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A6 Series: 16mm Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices

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Switches & Pilot Devices

Key features of the A6 series switches and pilot lights include:

• 16mm (5/8") mounting hole

• LED illumination

• Compact design saves space

• Momentary, Maintained, Selectors, and E-Stops

• Gold-clad Silver contacts for reliable low level switching

• Snap action contacts

• IP40 (dustproof) or IP65 (oiltight) versions

Specifications

Degree of Protection IP40: Dustproof

IP65 Waterproof/Oiltight/Corrosion Resistant

Contact Configuration SPDT, DPDT

Maximum Voltage 250V AC/DC

Thermal Current 3A

Minimum Applic. Load 5V AC/DC, 1mA (subject to operating conditions)

Contact Material Gold-clad silver

Terminal Style .110" Solder/ Quick Connect

Operating Temperature LED Type: -25° to +55°C (no freezing)

Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH

Contact Resistance 50mΩ maximum (initial value)

Insulation Resistance 100MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)

Vibration Resistance 10 to 55Hz, amplitude 1.5mm p-p

Shock Resistance Damage limits: 500m/sec2 (approx. 50G) Operating extremes: 200m/sec2 (approx. 20G)

Electrical Life 100,000 operations minimum (at full rated load)

Mechanical Life Maintained: 100,000 operations minimum

Momentary: 1,000,000 operations minimum

Selector/Keylock: 250,000 operations minimum

Dielectric Strength

Switch Unit: 2,000VAC, 1 min. between live/dead part and terminals of different poles;

1,000V AC, 1 minute between terminals of the same pole; 1,500V AC, 1 minute between

contact and lamp terminals.

Illumination Unit: 2,000VAC, 1 min. between live part/ground

Soldering Temperature 20W/5 seconds or 260°C/3 seconds

Contact Ratings

Operating Voltage 24V 120V 240V

AC (50/60Hz) Resistive — 1.0A 0.5A

Inductive — 0.7A 0.5A

DC Resistive 1.0A 0.2A —

Inductive 0.7A 0.1A —

LED Lamp Ratings

Rated Voltage/Current

5V DC ±5% 6V AC/DC (±10%) 12V AC/DC (±10%) 24V AC/DC (±10%)

8mA

DC: A, R, W, Y: 6mA

G, S: 5mA

AC: A, R, W, Y: 8mA

G, S: 7mA

DC: 8mA

AC: 9mA

DC: 8mA

AC: 9mA

A6 Series — Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices: 16mm

CSA Certiﬁed

File No. LR21451

UL Recognized

File No.E55996

1. AC Inductive Load, PF = 0.6 – 0.7; DC Inductive Load, L/R = 7ms.

2. Minimum applicable load (reference value) is 5V AC/DC/1mA (applicable range is subject to the operating conditions and load).

3. LED lamp contains a built-incurrent-limiting resistor and a protection diode.

4. LED’s don’t “burn out.” Luminance is reduced to 50% of initial intensity after being lit for 50,000 hours continuously.

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Switches & Pilot Devices

Part Numbers: Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons

Part Numbers: AB6-V Pushlock Turn Reset

Part Numbers: Buzzer

Style Contact

Part Number

Momentary Maintained (Latching)

Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)

