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PDM83852501
000700 TM-2-8231/EZ

Delivery program

Product range
Control switches
Part group reference
TM
Basic function
Step switches
with black thumb grip and front plate
Contacts
4
Number of steps
4 steps, 60°
Degree of Protection
Front IP65
Design
centre mounting
Switching angle
60 °
Switching performance
maintained
Without 0 (Off) position
Design number
8231
front plate
1-4
Motor rating AC-23A, 50 - 60 Hz [P]
400 V [P]
3 kW
Rated uninterrupted current [Iu]
10 A
Note on rated uninterrupted current !u
Rated uninterrupted current Iu is specified for max. cross-section.
Number of contact units
2 contact unit(s)

Technical data

General
Standards
IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660, CSA, UL
Control switch as per IEC/EN 60947-5-1
Auxiliary switch as per IEC/EN 60947-5-1
Climatic proofing
Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
Ambient temperatureOpen
-25 - +50 °C
Overvoltage category/pollution degree
III/3
Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp]
4000 V AC
Mounting position
As required
Contacts
Electrical characteristicsRated operational voltage [Ue]
500 V AC
Electrical characteristicsRated uninterrupted current [Iu]
10 A
Electrical characteristicsNote on rated uninterrupted current !u
Rated uninterrupted current Iu is specified for max. cross-section.
Short-circuit ratingFuse
10 A gG/gL
Switching capacity
Safe isolation to EN 61140Current heat loss per contact at Ie
0.15 W
Safe isolation to EN 61140Current heat loss per auxiliary circuit at Ie (AC-15/230 V)
0.15 CO
Lifespan, mechanical [Operations]
> 1 x 106
Maximum operating frequency [Operations/h]
1200
AC AC-21ARated operational current switch400 V 415 V [Ie]
10 A
AC AC-23AMotor rating AC-23A, 50 - 60 Hz [P]400 V 415 V [P]
3 kW
Control circuit reliability at 24 V DC, 10 mA [Fault probability]
< 10-5,< 1 failure in 100,000 switching operations HF
Terminal capacities
Solid or stranded
1 x 1,5
2 x 1,5 mm2
Flexible with ferrules to DIN 46228
1 x 1.0
2 x 1.0 mm2
Flexible
1 x 1.5
2 x 1.5 mm2
Terminal screw
M2.5
Tightening torque for terminal screw
0.4 Nm
Rating data for approved types
ContactsRated operational voltage [Ue]
300 V AC
ContactsRated uninterrupted current max.Main conducting pathsGeneral use
10 A
ContactsRated uninterrupted current max.Auxiliary contactsGeneral Use [IU]
10 A
ContactsRated uninterrupted current max.Auxiliary contactsPilot Duty
A 300
Switching capacityMaximum motor ratingSingle-phase120 V AC
0.33 HP
Switching capacityMaximum motor ratingSingle-phase240 V AC
0.75 HP
Switching capacityMaximum motor ratingSingle-phase277 V AC
0.75 HP
Switching capacityMaximum motor ratingThree-phase120 V AC
0.75 HP
Switching capacityMaximum motor ratingThree-phase240 V AC
1 HP
Terminal capacity Solid or flexible conductor with ferrule
14 AWG
Terminal capacity Terminal screw
M2.5
Terminal capacity Tightening torque
3.5 lb-in

Design verification as per IEC/EN 61439

Technical data for design verification
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation [In]
10 A
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent [Pvid]
0.15 W
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent [Pvid]
0 W
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent [Pvs]
0 W
Heat dissipation capacity [Pdiss]
0 W
Operating ambient temperature min.
-25 °C
Operating ambient temperature max.
+50 °C
IEC/EN 61439 design verification
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.2 Corrosion resistance
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.3.3 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to abnormal heat and fire due to internal electric effects
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation
UV resistance only in connection with protective shield.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.5 Lifting
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.6 Mechanical impact
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2 Strength of materials and parts10.2.7 Inscriptions
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distances
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.5 Protection against electric shock
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and components
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.8 Connections for external conductors
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9 Insulation properties10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9 Insulation properties10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9 Insulation properties10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.10 Temperature rise
The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
10.11 Short-circuit rating
Is the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility
Is the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.13 Mechanical function
The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.

Technical data ETIM 8.0

Low-voltage industrial components (EG000017) / Control switch (EC002611)
Electric engineering, automation, process control engineering / Low-voltage switch technology / Off-load switch, circuit breaker, control switch / Control switch (ecl@ss10.0.1-27-37-14-14 [ACN998011])
Type of switch
Level switch
Number of poles
1
Max. rated operation voltage Ue AC
500 V
Rated permanent current Iu
10 A
Number of switch positions
4
With zero (off) position
No
With retraction in 0-position
No
Device construction
Built-in device
Width in number of modular spacings
0
Suitable for floor mounting
No
Suitable for front mounting
Yes
Suitable for distribution board installation
No
Suitable for intermediate mounting
No
Complete device in housing
No
Type of control element
Toggle
Front shield size
30x30 mm
Degree of protection (IP), front side
IP65
Degree of protection (NEMA), front side
12