CN-0212 Change Notice G Toggle, GW Paddle Series Change of G Toggles & GW Paddles LED Specifications Type of Change: Engineering Product Part Number Appearance The G Series Illuminated Toggles and the GW Series Illuminated Paddles will have changes to the LEDs. These changes will affect the illumination of all models, both standard and custom. Differences in the LED specification values are outlined in the table below. G Toggle GW Paddle LED COLORS & SPECIFICATIONS The electrical specifications shown are determined at a basic temperature of 25°C. Lamp circuit is independent of switch operation. Before Change (4) Red (5) (6) (5) Single Color (6) Green Bicolor Colors Single Color After Change Bicolor Single Color Bicolor D F CF D F CF Amber Green Red/Green Amber Green Red/Green Forward Peak Current I FM 25mA 25mA 25mA/25mA 30mA 25mA 30mA/25mA Continuous Forward Current IF 20mA 20mA 20mA/20mA 20mA 20mA 20mA/20mA Forward Voltage VF 2.1V 2.1V 2.0V/2.1V 2.0V 2.1V 2.0V/2.1V Reverse Peak Voltage VRM 4V 4V 4V/4V 5V 5V 5V/5V Current Reduction Rate Above 25°C ∆I F Ambient Temperature Range 0.33mA/°C 0 – No current Reduction Rate within Ambient Temperature Range –25° ~ +55°C –25° ~ +55°C R + Notes • LEDs are an integral part of the switch and are not available separately. E • The LED circuit is isolated and requires an external power source. • If the source voltage exceeds the rated voltage, a ballast resistor is required. – The resistor value can be calculated by using the formula shown here. • The changes to G and GW LEDs do not affect any external dimensions of the switches. • Contact the factory if further details are needed. IF Anode VF R = Where: R = E = VF = Cathode IF = E – VF IF Resistor Value (Ohms) Source Voltage (V) Forward Voltage (V) Forward Current (A) Effective Date Changes will be effective with August 2013 production. http://www.nkkswitches.com • 1.877.2BUYNKK (228.9655) 7850 East Gelding Drive • Scottsdale, AZ 85260 • Telephone 480.991.0942 • Fax 480.998.1435 REV 2013/07/30 Engineering Department