ON ON OFF OFF Miniature Rocker Switch A8L Miniature Rocker Switch for High Capacity Switching • Withstands inrush currents up to 100 A with a unique switching mechanism. Soft touch with firm switching action. Easy to mount by snap fitting. Contact gap of 3 mm minimum. UL and cUL standards approved. Conforms to EN standards. RoHS Compliant Caution Refer to Precautions ■ List of Models SPST Contact Form 1 2 Quantity per box Right-angled Left-angled Quick-connect Terminals Solder terminals PCB terminals PCB terminals PCB terminals terminals #187 Color of caps and cases Black Black Black Black Black Without markings A8L-11-11N1 A8L-11-12N1 A8L-11-13N1 A8L-11-14N1 A8L-11-15N1 A8L-11-11N2 A8L-11-12N2 A8L-11-13N2 A8L-11-14N2 A8L-11-15N2 Marking 300 on caps A8L-11-11N3 A8L-11-12N3 A8L-11-13N3 A8L-11-14N3 A8L-11-15N3 A8L-11-11N6 A8L-11-12N6 A8L-11-13N6 A8L-11-14N6 A8L-11-15N6 DPST Contact Form 1 2 3 4 Quantity per box Right-angled Left-angled Quick-connect Terminals Solder terminals PCB terminals PCB terminals PCB terminals terminals #187 Color of caps and cases Black Black Black Black Black Without markings A8L-21-11N1 A8L-21-12N1 A8L-21-13N1 A8L-21-14N1 A8L-21-15N1 A8L-21-11N2 A8L-21-12N2 A8L-21-13N2 A8L-21-14N2 A8L-21-15N2 Marking 300 on caps A8L-21-11N3 A8L-21-12N3 A8L-21-13N3 A8L-21-14N3 A8L-21-15N3 A8L-21-11N6 A8L-21-12N6 A8L-21-13N6 A8L-21-14N6 A8L-21-15N6 Note: Simple dust-proof models are available. Consult your OMRON representative. 1 A8L A8L ■ Ratings Non-inductive Inductive Rated load Resistive load Lamp load Inductive load Inductive motor load 125 VAC 10 A 10 A 8 A 8 A 250 VAC 10 A 10 A 8 A 8 A Note: 1. The non-inductive lamp load has an inrush current 10 times steady current. 2. The inductive load has a power factor of 0.4 minimum (AC). 3. The motor load has an inrush current 6 times steady current. The above ratings were tested under the following conditions: 1. Ambient temperature:20±2°C 2. Ambient humidity:65±5%RH 3. Switching frequency:7 times/min ■ Approved Safety Standards UL, cUL (UL1054/CSA C22.2 No. 55) 10 A, 125 VAC; 10 A, 250 VAC TÜV (EN61058-1) 10 (8) A, 250 VAC ■ Characteristics Mechanical 20 operations/min max. Permissible operating frequency Electrical 7 operations/min max. Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC with insulation tester) Contact resistance (initial value) 100 mΩ max. (6 to 8 VDC, 1 A, voltage drop method) Between terminals of 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min the same polarity Between terminals of 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min Dielectric strength the different polarity Between charged metal parts and the 4,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min ground terminal Vibration resistance Malfunction 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude 2 Malfunction 300 m/s Shock resistance 2 Destruction 500 m/s Mechanical 50,000 operations min. Durability Electrical 10,000 operations min. Inrush current 100 A max. (8.3 ms max.) Degree of protection IEC IP40 Ambient operating temperature –20 to +55°C (with no icing or condensation) Ambient operating humidity 45 to 85%RH Note: Consult your OMRON representative for details of performance characteristics with respect to individual standards. ■ Dimensions (Unit: mm) Note: The following illustrations and drawings are for 2 poles (DPST) models, 1 pole (SPST) models have single side terminals. Solder Terminals ■ Operating Characteristics 