7GN4010O98 – 3P 2POS SWITCH GN4010O98 REAR MNTG DOOR
Lovato 7GN4010O98 is a 40 A three-pole ON/OFF rotary cam switch for rear mounting with a red/yellow handle padlockable in the 0 position, door coupling and protection covers.
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Why Choose the Lovato 7GN4010O98 Rotary Cam Switch?
The Lovato 7GN4010O98 is a robust three-pole ON/OFF rotary cam switch designed for reliable switching and isolation in industrial electrical control systems. Part of the Lovato 7GN rotary cam switch series, it uses switching diagram 10 and provides a conventional free air thermal current rating of 40 A.
Designed for rear mounting, the 7GN4010O98 features a red/yellow handle that can be padlocked in the 0 position, together with door coupling and protection covers. This configuration makes it particularly suitable for machinery and electrical panels where a clearly identifiable and lockable control or isolation point is required.
The switch has a 65 × 65 mm front plate and provides IP40 frontal protection. Its electrical characteristics include a rated insulation voltage of 690 V according to IEC/EN, a rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and an AC-1/AC-21A operational current rating of 40 A.
Key Advantages
Reliable three-pole ON/OFF rotary cam switching for industrial control applications.
40 A conventional free air thermal current rating according to IEC/EN.
Rear-mounted configuration with door coupling for electrical panel installation.
Red/yellow handle padlockable in the 0 position to support controlled isolation.
IP40 frontal protection when installed.
High mechanical endurance of 5 × 106 operating cycles.
Key Features
Lovato 7GN rotary cam switch series.
Three-pole ON/OFF switching with switching diagram 10.
40 A IEC/EN conventional free air thermal current.
690 V IEC/EN rated insulation voltage.
6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
Rear mounting with red/yellow handle, door coupling and protection covers.
Handle padlockable in the 0 position.
65 × 65 mm front plate.
Reliable Switching for Industrial Control Panels
Rotary cam switches provide a straightforward mechanical method of controlling and isolating electrical circuits. Their defined switching positions make them well suited to industrial machinery, distribution equipment and control panels where dependable manual switching is required.
The Lovato 7GN4010O98 combines three-pole switching with a rear-mounted door-coupled operating mechanism. Its red/yellow padlockable handle provides clear visual identification at the panel door while allowing the switch to be secured in the 0 position when required.
Typical Applications
Industrial electrical control panels.
Machine control and isolation circuits.
Motor and machinery control systems.
Electrical distribution equipment.
OEM machinery and automation panels.
Door-coupled switching applications requiring a padlockable OFF position.
Technical Specifications
HS Code
85365080
Manufacturer
Lovato Electric
Series
7GN
Model
7GN4010O98
Product type
ON/OFF rotary cam switch
Switching diagram
10 - ON/OFF switch, 3 poles
Number of elements
2
Conventional free air thermal current Ith
40 A IEC/EN
Rated insulation voltage Ui
690 V IEC/EN
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp
6 kV
Rated operational voltage
480 V
AC-1 / AC-21A operational current
40 A
Mounting form
O98 - rear mounting with red/yellow handle padlockable in 0, door coupling and protection covers
Front plate
65 × 65 mm
Frontal protection rating
IP40
Terminal protection rating
IP00
Terminal screws
M4
Maximum terminal tightening torque
1.2 Nm
Mechanical life
5 × 10⁶ cycles
Operating temperature
-25 to +55 °C
Storage temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Weight
329.5 g
EAN
3850144002616
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lovato 7GN4010O98 used for?
The 7GN4010O98 is a three-pole ON/OFF rotary cam switch designed for manual switching and isolation duties in industrial electrical control and machinery applications.
What is the current rating of the Lovato 7GN4010O98?
The switch has an IEC/EN conventional free air thermal current rating of 40 A.
Can the Lovato 7GN4010O98 be padlocked?
Yes. Its red/yellow operating handle can be padlocked in the 0 position.
How is the 7GN4010O98 mounted?
The switch uses Lovato's O98 rear-mounting configuration with a red/yellow handle, door coupling and protection covers.
What is the frontal protection rating of the 7GN4010O98?
The Lovato 7GN4010O98 provides a frontal protection rating of IP40.
Trusted Industrial Switching from Lovato Electric
Lovato Electric 7GN rotary cam switches provide dependable manual switching for industrial machinery and electrical panels, combining robust electrical characteristics with practical panel-mounting and operating configurations.
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HS Code
85365080
Manufacturer
Lovato Electric
Series
7GN
Model
7GN4010O98
Product type
ON/OFF rotary cam switch
Switching diagram
10 - ON/OFF switch, 3 poles
Number of elements
2
Conventional free air thermal current Ith
40 A IEC/EN
Rated insulation voltage Ui
690 V IEC/EN
Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp
6 kV
Rated operational voltage
480 V
AC-1 / AC-21A operational current
40 A
Mounting form
O98 - rear mounting with red/yellow handle padlockable in 0, door coupling and protection covers
Front plate
65 × 65 mm
Frontal protection rating
IP40
Terminal protection rating
IP00
Terminal screws
M4
Maximum terminal tightening torque
1.2 Nm
Mechanical life
5 × 10⁶ cycles
Operating temperature
-25 to +55 °C
Storage temperature
-40 to +70 °C
Weight
329.5 g
EAN
3850144002616
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