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. 1A8L 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:202C 2. Ambient humidity:655%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 TV (EN61058-1) 10 (8) A, 250 VAC Characteristics Mechanical 20 operations/min max. Permissible operating frequency Electrical 7 operations/min max. Insulation resistance 100 M min. (at 500 VDC with insulation tester) Contact resistance (initial value) 100 m 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 +55C (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 2.161.18 N 3.922.45 N A8L-11-11N3 A8L-21-11N3 15 Operating force(OF) A8L-11-11N6 A8L-21-11N6 220120 gf 400250 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