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Bulletin 194L Control and Load Switches

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Bulletin 194L Control and Load Switches

Base/DIN Rail Mounting	Front/Door Mounting	Base/DIN Rail Mounting	Front/Door Mounting	Front/Door Mounting
12…25 A Base Mount	12…25 A Front Mount	32 A and 40 A Base Mount	32 A and 40 A Front Mount	32 A and 40 A Front Mount, for use with 22.5 mm mounting hole style handle

Cat. No. Explanation

194L	–	A	16	–	175	3
		a	b		c	d

a

b

c

d

Installation Type

Load Size

Function/Circuit Diagram Ref. #

No. of Poles

Code

Description

Code

Description

Code

Function

Configuration

Use with Switch Style¬ T :

Circuit Diagram Ref. No.

Code

Description

A

Base/DIN Mounting

12

12 A

150

On/Off

2-Position (60 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1…6 poles

1501…1506

1

1 Pole

E

Front/Door Mounting

16

16 A

175

2-Position (90 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1…6 poles

1751…1756

2

2 Poles

C

Front/Door Mounting (For use with 32 A and 40 A switches only. Use when selecting 22.5 mm hole-mounting style handle.)

20

20 A

178

2-Position (90 degrees-inverted)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1…4 poles

1781…1784

3

3 Poles

25

25 A

225

Change-Over

1-2 (without 0, 45 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1…5 poles or

2251…2255

4

4 Poles

32

32 A

250

1-2 (without 0, 60 degrees)

194L-A, 12…25 A, 1…2 poles

2501…2505

5

5 Poles

40

40 A

300

1-0-2 (with 0, 30 degrees, spring return)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1…5 poles

3001…3003

6

6 Poles

325

1-0-2 (with 0, 45 degrees)

194L-E, 12 A, 1…3 poles

3251…3254

326

1-0-2 (with 0, 45 degrees, spring return)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1…4 poles

3261…3263

350

1-0-2 (with 0, 60 degrees)

194L-E, 12 A, 1…3 poles

3501…3504

375

1-0-2 (with 0, 90 degrees)

3751…3754

425

Step Switch

1-2-3 (45 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1 pole

4251…4253

426

1-2-3-4 (45 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 2…3 poles

4261…4263

427

1-2-3-4-5 (45 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1…3 poles

4271

428

1-2-3-4-5-6 (45 degrees)

4281

450

1-2-3 (60 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1 pole

4501…4503

451

1-2-3-4 (60 degrees)

4511…4513

452

1-2-3-4-5 (60 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1 pole

4521

453

1-2-3-4-5-6 (60 degrees)

4531

500

0-1-2-3-4 (30 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1…3 poles

5001…5003

501

0-1-2-3-4-5 (30 degrees)

5011…5013

525

0-1-2 (45 degrees)

5251…5253

526

0-1-2-3 (45 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1 pole 194L-E, 12…25 A, 2…3 poles

5261…5263

527

0-1-2-3-4 (45 degrees)

5271…5273

528

0-1-2-3-4-5 (45 degrees)

5281…5283

550

0-1-2 (60 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 1…3 poles

5501…5503

551

0-1-2-3 (60 degrees)

5511…5513

552

0-1-2-3-4 (60 degrees)

5551…5553

553

0-1-2-3-4-5 (60 degrees)

5531…5533

725

Star-Delta (Wye-Delta)

0-Y-D (45/90 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 3 poles

7253

732

0-Y-D (45/90 degrees)

7323

750

0-Y-D (60 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 3 poles

7503

730

Reversing

1-0-2 (45 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 3 poles

7303

754

1-0-2 (60 degrees)

194L-E, 12…25 A, 3 poles

7543

825

Voltmeter

0-RN-SN-TN-TR-ST-RS (45 degrees)

194L-E or 194L-A, 12…25 A, 1 pole

8251

827

0-RS-ST-TR (45 degrees)

8271

875

Ammeter

0-1-2-3 (90 degrees)

8751

876

0-1-2-3-4 (90 degrees)

8761

877

0-1 (90 degrees inverted)

8771

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¬ Switch load size of 32 A and 40 A can also be chosen in similar style and pole options. T When choosing front mount style 194L-E for 32 A or 40 A, use the 194L-C code.

