A Series Miniature Control Units (06/11/10) A Series Miniature Control Units Series A6 Series Miniature Control Units Mounting Hole Size ş16 Type AL6 AB6 AB6M-V AS6 AS6 (key) Appearance • Illuminated • Pushbuttons • Pushbuttons • Selector Switch • Key Selector Switch Pushbuttons (Momentary, (Pushlock Turn (90° 2-position (90° 2-position (Momentary, Maintained) Reset) maintained, maintained, Maintained) 90° 2-position 90° 2-position Unit spring return, spring return, • Pilot Light 45° 3-position 45° 3-position maintained, maintained, 45° 3-position 45° 3-position spring return) spring return) Bezel Size ş18 ş18 � 18 × 24 ş18 � 18 × 24 18 18 (Operator Size) (ş23.5) Bezel Color Black LED Lamp Light Source ———— (IDEC’s LATD Type) Lens: amber, blue, Button: black, blue, Key cylinder: chrome Lens/Button Color green, pure white, green, red, white, Button: red only Knob: black plating (metal) red, white, yellow yellow Contact SPDT, DPDT (Gold-clad silver contact) ConŢguration Contact Rating 110V AC · 1A, 24V DC · 1A (resistive load) Momentary: 100,000 operations minimum Electrical 100,000 operations minimum Maintained: 50,000 operations minimum Momentary: 1,000,000 operations minimum 100,000 operations Mechanical 250,000 operations minimum minimum Maintained: 100,000 operations minimum Enclosed type (IP40) Degree of Protection Waterproof (IP65) Terminal Style Solder terminal Switch Guard Yes Yes — — — Socket Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Terminal Cover Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Dust Cover Yes Yes — — — Mounting Hole Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Plug • LED lamps contain • Available with three- • Operator position can be changed by a current-limiting sided barrier. IDEC’s original bezel rotating and locking resistor and a system. protection diode. Remarks — • Available with three- sided barrier. Approvals Page 5 8 9 10 11 (06/11/10) 2 Accessories Durability Contact A Series Miniature Control Units Series A Series Miniature Control Units Mounting Hole Size ş12 ş10 ş8 Type AL2 AB2 AL1 AB1 AL8 AB8 Appearance • Illuminated • Pushbuttons • Illuminated • Pushbuttons • Illuminated • Pushbuttons Pushbuttons (Momentary, Pushbuttons (Momentary, Pushbuttons (Momentary, (Momentary, Maintained) (Momentary, Maintained) (Momentary, Maintained) Maintained) Maintained) Maintained) Unit • Pilot Light • Pilot Light • Pilot Light Bezel Size ş14 � 14 ×18 ş12 � 12 ×16 ş9 � 9 × 12 14 12 9 (Operator Size) Bezel Color Black Black Black LED lamp LED lamp LED lamp Light Source — — — (IDEC’s LAD-S) (IDEC’s LAD-S) (IDEC’s LAD-S) Lens: amber, Button: black, Lens: amber, Button: black, Lens: amber, Button: black, Lens/Button Color green, red, white, blue, green, red, green, red, white, blue, green, red, green, red, white, blue, green, red, yellow white, yellow yellow white, yellow yellow white, yellow Contact SPDT, DPDT (silver contact) SPDT (silver contact) SPDT (silver contact) ConŢguration Contact Rating 110V AC · 1A, 24V DC · 1A 110V AC · 1A, 24V DC · 1A 110V AC · 1A, 24V DC · 1A (resistor load) Momentary: Momentary: Momentary: 100,000 operations minimum 100,000 operations minimum 100,000 operations minimum Electrical Maintained: Maintained: Maintained: 50,000 operations minimum 50,000 operations minimum 50,000 operations minimum Momentary: Momentary: Momentary: 200,000 operations minimum 200,000 operations minimum 200,000 operations minimum Mechanical Maintained: Maintained: Maintained: 100,000 operations minimum 100,000 operations minimum 100,000 operations minimum Enclosed type (IP40) Degree of Protection Waterproof (IP65) Enclosed type (IP40) Enclosed type (IP40) Oiltight Terminal Style Solder terminal Solder terminal Solder terminal Switch Guard Yes Yes Yes Socket Yes Yes Yes Terminal Cover Yes Yes Yes Dust Cover Yes — — Mounting Hole Yes Yes Yes Plug • External current-limiting resistor • External current-limiting resistor • External current-limiting resistor type (Note) type (Note) type (Note) Remarks Approvals Page 25 26 32 33 38 39 Note: LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor, and external resistor must be provided. (06/11/10) 3 Accessories Durability Contact ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Light duty type in short 22mm body length. • Features IDEC’s original mechanism for snap-action switching. Suitable for a wide variety of ofŢce and factory aplications. • The LED lamp contains a current-limiting resistor and a diode for protection against reverse connection. • 16-mm mounting holes • Available in enclosed (IP40) and waterproof (IP65), and oiltight types. • UL recognized, CSA certiŢed, and EN compliant Contact Ratings (Contact Block) SpeciŢcations Operating Temperature –25 to +55°C (no freezing) Rated Insulation Voltage 250V Storage Temperature –30 to +80° Rated Thermal Current 3A Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation) Operating Voltage (AC/DC) 12V 24V 110V 220V Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value) Resistive Load – – 1.0A 0.5A Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger) AC 50/60 Hz Inductive Load – – 0.7A 0.5A Between live and dead metal parts: 2,000V AC, 1 minute Resistive Load 1.0A 1.0A 0.2A – Between terminals of different poles: DC Inductive Load 0.7A 0.7A 0.5A – 2,000V AC, 1 minute Switch Unit Between terminals of the same pole: Dielectric Contact Material Gold-clad silver 1,000V AC, 1 minute Strength Between contact and lamp terminals: • Minimum applicable load: 5V AC/DC, 1 mA 1,500V AC, 1 minute (applicable range may vary with operating conditions and load types) Illumination Between live part and ground: Unit 2,000V AC, 1 minute Weight Operating extremes: Vibration Resistance 5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.75 mm AL6M-M24: 8g 2 Damage limits: 500 m/s (50G) Shock Resistance 2 AL6M-P4: 6g Operating extremes: 200 m/s (20G) AB6M-M2: 7g Momentary: 1,000,000 operations Weight (approx.) Maintained: 100,000 operations Mechanical Durability AB6M-V2R: 9g Pushlock Turn Reset: 100,000 operations (minimum operations) Selector Switch: 250,000 operations AS6M-2Y2: 9g Key Selector Switch: 250,000 operations AS6M-2KT2A: 21g Other than Maintained: 100,000 operations Electrical Durability Maintained: 50,000 operations (minimum operations) (Switching frequency 1200 operations/h) Enclosed (IP40) Degree of Protection Waterproof, dust-tight (IP65) LED Lamp Ratings (LATD Type) Type No. LATD-5➁ LATD-1➁ LATD-2➁ Lamp Base Exclusive for A series control units Voltage Range 5V DC ±5% 12V AC/DC ±10% 24V AC/DC ±10% Rated Voltage 5V DC 12V AC/DC 24V AC/DC AC — 9 mA 9 mA Current Draw DC 8 mA 8 mA 8 mA Color Code ➁ A (amber), G (green), JW (pure white), R (red), S (blue), W (white), Y (yellow) Lamp Base Color Same as illumination color Voltage Marking Die stamped on the base Approx. 50,000 hours Life (reference value) (The luminance is reduced to 50% the initial intensity when used on complete DC.) LED Chip (+) (–) Internal Circuit Protection Diode Zener Diode • Specify a color code in place of ➁ in the Type No. A (amber), G (green), JW (pure white), R (red), S (blue), W (white), Y (yellow) (06/11/10) 4 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AL6 LED Illuminated Pushbuttons Type No. Operation Operating Shape Contact ➁ Lens Color Code Type Voltage IP40 IP65 Round SPDT AL6M-M11➁ AL6M-M11P➁ 5V DC ±5% AL6M DPDT AL6M-M21➁ AL6M-M21P➁ SPDT AL6M-M13➁ AL6M-M13P➁ 12V AC/DC Momentary ±10% DPDT AL6M-M23➁ AL6M-M23P➁ SPDT AL6M-M14➁ AL6M-M14P➁ 24V AC/DC ±10% DPDT AL6M-M24➁ AL6M-M24P➁ SPDT AL6M-A11➁ AL6M-A11P➁ 5V DC ±5% DPDT AL6M-A21➁ AL6M-A21P➁ SPDT AL6M-A13➁ AL6M-A13P➁ 12V AC/DC Maintained ±10% DPDT AL6M-A23➁ AL6M-A23P➁ Marking plate size: ş13.7 mm SPDT AL6M-A14➁ AL6M-A14P➁ 24V AC/DC Engraving area: ş12 mm ±10% (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) DPDT AL6M-A24➁ AL6M-A24P➁ Square SPDT AL6Q-M11➁ AL6Q-M11P➁ 5V DC ±5% AL6Q DPDT AL6Q-M21➁ AL6Q-M21P➁ SPDT AL6Q-M13➁ AL6Q-M13P➁ 12V AC/DC Momentary ±10% DPDT AL6Q-M23➁ AL6Q-M23P➁ SPDT AL6Q-M14➁ AL6Q-M14P➁ 24V AC/DC ±10% DPDT AL6Q-M24➁ AL6Q-M24P➁ SPDT AL6Q-A11➁ AL6Q-A11P➁ 5V DC ±5% DPDT AL6Q-A21➁ AL6Q-A21P➁ SPDT AL6Q-A13➁ AL6Q-A13P➁ 12V AC/DC Specify a color code Maintained ±10% in place of ➁ in the DPDT AL6Q-A23➁ AL6Q-A23P➁ Marking plate size: �13.7 mm Type No. SPDT AL6Q-A14➁ AL6Q-A14P➁ 24V AC/DC Engraving area: �12 mm A: amber ±10% (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) DPDT AL6Q-A24➁ AL6Q-A24P➁ G: green JW: pure white Rectangular SPDT AL6H-M11➁ AL6H-M11P➁ 5V DC ±5% R: red AL6H DPDT AL6H-M21➁ AL6H-M21P➁ S: blue SPDT AL6H-M13➁ AL6H-M13P➁ W: white 12V AC/DC Momentary Y: yellow ±10% DPDT AL6H-M23➁ AL6H-M23P➁ SPDT AL6H-M14➁ AL6H-M14P➁ 24V AC/DC ±10% DPDT AL6H-M24➁ AL6H-M24P➁ SPDT AL6H-A11➁ AL6H-A11P➁ 5V DC ±5% DPDT AL6H-A21➁ AL6H-A21P➁ SPDT AL6H-A13➁ AL6H-A13P➁ 12V AC/DC Maintained Marking plate size: ±10% DPDT AL6H-A23➁ AL6H-A23P➁ 13.7 × 19.7 mm SPDT AL6H-A14➁ AL6H-A14P➁ 24V AC/DC Engraving area: 12 × 18 mm ±10% (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) DPDT AL6H-A24➁ AL6H-A24P➁ Rectangular SPDT AL6G-M11➁ AL6G-M11P➁ 5V DC ±5% w/three-sided barrier DPDT AL6G-M21➁ AL6G-M21P➁ AL6G SPDT AL6G-M13➁ AL6G-M13P➁ 12V AC/DC Momentary ±10% DPDT AL6G-M23➁ AL6G-M23P➁ SPDT AL6G-M14➁ AL6G-M14P➁ 24V AC/DC ±10% DPDT AL6G-M24➁ AL6G-M24P➁ SPDT AL6G-A11➁ AL6G-A11P➁ 5V DC ±5% DPDT AL6G-A21➁ AL6G-A21P➁ SPDT AL6G-A13➁ AL6G-A13P➁ 12V AC/DC Maintained ±10% Marking plate size: DPDT AL6G-A23➁ AL6G-A23P➁ 13.7 × 19.7 mm SPDT AL6G-A14➁ AL6G-A14P➁ 24V AC/DC Engraving area: 12 × 18 mm ±10% (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) DPDT AL6G-A24➁ AL6G-A24P➁ • See page 7 for dimensions. (06/11/10) 5 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AL6 LED Illuminated Pilot Lights Type No. Shape Operating Voltage ➁ Lens Color Code IP40 IP65 Round AL6M-P 5V DC ±5% AL6M-P1➁ AL6M-P1P➁ 12V AC/DC ±10% AL6M-P3➁ AL6M-P3P➁ Marking plate size: ş13.7 mm 24V AC/DC ±10% AL6M-P4➁ AL6M-P4P➁ Engraving area: ş12 mm (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) Square AL6Q-P 5V DC ±5% AL6Q-P1➁ AL6Q-P1P➁ 12V AC/DC ±10% AL6Q-P3➁ AL6Q-P3P➁ Specify a color code in place of ➁ in the Type No. � A: amber Marking plate size: 13.7 mm 24V AC/DC ±10% AL6Q-P4➁ AL6Q-P4P➁ � Engraving area: 12 mm G: green (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) JW: pure white R: red Rectangular S: blue AL6H-P 5V DC ±5% AL6H-P1➁ AL6H-P1P➁ W: white Y: yellow 12V AC/DC ±10% AL6H-P3➁ AL6H-P3P➁ Marking plate size: 13.7 × 19.7 mm 24V AC/DC ±10% AL6H-P4➁ AL6H-P4P➁ Engraving area: 12 × 18 mm (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) Rectangular w/three-sided barrier AL6-GP 5V DC ±5% AL6G-P1➁ AL6G-P1P➁ 12V AC9DC ±10% AL6G-P3➁ AL6G-P3P➁ Marking plate size: 13.7 × 19.7 mm 24V AC/DC ±10% AL6G-P4➁ AL6G-P4P➁ Engraving area: 12 × 18 mm (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) • See page 7 for dimensions. (06/11/10) 6 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Dimensions (Illuminated Pushbuttons & Pilot Lights) Rubber Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t Anti-rotation Ring ş18 Round Rectangular 2.5 3 Square Locking Ring ( ) Rectangular w/3-way barrier TOP ( ) TOP ( ) TOP 10.6 5.7 66 24 c18 8 22 9 9 Pilot Light Illuminated Pushbutton Terminal Arrangement (bottom view) Illuminated Pushbutton Pilot Light (TOP) (TOP) NC1 NC2 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 Lamp Lamp Lamp Lamp Terminal (+) Terminal (–) Terminal (+) Terminal (–) Mounting Hole Layout Round/Square Rectangular Rectangular w/3-way barrier +0.2 ¯16.2 0 +0.2 ø16.2 0 Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. 