Panel seal Rocker Switch
A8W
Panel Seal Rocker Switch for High
Capacity Switching
• Miniature size with High current 16A switching.
• Easy to mount by snap fitting.
• Dust & waterproof construction with panel seal
(Equivalent to IP67 (IEC-60529)).
• UL, cUL and TV-8 standard approved.
Conforms to EN standards.
RoHS Compliant
Caution
Refer to Precautions
■List of Models
SPST
DPST
2
Contact Form
2
Color of caps and cases
Marking on
caps
3
5
6
Black
White
Black
White
A8WS-1162
A8WS-2262
A8WD-1162
A8WD-2262
A8WS-1163
A8WS-2263
A8WD-1163
A8WD-2263
Quantity
per
package
100
■Approved Safety Standards
■Ratings
Rated load
3
Non-inductive
UL, cUL (UL1054/CSA C22.2 No. 55)
Inductive
16A 125 VAC, 16A 250 VAC, TV-8
Resistive load
Inductive load
Motor load
125 VAC
16A
16A
10A
DEMKO (EN61058-1)
250 VAC
16A
16A
10A
16A 125 VAC, 16A 250 VAC
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: 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.
Insulation resistance
100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC with insulation tester)
Contact resistance (initial value)
Dielectric strength
20 mΩ max. (6 to 8 VDC, 1 A, voltage drop method)
Between terminals
2,000 VAC 50/60Hz, for 1min
of the same polarity
Between terminal
and case ground
4,000 VAC 50/60Hz, for 1min
Vibration resistance
Malfunction
10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude
Shock resistance
Malfunction
1,000 m/s2 max.
Mechanical
50,000 operations min.
Electrical
10,000 operations min.
Durability
Inrush current
117 A max.
Degree of protection
Panel seal IEC IP67
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
7.8 g (SPST), 9.3 g (DPST)
1
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■Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
Note: The following illustrations and drawings are for 2 poles (DPST) models,
1 pole (SPST) models have single side terminals.
A8WS-1162
A8WS-1163
A8WS-2262
A8WS-2263
A8WD-1162
A8WD-1163
A8WD-2262
A8WD-2263
● Operating Characteristics
No. of poles
Operating force (OF) max.
17
1 (SPST)
2 (DPST)
12 N {1,224 gf}
23 N {2,345 gf}
15.6
24 +0.3
-0.5
10.6
2
5.3±0.5
17.5
2.8 dia.
25.8
3.8
2.1
0.8
9.6
17.9
21.5
Solder Terminal
10
12.4
14.4
14.8
2 5
#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
X
Y
Panel thickness (mm)
Without rubber
cap
With rubber cap
X (mm)
1.0 to 1.9
22.3
2.0 to 2.8
23.2 +0.1
0
2.0
0
-0.07
22.4
+0.1
0
R0.3±0.1
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.
2
Y (mm)
+0.1
0
14.8 +0.1
0
3 6
1.6 dia.
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■Optional Accessories (Sold separately)
Rubber cap for high dustproof.
A8W-RUBBER CAP
17.4
9.5
4.3
3.7
18
25
■Precautions
Be sure to read the Safety precautions common to all Rocker Switches for correct use.
• 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. A177-E1-05
1014(0207)(O)