Frequently Ordered 194L Switches — Base/Front-Mounted Switches
(Switch Handles listed on Bulletin 194L Handles (for use with Bulletin 194L Switches))

ON-OFF Switch Body (Includes Shaft)		No. of Poles	Contact Target Configuration X = Contact Closed O = Contact Open			Rated Current [A]	Mounting Type	Cat. No.
			No. of Circuits	Control Knob Position
				OFF/0	ON/1
1-Circuit ON-OFF Switch		1	1	O	X	20	Front/Door	194L-E20-1751
						25	Base/DIN	194L-A25-1751
							Front/Door	194L-E25-1751
2-Circuit ON-OFF Switch		2	1 2	O O	X X	12	Base/DIN	194L-A12-1752
							Front/Door	194L-E12-1752
						16	Front/Door	194L-E16-1752
						20	Base/DIN	194L-A20-1752
							Front/Door	194L-E20-1752
						25	Front/Door	194L-E25-1752
3-Circuit ON-OFF Switch		3	1 2 3	O O O	X X X	12	Base/DIN	194L-A12-1753
							Front/Door	194L-E12-1753
						16	Base/DIN	194L-A16-1753
							Front/Door	194L-E16-1753
						20	Base/DIN	194L-A20-1753
							Front/Door	194L-E20-1753
						25	Base/DIN	194L-A25-1753
							Front/Door	194L-E25-1753
4-Circuit ON-OFF Switch		4	1 2 3 4	O O O O	X X X X	12	Base/DIN	194L-A12-1754
						20	Base/DIN	194L-A20-1754
							Front/Door	194L-E20-1754
						25	Base/DIN	194L-A25-1754
							Front/Door	194L-E25-1754
6-Circuit ON-OFF Switch		6	1 2 3 4 5 6	O O O O O O	X X X X X X	16	Front/Door	194L-E16-1756
						20	Base/DIN	194L-A20-1756
							Front/Door	194L-E20-1756
						25	Base/DIN	194L-A25-1756
							Front/Door	194L-E25-1756

Reversing Switch Body (Includes Shaft)		No. of Poles	Contact Target Configuration X = Contact Closed O = Contact Open				Rated Current [A]	Mounting Type	Cat. No.
			No. of Circuits	Control Knob Position
				1	0	2
5-Circuit Reversing Switch		3	1 2 3 4 5	O X X O X	O O O O O	X O O X X	25	Front/Door	194L-E25-7543

Bulletin 194L Handles (for use with Bulletin 194L Switches)

Color	Handles (Includes Legend Plate and Control Knob)
Red/Yellow (Emergency Stop colors)				Bulletin 194L handles are available in both screw fixing and 22.5 mm mounting hole style. IP66, UL Type 3/3R/12 for all 194L Handles
	Type I	Type L With Locking For One Padlock (Padlock Not Included)	Type N ¬
Black/Grey (Standard Operation colors)
	Type A	Type E With Locking For One Padlock (Padlock Not Included)	Type G¬	Type S
¬ These handles are for use with -175 and -178 (ON-OFF) switches only and are dual marked with ON-OFF and 1-0.

Cat. No. Explanation

194L	–	HE		6		N	–	175
		a		b		c		d

a
Code	Installation Type
HC	22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Handle (for use with front-mounted switches)
HE	Screw-Mounting Handle (for use with front- and base-mounted switches)

b
Code	Use with Handle Type	Handle Legend Plate Size	Use With 194L Switch Size
4	A, E, I, L	48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194L-A12…A25 194L-E12…E25 194L-C32…C40
	S	48 mm x 62 mm (1-57/64 in. x 2-7/16 in.)
6	A, E, I, L	64 mm x 64 mm (2-33/64 in. x 2-33/64 in.)	194L-A12…40 A 194L-E12…40 A
	G, N¬	67 mm x 67 mm (2-41/64 in. x 2-41/64 in.)
	S	64 mm x 78 mm (2-33/64 in. x 3-5/64 in.)