18 min. 24 min. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 7 18 min. 5 5 18 min. 18 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AB6 Pushbuttons Type No. Operation Shape Button Type Contact Color Code ➀➁ Type IP40 IP65 Round Bblack SPDT AB6M-M1➀ AB6M-M1P➀ Momentary G: green AB6M DPDT AB6M-M2➀ AB6M-M2P➀ R: red Button S: blue SPDT AB6M-A1➀ AB6M-A1P➀ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6M-A2➀ AB6M-A2P➀ Y: yellow A: amber SPDT AB6M-M1L➁ AB6M-M1PL➁ Momentary G: green DPDT AB6M-M2L➁ AB6M-M2PL➁ R: red Illumination Lens S: blue SPDT AB6M-A1L➁ AB6M-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6M-A2L➁ AB6M-A2PL➁ Y: yellow Square Bblack SPDT AB6Q-M1➀ AB6Q-M1P➀ Momentary G: green AB6Q DPDT AB6Q-M2➀ AB6Q-M2P➀ R: red Button S: blue SPDT AB6Q-A1➀ AB6Q-A1P➀ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6Q-A2➀ AB6Q-A2P➀ Y: yellow A: amber SPDT AB6Q-M1L➁ AB6Q-M1PL➁ Momentary G: green DPDT AB6Q-M2L➁ AB6Q-M2PL➁ R: red Illumination Lens S: blue SPDT AB6Q-A1L➁ AB6Q-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6Q-A2L➁ AB6Q-A2PL➁ Y: yellow Rectangular Bblack SPDT AB6H-M1➀ AB6H-M1P➀ Momentary G: green AB6H DPDT AB6H-M2➀ AB6H-M2P➀ R: red Button S: blue SPDT AB6H-A1➀ AB6H-A1P➀ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6H-A2➀ AB6H-A2P➀ Y: yellow A: amber SPDT AB6H-M1L➁ AB6H-M1PL➁ Momentary G: green DPDT AB6H-M2L➁ AB6H-M2PL➁ R: red Illumination Lens S: blue SPDT AB6H-A1L➁ AB6H-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6H-A2L➁ AB6H-A2PL➁ Y: yellow Rectangular Bblack SPDT AB6G-M1➀ AB6G-M1P➀ Momentary G: green w/three-sided barrier DPDT AB6G-M2➀ AB6G-M2P➀ R: red AB6G Button S: blue SPDT AB6G-A1➀ AB6G-A1P➀ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6G-A2➀ AB6G-A2P➀ Y: yellow A: amber SPDT AB6G-M1L➁ AB6G-M1PL➁ Momentary G: green DPDT AB6G-M2L➁ AB6G-M2PL➁ R: red Illumination Lens S: blue SPDT AB6G-A1L➁ AB6G-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained DPDT AB6G-A2L➁ AB6G-A2PL➁ Y: yellow • Specify a color code in place of ➀ or ➁ in the Type No. Dimensions Rubber Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 (Pushbutton) Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t Anti-rotation Ring Rectangular ø18 Square Round 2.5 3 Rectangular w/3-way barrier Locking Ring ( ) ( ) TOP TOP ( ) TOP 1 0.6 5.7 24 18 8 22 9 9 Mounting Hole Layout Terminal Arrangement (bottom view) • • • • Round/Square • • • • Rectangular +0.2 +0.2 0 ø16.2 ø16.2 0 • • • • • • Pushbutton • • Rectangular w/3-way barrier (TOP) NC1 NC2 Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. NO1 NO2 C1 C2 24 min. 18 min. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 8 5 5 18 min. 18 min. 18 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AB6M-V Pushbuttons (Pushlock Turn Reset) Type No. Shape Operation Type Contact Button Color Code IP40 IP65 AB6M-V SPDT AB6M-V1R AB6M-V1PR Pushlock Turn Reset R: red only DPDT AB6M-V2R AB6M-V2PR • Do not use the AB6M-V pushbuttons as emergency stop switches. For the application of emergency stop switch, use the XA or H6 series switches (ISO 13850, IEC 60947-5-5 compliant). Dimensions (Pushlock Turn Reset Pushbutton) Rubber Gasket Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t Anti-rotation Ring Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 2.5 3 Locking Ring 9.5 1 0.6 8 22 15.5 Terminal Arrangement (bottom view) Mounting Hole Layout (Pushbutton) • • • • w/Mushroom Button (TOP) (Pushlock Turn Reset) NC1 NC2 +0.2 ø16.2 0 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. SPDT has NC1, NO1, and C1 only. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 9 5 5 ø23.5 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AS6 Selector Switches Operator position can be changed by IDEC’s original bezel rotating and locking • How to change the operator position system. The bezel can be locked at every 45° and bezel rotation is prevented while mounting on a panel. 3-position Types R R (C) L ( ) ( ) C C R L (C) Pull out the bezel to release the lock. Rotate the bezel, and push it in at L R 45° intervals to lock the bezel. L Normal Operator Position Type No. Shape Position Contact IP40 IP65 Contact Operation Round SPDT AS6M-2Y1 AS6M-2Y1P Operation Maintained � Position Left Right AS6M- Y Center DPDT AS6M-2Y2 AS6M-2Y2P Type SPDT AS6M-21Y1 AS6M-21Y1P Spring return from SPDT right to left DPDT AS6M-21Y2 AS6M-21Y2P L R NO NC NO NC Maintained DPDT AS6M-3Y2 AS6M-3Y2P — Maintained Spring return from DPDT AS6M-31Y2 AS6M-31Y2P C C right to center DPDT Spring return from left DPDT AS6M-32Y2 AS6M-32Y2P to center L R Left Right Left Right Contact Contact Contact Contact Spring return two-way DPDT AS6M-33Y2 AS6M-33Y2P NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC — Square SPDT AS6Q-2Y1 AS6Q-2Y1P Spring Maintained AS6Q-�Y return from DPDT AS6Q-2Y2 AS6Q-2Y2P right C C C C SPDT AS6Q-21Y1 AS6Q-21Y1P Spring return from DPDT right to left C DPDT AS6Q-21Y2 AS6Q-21Y2P L R R Maintained DPDT AS6Q-3Y2 AS6Q-3Y2P Maintained Spring return from DPDT AS6Q-31Y2 AS6Q-31Y2P right to center C L R Spring return from left DPDT AS6Q-32Y2 AS6Q-32Y2P to center Spring Spring return two-way DPDT AS6Q-33Y2 AS6Q-33Y2P return from Left Right Left Right Left Right Rectangular SPDT AS6H-2Y1 AS6H-2Y1P right Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact Maintained NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC AS6H-�Y DPDT AS6H-2Y2 AS6H-2Y2P C L R SPDT AS6H-21Y1 AS6H-21Y1P Spring return from right to left C C C C C C DPDT AS6H-21Y2 AS6H-21Y2P Spring return from Maintained DPDT AS6H-3Y2 AS6H-3Y2P left Spring return DPDT AS6H-31Y2 AS6H-31Y2P C from right to center LR Spring return DPDT AS6H-32Y2 AS6H-32Y2P from left to center Two-way return Spring return two-way DPDT AS6H-33Y2 AS6H-33Y2P • Bezel: black • Knob: black Dimensions Rubber Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t Anti-rotation Ring Rectangular Square Round 2.5 3 (TOP) (TOP) (TOP) Locking Ring 8 1 8 22 15.5 24 c18 (bottom view) Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout +0.2 +0.2 (Selector Switch) • • • • Round/Square • • • • Rectangular ø16.2 0 ø16.2 0 (TOP) NC1 NC2 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 18 min. 24 min. SPDT has NC1, NO1, and C1 only. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 10 ø18 5 5 45° 90° 45° 90° 45° 90° 3-position 2-position 3-position 2-position 3-position 2-position 18 min. 45° 3-position 90° 2-position 18 18 min. ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AS6M Key Selector Switches Type No. Key Retained Shape Position Operation Type Contact at ● IP40 IP65 Round SPDT AS6M-2KT1A AS6M-2KT1PA LR A AS6M DPDT AS6M-2KT2A AS6M-2KT2PA AS6M-2KT1B AS6M-2KT1PB SPDT L R Maintained B DPDT AS6M-2KT2B AS6M-2KT2PB 90° 2-position SPDT AS6M-2KT1C AS6M-2KT1PC L R C DPDT AS6M-2KT2C AS6M-2KT2PC AS6M-21KT1B AS6M-21KT1PB SPDT L R Spring return from right B AS6M-21KT2B AS6M-21KT2PB DPDT C L R A DPDT AS6M-3KT2A AS6M-3KT2PA C L R B DPDT AS6M-3KT2B AS6M-3KT2PB C L R C DPDT AS6M-3KT2C AS6M-3KT2PC C L R Maintained D DPDT AS6M-3KT2D AS6M-3KT2PD C LR E DPDT AS6M-3KT2E AS6M-3KT2PE C R L G DPDT AS6M-3KT2G AS6M-3KT2PG C L R H DPDT AS6M-3KT2H AS6M-3KT2PH 45° 3-position C L R B DPDT AS6M-31KT2B AS6M-31KT2PB C L R Spring return from right D DPDT AS6M-31KT2D AS6M-31KT2PD C R L G DPDT AS6M-31KT2G AS6M-31KT2PG C L R C DPDT AS6M-32KT2C AS6M-32KT2PC C L R Spring return from left D DPDT AS6M-32KT2D AS6M-32KT2PD C R L H DPDT AS6M-32KT2H AS6M-32KT2PH C L R Spring return two-way D DPDT AS6M-33KT2D AS6M-33KT2PD • Key is retained at ● positions and removable at positions. • Two keys are supplied. • The front of key cylinder is made of metal. • See page 14 for dimensions. Contact Operation Operator Position & Contact Operation (Top View) Positions Contact Left Center Right NO NC NO NC SPDT — LR L R C C 90° 2-position Left Right Left Right Contact Contact Contact Contact Maintained Spring return from right NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC DPDT — C C C C C Left Right Left Right C C C Left Right Contact Contact Contact Contact L R L R Contact Contact L R L R NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC 45° 3-position DPDT Maintained Spring return Spring return Spring return C C from right from left two-way C C C C (06/11/10) 11 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AS6Q Key Selector Switches Type No. Key Retained Shape Position Operation Type Contact at ● IP40 IP65 Square SPDT AS6Q-2KT1A AS6Q-2KT1PA LR A AS6Q DPDT AS6Q-2KT2A AS6Q-2KT2PA AS6Q-2KT1B AS6Q-2KT1PB SPDT L R Maintained B DPDT AS6Q-2KT2B AS6Q-2KT2PB 90° 2-position SPDT AS6Q-2KT1C AS6Q-2KT1PC L R C DPDT AS6Q-2KT2C AS6Q-2KT2PC AS6Q-21KT1B AS6Q-21KT1PB SPDT L R Spring return from right B AS6Q-21KT2B AS6Q-21KT2PB DPDT C L R A DPDT AS6Q-3KT2A AS6Q-3KT2PA C L R B DPDT AS6Q-3KT2B AS6Q-3KT2PB C L R C DPDT AS6Q-3KT2C AS6Q-3KT2PC C L R Maintained D DPDT AS6Q-3KT2D AS6Q-3KT2PD C LR E DPDT AS6Q-3KT2E AS6Q-3KT2PE C R L G DPDT AS6Q-3KT2G AS6Q-3KT2PG C L R H DPDT AS6Q-3KT2H AS6Q-3KT2PH 45° 3-position C L R B DPDT AS6Q-31KT2B AS6Q-31KT2PB C L R Spring return from right D DPDT AS6Q-31KT2D AS6Q-31KT2PD C R L G DPDT AS6Q-31KT2G AS6Q-31KT2PG C L R C DPDT AS6Q-32KT2C AS6Q-32KT2PC C L R Spring return from left D DPDT AS6Q-32KT2D AS6Q-32KT2PD C R L H DPDT AS6Q-32KT2H AS6Q-32KT2PH C L R Spring return two-way D DPDT AS6Q-33KT2D AS6Q-33KT2PD • Key is retained at ● positions and removable at positions. • Two keys are supplied. • The front of key cylinder is made of metal. • See page 14 for dimensions. Contact Operation Operator Position & Contact Operation (Top View) Positions Contact Left Center Right NO NC NO NC SPDT — LR L R C C 90° 2-position Left Right Left Right Contact Contact Contact Contact Maintained Spring return from right NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC DPDT — C C C C C C C Left Right Left Right C Left Right Contact Contact Contact Contact L R L R L R L R Contact Contact NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC 45° 3-position DPDT Maintained