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A8MMiniature Rocker Switch
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.
■List of Models
■Ratings
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.
■Approved Safety Standards
UL, cUL (UL1054/CSA C22.2 No. 55)
16A 125 VAC, 16A 250 VAC
VDE (EN61058-1)
16A 125 VAC, 16A 250 VAC
Note: Quick connect terminals are not in compliance with IEC standards.
■Characteristics
RoHS Compliant
Caution
Refer to Precautions
Contact Form
SPST DPST
Quantity per box
Color of caps and cases Black Black
Marking on
caps
A8MS-1162 A8MD-1162
100
A8MS-1163 A8MD-1163
Rated load Non-inductive Inductive
Resistive load Inductive load Motor load
125 VAC 16 A 16 A 10 A
250 VAC 16 A 16 A 10 A
Permissible operating
frequency
Mechanical 20 operations / min max.
Electrical 7 operations / min max.
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
Between terminals
of the same polarity 2,000 VAC 50/60Hz, for 1min
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.
Durability Mechanical 50,000 operations min.
Electrical 10,000 operations min.
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)