¬ Use Type G and N with ON-OFF function only (selection "d").

c
Code	Legend Plate Type
A	Square
I	Square
E	Square/Lockable
L	Square/Lockable
G	Disc/Lockable (up to 3 locks)
N	Disc/Lockable (up to 3 locks)
S	Large Square with extra legend area

d

See Table on the next page.

d
Code	Description	Legend Marking	Code	Description	Legend Marking	Code	Description	Legend Marking
150	O-I		426	1-2-3-4 (45° Step Switch)		551	0-1-2-3 (60° Step Switch)
150I	OFF-ON		427	1-2-3-4-5 (45° Step Switch)		552	0-1-2-3-4 (60° Step Switch)
175	O-I		428	1-2-3-4-5-6 (45° Step Switch)		553	0-1-2-3-4-5 (60° Step Switch)
175I	OFF-ON		450	1-2-3 (60° Step Switch)		725	0-Y-D (45°/90° Star-Delta Switch)
178	O-I		451	1-2-3-4 (60° Step Switch)		732	0-Y-D (45°/90° Star-Delta Switch)
178I	OFF-ON		452	1-2-3-4-5 (60° Step Switch)		750	0-Y-D (60° Star-Delta Switch)
225	1-2 (45° Changeover without O)		453	1-2-3-4-5-6 (60° Step Switch)		754	Same as Code 350. Use order code 350.
250	1-2 (60° Changeover without O)		500	0-1-2-3-4 (30° Step Switch)		825	0-RN-SN-TN-TR-ST-RS (45° Voltmeter Switch)
300	1-0-2 (30° Changeover with spring return)		501	0-1-2-3-4-5 (30° Step Switch)		827	0-RS-ST-TR (45° Voltmeter Switch)
325	1-0-2 (45° Changeover with O)		525	0-1-2 (45° Step Switch)		875	0-1-2-3 (90° Ammeter Switch — 3 c.t.'s)
326	Same as Code 325. Use order code 325.		526	0-1-2-3 (45° Step Switch)		876	1-2-3-4 (90° Ammeter Switch — 4 c.t.'s)
350	1-0-2 (Reversing 45° Changeover with O)		527	0-1-2-3-4 (45° Step Switch)		877	0-1 (90° Ammeter Switch — 1 c.t.)
375	1-0-2 (90° Changeover with O)		528	0-1-2-3-4-5 (45° Step Switch)
425	1-2-3 (45° Step Switch)		550	0-1-2 (60° Step Switch)

Frequently Ordered 194L Handles — Base/Front-Mounted Switch Handles
(Switch Body listed on Bulletin 194L Control and Load Switches)

Handle Type	Degree of Protection	Handle Color	Legend Plate Size	For Use With	Legend Plate Marking	Cat. No.¬
A	IP66	Black/Grey	48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194L-E12…40 A, -7543	1-0-2	194L-HC4A-350
			48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194L-E12…40 A, -7543 194L-A12…40 A, -7543		194L-HE4A-350
			64 mm x 64 mm (2-33/64 in. x 2-33/64 in.)	194L-E12…40 A, -7543 194L-A12…40 A, -7543		194L-HE6A-350
E		Black/Grey	48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194E-16…63 A 194L-E12…40 A, -1753 194L-A12…40 A, -1753	0-1	194L-HE4E-175
					OFF-ON	194L-HE4E-175I
L		Red/Yellow	48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194E-16…63 A 194L-E12…40 A, -1753 194L-A12…40 A, -1753	0-1	194L-HE4L-175
					OFF-ON	194L-HE4L-175I
G	IP66 (UL Type 3/3R/12)	Black/Grey	67 mm x 67 mm (2-41/64 in. x 2-41/64 in.)	194E-25…100 A 194L-E12…40 A, -1753 194L-A12…40 A, -1753	0-1 OFF-ON	194L-HE6G-175
N		Red/Yellow	67 mm x 67 mm (2-41/64 in. x 2-41/64 in.)	194E-25…100 A 194L-E12…40 A, -1753 194L-A12…40 A, -1753	0-1 OFF-ON	194L-HE6N-175
L	IP66 (UL Type 3/3R/12)	Red/Yellow	48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194L-E12…40 A, -1753	0-1	194L-HC4L-175
					OFF-ON	194L-HC4L-175I
¬ For 22.5 mm mounting hole style (code HC), select either handle type A, E, I, or L with 48 x 48 mm legend plate size (code 4) only or handle type G or N with 64 x 64 mm legend plate size (code 6) only.

