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Dact CT 3 - 3 - 4 - Data Sheet

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CT3 is a high quality Audio Selector Switch.

It is based on the same high precision, Swiss made switching mechanism as the DACT CT2
audio attenuators.
CT3 is a non-shorting type of switch making sure neither of the input sources will be short-
circuiting each other when the switch is operated.
CT3-5-4/PCB switches two channels simultaneously. For both channels it switches signal
AND ground. This is an effective way to minimize the risk of creating ground loops.
In the same way CT3-5-8/wire switches 8 poles.

FEATURES
 2/4/8-pole switches 2/4/8 channels simultaneously
 Gold plated contacts for long lifetime even in hot and humid environments
 High reliability
 Matches perfectly with DACT CT2 audio attenuators
 Mechanically “programmable” for 1 to 3 or 5 or 6 postions

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
 Input selector in Do-It-Yourself Hi-Fi / audio projects
 Input selector switch in active or passive preamplifiers
 Selector switch in professional audio equipment
 Switch for long lifetime applications
 Test equipment selector switch

PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

CT3-3-4, 3 positions, 4 poles

CT3-5-4, 5 positions, 4 poles

CT3-5-8/wire, 5 positions, 8 poles


CONNECTIONS, CT3-3-4

Pin no. Connection - example only (input selector)


1 Output, channel 1, signal
2 Input, channel 1, signal, source 1
3 Input, channel 1, signal, source 2
4 Input, channel 1, signal, source 3
5 Output, channel 1, ground
6 Input, channel 1, ground, source 1
7 Input, channel 1, ground, source 2
8 Input, channel 1, ground, source 3
9 Output, channel 2, signal
10 Input, channel 2, signal, source 1
11 Input, channel 2, signal, source 2
12 Input, channel 2, signal, source 3
13 Output, channel 2, ground
14 Input, channel 2, ground, source 1
15 Input, channel 2, ground, source 2
16 Input, channel 2, ground, source 3
17 Input, channel 2, signal, source 4

Seen from the rear side


(connector side)
Pin no. Connection - example only (input selector)
CONNECTIONS, CT3-5-4 1 Output, channel 1, signal
2 Input, channel 1, signal, source 1
3 Input, channel 1, signal, source 2
4 Input, channel 1, signal, source 3
5 Input, channel 1, signal, source 4
6 Input, channel 1, signal, source 5
7 Output, channel 1, ground
8 Input, channel 1, ground, source 1
9 Input, channel 1, ground, source 2
10 Input, channel 1, ground, source 3
11 Input, channel 1, ground, source 4
12 Input, channel 1, ground, source 5
13 Output, channel 2, signal
14 Input, channel 2, signal, source 1
15 Input, channel 2, signal, source 2
16 Input, channel 2, signal, source 3
17 Input, channel 2, signal, source 4
18 Input, channel 2, signal, source 5
19 Output, channel 2, ground
20 Input, channel 2, ground, source 1
21 Input, channel 2, ground, source 2
22 Input, channel 2, ground, source 3
Seen from the rear side 23 Input, channel 2, ground, source 4
(connector side) 24 Input, channel 2, ground, source 5
OUTLINE DRAWING AND DIMENSIONS

SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM RATINGS
Note Parameter Conditions/comments Value Unit
1 Switching capacity (resistive load) 2V/2A AC/DC
24V/0.6A
42V/0.4A
1 Operating ambient temp. range -25 to +70 deg. C
(-13 to +158) (deg. F)
1 Storage temperature range -40 to +85 deg. C
(-40 to 185) (deg. F)
2 Test voltage (contact to contact) 1,000 V
(contact to earth) 1,000 V

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note Parameter Conditions/comments Value Unit
Number of positions CT3-5-4/PCB, CT3-5-8/Wire 1-5
CT3-6-2/Wire 1-6
CT3-3-4/Wire 1-3
Indexing angle CT3-5-4/PCB, CT3-5-8/Wire 15 deg.
CT3-6-2/Wire, CT3-3-4/Wire 30
Switching function non-shorting
Gold plating, contacts (hard-gold) 3 μm
Gold plating, wiper (hard-gold) 8 μm
3 Mechanical life >25,000 cycles
Switching torque 8-9 Ncm
Nut tightening torque max. 300 Ncm

DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note Parameter Conditions/comments Value Unit
4 Insulation resistance 13 Ohm
(contact to contact) > 10
12
(contact to earth) > 10

Contact resistance (new) max. 0.01 Ohm


Contact capacitance (adjacent contacts) 1 pF
Notes
1 Exposure to maximum rating conditions for extended periods of time may affect device reliability
2 Rms voltage, 50 Hz, 60% relative humidity, applied for 1 minute.
3 One cycle is defined as a full rotation from one end stop to the other and return.
4 Measured with 500 VDC for 1 minute.

ANTISTATIC CHARGES
To avoid noises from antistatic charges we suggest that one of the following two precautions
is taken:
1. The CT3 is mounted with electrical connection between its click-house and the
equipment chassis.
2. A 1 MOhm resistor is connected between the CT3 click-house and equipment ground.

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