Spring return Spring return Spring return C C from right from left two-way C C C C (06/11/10) 12 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units AS6H Key Selector Switches Type No. Key Retained Shape Position Operation Type Contact at ● IP40 IP65 Rectangular SPDT AS6H-2KT1A AS6H-2KT1PA LR A AS6H DPDT AS6H-2KT2A AS6H-2KT2PA AS6H-2KT1B AS6H-2KT1PB SPDT L R Maintained B DPDT AS6H-2KT2B AS6H-2KT2PB 90° 2-position SPDT AS6H-2KT1C AS6H-2KT1PC L R C DPDT AS6H-2KT2C AS6H-2KT2PC AS6H-21KT1B AS6H-21KT1PB SPDT L R Spring return from right B AS6H-21KT2B AS6H-21KT2PB DPDT C L R A DPDT AS6H-3KT2A AS6H-3KT2PA C L R B DPDT AS6H-3KT2B AS6H-3KT2PB C L R C DPDT AS6H-3KT2C AS6H-3KT2PC C R L Maintained D DPDT AS6H-3KT2D AS6H-3KT2PD C LR E DPDT AS6H-3KT2E AS6H-3KT2PE C R L G DPDT AS6H-3KT2G AS6H-3KT2PG C L R H DPDT AS6H-3KT2H AS6H-3KT2PH 45° 3-position C L R B DPDT AS6H-31KT2B AS6H-31KT2PB C L R Spring return from right D DPDT AS6H-31KT2D AS6H-31KT2PD C R L G DPDT AS6H-31KT2G AS6H-31KT2PG C L R C DPDT AS6H-32KT2C AS6H-32KT2PC C L R Spring return from left D DPDT AS6H-32KT2D AS6H-32KT2PD C R L H DPDT AS6H-32KT2H AS6H-32KT2PH C L R Spring return two-way D DPDT AS6H-33KT2D AS6H-33KT2PD • Key is retained at ● positions and removable at positions. • Two keys are supplied. • The front of key cylinder is made of metal. • See page 14 for dimensions. Contact Operation Operator Position & Contact Operation (Top View) Positions Contact Left Center Right NO NC NO NC SPDT — LR L R C C 90° 2-position Left Right Left Right Contact Contact Contact Contact Maintained Spring return from right NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC DPDT — C C C C C C C Left Right Left Right C Left Right Contact Contact L R L R Contact Contact L R L R Contact Contact NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC 45° 3-position DPDT Maintained Spring return Spring return Spring return C C from right from left two-way C C C C (06/11/10) 13 TOP ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Dimensions Right Contact Left Contact Rubber Gasket Anti-rotation Ring Rectangular Square Round Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t (TOP) (TOP) (TOP) Locking Ring 2.5 3 N C N O C 1 18 8 22 26 24 ø18 (bottom view) Terminal Arrangement (Key Selector Switch) (TOP) NC1 NC2 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 SPDT has NC1, NO1, and C1 only. Mounting Hole Layout • • • • • • Round/Square • • Rectangular +0.2 +0.2 0 0 ø16.2 ø16.2 18 min. 24 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 14 18 min. 5 5 18 min. 3 2.5 18 Mounting Hole Mounting Hole ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Accessories Ordering Package Shape Material Type No. Dimensions (mm) Type No. Quantity Locking Ring Wrench • Used to tighten the locking ring when Metal ş18 installing A6 control units into a panel. (nickel-plated MT-001 MT-001 1 • Tighten the locking ring to a torque of brass) 60 0.88 N·m maximum. Lamp Holder Tool ş9 • Used to install and remove the LED Rubber OR-77 OR-77 1 ş10 lamps. 55 Lens Removal Tool Stainless • Used to install and remove lenses and MT-101 MT-101 1 Steel buttons. 60 Switch Guard For round/ square units AL-K6 AL-K6 1 (remains 90° open) • Degree of protection: IP40 For rectan- • Used to protect pushbuttons from gular units inadvertent operation. AL-KH6 AL-KH6 1 (remains Guard 110° open) (polyarylate) Base AL-K6S AL-K6S 1 For round/ (polyacetal) square • Degree of protection: IP65 (when used units (180° See page 17 with IP65 control units) spring AL-K6SP AL-K6SP 1 for dimen- • Used to protect pushbuttons from return) sions. inadvertent operation. • Degree of protection: IP40 AL-KH6S AL-KH6S 1 • Used to protect pushbuttons from For rectan- inadvertent operation. gular units (180° • Degree of protection: IP65 (when used spring with IP65 control units) AL-KH6SP AL-KH6SP 1 return) • Used to protect pushbuttons from inadvertent operation. Dust Cover For round AL-D6 AL-D6 1 Translucent units • When mounting the control units with the cover: dust covers installed, refer to mounting For square elastomer AL-DQ6 AL-DQ6 1 hole layout on page 18. units Black part: • Operating temperature: –10 to +55°C For rectan- polypropylene AL-DH6 AL-DH6 1 gular units Terminal Cover Translucent • When wiring the terminals, insert the nylon (white) lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. AL-V6 AL-V6PN10 10 See page 18 for dimen- • Terminal cover is not attached and must sions. be ordered separately. Socket Solder AL-C6 AL-C6 1 See page 18 Terminal • Plugs on the rear of the A series control for dimen- units. PC Board sions. AL-C6V AL-C6V 1 Terminal Mounting Hole Plug • Degree of protection: IP65 26 Nitryl rubber Rubber AL-B6 AL-B6PN05 5 (black) Mounting Hole Plug • Degree of protection: IP65 2.5 12 Metal (diecast) Metal AL-BM6 AL-BM6 1 • Locking ring: plastic Locking Ring Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 15 +0.2 0 +0.2 0 ø16.2 ø16.2 Spring Return ø18 ø17.8 ø16.5 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Maintenance Parts Package Shape SpeciŢcation Type No. Ordering Type No. Color Code ➀➁ Quantity Lens Specify a color code in place of ➁ Round AL6M-L➁ AL6M-L➁PN05 in the Type No. A (amber), C (clear), G (green) Square Polyarylate AL6Q-L➁ AL6Q-L➁PN05 R (red), S (blue), Y (yellow) • Use a C (clear) lens for W (white) Rectangular AL6H-L➁ AL6H-L➁PN05 and JW (pure white) illumination. Button Round AB6M-B➀ AB6M-B➀PN05 Specify a color code in place of ➀ in the Type No. 5 Square Polyarylate AB6Q-B➀ AB6Q-B➀PN05 B (black), G (green), R (red) S (blue), W (white), Y (yellow) Rectangular AB6H-B➀ AB6H-B➀PN05 Marking Plate Round AL6M-W AL6M-WPN05 • White Square Acrylic AL6Q-W AL6Q-WPN05 Rectangular AL6H-W AL6H-WPN05 • Specify a color code in place of Large Lens Unit Translucent AL6M-LK2-M➁ AL6M-LK2-M➁ Round ➁ in the Type No. color lens (installed on • Degree of protection: IP65 Opaque round units) AB6M-BK2-M➁ AB6M-BK2-M➁ button ➁ Color Code Translucent Translucent Opaque Button AL6Q-LK2-Q➁ AL6Q-LK2-Q➁ Color Lens color lens Square (installed 1 A (amber) B (black) on square units) Opaque AB6Q-BK2-Q➁ AB6Q-BK2-Q➁ G (green) G (green) button R (red) R (red) S (blue) S (blue) Translucent AL6Q-LK2-H➁ AL6Q-LK2-H➁ Rectangular W (white) W (white) color lens (installed on Y (yellow) Y (yellow) Opaque square units) AB6Q-BK2-H➁ AB6Q-BK2-H➁ • See page 18 for dimensions. button Locking Ring Plastic HA9Z-LN HA9Z-LNPN10 •Black 10 Anti-rotation Ring Metal AL6-LP AL6-LPPN10 Spare key For key selector Brass with AS6-SK-132 AS6-SK-132PN02 2 • Thickness 2.0 mm switches nickel plating LED Lamps Current Draw Ordering ➁ Illumination Package Operating Voltage Type No. Base Type No. Color Code Quantity AC DC 5V DC ±5% LATD-5➁ 1 Specify a color code — 8 mA LATD-5➁ in place of ➁ in the LATD-5➁PN10 Ordering Type No. 10 A: amber 12V AC/DC ±10% Exclusive LATD-1➁ 1 G: green 9 mA 8 mA LATD-1➁ for A6 JW: pure white LATD-1➁PN10 10 series R: red 24V AC/DC ±10% S: blue LATD-2➁ 1 W: white 9 mA 8 mA LATD-2➁ Y: yellow LATD-2➁PN10 10 (06/11/10) 16 R22 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Transformer Shape Primary Voltage Secondary Voltage Type No. Applicable LED Lamp Separate Mounting Type for 24V 100/110V AC TWR512 200/220V AC 24V AC, 0.5W TWR522 LATD-2➁ 400/440V AC TWR542 • Terminal covers are supplied with separate mounting type transformers. • Connect only one LATD LED to separate mounting type transformers. • Use mounting bracket BC9Z-E/NS35N when using on 400/440V primary voltage. Dimensions SpeciŢcations M3.5 Terminal Screws 100/110V AC, 200/220V AC, Operating Voltage 400/440V AC (50/60 Hz) Power Consumption 2.4VA Secondary Side Primary Side Rated Insulation Voltage 600V Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger) Mounting Holes 40 Operating –30 to +60°C (no freezing) 2-ø3.3 48 Standard Temperature Operating Condition Relative Humidity 35 to 85% (no condensation) 52 Operation Vibration Resistance 5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.5 mm Extremes 2 Shock Resistance Damage Limits 1,000 m/s Terminal Dielectric Strength 2500V AC, 1 minute Cover Terminal Screw M3.5 2 Applicable Wire 2 mm maximum, 2 wires maximum Accessories Package Description Appearance Description Type No. Ordering Type No. Quantity Aluminum BAA1000 BAA1000PN10 Weight: Approx. 200g DIN Rail Steel BAP1000 BAP1000PN10 Weight: Approx. 320g Steel 10 BNL6 BNL6PN10 Weight: Approx.15g Mounting Clip 9.5 48.6 Plastic BC9Z-E/NS35N BC9Z-E/NS35NPN10 Weight: Approx.15g • Use mounting clip BC9Z-E/NS35N when using on 400/440V primary voltage. Maintenance Parts Dimensions • Switch Guard (Degree of protection: IP40) Panel Thickness 34 0.5 to 5 For Round/Square Units For rectangular units Panel Thickness (AL-K6) (AL-K6S) (AL-KH6) (AL-KH6S) 32 0.5 to 5 18 24 Rubber Gasket Rubber Gasket 14 28 14 28 ( ( 90°/110° opening type) 180° opening type) 19 minimum 25 minimum All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 17 23.5 10.5 13 26.5 minimum (45.5 minimum for 180° opening type) 32.8 23.5 10.5 13 26.5 minimum (45.5 minimum for 180° opening type) 33 40 22 41 30 R22 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units • Switch Guard (Degree of protection: IP65) Panel Thickness For Round/Square Units For Rectangular Units 34 0.5 to 5 (AL-K6SP) (AL-KH6SP) Waterproof Gasket 18 24 for Switch Guard Rubber Gasket 0.4 14 28 19 min. 25 min. • Socket +0.3 Terminal 1.5×0.3t 8-1.6 0 Holes TOP 33.5 2.5 3 33.5 2.5 3 ( ) TOP NC1 NC2 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 16.2 7.5 66 16.2 3.8 66 Lamp Lamp Terminal (+) Terminal ( ) – PC Board Solder Terminal Type PC Board Terminal Type Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout ( ) ( ) AL-C6 AL-C6V (Bottom View) (Bottom View) • Terminal Cover 17.3 Note: When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. 33.5 • Dust Cover • Mounting Hole Centers For Round Units For Square Units For Rectangular Units Round/Square Units Rectangular Units (AL-DQ6) (AL-DH6) (AL-D6) +0.2 +0.2 c 24 30 ø24 ø16.2 0 ø16.2 0 30 min. 24 min. Waterproof Gasket Waterproof Gasket Waterproof Gasket for Dust Cover for Dust Cover for Dust Cover • Large Lens and Large Button Rubber Gasket Anti-rotation Ring Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Teminal Width 2.8×0.5t Rectangular Square Round Locking Ring ( ) ( ) (TOP) 2.5 3 TOP TOP 66 1 0.6 9 23.5 0.6 9 0.6 8 22 15.5 15.5 12.5 All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 18 0.3 13 5 5 23.5 7.5 10.5 13 ø16.8 45.5 min. 0.3 13 2.4 7.5 23.5 10.5 13 5 5 0.3 13 7.5 24 45.5 min. 17.5 33 24 min. c 23.5 5 5 24 min. ø23.5 ş16 A6 Series Miniature Control Units Safety Precautions • Turn off the power to A series control units before starting • For wiring, use wires of a proper size to meet the voltage and installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the current requirements. Failure to tighten terminal screws may control units. