MATERIALS
CASE: Diallyl phthalate (DAP) (UL 94 V-0).
BUSHING: Brass, nickel plated.
HOUSING: Stainless steel.
ACTUATOR: Brass, chrome plated.
SWITCH SUPPORT: Brass, tin plated.
TERMINALS: Gold over nickel over copper alloy.
TERMINAL SEAL: Epoxy.
CONTACTS: Gold over nickel over silver over brass.
PANEL SEAL: Silicone rubber.
MOUNTING HARDWARE: Two hexagon nut, brass with
nickel plating; one lockwasher, steel with nickel
plating; one locking ring, brass with nickel plating.
HOW TO ORDER:
Complete part numbers for MIL-S-83731 TOGGLE SWITCHES are shown on pages F–18 through F–21.
CURRENT RATINGS – HIGH LEVEL
Current Capacity in Amperes – Per Pole
28V dc 115V ac, 400 Hz 125V ac, 60
Hz
Lamp Load
111
Resistive Load
Inductive Load
22 2
55 5
CURRENT RATINGS – LOGIC LEVEL
0.5 Volt – Amp (VA) Max. @ 28 V Max. (AC or DC)
RATINGS
Test Requirement MIL-S-83731/9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16
1
.Strength of Terminal 1 lb. – solder lug
2
.Strength of Actuating Lever Pivot and Stop
10 lbs. & 8 lbs. throughout range
3.Strength of Mounting Means 15 lbs. in. torque on bushing
4. Dielectric (Sea Level) Indication 1000 VAC Group B, 750 VAC after electrical endurance. 500µA max. leakage
5.Contact Voltage Drop 2.5 millivolt initial, 5.0 millivolt after mechanical endurance @ 2-6 VDC 0.1 amp
6.Temperature Rise
7.Short Circuit 10 operations carry 100 amps resistive load @ lowest DC volts
8.Mechanical Life 20K operations at specified high and low temperatures
9. Electrical Endurance 10K operations at specified high and low temperatures
10. Overload 50 operations @ 150% of rated resistive load
11.Electrical Endurance at Sea Level 10K operations resistive load @ room temperature
10K operations inductive load @ room temperature
10K operations lamp load @ room temperature
Performed on different test samples
12.VibrationMethod 204 of MIL-STD-202, test condition A
.06 D. A. or 10 G’s 10-500 Hz, 10 usec. max. chatter
13.Shock Fuse-method 213 or MIL-STD-202, 10 usec. max. chatter
14. Salt Spray
Test Upon Completion
48 hours – method 101 of MIL-STD-202, test condition B
10 operations resistive load (toggle sealed switches only)
15.Moisture Resistance
Test Upon Completion
Method 106 of MIL-STD-202
100 VDC potential between current carrying parts and panel
16.Sand & Dust Method 110 of MIL-STD-202, test condition B
6 hours @ 23 C 2.5K operations mechanical life (toggle sealed switches only)
17.Explosion MIL-STD-202 method 109, maximum rated DC inductive load (toggle sealed switches only)
18.Sealing Toggle seal – 5 operations under 0.5 inches of H
2
O above top of bushing
19. A.) Toggle Seal
B.) Bushing Seal
(Toggle sealed switches only)
(Panel sealed switches only)
20. Temperature Operation Mechanical life, –25 C to +71 C
21.Life Low Cur. Level No requirement
22. FungusNo requirement
23.Intermediate Current 20K operations, 35/40 milliamps @ 5 VDC resistive load @ +71 C
24. Thermal Shock Method 107 of MIL-STD-202 test condition A; 5 cycles @ –55 C/+85 C
50
˚
C rise max. @ rated resistive load after endurance test
