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GE CV298 / FA15 SPDT switch

Size This device measures 67x18mm (glass body) and 75x3mm (metal actuator rod)

 

Max voltage between any two contacts (RMS) 3000V
Max continuous current (RMS) * 15A
Ambient temperature -40 to +100C
Max contact pressure 500 grams
Recommended contact pressure 75 grams

 

*: The life of the switch depends on the interrupting rating, with a resistance load, as follows:

V RMS Current Operation (total life)
3000V 10A 1,000
3000V 3A 100,000
3000V 1A 1,000,000

 

 

 CV298
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