Miniature Rocker Switch A8M Miniature Rocker Switch for High Capacity Switching Miniature size with High current 16A switching. Easy to mount by snap fitting. UL and cUL standard approved. Conforms to EN standards. RoHS Compliant Caution Refer to Precautions List of Models SPST DPST 2 3 Contact Form Quantity per box 2 3 5 6 Color of caps and cases Black Black A8MS-1162 A8MD-1162 Marking on 100 caps A8MS-1163 A8MD-1163 Ratings Approved Safety Standards UL, cUL (UL1054/CSA C22.2 No. 55) Non-inductive Inductive Rated load 16A 125 VAC, 16A 250 VAC Resistive load Inductive load Motor load VDE (EN61058-1) 125 VAC 16 A 16 A 10 A 16A 125 VAC, 16A 250 VAC 250 VAC 16 A 16 A 10 A Note: Quick connect terminals are not in compliance with IEC standards. Note: 1. The inductive load has a power factor of 0.7 minimum (AC). 2. The motor load has an impulse current 6 times the normal current. 3. The above ratings were tested under the following conditions: (1) Ambient temperature: 202 C (2) Ambient humidity: 655 %RH (3) Switching frequency: 7 times/min. 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) 20 m max. (6 to 8 VDC, 1 A, voltage drop method) Between terminals 2,000 VAC 50/60Hz, for 1min of the same polarity Dielectric strength Between terminal 4,000 VAC 50/60Hz, for 1min and case ground Vibration resistance Malfunction 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude 2 Shock resistance Malfunction 1,000 m/s max. Mechanical 50,000 operations min. Durability Electrical 10,000 operations min. Inrush current 117 A max. Degree of protection IEC IP40 Ambient operating temperature - 25 to +55 C (at ambient humidity of 60 % max.) (with no icing or condensation) Ambient operating humidity 25 to 85 %RH (at +15 to 35 C) Weight 4.5 g (SPST), 5.9 g (DPST) 1A8M A8M Dimensions (Unit: mm) Note: The following illustrations and drawings are for 2 poles (DPST) models, A8MS-1162 1 pole (SPST) models have single side terminals. A8MS-1163 Operating Characteristics A8MD-1162 No. of poles 1 (SPST) 2 (DPST) A8MD-1163 15 Operating force (OF) max. 8 N 816 gf 14 N 1,428 gf 16.3 +0.3 21 -0.5 10.7 5.60.5 2 15.8 24.1 2.8 dia. 3.7 2.2 0.8 1.6 dia. 9.6 10 18.5 12.5 12.9 Solder Terminal 250 Quick connect terminal (t=0.8) common use Quick connect terminals are not in compliance with IEC standards. Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of 0.3 mm applies to all dimensions. Panel Cutout R0.30.1 X Panel thickness (mm) X (mm) Y (mm) +0.1 0.75 to 1.25 19.2 0 +0.1 +0.1 1.26 to 2.00 19.4 12.9 0 0 Y +0.1 2.01 to 3.00 19.8 0 Edge Process the above-mentioned R on the mounting hole side of panel, or be sure that the Play R is on the operation side of panel when using. 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. 2 2 5 3 6