Standard Button

Round 18mm

SPDT

DPDT AB6M-M1-①

AB6M-M2-①AB6M-M1P-①

AB6M-M2P-①AB6M-A1-①

AB6M-A2-①AB6M-A1P-①

AB6M-A2P-①

Square 18mm

SPDT

DPDT AB6Q-M1-①

AB6Q-M2-①AB6Q-M1P-①

AB6Q-M1P-①AB6Q-A1-①

AB6Q-A1-①AB6Q-A1P-①

AB6Q-A1P-①

Rectangular 18mm x

24mm

SPDT

DPDT AB6H-M1-①

AB6H-M2-①AB6H-M1P-①

AB6H-M2P-①AB6H-A1-①

AB6H-A2-①AB6H-A1P-①

AB6H-A2P-①

Oversize Button

Round 23.5mm

SPDT

DPDT –AB6M-M1P-M①

AB6M-M2P-M①–AB6M-A1P-M①

AB6M-A2P-M①

Square 23.5mm

SPDT

DPDT –AB6Q-M1P-Q①

AB6Q-M2P-Q①–AB6Q-A1P-Q①

AB6Q-A2P-Q①

Rectangular 17.5 X

23.5mm

SPDT

DPDT –AB6Q-M1P-H①

AB6Q-M2P-H①–AB6Q-A1P-H①

AB6Q-A2P-H①

Shape Operation Contact Part Number Remarks

Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)

23.5mm Round Mushroom

Pushlock

Turn Reset SPDT

DPDT AB6M-V1-R

AB6M-V2-R AB6M-V1P-R

AB6M-V2P-R 1. Button available in red only.

2. Replacement button: order AB6M-V-R

Shape Voltage Part Number

Round (18mm) 12/24V DC UZ6-F10

AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)

① Button Color Code

Color Code

Black B

Green G

Red R

Blue S

White W

Yellow Y

1. In place of ①, specify Button Color Code from the table at the right.

2. To order as sub-assembled, see page A-20.

3. For accessories, see page A-26.

4. For dimensions, see page A-28.

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Part Numbers: Operators

Part Numbers: Buttons/Lens

Operator + Button = Completed Unit

Style Contact Operator Part Number

Round Square Rectangular

Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons SPDT Momentary AB6M-M100 AB6Q-M100 AB6H-M100

Maintained AB6M-A100 AB6Q-A100 AB6H-A100

DPDT

Momentary AB6M-M200 AB6Q-M200 AB6H-M200

Maintained AB6M-A200 AB6Q-A200 AB6H-A200

Description Part Number

Button

Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight/(IP65)

Round

AB6M-BK1-①AB6M-BK2-①

Square

AB6Q-BK1①AB6Q-BK2-①

Rectangular

AB6H-BK1-①AB6H-BK2-①

Round Oversize

– AB6M-BK2-M①

Square Oversize

– AB6Q-BK2-Q①

Rectangular Oversize

– AB6Q-BK2-H①

AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)

① Button Color Code

Color Code

Black B

Green G

Red R

Blue S

White W

Yellow Y

1. In place of ①, specify Button Color Code from table on right.

2. Buttons which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.

3. For accessories, see page A-26.

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Part Numbers: LED Illuminated Pushbuttons

Description Style Voltage Contact

Part Numbers

Momentary Maintained (Latching)

Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)

Standard

Lens

Round 18mm diameter

24V AC/DC

±10% SPDT

DPDT AL6M-M14-➁

AL6M-M24-➁AL6M-M14P-➁

AL6M-M24P-➁AL6M-A14-➁

AL6M-A24-➁AL6M-A14P-➁

AL6M-A24P-➁

Square 18mm

24V AC/DC

±10% SPDT

DPDT AL6Q-M14-➁

AL6Q-M24-➁AL6Q-M14P-➁

AL6Q-M24P-➁AL6Q-A14-➁

AL6Q-A24-➁AL6Q-A14P-➁

AL6Q-A24P-➁

Rectangular 18mm x 24mm

24V AC/DC

±10% SPDT

DPDT AL6H-M14-➁

AL6H-M24-➁AL6H-M14P-➁

AL6H-M24P-➁AL6H-A14-➁

AL6H-A24-➁AL6H-A14P-➁

AL6H-A24P-➁

Oversize

Lens

Round 24mm diameter

24V AC/DC

±10% SPDT

DPDT –AL6M-M14P-M➁

AL6M-M24P-M➁–AL6M-A14P-M➁

AL6M-A24P-M➁

Square 24 mm

24V AC/DC

±10% SPDT

DPDT –AL6Q-M14P-Q➁

AL6Q-M24P-Q➁–AL6Q-A14P-Q➁

AL6Q-A24P-Q➁

Rectangular 18mm x 24mm

24V AC/DC

±10% SPDT

DPDT –AL6Q-M14P-H➁

AL6Q-M24P-H➁–

AL6Q-A14P-H➁

AL6Q-A24P-H➁

AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)

Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps

Voltage Code

1. In place of

➁

, specify Lens/LED Color Code from table below.