Rectangular Knob Handle (Includes Legend Plate and Control Knob)	Color	Locking Provision	Legend Plate Size	For Use With	Fixing	Legend Marking	Cat. No.
	Black/Grey	None	48 mm x 48 mm (1-57/64 in. x 1-57/64 in.)	194L-A 12…40 A switches ONLY	Screw	0-1	194L-HE4P-175
						OFF-ON	194L-HE4P-175I

22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Knob and Keyed Type Handles

	Description		Fixing	Pkg. Qty.	Cat. No.
	22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Handles (IP65) Handle Style: Knob Lever with Latch (For Use With 194E-E25…100 A, -1753) or 194L-E12…40 A		22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style	1	194L-HCB-001
Type B
	22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Handles Key Removal Position (Includes Latch) For Use With 194L-E 12…40 A, 194E-E16…63 A, -1753		22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style	1	194L-HCDC-001
	22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Handles Key Removal Position (Includes Latch) For Use With 194L-E 12…40 A, 194E-E16…63 A, -1753				194L-HCDD-001
	22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Handles Key Removal Position (Includes Latch) For Use With 194L-E 12…40 A, 194E-E16…63 A, -1753				194L-HCDG-001
Type D	22.5 mm Mounting Hole Style Handles Key Removal Position (Includes Latch) For Use With 194L-E 12…40 A, 194E-E16…63 A -1753				194L-HCDH-001

Custom Motor-Rated Cam Switches

Switch Specifications for Special Versions of Bulletin 194L Switches

Bulletin 194L switches are offered in 12, 16, 20, or 25 A load sizes. Switches may be configured for up to 16 inductive load 32 and 40 A rated circuits. Handle operation may be specified for up to 12 positions, with 30, 60, 45 or 90 degrees of positional rotation. Maintained and some spring return functions may be specified. Custom legend markings are also available.

Key Features

• Motor rated/HP rated to switch inductive loads
  
• Same appearance as standard 194L devices
  
• Suitable as Motor Disconnect
  
• Suitable for Across-the-Line motor starting applications
  
• Gold flashed contacts for Auxiliary load switching
  
• UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE compliant
  
• Lockout/Tagout compliant (when using lockable handles)
  
• Mounts to many competitive panel drilling patterns
  

Instructions to receive your price and availability quotation

• Complete the following layout form.
  
• Fill in distributor name, date, telephone/fax, quantity required and
  end user name. To locate your nearest Allen-Bradley distributor, go to www.ab.com.
  
• Select all the following options:
      Switch load size and mounting style
   Target table, # positions, spring returned/maintained operation
   Handle type
   Special wiring & terminal markings (optional)    
  
• In the U.S. and Canada, send the completed Custom Switch form to your local Allen‑Bradley distributor
  

If you are outside the US or Canada, or if you have technical questions about filling out this form, please call our Technical Response Center at 440-646-5800 and select the "Allen‑Bradley Industrial Controls" option.

Special Switches

Switching specification for special versions of 194-L switches (sample for copy)

Distributor	Location	Date
Quantity	Phone No.	Fax No.
End User Name

Switch Load Size & Mounting (choose 1)

194L-A12	194L-A16	194L-A20	194L-A25	Base Mount Switching (8 Circuit Max.)
194L-E12	194L-E16	194L-E20	194L-E25	Door Mount Switching (16 Circuit Max.)

Switch Level	Circuit No.	Terminal Markings	Target Table
8	16	31-32
	15	29-30
7	14	27-28
	13	25-26
6	12	23-24
	11	21-22
5	10	19-20
	9	17-18
4	8	15-16
	7	13-14
3	6	11-12
	5	9-10
2	4	7-8
	3	5-6
1	2	3-4
	1	1-2
Position #/ Function
X Contact Closed
	Spring Return
X-X Contact Closed in several positions

Handle and Legend Selection

Handle Type: 194L-H__ __ __ (See Bulletin 194L Handles (for use with Bulletin 194L Switches) for handle styles.)
Quantity: ________________

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Special Wiring or Terminal Markings