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A8L Miniature Rocker Switch
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
Note: This web page provides an excerpt from a datasheet. Refer to Product Datasheet and other applicable documents for more information.
List of Models
Contact Form | SPST |
Quantity per box |
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Terminals | Solder terminals | PCB terminals | Right-angled PCB terminals |
Left-angled PCB terminals |
Quick-connect terminals #187 |
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Color of caps and cases | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | ||
Marking on caps |
Without markings |
A8L-11-11N1 | A8L-11-12N1 | A8L-11-13N1 | A8L-11-14N1 | A8L-11-15N1 | 300 |
A8L-11-11N2 | A8L-11-12N2 | A8L-11-13N2 | A8L-11-14N2 | A8L-11-15N2 | |||
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 |
Contact Form | DPST |
Quantity per box |
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Terminals | Solder terminals | PCB terminals | Right-angled PCB terminals |
Left-angled PCB terminals |
Quick-connect terminals #187 |
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Color of caps and cases | Black | Black | Black | Black | Black | ||
Marking on caps |
Without markings |
A8L-21-11N1 | A8L-21-12N1 | A8L-21-13N1 | A8L-21-14N1 | A8L-21-15N1 | 300 |
A8L-21-11N2 | A8L-21-12N2 | A8L-21-13N2 | A8L-21-14N2 | A8L-21-15N2 | |||
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. |
Specifications
Ratings
Characteristics
Ratings
Rated load | Non-inductive | Inductive | ||
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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 |
Characteristics
Permissible operating frequency | Mechanical: 20 operations/min max. Electrical: 7 operations/min max. |
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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) |
Dielectric strength | 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between terminals of the same polarity 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between terminals of the different polarity 4,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between charged metal parts and the ground terminal |
Vibration resistance | Malfunction:10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude |
Shock resistance | Malfunction: 300 m/s2 Destruction: 500 m/s2 |
Durability | Mechanical: 50,000 operations min. 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: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
Operating Characteristics
(Unit: mm)
Note: . | The following illustrations and drawings are for 2 poles (DPST) models, 1 pole (SPST) models have single side terminals. |
Solder Terminals | |
A8L-11-11N1 A8L-21-11N1 A8L-11-11N2 A8L-21-11N2 A8L-11-11N3 A8L-21-11N3 A8L-11-11N6 A8L-21-11N6 |
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Operating Characteristics
No. of poles |
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Operating force(OF) | 2.16±1.18 N {220±120 gf} |
3.92±2.45 N {400±250 gf} |
PCB Terminals | |||||||
A8L-11-12N1 A8L-21-12N1 A8L-11-12N2 A8L-21-12N2 A8L-11-12N3 A8L-21-12N3 A8L-11-12N6 A8L-21-12N6 |
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Operating Characteristics
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Right-angled PCB Terminals | |||||||
A8L-11-13N1 A8L-21-13N1 A8L-11-13N2 A8L-21-13N2 A8L-11-13N3 A8L-21-13N3 A8L-11-13N6 A8L-21-13N6 |
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Operating Characteristics
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Left-angled PCB Terminals | |||||||
A8L-11-14N1 A8L-21-14N1 A8L-11-14N2 A8L-21-14N2 A8L-11-14N3 A8L-21-14N3 A8L-11-14N6 A8L-21-14N6 |
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Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. | |||||||
Operating Characteristics
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Quick-connect Terminals #187 | |||||||
A8L-11-15N1 A8L-21-15N1 A8L-11-15N2 A8L-21-15N2 A8L-11-15N3 A8L-21-15N3 A8L-11-15N6 A8L-21-15N6 |
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Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. | |||||||
Operating Characteristics
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Precautions
Be sure to read the Safety precautions common to all Rocker Switches for correct use.