2. Lamps also available in 5V DC, 6V AC/DC or 12 V AC/DC,

change “4” using volta ge/lamp codes (ie AL6M-M13-➁ uses 12V

AC/DC LED).

3. LED lamp is included in unit and contains a current-limiting

resistor and a protection diode. (External resistor not required.)

4. To order as sub-assembled, see page A-22.

5. For accessories, see page A-26.

6. For dimensions, see page A-28.

➁ Lens/LED Color Code

Color Code

Amber A

Green G

Red R

Blue S

White W

Yellow Y

Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number

5V DC LATD-5➁

6V AC/DC LATD-6➁

12V AC/DC LATD-1➁

24V AC/DC LATD-2➁

Voltage Code

5V DC 1

6V AC/DC 2

12V AC/DC 3

24V AC/DC 4

In place of ➁, specify LED Color Code from

table at left.

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Part Numbers: Operators

Part Numbers: Lenses

Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit

Style Contact Operator Part Number

Round Square Rectangular

AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons SPDT Momentary AL6M-M100 AL6Q-M100 AL6H-M100

Maintained AL6M-A100 AL6Q-A100 AL6H-A100

DPDT Momentary AL6M-M200 AL6Q-M200 AL6H-M200

Maintained AL6M-A200 AL6Q-A200 AL6H-A200

Unit Part Number

Degree of

Protection Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)

Size Standard Standard Oversize

Round

AL6M-LK1-➁AL6M-LK2-➁AL6M-LK2-M➁

Square

AL6Q-LK1-➁AL6Q-LK2-➁AL6Q-LK2-Q➁

Rectangular

AL6H-LK1-➁AL6H-LK2-➁AL6Q-LK2-H➁

AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)

1. In place of ➁, specify Lens Color Code from table below.

2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.

3. For accessories, see page A-26.

Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps

➁Lens/LED Color Code

Color Code

Amber A

Green G

Red R

Blue S

White W

Yellow Y

Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number

5V DC LATD-5➁

6V AC/DC LATD-6➁

12V AC/DC LATD-1➁

24V AC/DC LATD-2➁

In place of ➁, specify LED Color Code from

table at left.

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Part Numbers: LED Pilot Lights

Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps

Voltage Code

Description Voltage Part Number

Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)

Round (18mm Lens)

24V AC/DC AL6M-P4-➁AL6M-P4P-➁

Square (18mm Lens)

24V AC/DC AL6Q-P4-➁AL6Q-P4P-➁

Rectangular (18mm x 24mm Lens)

24V AC/DC AL6H-P4-➁AL6H-P4P-➁

Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number

5V DC LATD-5➁

6V AC/DC LATD-6➁

12V AC/DC LATD-1➁

24V AC/DC LATD-2➁

Voltage Code

5V DC 1

6V AC/DC 2

12V AC/DC 3

24V AC/DC 4

AL6 Pilot Lights (Assembled)

➁ Lens/LED Color Code

Color Code

Amber A

Green G

Red R

Blue S

White W

Yellow Y

1. In place of ➁, specify LED/Lens Color Code.

2. Lamps also available in 5V DC, 6V A C/DC or 12 V A C/DC, chang e “4” using voltage

codes (ie AL6M-P3-➁ uses 12V AC/DC lamp).

3. LED Lamp is included and contains built-in current limiting resistor and reverse

polarity protection diode. (no external resistor required)

4. To order sub-assembled, see page A-24.

5. For accessories, see page A-26.

6. For dimensions, see page A-28.

7. For one piece pilot lights and/or dome lens pilot lights, see page A-31.

In place of ➁, specify LED Color Code from

table at left.

