Troubleshooting Guide

Product Enhancement:
General Duty Safety Switch certification for use
on low voltage (
) 60v) DC circuits.
Information & Application:
Tables 1 and 2, on the back, list the standard
General Duty Safety Switch catalog numbers that
are now certified for use on DC systems. These
UL98 listed switches are self-certified for DC
applications not to exceed 60VDC.
Certified as DC disconnects, these products can
be used in data-centers, telecom, wind, and other
segments that have applications for switching
60VDC, 48VDC and lower DC voltages.
Advantages:
The UL98 Standard has 125v, 250v and 600v DC
voltages in the test scenario. Unlike their Heavy
Duty counterparts, General Duty switches typically
do not carry any DC voltage ratings. Thus, more
expensive Heavy Duty devices must be utilized,
and at the lower voltages those devices are over-
specified. For the lower voltages, General Duty
devices are more than sufficient to interrupt the
circuit. Eaton has subjected the catalog numbers
in tables 1 and 2 to the same tests as required by
UL, but at a 60vDC level, and are pleased to self-
certify these devices at that rating. However, since
there is no UL listing at this voltage, this is not a
listed application.
Applied as Charge Controller, Battery Isolation or
other applicable disconnect, these devices, unlike
other products that require a minimum voltage to
operate, have a voltage capability from 1VDC to
60VDC.
The switch line terminals can be positive (+) or
negative (-) polarity to ground.
Additionally, these products are fully enclosed and
have a blade-into-stationary-contact design that
allows for visible verification of the switch status,
providing a safer alternative.
otes:N When applied in DC systems, appropriate DC
fusing must be used (for fusible devices).
The internal product labels do not have a notation
advising of this self-certified rating - this technical
bulletin can be used to document.
Effective December 2010
Technical Data TD00801004E
Low Voltage DC Applications