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shocks cause overheating and create a Ţre hazard. or Ţre hazard. • To avoid a burn on your hand, use the lamp holder tool when replacing lamps. Operating Instructions Replacement of Lens and Marking Plate Panel Mounting When mounting the control units into a panel, use the optional • Removal locking ring wrench (MT-001) to tighten the locking ring. Do not use Remove the lens assembly (color lens, marking plate, lens holder, pliers. Tightening torque must not exceed 0.88 N·m. Excessive and spring) by holding the color lens recesses with the Lens tightening will damage the locking ring. Removal Tool (MT-101) and pulling it out. Remove the marking plate by disengaging the latches between the color lens and lens holder. Wiring The marking plate must be Fitting Grooves Grooves Solder the terminal at 350°C within 3 seconds using a 60W engraved on the front side soldering iron. Sn-Ag-Cu type is recommended when using lead- as shown at right. free solder. When soldering, do not touch the control unit with the When using a color Ţlm, soldering iron. Also ensure that no tensile force is applied to the insert it between the color Engraving terminal. Do not bend the terminal or apply excessive force to the Surface lens and marking plate. terminal. Use a non-corrosive rosin ţux. • Installation Color Lens Marking Plate Lens Holder Place the marking plate on Installing the Socket the lens holder in the correct direction, and press the color lens onto Install the socket on the control unit with the TOP markings on the the lens holder to engage the latches. control unit and the socket placed in the same direction. Put the spring on the lens holder and insert the lens holder into the housing in the correct direction. Switch Guard Waterproof (IP65) / oiltight type switch guards must be used with Marking waterproof (IP65) / oiltight type control units only. Even if IP65 type For A series illuminated pushbuttons, legends and symbols can be switch guards are installed, enclosed type (IP40) control units are engraved on the built-in marking plates, or printed Ţlm can be not made waterproof. inserted under the lens for labelling purposes. Switch Guard Item IP65 (waterproof) IP40 (enclosed type) Marking Plate & Engraving Area IP65 (waterproof) IP65 IP40 Round Square Rectangular Control Unit IP40 IP40 IP40 (enclosed type) Engraving Engraving Engraving Area Area Area Operating Voltage of LED Lamps Built-in Marking 18.0 c 12.0 12.0 Plate and The operating voltage of 5V DC is measured at complete DC. Engraving Area Other Notes • Engraving must be made on the engraving area within 0.5mm deep. • Close Proximity Mounting • The marking plate is made of white acrylic resin. When mounting pilot lights or illuminated pushbuttons collectively or lighting them continuously, heat may cause the ambient temperature to rise above the rated operating temperature. When Applicable the mounting panel is not made of metal or when the control units Marking Film are mounted in an enclosed panel, provide for ventilation or lower 11.8 c (not supplied) 13.6 19.6 the operating voltage. • Thickness = 0.1 mm × 1 Ţlm • Replacement of Buttons (Illuminated/Non-illuminated) • Recommended Ţlm material: polyester Do not replace buttons of maintained action units while the button is in the locked position. Replacing the button in the locked position may damage the internal mechanism. Be sure to release the button Replacing the LED Lamp before replacing. • Removal • Operating and Storage Environment Use the lamp holder tool (OR-77) to remove lamps. Do not use 1. Make sure that the operating/storage temperature and humidity pliers. are within the ratings. • Installation 2. Do not use enclosed type units in an environment subject to oil, Use the lamp holder tool (OR-77) to install lamps. Note the correct water or dust accumulation. In such an area, use the waterproof/ side of the tool for removal or installation. oiltight units (IP65). For installing lamps For removing lamps • Microswitch Contacts Do not connect NO and NC contacts of a microswitch to different voltages or different power sources to prevent a dead short-circuit. OR-77 • IP65 Type Units IP65 type units are evaluated by conventional cutting and cooling 55 oils, and can not be used with some special oils. Contact IDEC for All dimensions in mm. resistance against speciŢc oils. (06/11/10) 19 ø10 ø 0.8 12.0 ø13.6 0.8 ø9 13.6 0.8 12.0 ş16 Flush Silhouette L6/A6 Series Accessories New flush silhouette bezels for L6/A6 series ø16mm miniature control units • Accessories for L6/A6 control units. • Bezel Size Round: ş24 mm (Panel Cut-out: ş20.2 mm) Square: �24 mm (Panel Cut-out: �20.2 mm) Rectangular: 24×30 mm (Panel Cut-out: 20.2×26.2 mm) • Applicable models L6 Series A6 Series Illuminated Pushbutton Illuminated Pushbutton Pilot Light Pilot Light Pushbutton Pushbutton Selector Switch Selector Switch Key Selector Switch Key Selector Switch Illuminated Selector Switch Illuminated Selector Switch Lever Switch Buzzer Note: Flush silhouette bezels cannot be used for mushroom buttons or lenses. Flush Bezel Package Shape SpeciŢcation Type Remarks Quantity Round Metal LA9Z-SM61 1 (aluminum color) Round Plastic LA9Z-S61B 1 (black) • Degree of protection: IP65 Flush Bezel (only when used with IP65 control units) Square Plastic LA9Z-S71B 1 (black) Rectangular Plastic LA9Z-S81B 1 (black) Switch Guard with Flush Bezel (Spring Return) • Used for L6/A6 rectangular pushbuttons and Rectangular illuminated pushbuttons. Cannot be used for selector switches, illuminated selector switches, Plastic LA9Z-KS8 1 and lever switches. • Degree of protection: IP65 (only when used with IP65 control units) Round LA9Z-DS6 1 • Rubber boot is supplied with a ţush bezel. • Degree of protection: IP65 Rubber Boot Square LA9Z-DS7 1 • Applicable type: L6/A6 series illuminated pushbuttons and pushbuttons Rectangular LA9Z-DS8 1 Note: Terminal covers and maintenance parts for L6/A6 other than those shown above can also be used, except switch guard (AL-K) and rub- ber boot (AL-D). (06/11/10) 20 ş16 Flush Silhouette L6/A6 Series Control Units Package Shape SpeciŢcation Type Remarks Quantity Round Plastic LA9Z-BS6 1 (black) Square Plastic Mounting • Degree of protection: IP65 LA9Z-BS7 1 (black) Hole Plug • Panel thickness: 0.5 to 5 mm Rectangular Plastic LA9Z-BS8 1 (black) Ordering Information SpeciŢcations • Control units are not supplied with ţush bezels. Order ţush bezels • Based on L6/A6 series control unit speciŢcations. together with control units. Dimensions Flush Bezel Flush Bezel with Control Units Flush Mounting • L6 Series • A6 Series Plastic Gasket Bezel Metal Bracket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 • Round 0.9 0.8 9.8 8.5 2 1 9 43 2 8 29 2 • Square • Selector Switch • Key Selector • Lever Switch • Illuminated Selector Switch Switch • Rectangular 2 24 2 2 A B 30 17 Unit A (mm) Unit B (mm) L6 selector switch 10.0 L6 key selector 18.1 L6 illuminated selector 10.0 A6 key selector 18.1 A6 selector switch 8.5 Mounting Hole Layout • Rectangular • Round • Square +0.2 +0.2 20.2 26.2 – 0.1 Mounting hole layout for the – 0.1 L6 series is the same for both straight-lever contact type and L-lever contact type. 30∗ 24∗ 24∗ ∗When mounting the rubber boot: Round and square types: 27 mm minimum Rectangular type: Vertical 27 mm, Horizontal 33 mm miniumum (06/11/10) 21 ş18 ş18 +0.2 ş20.2 – 0.1 ş24 ş24 24∗ 22.6 23 27.4 21.4 21.4 ş21.4 26 20 ş 20 20 24∗ 24 24 18 18 14.8 +0.2 20.2 -0.1 24∗ ş16 Flush Silhouette L6/A6 Series Accessories Flush Bezel with Switch Guard [Mounting Hole Layout] • L6 Series • A6 Series Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 26.4 Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 26.4 30 Mounting holes are the 1 same size as rectangular 943 5.4 8 29 5.4 30 ţush bezels. Mounting Hole Plug Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 • Round • Square • Rectangular Mounting holes are Mounting Bracket the same size as Locking Ring ţush bezels. 30.3 2 30 Rubber Boot Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 10.5 20.5 4 27 33 9 43 L6 Series Solder/Tab Terminal All dimensions in mm. Safety Precautions • Turn off the power to the control units before starting instal- • For wiring, use wires of a proper size to meet the voltage lation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the and current requirements and solder correctly. Improper products. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical soldering may cause overheating and Ţre hazard. Also, shocks or Ţre hazard. when using tab terminals, use appropriate quick connect receptacles. • To avoid burning your hand, use the lamp holder tool when replacing lamps. (06/11/10) 22 ş24 ş 27 6 6 1 33.1 33.1 24 24 27 24 47.5 ş16 Flush Silhouette L6/A6 Series Accessories Instructions Panel Mounting of Flush Installing the Rubber Boot Replacing the Lens Attach the rubber boot and the ţush • Removing Bezels bezel to the operator. Then insert the Remove the lens assembly (lens, • L6 series assembly into the panel. Attach the marking plate, and lens holder) from 1. Remove the contact block from the mounting bracket and tighten the lock- the operator by holding the lens operator. Remove the locking ring ing ring. Tighten the locking ring to the removal tool (MT-101) and pull out. and anti-rotation ring. To remove the recommended tightening torque of operator from the contact block, turn 0.88N·m. (Do not use the anti-rotation the locking lever in the direction ring supplied with the operator.) opposite to the arrow on the hous- ing. Anti-rotation ring supplied 2. Attach the ţush bezel to the opera- with the operator Mounting bracket Panel tor. Then insert the assembly into supplied with the flush bezel the panel. Attach the mounting Locking ring Remove bracket and tighten the locking ring. (Do not use the anti-rotation ring supplied with the operator.) • Installing Rubber boot for flush silhouette L6/A6 series For round ţush bezels, place the Insert the operator in the correct direc- control units operator unit Flush bezel for rubber boot projection on the bezel to the groove tion. on the TOP side of the operator and mount onto the panel. • Precautions for Installing the Rubber Boot 3. Insert the contact block, with the Install the rubber boot to wrap around TOP markings on the contact block the entire periphery of the ţush bezel. and the operator placed in the same Make sure that the projection on the direction. Then lock the units, turn- rubber boot is placed into the groove ing the locking lever in the direction on the back of the bezel. If the projec- of the arrow. tion is not placed correctly, the normal Anti-rotation ring supplied waterproof/dustproof characteristics with the operator are not ensured. Panel Mounting bracket Rubber boot installed on supplied with the Projection on the flush bezel flush bezel the rubber boot Correct Locking ring Remove Groove on the rubber boot Flush Bezel/ Incorrect L6/A6 Operator Flush Bezel with Switch Guard Install • A6 series 1. Remove the locking ring and anti- rotation ring from the operator. 