KG series
Power rocker switches
Distinctive features and specifications
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Dimensions, specifications and data shown in this brochure are subject to change without notice.
AGENCY APPROVAL
Availability : double pole models,
functions ON-OFF and ON-ON.
Marking : to order switches
marked VDE, add “VDE” at the
end of model number.
Protected rocker
Illuminated or non-illuminated
VDE (EN 61058-1) approved
Sealed to IP65
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Currrent/voltage rating :
- functions 1 (ON-OFF) and 6 (ON-ON) : 15A 12VDC, 10A 24VDC,
15A 250VAC max.,
10mA 14VDC min.
- functions 4 ( ON ON ON) and 4-1R (ON ON MOM) :
8A 12VDC, 5A 24VDC, 8A 250VAC max.
- other functions : 10A 12VDC, 8A 24VDC, 10A 250VAC max.
• VDE approved ratings : 12(4)A 250VAC, T85/55°C
• Initial contact resistance : 10 m max. at 1A 2VDC
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 M min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength : 2.000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
• Electrical life : 10.000 cycles min.
• Mechanical life : 2 position models : 100.000 cycles min.
3 position models : 30.000 cycles min.
MATERIALS
• Case : thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Terminals : brass, silver plated
• Contacts : silver grain
Contact roller : brass, nickel plated
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Degree of protection : IP65
• Shock resistance : 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance : 10-500 Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray resistance : 96 hours according to IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature : 2 position models : -40°C to + 85°C
3 position models : -10°C to + 65°C
MATRIX MOUNTING
25.00 mini.
(.984 min.)
4.00
(.157) (1.929 min.)
49.00 mini.
(.480)
12.20
EN 61058-1
Packaging unit : 40 pieces
Dimensions : First dimensions are in mm while
inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
Tolerance : The general tolerance for
dimensions in this brochure is ± 0,3 (.012).
Overall dimension tolerance is ± 0,5 (.020).
KG series
Power rocker switches
Case
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PANEL CUT-OUT
Panel thickness :
0,8 mm to 4,6 mm
Recommended thickness :
between 2 mm and 3,5 mm
2
36
25
14
(.122DIA)
Ø3.10
4.50
(.177)
(.25x.031)
6.35x0.80
MODEL
STRUCTURE
231
36.80
(1.449)
21.08
(.830)
2-3 1-2
5-6 4-5
Single pole Double pole
KG31 KG41 ON - OFF
KG44* ON ON ON
KG44-1R* ON ON MOM
KG35 KG45 MOM - ON
KG36 KG46 ON - ON
KG37 KG47 MOM OFF MOM
KG38 KG48 ON OFF MOM
KG39 KG49 ON OFF ON
24.50
(.964)
(.925)
23.50
(.413)
10.50
(.472)
12.00
43.70
(1.720)
(.576)
14.65
(.269)
6.85
(.787)
20.00
11.00
(.433)
(1.909)
48.50
* Function 4 : single pole in double pole case
TERMINALS
03
Screw
Solder lug / quick-connect
Quick-connect
(.031)
(.118DIAx0.50 IS)
Ø3.00x0.50 SI
0.80
6.35
(.25)
ø1.50
(.059DIA)
6.35x0.80
(.250x.031)
CONTACT MATERIALS
ASilver grain
Functions ON-OFF and ON-ON : 15A 12VDC , 10A 24VDC, 15A 250VAC max. - 10mA 14 VDC min.
Other functions : 10A 12VDC, 8A 24VDC, 10A 250VAC max.
CASE + LAMPS ROCKER LENS MARKING
Terminals 1 to 6
are marked on the case.
Side A : terminals 1 and 4
Side B : terminals 3 and 6
Side A
Side B
Flat seal
KG series
Power rocker switches
Lamps
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636
5
4
25
14
6
33
5
2
14
2
1
63
5
4
2
1
LAMPS
XWithout lamp
A6V LED red
B
C
D
E
F
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
6V LED green
6V LED yellow
12V LED red
12V LED green
12V LED yellow
G18V LED red
H18V LED green
I18V LED yellow
24V LED red
24V LED green
24V LED yellow
Neon 125V
Neon 250V
Filament 6V
Filament 12V
Filament 24V
SFluorescent 220V
TFluorescent 110V
Side A
Side A
Side B
Side B
Complete each enlarged box with one of the codes listed below.
LAMP WIRING
BEZEL
2Black, sealed to IP65
To order case only (without rocker), finish your order number with the lamp wiring code.
The lamp wiring diagram is shown on the case.
C
B
A (standard)
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
D - for function 1 (on-off)
with LED on side A
25
36
14
CKGRLA-B
+
4
1
6
3
5
22 5
36
14+4
1
6
3
5
2
-
-
-
+
+-
Note : If not available,
terminals are added to
connect the LED.
25
36
14
CKGRLD-B
+-
E
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
F
25
36
14
CKRRLF-A
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
KG series
Power rocker switches
Rocker - Lenses
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ROCKER COLOUR
ROCKER SHAPE
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2
3
4
Black
Green
Grey
5
6
7
9
Yellow
Red
Ivory
Orange
1
Full rocker Opening on side A Opening on side B Opening on sides A and B
4 6 8
LENS COLOUR
X
3
6
9
1
B
T
No lens
Green *
Red
Orange
Blue *
White
Translucent
Complete each enlarged box with one of the codes listed below.
6
5
4
6
3
5
2
3
2
4
11
Side A
Side A
Side B
Side B
To order rocker only (without case), begin the order number with code KGR, then follow the order format
from ”rocker colour” until the end of the options.
To order lenses only, begin the order number with the codes :
KGLA for lens A and KGLB for lens B,
then follow the order format from ”lens colour” until the end of the options.
Other rocker shapes on customer specifications : on request.
* Blue or green lens recommended with fluorescent lamp.
KG series
Power rocker switches
Marking
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MARKING If no marking required, leave all boxes blank.
C
MARKING METHOD
Hot stamping
MARKING ORIENTATION
VH
Select one option from each of the
tables below.
Other orientations :
on request
SYMBOLS
6
5
4
3
2
1
456
123
AB
Available symbols : see page 31.
Marking colour
White marking for black rockers - Black marking for colour rockers
Other : on request.
Marking area
For illuminated versions. The symbol will be included in the hatched area.