21 A8L-11-11N1 A8L-21-11N1 No. of poles 1 (SPST) 2 (DPST) A8L-11-11N2 A8L-21-11N2 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N A8L-11-11N3 A8L-21-11N3 15 Operating force(OF) A8L-11-11N6 A8L-21-11N6 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf} 10.8 5.6 2 13 16.5 2 dia. 3.6 8.5 1.4 dia. 4.8 0.8 2.3 10 8.75 19 12.5 Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2 A8L A8L PCB Terminals ■ Operating Characteristics 21 A8L-11-12N1 A8L-21-12N1 No. of poles 1 (SPST) 2 (DPST) A8L-11-12N2 A8L-21-12N2 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N A8L-11-12N3 A8L-21-12N3 15 Operating force(OF) A8L-11-12N6 A8L-21-12N6 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf} 10.8 5.6 2 13 16.5 4 1.3 0.8 8.75 10 PCB Dimensions 19 12.5 (Bottom View) Four, 1.8±0.1-dia. holes 0.1 8.75± 0.1 10± Right-angled PCB Terminals ■ Operating Characteristics 21 A8L-11-13N1 A8L-21-13N1 No. of poles 1 (SPST) 2 (DPST) A8L-11-13N2 A8L-21-13N2 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N A8L-11-13N3 A8L-21-13N3 Operating force(OF) 15 A8L-11-13N6 A8L-21-13N6 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf} 10.8 5.6 2 13 16.5 2 8 0.8 3.3 12.5 PCB Dimensions 4 (Bottom View) 10 19 Four, 1.8±0.1-dia. holes 8±0.1 0.1 10± Left-angled PCB Terminals ■ Operating Characteristics 21 A8L-11-14N1 A8L-21-14N1 No. of poles 1 (SPST) 2 (DPST) A8L-11-14N2 A8L-21-14N2 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N A8L-11-14N3 A8L-21-14N3 Operating force(OF) 15 A8L-11-14N6 A8L-21-14N6 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf} 10.8 5.6 2 13 16.5 2 8 0.8 3.3 12.5 PCB Dimensions 4 10 (Bottom View) 19 Four, 1.8±0.1-dia. holes 0.1 8± 10±0.1 Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 3 A8L A8L Quick-connect Terminals #187 ■ Operating Characteristics 21 A8L-11-15N1 A8L-21-15N1 No. of poles 1 (SPST) 2 (DPST) A8L-11-15N2 A8L-21-15N2 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N A8L-11-15N3 A8L-21-15N3 15 Operating force(OF) A8L-11-15N6 A8L-21-15N6 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf} 10.8 5.6 2 13 16.5 0.1 dia. 1.4± hole 8.5 0.1 4.8 0.8 3± 10 8.75 19 12.5 Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. ■ Panel Cutout Panel Cutout for Angled PCB Terminals X (A8L-@@-@3@@, A8L-@@-@4@@) Y X +0.1 Panel thickness (mm) X (mm) Y (mm) 12.9 0 0.3 17.5± 0 +0.1 12.9 0.75 to 1.25 19.2 −0.1 0 +0.1 +0.1 19.4 12.9 0.3 1.26 to 2.5 −0.3 0 15± Note: Recommended panel material: SPCC Panel thickness (mm) X (mm) 0 Play R 0.75 to 1.25 19.2 −0.1 +0.1 19.4 1.26 to 2.5 −0.3 Edge When processing the panel, be sure that the Play R is on the switch operation side. Be sure that the Edge is on the reverse side of panel when processing. ■ Precautions Be sure to read the Safety precautions common to all Rocker Switches for correct use. 4 A8L A8L Application examples provided in this document are for reference only. In actual applications, confirm equipment functions and safety before using the product. Consult your OMRON representative before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems or equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product provide a margin of safety for the system or equipment, and be sure to provide the system or equipment with double safety mechanisms. Note: Do not use this document to operate the Unit. OMRON Corporation Electronic and Mechanical Components Company Contact: www.omron.com/ecb Cat. No. A114-E1-07 1014(0207)(O)