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TM-5-8281/E

Step switch

Eaton | Switches & Cam Switches | 070132

10 AAmperage
3 kWRated Power
Step switchProduct Type

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Product Weight0.075 kg
Product Length/Depth110 mm
Product Height30 mm
Product Width30 mm
Degree Of ProtectionIP65
Number Of PolesThree-pole

Standards & Approvals

  • Eaton global quality standards

Typical Applications

Machine Control, Panel Isolation, Position Sensing and more.

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Technical Specifications

General Information
Product NameEaton Moeller® series TM Step switch
Catalog Number070132
Model CodeTM-5-8281/E
EAN4015080701323
Global Catalog070132
Product TypeStep switch
TypeStep switch
Product categoryControl switches
Switch typeLevel switch
Actuator typeToggle
Electrical Characteristics
10.11 Short-circuit ratingIs the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.2.2 Corrosion resistanceMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heatMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiationUV resistance only in connection with protective shield.
10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strengthIs the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltageIs the panel builder's responsibility.
Operating frequency1200 Operations/h
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)4000 V AC
Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)10 A
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs0 W
Assigned motor power at 115/120 V, 60 Hz, 1-phase0.33 HP
Assigned motor power at 115/120 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase0.75 HP
Assigned motor power at 230/240 V, 60 Hz, 1-phase0.75 HP
Assigned motor power at 230/240 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase1 HP
Assigned motor power at 277 V, 60 Hz, 1-phase0.75 HP
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid0 W
Overvoltage categoryIII
Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss0 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid0.15 W
Lifespan, mechanical1,000,000 Operations
Switching capacity (auxiliary contacts, general use)10A, IU, (UL/CSA)
Switching capacity (auxiliary contacts, pilot duty)A300 (UL/CSA)
Rated operating voltage (Ue) at AC - max500 V
Rated operational current (Ie) at AC-21, 440 V10 A
Switching capacity (main contacts, general use)10 A, Rated uninterrupted current max. (UL/CSA)
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)10 A
Rated operational power at AC-23A, 400 V, 50 Hz3 kW
Short-circuit protection rating10 A gG/gL, Fuse, Contacts
Uninterrupted currentRated uninterrupted current Iu is specified for max. cross-section.
Mechanical & Physical
Product Length/Depth110 mm
Product Height30 mm
Product Width30 mm
Product Weight0.075 kg
10.3 Degree of protection of assembliesDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.5 Protection against electric shockDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connectionsIs the panel builder's responsibility.
10.8 Connections for external conductorsIs the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating materialIs the panel builder's responsibility.
Fitted with:0 (off) position Black thumb grip and front plate
Width in number of modular spacings0
Number of polesThree-pole
Mounting positionAs required
Mounting methodFlush mounting
Degree of protectionIP65
Degree of protection (front side)IP65 NEMA 12
Number of contacts9
Front shield size30x30 mm
Screw sizeM2.5, Terminal screw
Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)2 x 1.0 mm², ferrules to DIN 46228 1 x 1.0 mm², ferrules to DIN 46228
Terminal capacity (flexible)2 x 1.5 mm² 1 x 1.5 mm²
Terminal capacity (solid/flexible with ferrule AWG)14
Terminal capacity (solid/stranded)2 x 1,5 mm² 1 x 1.5 mm²
Tightening torque0.4 Nm, Screw terminals 3.5 lb-in, Screw terminals
Environmental & Compliance
CertificationsIEC/EN 60947-5-1 IEC/EN 60947 UL UL File No.: E36332 CSA UL Category Control No.: NLRV CSA-C22.2 No. 94 CE UL report applies to both US and Canada Certified by UL for use in Canada VDE 0660 IEC/EN 60947-3 UL 508 CSA-C22.2 No. 14-05
10.10 Temperature riseThe panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
Pollution degree3
Climatic proofingDamp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30 Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
Ambient operating temperature - max50 °C
Ambient operating temperature - min-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max40 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min-25 °C
Additional Specifications
Actuator functionMaintained With 0 (Off) position
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibilityIs the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.13 Mechanical functionThe device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.
10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosuresMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.3 Resist. of insul. mat. to abnormal heat/fire by internal elect. effectsMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.5 LiftingDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.6 Mechanical impactDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.7 InscriptionsMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distancesMeets the product standard's requirements.
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and componentsDoes not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
Switching angle45 °
Device constructionBuilt-in device
Control circuit reliability1 failure per 100,000 switching operations statistically determined, at 24 V DC, 10 mA)
Suitable forFront mounting
Number of contact units5
Inscription0-3
Number of steps3 (45°)
Number of switch positions4
Design8281

Note: Specifications are taken from the official Eaton TM-5-8281/E datasheet.

Documents & Downloads

Official technical documentation for the TM-5-8281/E.

Typical Applications

Typical applications of the TM-5-8281/E.

Machine Control
Panel Isolation
Position Sensing
Changeover Switching
Safety Circuits
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