WLCA12-TC Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The WLCA12-TC is an Omron Automation and Safety snap action switch with SPDT (DB/DM) circuit configuration, rated for 10A at 125V AC and 6A at 30V DC. This component features a side rotary adjustable roller actuator with chassis mount termination and IP67 ingress protection. The WLCA12-TC is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing system maintenance and new design implementations.

Substiute Parts

WLCA12-TC

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 912WLCA12-TC Datasheet

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WLCA12-TC-N

Omron Automation and SafetyIn Stock: 1173WLCA12-TC-N Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The WLCA12-TC-N qualifies as a direct substitute based on the following critical parameters:

Electrical Equivalence: Both parts maintain identical current ratings (10A AC / 6A DC) and voltage ratings (125V AC / 30V DC), ensuring compatibility in existing circuit designs without modification.

Mechanical Compatibility: Both parts feature the same SPDT (DB/DM) circuit configuration, side rotary adjustable roller actuator, chassis mount configuration, and screw terminal termination style.

Environmental Specifications: Both parts provide IP67 ingress protection and operate across the identical temperature range (-40°C to 40°C).

Operational Characteristics: Both parts deliver 750,000 electrical cycles and 15,000,000 mechanical cycles, meeting equivalent reliability requirements.

Key Differentiator: The WLCA12-TC-N is classified as Active product status with RoHS compliance, whereas the WLCA12-TC is obsolete. The WLCA12-TC-N represents the current production equivalent.

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Engineering Selection Recommendations

The WLCA12-TC-N is the direct production equivalent for the obsolete WLCA12-TC. Selection of the WLCA12-TC-N is appropriate for all applications currently using the WLCA12-TC, as all critical electrical, mechanical, and environmental parameters are identical.

The WLCA12-TC-N carries Active product status, ensuring ongoing availability and supply chain continuity. The RoHS compliance certification of the WLCA12-TC-N provides regulatory advantage for applications subject to RoHS directives, whereas the WLCA12-TC vendor RoHS status is undefined.

Both parts are manufactured by Omron Automation and Safety and share the same base product number (WLCA12), confirming engineering equivalence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the WLCA12-TC-N directly replace the WLCA12-TC in existing applications?

A: Yes. The WLCA12-TC-N is electrically and mechanically equivalent to the WLCA12-TC. All current ratings, voltage ratings, circuit configurations, actuator types, mounting configurations, and termination styles are identical. Direct substitution is appropriate without circuit modification.

Q: What is the primary difference between these two parts?

A: The WLCA12-TC is classified as obsolete, while the WLCA12-TC-N is Active production status. The WLCA12-TC-N also carries RoHS compliance certification. All functional and electrical specifications remain identical.

Q: Are there packaging differences between the WLCA12-TC and WLCA12-TC-N?

A: The WLCA12-TC is supplied in standard packaging, while the WLCA12-TC-N is supplied in bulk packaging. This distinction affects procurement and inventory management but does not impact component functionality or performance.

Q: What operational parameters determine substitution eligibility for this switch family?

A: Substitution eligibility is determined by matching the following parameters: SPDT circuit configuration, On-Mom switch function, 10A AC / 6A DC current ratings, 125V AC / 30V DC voltage ratings, side rotary adjustable roller actuator type, chassis mount configuration, screw terminal termination, and IP67 ingress protection rating.

Q: Is the WLCA12-TC-N suitable for new designs?

A: Yes. The WLCA12-TC-N is Active production status with RoHS compliance, making it appropriate for new design implementations. The obsolete WLCA12-TC should not be specified for new designs.