C5 Toggle Switches with Maintained and Spring-Return Actions

Single Pole On Off Toggle with Tab Terminals
Single Pole Center Off Toggle with Tab Terminals
Double Pole On Off Toggle with Tab Terminals
Double Pole Center Off Toggle with Tab Terminals
Single Pole On Off Toggle with Screw Terminals
Single Pole Center Off Toggle with Screw Terminals
Double Pole On Off Toggle with Screw Terminals
Double Pole Center Off Toggle with Screw Terminals

Series Part Number

Part Number: C5R 11 B
Explanation:

Type

CO - Maintained action, 10A at 250VAC
COR - Spring-return action, 10A at 250VAC
C5 - Maintained action, 15A at 250VAC
C5R - Spring-return action, 15A at 250VAC

Contact

11 - Single-pole single-throw, ON-OFF
12 - Single-pole double-throw, ON-ON
13 - Single-pole double-throw, ON-OFF-ON
131 - Single-pole double-throw, center OFF, single-side return; use a spring-return type
21 - Double-pole single-throw, ON-OFF
22 - Double-pole double-throw, ON-ON
23 - Double-pole double-throw, ON-OFF-ON
231 - Double-pole double-throw, center OFF, single-side return; use a spring-return type

Terminal

A - #250 tab terminal
B - Screw terminal
C - #187 solder terminal

Description

C5 toggle switches provide maintained or spring-return switching in single- and double-pole configurations. Choose ON-OFF, ON-ON or center-off ON-OFF-ON contacts, then select tab, screw or solder terminals. The mounting hole is Ø12mm; optional protective caps provide water and oil protection.

Ordering and Contact Options

FieldCodeSelection
TypeCOMaintained action; 10A at 250VAC
CORSpring return; 10A at 250VAC
C5Maintained action; 15A at 250VAC
C5RSpring return; 15A at 250VAC
Contact11Single-pole single-throw, ON-OFF
12Single-pole double-throw, ON-ON
13Single-pole double-throw, center-off ON-OFF-ON
131Single-pole double-throw, center OFF with single-side return
21Double-pole single-throw, ON-OFF
22Double-pole double-throw, ON-ON
23Double-pole double-throw, center-off ON-OFF-ON
231Double-pole double-throw, center OFF with single-side return
TerminalA#250 tab terminal
BScrew terminal
C#187 solder terminal

The complete example C5R11B selects a 15A-at-250VAC spring-return SPST switch with screw terminals. Contact codes 131 and 231 require a spring-return type. Specify the required returning side for a single-side-return configuration.

C5 toggle switch three-field ordering layout
Type, contact and terminal fields in ordering sequence.

Model and Operating-Action Selection

Maintained models hold the selected position. Spring-return 11/21 models return to OFF; 12/22 models return from one ON position to the other ON position. Spring-return 13/23 models return from either ON position to center OFF.

TerminalContact formSwitching functionMaintained modelSpring-return model
A: #250 tabSPSTON-OFFC511AC5R11A
SPDTON-ONC512AC5R12A
ON-OFF-ONC513AC5R13A
DPSTON-OFFC521AC5R21A
DPDTON-ONC522AC5R22A
ON-OFF-ONC523AC5R23A
B: screwSPSTON-OFFC511BC5R11B
SPDTON-ONC512BC5R12B
ON-OFF-ONC513BC5R13B
DPSTON-OFFC521BC5R21B
DPDTON-ONC522BC5R22B
ON-OFF-ONC523BC5R23B

General Characteristics

ParameterValue
Initial contact resistance≤15mΩ
Insulation resistance≥100MΩ at 500VDC
Dielectric strength2000VAC, 50/60Hz for 1 minute
Vibration10–55Hz, 1.5mm double amplitude
Operating temperature−20°C to +70°C, no icing
Humidity≤85%RH
Electrical life≥500000 operations; load conditions not specified

Load Ratings

Choose ratings for the load type and voltage. CO and C5 identify the two current families in the table. A voltage reference without current or power does not define a complete load rating.

LoadTypeAC ratingDC rating
ResistiveCO10A at 250V; 15A at 125V0.4A at 250V; 0.8A at 125V
C515A at 250V; 20A at 125V0.5A at 250V; 0.9A at 125V
InductiveCO10A at 250V; 15A at 125V0.2A at 250V; 0.4A at 125V
C515A at 250V; 20A at 125V0.3A at 250V; 0.5A at 125V
LampCO300W at 100V; 500W at 200V30V reference; allowable current/power not specified
C5400W at 125V; 800W at 250VNot specified
MotorCO200W at 125V; 300W at 250V7A at 30V
C5400W at 125V, single phaseNot specified
CO550W at 250V, three phaseNot specified
C5750W at 250V, three phase

Terminals and Installation Dimensions

Terminal codeConnectionDimensions
A#250 tab6.35±0.1mm wide, 0.8mm thick; Ø1.6mm hole
BScrewM3.5×0.6
C#187 solder4.75±0.1mm wide, 0.5mm thick; Ø1.6mm hole
C5 tab screw and solder terminal dimensions
Terminal outlines and connection dimensions.
Model groupIllustrated footprintRear height including terminal extentTerminal extentBushing heightLever length above bushing
C511/C512/C513 and C5R11/C5R12/C5R13, A/B terminals29×16mm27mm10mm12mm18mm
C521/C522/C523 and C5R21/C5R22/C5R23, A/B terminals33×20mm30mm
C511A C512A C513A C521A dimensions and return arrows
Single-pole A-terminal models and double-pole ON-OFF A-terminal models.
C522A C523A C511B C512B dimensions and operating symbols
Double-pole A-terminal and single-pole B-terminal configurations.
C513B C521B C522B C523B dimensions and return arrows
Remaining B-terminal models, with maintained and spring-return operating symbols.

Protective Caps

AccessoryThreadWidthOverall heightBase height reference
COW-01M12×121.9mm25mm9mm
COW-0219.5mm11.2mm7.5mm
COW-01 and COW-02 protective cap dimensions
Full-length and compact cap outlines for the toggle-switch range.

These switches are intended for industrial use. High-reliability infrastructure, applications involving personal safety, harsh outdoor or contaminated conditions, fire or explosion hazards, military uses and aerospace projects require a specifically designed and expressly confirmed configuration.

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