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Part Numbers: Operators

Part Numbers: Lenses

Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit

Style Part Number

Round Square Rectangular

AL6 Pilot Lights

AL6M-P00 AL6Q-P00 AL6H-P00

Unit Pilot Lights

Degree of

Protection Dustproof IP40 Oiltight IP65

Round

AL6M-LK1-➁AL6M-LK3-➁

Square

AL6Q-LK1-➁AL6Q-LK3-➁

Rectangular

AL6H-LK1-➁AL6H-LK3-➁

AL6 Pilot Lights (Sub-Assembled)

1. In place of ➁, specify Lens Color Code from table below.

2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.

3. For accessories, see page A-26.

Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps

➁Lens/LED Color Code

Color Code

Amber A

Green G

Red R

Blue S

White W

Yellow Y

Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number

5V DC LATD-5➁

6V AC/DC LATD-6➁

12V AC/DC LATD-1➁

24V AC/DC LATD-2➁

In place of ➁, specify LED Color Code from

table at left.

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Part Numbers: AS6 Selector Switches and Keylock Switches (2- & 3- Position)

Style Function Selector Switches Keylock Switches

Round Selector

Round Keylock

2-Position 90°

Maintained AS6M-2Y2P AS6M-2KT2P①

Spring Return

Right AS6M-21Y2P AS6M-21KT2PB

3-Position 45°

Maintained AS6M-3Y2P AS6M-3KT2P①

Spring Return

Right ➛Center AS6M-31Y2P AS6M-31KT2P①

Spring Return

Left➛Center AS6M-32Y2P AS6M-32KT2P①

2-Way

Return➛Center AS6M-33Y2P AS6M-33KT2PD

Square Selector

Square Keylock

2-Position 90°

Maintained AS6Q-2Y2P AS6Q-2KT2P①

Spring Return to

Right AS6Q-21Y2P AS6Q-21KT2PB

3-Position 45°

Maintained AS6Q-3Y2P AS6Q-3KT2P①

Spring Return

Right➛Center AS6Q-31Y2P AS6Q-31KT2P①

Spring Return

Left ➛Center AS6Q-32Y2P AS6Q-32KT2P①

2-Way

Return➛Center AS6Q-33Y2P AS6Q-33KT2PD

Rectangular Selec-

tor

Rectangular

Keylock

2-Position 90°

Maintained AS6H-2Y2P AS6H-2KT2P①

Spring Return

Right AS6H-21Y2P AS6H-21KT2PB

3-Position 45°

Maintained AS6H-3Y2P AS6H-3KT2P①

Spring Return

Right ➛Center AS6H-31Y2P AS6H-31KT2P①

Spring Return

Left➛Center AS6H-32Y2P AS6H-32KT2P①

2-Way

Return➛Center AS6H-33Y2P AS6H-33KT2PD

Contact Operations

(for all selectors)

①Key Retention Codes

Contacts Operator Position and

Contact Operation

2-pos.

(DPDT)

Left

Right

3-pos.

(DPDT)

Left

Center

Right

Code Description

AKey not retained in any position

(removable in all positions)

B Key retained in right position only

C Key retained in left position only

DKey retained in left and right

(3 position only)

EKey retained in center only

(3 position only)

GKey retained right and center

(3 position only)

HKey retained left and center

(3 position only)

NO NCNO NC

Left Right

NO NCNO NC

Left Right

NO NC

Right

NO NC

Left

NO NCNO NC

Left Right

NO NC

Left Right

For more information on these

options, contact your IDEC

representative.

