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A6E/A6ER
Slide/Piano DIP Switch
DIP Switch with a variety of assortment
of Poles and Actuators in Slide or Piano
Types
The sealed bottom prevents flux penetration.
Gold-plated contacts and terminals ensure high
reliability.
Ordering Information
List of Models
Models in Tube Packages
Note: Order in multiples of the package quantity.
Specifications
Ratings/Characteristics
RoHS Compliant
Type (actuator color) Flat actuator
(Orange)
Raised actuator
(Orange)
Type
(actuator color)
Piano actuator
(short) (Orange)
Piano actuator
(long) (Orange)
No. of poles
Quantity per
tube
Quantity per
tube
273
A6E-2101 A6E-2104 70 A6ER-2101 A6ER-2104
352
A6E-3101 A6E-3104 50 A6ER-3101 A6ER-3104
440
A6E-4101 A6E-4104 39 A6ER-4101 A6ER-4104
533
A6E-5101 A6E-5104 32 A6ER-5101 A6ER-5104
628
A6E-6101 A6E-6104 27 A6ER-6101 A6ER-6104
724
A6E-7101 A6E-7104 24 A6ER-7101 A6ER-7104
821
A6E-8101 A6E-8104 21 A6ER-8101 A6ER-8104
919
A6E-9101 A6E-9104 19 A6ER-9101 A6ER-9104
10 17 A6E-0101 A6E-0104 17 A6ER-0101 A6ER-0104
Rating 25 mA at 24 VDC
10 μA (minimum current) at 3.5 VDC
Ambient operating temperature –20 to 70°C at 60% max. (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity 35% to 95% (at 5 to 35°C)
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 250 VDC)
Contact resistance 200 mΩ max. (initial value)
Dielectric strength 500 VAC for 1 min between terminals
Vibration resistance Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude
Shock resistance Malfunction: 300 m/s2 min.
Durability Electrical: 1,000 operations min.
Operating force 0.29 to 9.8 N {30 to 1,000 gf}
Weight A6E: 0.66 g (2 poles), 1.00 g (4 poles), 1.32 g (6 poles), 1.65 g (8 poles), 1.98 g (10 poles)
A6ER: 1.01 g (2 poles), 1.51 g (4 poles), 2.00 g (6 poles), 2.51 g (8 poles), 3.02 g (10 poles)
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A6E/A6ERA6E/A6ER
Dimensions
Note: 1. All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
2. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
Internal Connections
Contact Form (Top View)
Precautions
Be sure to read the Safety precautions common to all DIP
Switches for correct use.
Flat Actuator Raised Actuator
6.0 max.
3.2 min.
0.15
1.6
1.1
2.54 0.6
2.54 × (P1)
P: Pole numbers
9.9±0.2
7.62±0.5
0.15
7.62±0.5
A±0.2
O N
12345678
PCB Dimensions
(Top View)
1.0
±0.05
dia.
2.54 × (P1)
±0.1
P: Pole numbers
7.62
±0.1
Flat Actuator
A6E-@101
Raised Actuator
A6E-@104
No. of
poles
Model Dimension
A
Flat Raised
2 A6E-2101 A6E-2104 6.64
3 A6E-3101 A6E-3104 9.18
4 A6E-4101 A6E-4104 11.72
5 A6E-5101 A6E-5104 14.26
6 A6E-6101 A6E-6104 16.80
7 A6E-7101 A6E-7104 19.34
8 A6E-8101 A6E-8104 21.88
9 A6E-9101 A6E-9104 24.42
10 A6E-0101 A6E-0104 26.96
4321 567
ON
8
3
10.2 max.
3.2 min.
2.54 0.6
2.54 × (P1)
P: Number of poles
0.15
±0.1
7.62
±0.5
10.8
12.6
1.8
0.15
±0.1
7.62
±0.5
A
±0.2
10.8
Piano Actuator
(long)
Piano Actuator
(short)
7.62±0.1
2.54 × (P-1) ±0.1 P: Number of poles
1.0±0.05 dia.
PCB Dimensions
(Top View)
Piano Actuator
(Short)
A6ER-@101
No. of
poles
Model Dimension
A
Piano (short) Piano (long)
2 A6ER-2101 A6ER-2104 6.64
3 A6ER-3101 A6ER-3104 9.18
4 A6ER-4101 A6ER-4104 11.72
5 A6ER-5101 A6ER-5104 14.26
6 A6ER-6101 A6ER-6104 16.80
7 A6ER-7101 A6ER-7104 19.34
8 A6ER-8101 A6ER-8104 21.88
9 A6ER-9101 A6ER-9104 24.42
10 A6ER-0101 A6ER-0104 26.96
Piano Actuator
(Long)
A6ER-@104
ON
12 910
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.