2. Attach the ţush bezel to the opera- tor. Then insert the assembly into the panel. Attach the mounting bracket and tighten the locking ring. (Do not use the anti-rotation ring supplied with the operator.) For round ţush bezels, place the projection on the bezel to the groove on the TOP side of the operator and mount onto the panel. Panel Mounting of Flush Bezels with Switch Guard For installation, see Panel Mounting of Flush Bezels. • For other instructions, refer to L6 series catalog and page 19. (06/11/10) 23 ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units Short 22-mm-long body miniature control unit series with bright LED illumination face and snap-action switching. • Available in enclosed (IP40) and waterproof (IP65), and oiltight types. • 12-mm mounting holes • All series have terminals on the same plane. • UL recognized, CSA certiŢed Contact Ratings (Contact Block) SpeciŢcations Rated Insulation Voltage 250V Operating Temperature –25 to +55°C (no freezing) Rated Thermal Current 3A Storage Temperature –30 to +80° Operating Voltage (AC/DC) 24V 110V 220V Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation) Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value) Resistive Load – 1.0A 0.5A AC 50/60 Hz Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger) Inductive Load – 0.7A 0.5A Between live and dead metal parts: Resistive Load 1.0A 0.2A – DC 2,000V AC, 1 minute Inductive Load 0.7A 0.1A – Between terminals of different poles: 2,000V AC, 1 minute Contact Material Silver Switch Unit Between terminals of the same pole: Dielectric • Minimum applicable load: 5V AC/DC, 3 mA 1,000V AC, 1 minute Strength (applicable range may vary with operating conditions and load types) Between contact and lamp terminals: 1,500V AC, 1 minute Illumination Between live part and ground: Weight Unit 2,000V AC, 1 minute AL2M-M11: 4g Operating extremes: Vibration Resistance 5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.75 mm Weight (approx.) AL2M-P1: 4g 2 Damage limits: 500 m/s (50G) AB2M-M1: 4g Shock Resistance 2 Operating extremes: 200 m/s (20G) Mechanical Durability Momentary: 200,000 operations (minimum operations) Maintained: 100,000 operations Momentary: 100,000 operations Electrical Durability Maintained: 50,000 operations (minimum operations) (Switching frequency 1200 operations/h) Enclosed (IP40) Degree of Protection Waterproof, dust-tight (IP65) LED Lamp Ratings (LAD-S Type) Type No. LAD-SA LAD-SG LAD-SR LAD-SY Lamp Base Exclusive for A series control units Forward Current (If) 20 mA Forward Voltage (Vf) (nominal) 2.2V 2.1V 1.7V 2.2V Reverse Voltage (Vr) 4V Illumination Color A G R Y LED Lamp Color Amber Clear Yellow Diffused Red Clear Yellow Clear Applicable Lens Color Amber Green Red Yellow and White Base Plastic Color Red LED Lamp Life (reference value) Approx. 50,000 hours (The illuminance reduces to 50% the initial intensity when used on complete DC.) Operating Voltage & External 5V DC: 150Ω, 1/2W Current-limiting Resistor 6V DC: 200Ω, 1/2W (recommended value) 12V DC: 510Ω, 1W (Note) 24V DC: 1.1 kΩ, 1W Internal Circuit (+) (–) Note: When LED lamps are used on voltages other than the above, external resistor value R is determined by the following formula: R = (operating voltage – Vf) / If • LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor, and external resistors of recommended values for each voltage must be provided. Connect a current-limiting resistor in series, otherwise LED lamps will be damaged. Because no protection diode (+) (–) is contained, ensure the correct polarity is observed. Current Lamp Lamp Limiting Terminal (+) Terminal (–) Resistor (06/11/10) 24 ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units AL2 LED Illuminated Pushbuttons & Pilot Lights Type No. LED Lamp Type No., Rated Operation ➁ Lens Color Shape Contact Current Type Code IP40 IP65 (External Resistor Recommended Value) Round SPDT AL2M-M11➁ AL2M-M11P➁ AL2M Momentary DPDT AL2M-M21➁ AL2M-M21P➁ SPDT AL2M-A11➁ AL2M-A11P➁ Maintained DPDT AL2M-A21➁ AL2M-A21P➁ Marking plate size: ş10 mm Engraving area: ş8.2 mm Pilot Light — AL2M-P1➁ AL2M-P1P➁ (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) A: LAD-SA Square SPDT AL2Q-M11➁ AL2Q-M11P➁ AL2Q G: LAD-SG Momentary Specify a color R: LAD-SR code in place of DPDT AL2Q-M21➁ AL2Q-M21P➁ W/Y: LAD-SY ➁ in the Type No. A: amber SPDT AL2Q-A11➁ AL2Q-A11P➁ Rated Current: 20 mA G: green Maintained R: red DPDT AL2Q-A21➁ AL2Q-A21P➁ 5V DC: 150Ω, 1/2W W: white � Marking plate size: 10 mm 6V DC: 200Ω, 1/2W Y: yellow Engraving area: �8.2 mm Pilot Light — AL2Q-P1➁ AL2Q-P1P➁ 12V DC: 510Ω, 1W (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) 24V DC: 1.1 kΩ, 1W Rectangular SPDT AL2H-M11➁ AL2H-M11P➁ AL2H Momentary DPDT AL2H-M21➁ AL2H-M21P➁ SPDT AL2H-A11➁ AL2H-A11P➁ Maintained DPDT AL2H-A21➁ AL2H-A21P➁ Marking plate size: 10 × 14 mm Engraving area: 8.2 × 12.2 mm Pilot Light — AL2H-P1➁ AL2H-P1P➁ (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) • LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor. Connect a current-limiting resistor in series, otherwise LED lamps will be damaged. • External current-limiting resistor is not necessary when an optional socket with built-in resistor is used (see page 27). LED Lamp • AP2M series pilot lights (round bezel only) with built-in current-limiting resistors are also available. Internal Circuit (+) (–) Dimensions Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Rubber Gasket RectangularR Squareound Locking Ring (TOP) (TOP)(TOP) Terminal Width 1.8×0.4t 55.5 0.6 0.6 5.5 722 9 18 c14 ø14 9 Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout • • • • Round/Square Units • • • • Rectangular Units Lamp Terminal (+) +0.2 +0.2 (TOP) 0 ø12 0 ø12 NC1NC2 SPDT has NC1, Note: Determine mounting NO1, and C1 only. centers to ensure NO1 NO2 easy operation. C1 C2 Lamp Terminal (–) 18 min. 14 min. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 25 9.2 2.8 2.8 14 min. 14 ø14 14 min. ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units AB2 Pushbuttons Type No. Operation Shape Button Type Contact Color Code ➀➁ Type IP40 IP65 Round B: black SPDT AB2M-M1➀ AB2M-M1P➀ AB2M Momentary G: green DPDT AB2M-M2➀ AB2M-M2P➀ R: red Button S: blue SPDT AB2M-A1➀ AB2M-A1P➀ W: white Maintained DPDT AB2M-A2➀ AB2M-A2P➀ Y: yellow SPDT AB2M-M1L➁ AB2M-M1PL➁ A: amber Momentary G: green DPDT AB2M-M2L➁ AB2M-M2PL➁ Illumination Lens R: red SPDT AB2M-A1L➁ AB2M-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained Y: yellow DPDT AB2M-A2L➁ AB2M-A2PL➁ Square B: black SPDT AB2Q-M1➀ AB2Q-M1P➀ Momentary AB2Q G: green DPDT AB2Q-M2➀ AB2Q-M2P➀ R: red Button S: blue SPDT AB2Q-A1➀ AB2Q-A1P➀ W: white Maintained DPDT AB2Q-A2➀ AB2Q-A2P➀ Y: yellow SPDT AB2Q-M1L➁ AB2Q-M1PL➁ A: amber Momentary G: green DPDT AB2Q-M2L➁ AB2Q-M2PL➁ Illumination Lens R: red SPDT AB2Q-A1L➁ AB2Q-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained Y: yellow DPDT AB2Q-A2L➁ AB2Q-A2PL➁ Rectangular B: black SPDT AB2H-M1➀ AB2H-M1P➀ Momentary AB2H G: green DPDT AB2H-M2➀ AB2H-M2P➀ R: red Button S: blue SPDT AB2H-A1➀ AB2H-A1P➀ Maintained W: white DPDT AB2H-A2➀ AB2H-A2P➀ Y: yellow SPDT AB2H-M1L➁ AB2H-M1PL➁ A: amber Momentary G: green DPDT AB2H-M2L➁ AB2H-M2PL➁ Illumination Lens R: red SPDT AB2H-A1L➁ AB2H-A1PL➁ W: white Maintained Y: yellow DPDT AB2H-A2L➁ AB2H-A2PL➁ • Specify a color code in place of ➀ or ➁ in the Type No. Dimensions Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Rubber Gasket Locking Ring RectangularR Squareound ( ) ()( ) TOP TOP TOP 5 0.6 0.6 5.5 5.5 22 9 18 9 c14 ø14 Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout • • • • Round/Square Units • • • • Rectangular Units (TOP) +0.2 +0.2 NC1NC2 ø12 0 ø12 0 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 SPDT has NC1, NO1, and C1 only. 18 min. 14 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 26 2.8 2.8 14 min. 14 14 min. ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units Accessories Ordering Package Shape Material Type No. Dimensions (mm) Type No. Quantity Locking Ring Wrench • Used to tighten the locking ring when installing the A2 control units into a ş14 Metal panel. MT-002 MT-002 1 (nickel-plated brass) • Tighten the locking ring to a torque of 60 0.78 N·m maximum. Lens Removal Tool Stainless Steel MT-101 MT-101 1 • Used to remove lens and button. 60 Lamp Holder Tool Rubber OR-66 OR-66 1 • Used to remove and install LED lamps. 70 Switch Guard • Degree of protection: For round/ IP40 AL-K2 AL-K2 1 square Unit • Used to protect 90° open pushbuttons from inadvertent operation. (remains For rectangular AL-KH2 AL-KH2 1 • See page 28 for 90° open) unit dimensions. Socket Solder Terminal AL-C2 AL-C2 1 • Snaps on the rear of the A2 series control units. (see page 28 for dimensions) PC Board Terminal AL-C2V AL-C2V 1 Socket with Built-in Resistor 5V DC AL-C21 AL-C21 1 Blue • A current limiting resistor is contained, eliminating the 6V DC AL-C22 AL-C22 1 Green need for external resistors. Solder • When using the socket with a Terminal 12V DC AL-C23 AL-C23 1 Yellow built-in resistor, make sure that the continuous current is 24V DC AL-C24 AL-C24 1 Red 1A maximum and the operating temperature is –25 to +40°C. In collective 5V DC AL-C21V AL-C21V 1 Blue mounting, keep center-to center-spacing of 20 mm or 6V DC AL-C22V AL-C22V 1 Green PC Board more between adjacent units in consideration of built-in Terminal 12V DC AL-C23V AL-C23V 1 Yellow resistor heating. • See page 28 for dimensions. 24V DC AL-C24V AL-C24V 1 Red Terminal Cover • When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. Nylon AL-V2 AL-V2PN10 10 • Terminal cover is not attached and must be ordered separately. Dust Cover • When mounting the control units with For round units AL-D2 AL-D2 1 the dust covers installed, refer to mounting hole layout on page 29. • Operating temperature: –10 to +55°C For square units AL-DQ2 AL-DQ2 1 • Material Front part: Elastomer (transparent) Rear part: Polypropylene (black) For rectangular units AL-DH2 AL-DH2 1 • See page 29 for dimensions and mounting hole layout. Mounting Hole Plug Nitryl rubber (black) AL-B2 AL-B2PN05 5 • Degree of protection: IP65 LED Lamp LAD-SA 1 Illumination color: amber LAD-SA Amber LED color: amber clear LAD-SAPN10 10 LAD-SG 1 Illumination color: green LAD-SG Green LED color: yellow diffused LAD-SGPN10 10 Current-limiting LAD-SR 1 resistor is not Illumination color: red LAD-SR Red LED color: clear red LAD-SRPN10 10 contained. 