| Product range | Control switches | 
		
			| Part group reference | TM | 
		
			| Basic function | Step switches | 
		
			| Contacts | with black thumb grip and front plate | 
		
			| Number of steps | 4 | 
		
			| Degree of Protection | 4 steps, 60° | 
		
			| Design | Front IP65 | 
		
			| Contact sequence | centre mounting | 
		
			| Switching angle |  | 
		
			| Switching performance |  | 
		
			| Design number | 60 ° | 
		
			| Front plate no. | maintained Without 0 (Off) position
 | 
		
			| front plate | 8231 | 
		
			| 400 V [P] |  | 
		
			| Rated uninterrupted current [Iu] | 1-4 | 
		
			| Note on rated uninterrupted current !u | 3 kW | 
		
			| Number of contact units | 10 A | 
		
			| Standards | Rated uninterrupted current Iu is specified for max. cross-section. | 
		
			| Climatic proofing | 2 contact unit(s) | 
		
			| Ambient temperature >Open
 | 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
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			| Overvoltage category/pollution degree | Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78 Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
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			| Rated impulse withstand voltage  [Uimp] | -25 - +50 °C | 
		
			| Mounting position | III/3 | 
		
			| Electrical characteristics >Rated operational voltage [Ue]
 | 4000 V AC | 
		
			| Electrical characteristics >Rated uninterrupted current [Iu]
 | As required | 
		
			| Electrical characteristics >Note on rated uninterrupted current !u
 | 500 V AC | 
		
			| Short-circuit rating >Fuse
 | 10 A | 
		
			| Safe isolation to EN 61140 >Current heat loss per contact at Ie
 | Rated uninterrupted current Iu is specified for max. cross-section. | 
		
			| Safe isolation to EN 61140 >Current heat loss per auxiliary circuit at Ie (AC-15/230 V)
 | 10 A gG/gL | 
		
			| Lifespan, mechanical [Operations] | 0.15 W | 
		
			| Maximum operating frequency [Operations/h] | 0.15 CO | 
		
			| AC >AC-23A
 >Motor rating AC-23A, 50 - 60 Hz [P]
 >400 V 415 V [P]
 | > 1 x 106 | 
		
			| Control circuit reliability at 24 V DC, 10 mA [Fault probability] | 1200 | 
		
			| Solid or stranded | 3 kW | 
		
			| Flexible with ferrules to DIN 46228 | < 10 -5, < 1 fault in 100000 operations HF | 
		
			| Flexible | 1 x 1,5 2 x 1,5 mm2
 | 
		
			| Terminal screw | 1 x 1.0 2 x 1.0 mm2
 | 
		
			| Tightening torque for terminal screw | 1 x 1.5 2 x 1.5 mm2
 | 
		
			| Contacts >Rated operational voltage [Ue]
 | M2.5 | 
		
			| Contacts >Rated uninterrupted current max.
 >Main conducting paths
 >General use
 | 0.4 Nm | 
		
			| Contacts >Rated uninterrupted current max.
 >Auxiliary contacts
 >General Use [IU]
 | 300 V AC | 
		
			| Contacts >Rated uninterrupted current max.
 >Auxiliary contacts
 >Pilot Duty
 | 10 A | 
		
			| Switching capacity >Maximum motor rating
 >Single-phase
 >120 V AC
 | 10 A | 
		
			| Switching capacity >Maximum motor rating
 >Single-phase
 >240 V AC
 | A 300 | 
		
			| Switching capacity >Maximum motor rating
 >Single-phase
 >277 V AC
 | 0.33 HP | 
		
			| Switching capacity >Maximum motor rating
 >Three-phase
 >120 V AC
 | 0.75 HP | 
		
			| Switching capacity >Maximum motor rating
 >Three-phase
 >240 V AC
 | 0.75 HP | 
		
			| Terminal capacity >Solid or flexible conductor with ferrule
 | 0.75 HP | 
		
			| Terminal capacity >Terminal screw
 | 1 HP | 
		
			| Terminal capacity >Tightening torque
 | 14 AWG | 
		
			| Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation [In] | M2.5 | 
		
			| Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent [Pvid] | 3.5 lb-in | 
		
			| Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent [Pvid] | 10 A | 
		
			| Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent [Pvs] | 0.15 W | 
		
			| Heat dissipation capacity [Pdiss] | 0 W | 
		
			| Operating ambient temperature min. | 0 W | 
		
			| Operating ambient temperature max. | 0 W | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.2 Corrosion resistance
 | -25 °C | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures
 | +50 °C | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat
 | Meets the product standard´s requirements. | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.3 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 parts >10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation
 | Meets the product standard´s requirements. | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.5 Lifting
 | Meets the product standard´s requirements. | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.6 Mechanical impact
 | UV resistance only in connection with protective shield. | 
		
			| 10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.7 Inscriptions
 | Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. | 
		
			| 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 | Meets the product standard´s requirements. | 
		
			| 10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections | Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. | 
		
			| 10.8 Connections for external conductors | Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. | 
		
			| 10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength
 | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. | 
		
			| 10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage
 | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. | 
		
			| 10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material
 | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. | 
		
			| 10.10 Temperature rise | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. | 
		
			| 10.11 Short-circuit rating | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. | 
		
			| 10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility | The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices. | 
		
			| 10.13 Mechanical function | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed. | 
		
			| Type of switch | Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed. | 
		
			| Number of poles | The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed. | 
		
			| Max. rated operation voltage Ue AC | Level switch | 
		
			| Rated permanent current Iu | 1 | 
		
			| Number of switch positions | 500 V | 
		
			| With 0 (off) position | 10 A | 
		
			| With retraction in 0-position | 4 | 
		
			| Device construction | No | 
		
			| Width in number of modular spacings | No | 
		
			| Suitable for ground mounting | Built-in device | 
		
			| Suitable for front mounting 4-hole | 0 | 
		
			| Suitable for distribution board installation | No | 
		
			| Suitable for intermediate mounting | Yes | 
		
			| Complete device in housing | No | 
		
			| Type of control element | No | 
		
			| Front shield size | No | 
		
			| Degree of protection (IP), front side | Toggle | 
		
			| Degree of protection (NEMA), front side | 30x30 mm | 
		
			| Product Standards | IP65 | 
		
			| UL File No. | Other | 
		
			| UL Category Control No. | UL 508; CSA-C22.2 No. 14-05; CSA-C22.2 No. 94; IEC/EN 60947-3; CE marking | 
		
			| CSA File No. | E36332 | 
		
			| North America Certification | NLRV | 
		
			| Degree of Protection | UL report applies to both US and Canada |