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EA880 Hazardous Location

EA880 Series — Hazardous Location

Designed for hazardous locations with snap-lock technology, the EA880 offers multiple mounting, rotation and enclosure options.

Product Overview

Reliable, rugged limit switch for hazardous installations

  • 1NO/1NC & 2NO — Multiple contact arrangements available.
  • Quick Make, Quick Break — Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) with four terminals.
  • Rocker-Type SNAP-LOCK® — Reliable snap-lock actuation for heavy duty use.
  • Spark-proof Aluminum — Spark-proof aluminum housing for hazardous locations.
  • Rugged Construction — Built to withstand harsh industrial environments.
  • Heavy Duty Contacts — Butt contact arrangements for long life and durability.
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Technical Data

Meets NEMA

1, 4, 7, 9 & 13 — watertight, oil & dust tight

Temperature Range

-20°C to +90°C

Lever Adjustment

Adjustable by 7°30' increments through 360°

Wiring Space

Ample for four No. 12 AWG conductors

Contact Arrangement

Form "Z"

Options

Precious metal contacts; High/Low temperature components and lubricants

Weight

Approx. 4.4 lbs.

Continuous Current Rating - Amperes

Volts
AC
DC
125 V
20 A
5 A
250 V
15 A
1.5 A
480 V
10 A
—
600 V
5 A
—
75–100% Power Factor • Heavy Pilot Duty 600 VAC max.

Operational Data

  • Pre-Trip Travel (Standard Travel - CW & CCW): 10°
  • Movement Differential (Standard): 8°
  • Recommended Travel (Standard): 13°
  • Total Travel (Standard): 38°
Operational diagram

Dimensions & Mounting

Mounting drawing
Contact Type
Conduit Opening
Mounting Height
1NO/1NC
0.75 in.
5.75 in.
Overall Height: 6.37 in. (162 mm)
Mounting Height: 5.75 in. (146 mm)
Overall Depth: 3.80 in. (97 mm)
Conduit Opening: 3/4"-14 NPT
Mounting Holes: 5/16-18 UNC-2B x .62 DP (4 places)
Hole Diameter: .32 in. (8 mm)

How To Order

Simple EA880 ordering structure for reliable switch selection.

Use the EA880 order code to select enclosure material and operation mode. The product variation code defines the contact arrangement for 1NO/1NC, 2NO/2NC, or 3NO/3NC.

Mounting / Shaft Position
1 - Standard Mounting, Front Shaft
Rotation
1 - CW; 2 - CCW; 3 - Maintained, Without Spring; 7 - Neutral Position
Enclosure
1 - Aluminum, Standard; 3 - Aluminum, NEMA Rated, High Temperature; 5 - Aluminum, NEMA Rated; 7 - Aluminum, NEMA Rated, Low Temperature

For maintained and neutral position EA880 series, consult factory.

EA880 Series Highlights

  • Flexible cam selection for CW/CCW and neutral actions.
  • Spark-proof enclosures for hazardous installations.
  • Robust contact reliability with silver alloy construction.
  • Quick maintenance access and generous wiring clearances.

Contact Support

PH 800.390.6405 | customer.service@sptech.com | www.namcocontrols.com

Product Variation
(Use customer/product code as needed)

EA880 Series

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