5.3 LAD-SY 1 9.0 White/ Illumination color: yellow LAD-SY LED color: yellow clear Yellow All dimensions in mm. LAD-SYPN10 10 (06/11/10) 27 ø4.0 Lens color Socket Bottom Color ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units Maintenance Parts Package Shape SpeciŢcation Type No. Ordering Type No. Color Code ➀➁ Quantity Marking Plate Round AL2M-W AL2M-WPN05 Square AL2Q-W AL2Q-WPN05 5 • White Rectangular AL2H-W AL2H-WPN05 Lens Unit Round AL2M-LK1-➁ AL2M-LK1-➁PN02 For IP40 units Square AL2Q-LK1-➁ AL2Q-LK1-➁PN02 2 Rectangular AL2H-LK1-➁ AL2H-LK1-➁PN02 • Specify a color code in place of ➁ in the Type No. Round AL2M-LK2-➁ AL2M-LK2-➁ For IP65 illumi- A (amber) nated pushbut- Square AL2Q-LK2-➁ AL2Q-LK2-➁ G (green) tons R (red) Rectangular AL2H-LK2-➁ AL2H-LK2-➁ W (white) 1 Y (yellow) Round AL2M-LK3-➁ AL2M-LK3-➁ For IP65 pilot Square AL2Q-LK3-➁ AL2Q-LK3-➁ lights Rectangular AL2H-LK3-➁ AL2H-LK3-➁ Button Unit Round AB2M-BK1-➀ AB2M-BK1-➀PN02 • Specify a color code in place of For IP40 Square AB2Q-BK1-➀ AB2Q-BK1-➀PN02 2 ➀ in the Type No. pushbuttons B (black) Rectangular AB2H-BK1-➀ AB2H-BK1-➀PN02 G (green) R (red) Round AB2M-BK2-➀ AB2M-BK2-➀ S (blue) For IP65 W (white) Square AB2Q-BK2-➀ AB2Q-BK2-➀ 1 pushbuttons Y (yellow) Rectangular AB2H-BK2-➀ AB2H-BK2-➀ Dimensions • Switch Guard For Round/Square Units (AL-K2) For Rectangular Units (AL-KH2) Panel Thickness Panel Thickness 26.5 0.5 to 5 26.5 0.5 to 5 14 18 12.5 Rubber Gasket 12.5 Rubber Gasket 15 min. 19 min. � � � � • Socket (AL-C2, AL-C2V, AL-C2 ) Terminal Arrangement Terminal 0.8 × 0.3t Lamp Terminal (+) 33 1 6 33 1 6 (TOP) NC1 NC2 NO1 NO2 C1 C2 17 6.5 13 17 4.5 +0.2 Lamp Terminal (–) 8-1.0 Hole 0 s Solder Terminal Type PC Board Terminal Panel Cut-out ( ) AL-C2 (AL-C2V) Bottom View 36 1 6 36 1 6 5.5 13 3.5 +0.2 20 7 8-1.0 Hole 0 s 20 5 Solder Terminal Type with Built-in Resistor PC Board Terminal Type Panel Cut-out ( c) AL-C2 with Built-in Resistor (AL-C2 c V) Bottom View All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 28 19.5 8.5 11 22.5 min. 6.5 7.3 10.5 10.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 19.5 8.5 11 10.5 6.5 7.3 2.8 2.8 22.5 min. 10.2 5.3 4.9 2.8 2.8 ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units Dimensions • Terminal Cover (AL-V2) 17.3 Note: When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. 33.5 • Dust Cover For Round Units For Square Units For Rectangular Units Mounting Hole Centers (AL-D2) (AL-DQ2) (AL-DH2) (Round Units, Square Units) c 20 ø20 24 ø12 20 min. (Rectangular Units) Waterproof Gasket Waterproof Gasket for Dust Cover Waterproof Gasket for Dust Cover for Dust Cover ø12 24 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 29 0.3 12 6.5 0.3 12 6.5 ø12.8 0.3 12 6.5 20 20 min. 20 min. ş12 A2 Series Miniature Control Units Safety Precautions • Turn off the power to A series control units before starting • For wiring, use wires of a proper gauge to meet the voltage and installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the current requirements. Failure to tighten terminal screws may control units. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shocks cause overheating and create a Ţre hazard. or Ţre hazard. • To avoid burning your hand, use the lamp holder tool when replacing lamps. Operating Instructions Replacement of Lens and Marking Plate Wiring • Removal Solder the terminal at 350°C within 3 seconds using a 60W soldering iron. Sn-Ag-Cu type is recommended when using lead- Remove the lens assembly (color lens, marking plate, lens holder, free solder. When soldering, do not touch the control unit with the and spring) by holding the color lens recesses with the Lens soldering iron. Also ensure that no tensile force is applied to the Removal Tool (MT-101) and pulling it out. Remove the marking plate terminal. Do not bend the terminal or apply excessive force to the by disengaging the latches between the color lens and lens holder. terminal. The marking plate must be engraved on the front side as shown Use non-corrosive rosin ţux. below. Latches Installing the Socket Install the socket on the control unit with the TOP markings on the control unit and the socket placed in the same direction. Operating Voltage of LED Lamps Engraving Area The operating voltage is measured at complete DC. When using a Color Lens Marking Lens Holder pulsating voltage such as a full-wave rectiŢcation voltage, keep Plate peak currents within the forward current If. Peak currents exceeding • Installation the If may shorten the LED lamp life. Place the marking plate on the lens holder in the correct direction, and press the color lens onto the lens holder to engage the latches. Other Notes Put the spring on the lens holder and insert the lens holder into the • Close Proximity Mounting housing in the correct direction. When mounting pilot lights or illuminated pushbuttons collectively or • Installing Non-illuminated Button lighting them continuously, heat may cause the ambient Non-illuminated pushbuttons contain a marking plate like temperature to rise above the rated operating temperature. When illuminated units. Be sure to install the marking plate when replacing the mounting panel is not made of metal or when the control units the button. are mounted in an enclosed panel, provide for ventilation or lower the operating voltage. Replacing the LED Lamp • Replacement of Buttons (Illuminated/Non-illuminated) Do not replace buttons of maintained action units while the button is • Removal in the locked position. Replacing the button in the locked position Use the lamp holder tool (OR-66) to remove lamps. Do not use may damage the internal mechanism. Be sure to release the button pliers. before replacing. • Installation • Operating and Storage Environment Use the lamp holder tool (OR-66) to install lamps. Note the correct 1. Make sure that the operating/storage temperature and humidity side of the tool for removal or installation. are within the ratings. Lamp Holder Tool 2. Do not use enclosed type units (IP40) in an environment subject OR-66 (ø8, ø10, ø12 series) to oil, water or dust accumulation. In such an area, use the waterproof/oiltight units (IP65). • Microswitch Contacts For removing lamps For installing lamps Do not connect NO and NC contacts of the microswitch to different voltages or different power sources to prevent a dead short-circuit. Panel Mounting • IP65 Type Units When mounting the control units onto a panel, use the optional IP65 type units are evaluated by conventional cutting and cooling locking ring wrench (MT-002) to tighten the locking ring. Do not use oils, and can not be used with some special oils. Contact IDEC for pliers. Tightening torque must not exceed 0.78 N·m. Excessive resistance against special oils. tightening will damage the locking ring. (06/11/10) 30 A1 Series Miniature Control Units ş10 Short 22-mm-long body miniature control unit series with LED illumination face and snap-action switching. • Bright and clear LED illumination. • 10-mm mounting holes • All series have terminals on the same plane. • UL recognized, CSA certiŢed Contact Ratings (Contact Block) SpeciŢcations Operating Temperature –25 to +55°C (no freezing) Rated Insulation Voltage 250V Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation) Rated Thermal Current 3A Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value) Operating Voltage (AC/DC) 24V 110V 220V Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger) Resistive Load – 1.0A 0.5A AC 50/60 Hz Between live and dead metal parts: Inductive Load – 0.7A 0.5A 2,000V AC, 1 minute Resistive Load 1.0A 0.2A – Between terminals of different poles: DC 2,000V AC, 1 minute Inductive Load 0.7A 0.1A – Switch Unit Between terminals of the same pole: Dielectric Contact Material Silver 1,000V AC, 1 minute Strength Between contact and lamp terminals: • Minimum applicable load: 5V AC/DC, 3 mA 1,500V AC, 1 minute (applicable range may vary with operating conditions and load types) Illumination Between live part and ground: Unit 2,000V AC, 1 minute Weight Operating extremes: Vibration Resistance AL1M-M11: 3g 5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.75 mm 2 Damage limits: 500 m/s (50G) Weight (approx.) AL1M-P1: 3g Shock Resistance 2 Operating extremes: 200 m/s (20G) AB1M-M1: 3g Mechanical Durability Momentary: 200,000 operations (minimum operations) Maintained: 100,000 operations Momentary: 100,000 operations Electrical Durability Maintained: 50,000 operations (minimum operations) (Switching frequency 1200 operations/h) Degree of Protection Enclosed (IP40) LED Lamp Ratings (LAD-S Type) Type No. LAD-SA LAD-SG LAD-SR LAD-SY Lamp Base Exclusive for A series control units Forward Current (If) 20 mA Forward Voltage (Vf) (nominal) 2.2V 2.1V 1.7V 2.2V Reverse Voltage (Vr) 4V Illumination Color A G R Y LED Lamp Color Amber Clear Yellow Diffused Red Clear Yellow Clear Applicable Lens Color Amber Green Red Yellow and White Base Plastic Color Red LED Lamp Life (reference value) Approx. 50,000 hours (The illuminance reduces to 50% the initial intensity when used on complete DC.) Operating Voltage & External 5V DC: 150Ω, 1/2W Current-limiting Resistor 6V DC: 200Ω, 1/2W (recommended value) 12V DC: 510Ω, 1W (Note) 24V DC: 1.1 kΩ, 1W Internal Circuit (+) (–) Note: When LED lamps are used on voltages other than the above, external resistor value R is determined by the following formula: R = (operating voltage – Vf) / If • LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor, and external resistors of recommended values for each voltage must be provided. Connect a current-limiting resistor in series, otherwise LED lamps will be damaged. Because (+) (–) no protection diode is contained, ensure the correct polarity is observed. Current Lamp Lamp Limiting Terminal (+) Terminal (–) Resistor (06/11/10) 31 ş10 A1 Series Miniature Control Units AL1 LED Illuminated Pushbuttons & Pilot Lights Type No. LED Lamp Operation Type No., Rated Current Shape Contact ➁ Lens Color Code Type IP40 (External Resistor Recommended Value) Round AL1M Momentary SPDT AL1M-M11➁ Maintained SPDT AL1M-A11➁ Marking plate size: ş8.5 mm Pilot Light — AL1M-P1➁ Engraving area: ş7 mm (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) A: LAD-SA Square G: LAD-SG AL1Q Specify a color code in Momentary SPDT AL1Q-M11➁ R: LAD-SR place of ➁ in the Type W/Y: LAD-SY No. A: amber Rated Current: 20 mA Maintained SPDT AL1Q-A11➁ G: green R: red 5V DC: 150Ω, 1/2W W: white � Marking plate size: 8.5 mm 6V DC: 200Ω, 1/2W Y: yellow Pilot Light — AL1Q-P1➁ � Engraving area: 7 mm 12V DC: 510Ω, 1W (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) 24V DC: 1.1 kΩ, 1W Rectangular AL1H Momentary SPDT AL1H-M11➁ Maintained SPDT AL1H-A11➁ Marking plate size: 8.5 × 12.5 mm Engraving area: 7 × 11 