacts AgSnO
2
, AgNi, AuAgPt (Crosspoint)
Terminals CuZn silver-plated
Auxiliary actuator Stainless steel or plastic
Approvals
depending on model
Degree of protection
Switch interior
IP50
Circuitry ❸
Operating temperature +85°C Code
S.P.S.T. - N.O. E
S.P.S.T. - N.C. F
S.P.D.T. G
Operating temperature +120°C Code
S.P.S.T. - N.O. A
S.P.S.T. - N.C. B
S.P.D.T. C
Generation of order code (example)
The order code consists of 5 parameters:
❶❷❸❹❺
Series Electrical rating Circuitry Terminal type Auxiliary actuator
DB
= subminiature
switch
1
= 6A, 250V AC
C
= S.P.D.T.
A1
= Solder terminal
short
LB
= Lever straight,
RM rear 4.8
max. 9.3
min. 7.5
7
2.25
2.35 6.7
2
7.30
2.55
7.5
End position
Operating point
Rest position
max. 20
Ø 2.20
2.73
6.45
7.5 7.5
9.5
5.2
8.4 ± 0.3
2.8
2.8
1.25 0.6
3.2
3.5 3.1
3.1 3.1
7.3
Ø 1.35
Ø 1.875
3.5
6.75
3.5
6.75
5.08
5.08
2.82.8
3.53.5
6.756.75
5.08
5.08
»L« ± 0.8
Front mounting pivots
Rear mounting pivots
SP
RS
3.5
»L« ± 0.8
»L« ± 0.8 Ø 4.8
»L« ± 0.8 R 2.5
Front mounting pivots
Rear mounting pivots
Straight
Roller
Simulated roller
3.53.5
3.3
5.5
»L« ± 0.8 Ø 5
»L« ± 0.8 R 2
Simulated roller
Roller
Straight
3.53.5
2.9
5.6
Terminals
Q.C.terminal
2.8 x 0.5mm
Solder terminal,
short
PCB terminal
0.6 x 0.5mm
LH side w/o location
pins
PCB terminal
0.6 x 0.5mm
RH side w/o location
pins
Dimensions in mm
PCB terminal, straight
1.3 x 0.5mm
PCB terminal, straight
0.6 x 0.5mm
PCB terminal
0.6 x 0.5mm
RH side with location
pins
PCB terminal
0.6 x 0.5mm
LH side with location
pins
Side defi nition with terminals
and location pins
LH side RH side
Steel auxiliary actuator Auxiliary plastic actuator
with/without adjusting screw
Drilling patterns
Drilling pattern for PCB
terminal 1.3 x 0.5mm
Drilling pattern for
PCB terminal 0.6 x 0.5mm
straight/lateral
Drilling pattern for PCB terminal
0.6 x 0.5mm lateral with location pins
Ø 1.6
7.5 7.5
Ø 1.7
Ø 1.3
7.5
9.5
2.73
7.5
5.08
Ø 1.3
7.5 7.5
For detailed information please note the technical specifi cations which you can fi nd in the download section of our website www.switches-sensors.zf.com.