mm Pilot Light — AL1H-P1➁ (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) • LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor. Connect a current-limiting resistor in series, LED Lamp otherwise LED lamps will be damaged. Internal Circuit (+) (–) • AP1M series pilot lights (round bezel only) with built-in current-limiting resistor are also available. Dimensions Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Locking Ring Rectangular Square Round ( ) ( ) ( ) TOP TOP TOP Terminal Width 1.8×0.4t ø12 c 6 5.5 16 12 ø12 5.5 22 9 (bottom view) Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout • • • • Round/Square Units • • • • Rectangular Units (TOP) +0.2 +0.2 ø10 ø10 0 0 NC NO COM Lamp Lamp Terminal (+) Terminal (–) 12 min. 16 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 32 2.8 2.8 12 min. 12 12 min. ş10 A1 Series Miniature Control Units AB1 Pushbuttons Type No. Shape Button Type Operation Type Contact Color Code ➀➁ IP40 Round Bblack Momentary SPDT AB1M-M1➀ G: green AB1M R: red Button S: blue W: white Maintained SPDT AB1M-A1➀ Y: yellow A: amber Momentary SPDT AB1M-M1L➁ G: green Illumination Lens R: red W: white Maintained SPDT AB1M-A1L➁ Y: yellow Square Bblack Momentary SPDT AB1Q-M1➀ G: green AB1Q R: red Button S: blue W: white Maintained SPDT AB1Q-A1➀ Y: yellow A: amber Momentary SPDT AB1Q-M1L➁ G: green Illumination Lens R: red W: white Maintained SPDT AB1Q-A1L➁ Y: yellow Rectangular Bblack Momentary SPDT AB1H-M1➀ G: green AB1H R: red Button S: blue Maintained SPDT AB1H-A1➀ W: white Y: yellow A: amber Momentary SPDT AB1H-M1L➁ G: green Illumination Lens R: red W: white Maintained SPDT AB1H-A1L➁ Y: yellow • Specify a color code in place of ➀ or ➁ in the Type No. Dimensions Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Locking Ring Rectangular Square Round (TOP) (TOP) (TOP) Terminal Width 1.8×0.4t 6 5.5 16 c12 ø12 5.5 22 9 (bottom view) Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout • • • • Round/Square Units • • • • Rectangular Units (TOP) +0.2 +0.2 ø10 ø10 0 0 NC NO COM 12 min. 16 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 33 2.8 2.8 12 12 min. 12 min. ş10 A1 Series Miniature Control Units Accessories Ordering Package Shape Material Type No. Dimensions (mm) Type No. Quantity Locking Ring Wrench • Used to tighten the locking ring when installing the A1 control units into a ş12 Metal panel. MT-003 MT-003 1 (nickel-plated brass) • Tighten the locking ring to a torque of 60 0.29 N·m maximum. Lens Removal Tool Stainless Steel MT-101 MT-101 1 • Used to remove lens and button. 60 Lamp Holder Tool Rubber OR-66 OR-66 1 • Used to remove and install LED lamps. 70 Switch Guard • Used to protect For round/ AL-K1 AL-K1 1 pushbuttons from square Unit inadvertent operation. 90° open • See page 35 for For rectangular (remains AL-KH1 AL-KH1 1 dimensions. unit 90° open) Socket Solder Terminal AL-C1 AL-C1 1 • Snaps on the rear of the A1 series control units. (see page 35 for dimensions) PC Board Terminal AL-C1V AL-C1V 1 Terminal Cover • When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. Nylon AL-V1 AL-V1PN10 10 • Terminal cover is not attached and must be ordered separately. Mounting Hole Plug • Degree of protection: IP65 ø12 Nitryl rubber (black) AL-B1 AL-B1PN05 5 LED Lamp LAD-SA 1 Illumination color: amber LAD-SA Amber LED color: amber clear LAD-SAPN10 10 LAD-SG 1 Illumination color: green LAD-SG Green LED color: yellow diffused LAD-SGPN10 10 Current-limiting LAD-SR 1 resistor is not Illumination color: red LAD-SR Red LED color: clear red contained. LAD-SRPN10 10 5.3 9.0 LAD-SY 1 White/ Illumination color: yellow LAD-SY LED color: yellow clear Yellow All dimensions in mm. LAD-SYPN10 10 (06/11/10) 34 ø4.0 Lens color 4.4 2 ş10 A1 Series Miniature Control Units Maintenance Parts Package Shape Type No. Ordering Type No. Color Code ➀➁ Quantity Marking Plate Round AL1M-W AL1M-WPN05 Square AL1Q-W AL1Q-WPN05 5 •White Rectangular AL1H-W AL1H-WPN05 Lens Unit Round AL1M-LK1-➁ AL1M-LK1-➁PN02 Specify a color code in place of ➁ in the Type No. Square AL1Q-LK1-➁ AL1Q-LK1-➁PN02 A (amber), G (green), R (red) W (white), Y (yellow) Rectangular AL1H-LK1-➁ AL1H-LK1-➁PN02 2 Button Unit Round AB1M-BK1-➀ AB1M-BK1-➀PN02 Specify a color code in place of ➀ in the Type No. Square AB1Q-BK1-➀ AB1Q-BK1-➀PN02 B (black), G (green), R (red) S (blue), W (white), Y (yellow) Rectangular AB1H-BK1-➀ AB1H-BK1-➀PN02 Dimensions • Switch Guard For Round/Square Units (AL-K1) For Rectangular Units (AL-KH1) Panel Thickness 12 16 24.5 0.5 to 5 12.5 13 min. 17 min. • Socket (AL-C1, AL-C1V) Terminal 0.8 × 0.3t Terminal Arrangement 33 7.3 33 7.3 (TOP) NC NO COM Lamp Lamp 17 5 11 17 3 +0.2 Terminal (+) Terminal (–) 5-1.0 Hole 0 s ( ) Bottom View Solder Terminal PC Board Terminal (PC Board Terminal ( ) ( ) Mounting Hole Layout) AL-C1 AL-C1V • Terminal Cover 17.3 Note: When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. 33.5 All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 35 17.5 7.5 10 20.5 min. ø10.8 17.5 7.5 10 2.8 2.8 20.5 min. 2.8 2.8 ş10 A1 Series Miniature Control Units Safety Precautions • Turn off the power to A series control units before starting • For wiring, use wires of a proper gauge to meet the voltage and installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the current requirements. Failure to tighten terminal screws may control units. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shocks cause overheating and create a Ţre hazard. or Ţre hazard. • To avoid burning your hand, use the lamp holder tool when replacing lamps. Operating Instructions Replacement of Lens and Marking Plate Wiring • Removal Solder the terminal at 350°C within 3 seconds using a 60W soldering iron. Sn-Ag-Cu type is recommended when using lead- Remove the lens assembly (color lens, marking plate, lens holder, free solder. When soldering, do not touch the control unit with the and spring) by holding the color lens recesses with the Lens soldering iron. Also ensure that no tensile force is applied to the Removal Tool (MT-101) and pulling it out. Remove the marking plate terminal. Do not bend the terminal or apply excessive force to the by disengaging the latches between the color lens and lens holder. terminal. The marking plate must be engraved on the front side as shown Use non-corrosive rosin ţux. below. Latches Installing the Socket Install the socket on the control unit with the TOP markings on the control unit and the socket placed in the same direction. Engraving Spring Area Spring Operating Voltage of LED Lamps Color lens Marking Lens Retaining Plate Holder Groove The operating voltage is measured at complete DC. When using a pulsating voltage such as a full-wave rectiŢcation voltage, keep Note: Make sure that the spring is inserted in the correct peak currents within the forward current If. Peak currents exceeding direction. The base of spring must Ţt the groove in the the If may shorten the LED lamp life. holder. • Installation Other Notes Place the marking plate on the lens holder in the correct direction, • Close Proximity Mounting and press the color lens onto the lens holder to engage the latches. When mounting pilot lights or illuminated pushbuttons collectively or Put the spring on the lens holder and insert the lens holder into the lighting them continuously, heat may cause the ambient housing in the correct direction. temperature to rise above the rated operating temperature. When • Installing Non-illuminated Button the mounting panel is not made of metal or when the control units Non-illuminated pushbuttons contain a marking plate like illumi- are mounted in an enclosed panel, provide for ventilation or lower nated units. Be sure to install the marking plate when replacing the the operating voltage. button. • Replacement of Buttons (Illuminated/Non-illuminated) Do not replace buttons of maintained action units while the button is Replacing the LED Lamp in the locked position. Replacing the button in the locked position may damage the internal mechanism. Be sure to release the button • Removal before replacing. Use the lamp holder tool (OR-66) to remove lamps. Do not use • Operating and Storage Environment pliers. 1. Make sure that the operating/storage temperature and humidity • Installation are within the ratings. Use the lamp holder tool (OR-66) to install lamps. Note the correct 2. Do not use enclosed type units in an environment subject to oil, side of the tool for removal or installation. water or dust accumulation. Lamp Holder Tool • Microswitch Contacts OR-66 (ø8, ø10, ø12 series) Do not connect NO and NC contacts of the microswitch to different voltages or different power sources to prevent a dead short-circuit. For removing lamps For installing lamps Panel Mounting When mounting the control units into a panel, use the optional locking ring wrench (MT-003) to tighten the locking ring. Do not use pliers. Tightening torque must not exceed 0.29 N·m. Excessive tightening will damage the locking ring. (06/11/10) 36 ş8 A8 Series Miniature Control Units Short 22-mm-long body miniature control unit series with LED illumination face and snap-action switching. • Bright and clear LED illumination. • 8-mm mounting holes • All series have terminals on the same plane. • UL recognized, CSA certiŢed Contact Ratings (Contact Block) SpeciŢcations Operating Temperature –25 to +55°C (no freezing) Rated Insulation Voltage 250V Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation) Rated Thermal Current 3A Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value) Operating Voltage (AC/DC) 24V 110V 220V Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger) Resistive Load – 1.0A 0.5A Between live and dead metal parts AC 50/60 Hz 2,000V AC, 1 minute Inductive Load – 0.7A 0.5A Between terminals of different poles: Resistive Load 1.0A 0.2A – 2,000V AC, 1 minute DC Switch Unit Between terminals of the same pole: Inductive Load 0.7A 0.1A – Dielectric 1,000V AC, 1 minute Strength Contact Material Silver Between contact and lamp terminals: 1,500V AC, 1 minute • Minimum applicable load: 5V AC/DC, 3 mA (applicable range may vary with operating conditions and load types) Illumination Between live part and ground: Unit 2,000V AC, 1 minute Operating extremes: Vibration Resistance Weight 5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.75 mm 2 AL8M-M11: 2g Damage limits: 500 m/s (50G) Shock Resistance 2 Operating extremes: 200 m/s (20G) Weight (approx.) AL8M-P1: 2g Mechanical Durability Momentary: 200,000 operations AB8M-M1: 2g (minimum operations) Maintained: 100,000 operations Momentary: 100,000 operations Electrical Durability Maintained: 50,000 operations (minimum operations) (Switching frequency 1200 operations/h) Degree of Protection Enclosed (IP40) LED Lamp Ratings (LAD-S Type) Type No. LAD-SA LAD-SG LAD-SR LAD-SY Lamp Base Exclusive for A series control units Forward Current (If) 20 mA Forward Voltage (Vf) (nominal) 2.2V 2.1V 1.7V 2.2V Reverse Voltage (Vr) 4V Illumination Color A G R Y LED Lamp Color Amber Clear Yellow Diffused Red Clear Yellow Clear Applicable Lens Color Amber Green Red Yellow and White Base Plastic Color Red LED Lamp Life (reference value) Approx. 50,000 hours (The illuminance reduces to 50% the initial intensity when used on complete DC.) Operating Voltage & External 5V DC: 150Ω, 1/2W Current-limiting Resistor 6V DC: 200Ω, 1/2W (recommended value) 12V DC: 510Ω, 1W (Note) 24V DC: 1.1 kΩ, 1W Internal Circuit (+) (–) Note: When LED lamps are used on voltages other than the above, external resistor value R is determined by the following formula: R = (operating voltage – Vf) / If • LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor, and external resistors of recommended values for each voltage must be provided. Connect a current-limiting resistor in series, otherwise LED lamps will be damaged. Because no protection (+) (–) diode is contained, ensure the correct polarity is observed. Current Lamp Lamp Limiting Terminal (+) Terminal (–) Resistor (06/11/10) 37 ş8 A8 Series Miniature Control Units AL8 LED Illuminated Pushbuttons & Pilot Lights Type No. LED Lamp Operation ➁ Lens Color Type No., Rated Current Shape Contact Type Code IP40 (External Resistor Recommended Value) Round AL8M Momentary SPDT AL8M-M11➁ Maintained SPDT AL8M-A11➁ Marking plate size: ş6 mm Pilot Light — AL8M-P1➁ Engraving area: ş4.5 mm (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) A: LAD-SA Square G: LAD-SG AL8Q Specify a color Momentary SPDT AL8Q-M11➁ R: LAD-SR code in place of ➁ W/Y: LAD-SY in the Type No. A: amber Maintained SPDT AL8Q-A11➁ Rated Current: 20 mA G: green R: red 5V DC: 150Ω, 1/2W W: white Marking plate size: �6 mm 6V DC: 200Ω, 1/2W Pilot Light — AL8Q-P1➁ Y: yellow � Engraving area: 4.5 mm 12V DC: 510Ω, 1W (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) 24V DC: 1.1 kΩ, 1W Rectangular AL8H Momentary SPDT AL8H-M11➁ Maintained SPDT AL8H-A11➁ Marking plate size: 6 × 9 mm Pilot Light — AL8H-P1➁ Engraving area: 4.5 × 7.5 mm (Depth: 0.5 mm max.) • LED lamps do not have a current-limiting resistor. Connect a current-limiting resistor in series, otherwise LED Lamp LED lamps will be damaged. Internal Circuit (+) (–) • AP8M series pilot lights (round bezel only) with built-in current-limiting resistor are also available. Dimensions Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Locking Ring Rectangular Square Round ( ) ( ) ( ) TOP TOP TOP Terminal Width 1.8 × 0.4t ø9 5 5.5 5.5 12 c 9 ø9 7 22 9 Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout • • • • Round/Square Units • • • • Rectangular Units (TOP) +0.2 +0.2 ø8 0 ø8 0 NC NO COM Lamp Lamp Terminal (+) Terminal (–) 12 min. 9 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 38 2.5 2.5 9 min. 9 9 min. ş8 A8 Series Miniature Control Units AB8 Pushbuttons Type No. Shape Button Type Operation Type Contact Color Code ➀➁ IP40 Round Bblack Momentary SPDT AB8M-M1➀ AB8M G: green R: red Button S: blue W: white Maintained SPDT AB8M-A1➀ Y: yellow A: amber Momentary SPDT AB8M-M1L➁ G: green Illumination Lens R: red W: white Maintained SPDT AB8M-A1L➁ Y: yellow Square Bblack Momentary SPDT AB8Q-M1➀ G: green AB8Q R: red Button S: blue W: white Maintained SPDT AB8Q-A1➀ Y: yellow A: amber Momentary SPDT AB8Q-M1L➁ G: green Illumination Lens R: red W: white Maintained SPDT AB8Q-A1L➁ Y: yellow Rectangular Bblack Momentary SPDT AB8H-M1➀ G: green AB8H R: red Button S: blue W: white Maintained SPDT AB8H-A1➀ Y: yellow A: amber Momentary SPDT AB8H-M1L➁ G: green Illumination Lens R: red W: white Maintained SPDT AB8H-A1L➁ Y: yellow • Specify a color code in place of ➀ or ➁ in the Type No. Dimensions Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Locking Ring Rectangular Square Round ( ) ( ) ( ) Terminal Width TOP TOP TOP 1.8 × 0.4t 5.5 5.5 12 c 9 ø9 7 22 9 (bottom view) Terminal Arrangement Mounting Hole Layout • • • • Round/Square Units • • • • Rectangular Units (TOP) +0.2 +0.2 ø8 0 ø8 0 NC NO COM 9 min. 12 min. Note: Determine mounting centers to ensure easy operation. All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 39 2.5 2.5 9 9 min. 9 min. ş8 A8 Series Miniature Control Units Accessories Ordering Package Shape Material Type No. Dimensions (mm) Type No. Quantity Locking Ring Wrench • Used to tighten the locking ring when installing the A8 series control units into ş9 a panel. Metal (nickel-plated brass) MT-004 MT-004 1 • Tighten the locking ring to a torque of 60 0.29 N·m maximum. Lens Removal Tool Stainless Steel MT-101 MT-101 1 • Used to remove the lens and button. 60 Lamp Holder Tool • Used to remove and install the LED Rubber OR-66 OR-66 1 lamps. 70 Switch Guard • Used to protect For round/ AL-K8 AL-K8 1 pushbuttons from square Unit inadvertent operation. 90° open • See page 41 for For rectangular (remains dimensions. AL-KH8 AL-KH8 1 unit 90° open) Socket Solder Terminal AL-C8 AL-C8 1 • Snaps on the rear of the A8 series control units. (see page 41 for dimensions) PC Board Terminal AL-C8V AL-C8V 1 Terminal Cover • When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. Nylon AL-V8 AL-V8PN10 10 • Terminal cover is not attached and must be ordered separately. Mounting Hole Plug Nitryl rubber (black) AL-B8 AL-B8PN05 5 • Degree of protection: IP65 LED Lamp LAD-SA 1 Illumination color: amber LAD-SA Amber LED color: amber clear LAD-SAPN10 10 LAD-SG 1 Illumination color: green LAD-SG Green LED color: yellow diffused LAD-SGPN10 10 Current-limiting LAD-SR 1 resistor is not Illumination color: red LAD-SR Red LED color: clear red contained. LAD-SRPN10 10 5.3 9.0 LAD-SY 1 White/ Illumination color: yellow LAD-SY LED color: yellow clear Yellow All dimensions in mm. LAD-SYPN10 10 (06/11/10) 40 ø4.0 Lens color ş8 A8 Series Miniature Control Units Maintenance Parts Package Shape Type No. Ordering Type No. Color Code ➀➁ Quantity Marking Plate Round AL8M-W AL8M-WPN05 Square AL8Q-W AL8Q-WPN05 5 •White Rectangular AL8H-W AL8H-WPN05 Lens Unit Round AL8M-LK1-➁ AL8M-LK1-➁PN02 Specify a color code in place of ➁ in the Type No. Square AL8Q-LK1-➁ AL8Q-LK1-➁PN02 A (amber), G (green), R (red) W (white), Y (yellow) Rectangular AL8H-LK1-➁ AL8H-LK1-➁PN02 2 Button Unit Round AB8M-BK1-➀ AB8M-BK1-➀PN02 Specify a color code in place of ➀ in the Type No. Square AB8Q-BK1-➀ AB8Q-BK1-➀PN02 B (black), G (green), R (red) S (blue), W (white), Y (yellow) Rectangular AB8H-BK1-➀ AB8H-BK1-➀PN02 Dimensions • Switch Guard For Round/Square Units For Rectangular Units (AL-K8) (AL-KH8) 21.5 Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5 10 12 12.5 11 min. 13 min. • Socket (AL-C8, AL-C8V) Terminal 0.8 × 0.3t Terminal Arrangement 33 6.3 33 6.3 (TOP) NC NO COM Lamp Lamp 17 5 8.8 17 3 +0.2 Terminal (+) Terminal (–) 5-1.0 Hole 0 s PC Board Terminal (PC Board Terminal (Bottom View) Solder Terminal ( ) AL-C8V Mounting Hole Layout) ( ) AL-C8 • Terminal Cover (AL-V8) 17.3 Note: When wiring the terminals, insert the lead wires into the terminal cover holes before soldering. 33.5 All dimensions in mm. (06/11/10) 41 14.5 6 8.5 17.5 min. ø9.1 14.5 6 8.5 2.5 2.5 17.5 min. 2.5 2.5 ş8 A8 Series Miniature Control Units Safety Precautions • Turn off the power to A series control units before starting • For wiring, use wires of a proper size to meet the voltage and installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the current requirements. Failure to tighten terminal screws may control units. Failure to turn power off may cause electrical shocks cause overheating and create a Ţre hazard. or Ţre hazard. • To avoid burning your hand, use the lamp holder tool when replacing lamps. Operating Instructions Replacement of Lens and Marking Plate Panel Mounting • Removal When mounting the control units onto a panel, use the optional locking ring wrench (MT-004) to tighten the locking ring. Do not use Remove the operator (color lens, marking plate, lens holder, and pliers. Tightening torque must not exceed 0.29 N·m. Excessive spring) by holding the color lens recesses with the Lens Removal tightening will damage the locking ring. Tool (MT-101) and pulling it out. Remove the marking plate by disengaging the latches between the color lens and lens holder. The marking plate must be engraved on the front side as shown Wiring below. Solder the terminal at 350°C within 3 seconds using a 60W Latches soldering iron. Sn-Ag-Cu type is recommended when using lead- free solder. When soldering, do not touch the enabling switch with the soldering iron. Also ensure that no tensile force is applied to the terminal. Do not bend the terminal or apply excessive force to the terminal. Engraving Spring Use a non-corrosive rosin ţux. Area Spring Color lens Marking Lens Retaining Plate Holder Groove Installing the Socket • Note: Make sure that the spring is inserted in the correct Install the socket on the control unit with the TOP markings on the direction. The base of spring must Ţt the groove in the control unit and the socket placed in the same direction. holder. Operating Voltage of LED Lamps Installation The operating voltage of 5V DC is measured at complete DC. When using a pulsating voltage such as a full-wave rectiŢcation voltage, Place the marking plate on the lens holder in the correct direction, keep peak currents within the forward current If. Peak currents and press the color lens onto the lens holder to engage the latches. exceeding the If may shorten the LED lamp life. Put the spring on the lens holder and insert the lens holder into the housing in the correct direction. Other Notes • Installing Non-illuminated Button • Close Proximity Mounting Non-illuminated pushbuttons contain a marking plate like illumi- nated units. Be sure to install the marking plate when replacing the When mounting pilot lights or illuminated pushbuttons collectively or button. lighting them continuously, heat may cause the ambient temperature to rise above the rated operating temperature. When the mounting panel is not made of metal or when the control units Replacing the LED Lamp are mounted in an enclosed panel, provide for ventilation or lower the operating voltage. • Removal Use the lamp holder tool (OR-66) to remove lamps. Do not use • Replacement of Buttons (Illuminated/Non-illuminated) pliers. Do not replace buttons of maintained action units while the button is in the locked position. Replacing the button in the locked position • Installation may damage the internal mechanism. Be sure to release the button Use the lamp holder tool (OR-66) to install lamps. Note the correct before replacing. side of the tool for removal or installation. • Operating and Storage Environment Lamp Holder Tool 1. 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