AS6 Selector and Keylock Switches (Assembled)

LCR

1. In place of ①, specify Key Retention Code. See table on right.

2. All models are IP65 and DPDT.

3. Available as assembled units only.

4. Key cannot be removed in a spring return position.

5. For accessories, see page A-26.

6. For dimensions, see page A-28.

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Appearance Description Used With Part Number

Locking Ring

Wrench

Made of metal. Used for tightening plastic locking ring dur-

ing installation. Tightening torque should not exceed 3kgf-

Ø 5/8" (16mm) units MT-001

Ø 31/64" (12mm) AP2M units MT-002

Ø 13/32" (10mm) AP1M units MT-003

Lens Removal

Tool

Made of metal. Used for removing lens or button from the

housing All pushbuttons and pilot

lights MT-101

Lamp Holder

Tool

Made of rubber. Used for removing and replacing LED

lamps in illuminated units All illuminated pushbuttons

and pilot lights OR-77

Switch Guard

Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP40 dust-tight

rated.

90 degrees opening maintained

Round/Square AL-K6

Rectangular AL-KH6

Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP65 oiltight rated

180 degrees opening, spring return

Round/Square AL-K6SP

Rectangular AL-KH6SP

Terminal Cover Made of translucent nylon. Fits over and shields the termi-

nals All 5/8" (16mm) units AL-V6

Dust Cover Fits over the lens or button to provide protection from dust.

(not applicable for oversize lenses or buttons)

All round units AL-D6

All square units AL-DQ6

All rectangular units AL-DH6

Adaptor Socket

Plug-on terminal adaptor with solder terminal

All 5/8" (16mm) units

AL-C6

Plug-on terminal adaptor with PCB terminal AL-C6V

Mounting Hole

Plug

Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of nitrile

rubber. Push-in installation from front of panel. IP65 (oilt-

ight) rated. Rubber AL-B6

Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of aluminum. Screw-on

locking ring from inside of panel. IP65 (oiltight) rated. Aluminum AL-BM6

Replacement

LED Lamps

LED with built in current limiting resistor (with all

illuminated assemblies).

5V DC LATD-5➁

6V AC/DC LATD-6➁

12V AC/DC LATD-1➁

24V AC/DC LATD-2➁

Replacement

Locking Ring Fastens operators to panel (included with

all operators). All switches & pilot lights HA9Z-LN

Anti-Rotation

Ring Prevents rotation of switches in panel

(included with all operators). All switches & pilot lights AL6-LP

Replacement

Engraving

Inserts

Engraving plates to allow legends underneath translucent

lenses (included with all lenses).

Round standard AL6M-W

Square standard AL6Q-W

Rectangular standard AL6H-W

Round oversize AL6M-MW

Square/rectangular over-

size AL6Q-QW

Replacement

Keys

Pair of keys (#132).

All key switches use same standard key. All key selectors AS6-SK-132PN02

Accessories — A Series: 16mm

1.In place of ➁ specify color code. A=Amber, W=White, G=Green, Y=Yellow, R=Red,

S=Blue.

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IDEC’s Superbright LED

Schematics — A Series: 5/8" (16mm)

(Top Vie w)

Lamp

( + ) Lamp

( – )

COM

Lamp

( + ) Lamp

( – )

COM

Terminal Arrangement

SPDT Contact

(Single-pole/Double Thro w) DPDT Contact

(Double-pole/Doub le Throw)

Illuminated Pushbuttons

COM

SPDT Contact

(Single-pole/Double Thro w) DPDT Contact

(Double-pole/Doub le Throw)

Non-illuminated Pushbuttons and Selector Switches

Internal Circuit

LED Chip

Protective Diode

Zener Diode

LATD-1,-2,-6 (GS)

LATD-5 (ARWY)

LATD-5 (GS)

LATD-1,-2,-6 (ARWY)

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Pushbuttons, Ø 21/64" (8mm) and Ø 5/8" (16mm)

Selector Switches, Ø 5/8" (16mm)

Style Ø 5/8" (16mm) Std Size Lens Ø 5/8" (16mm) Oversize Size Lens

Round Square Rectangular Round Square Rectangular

A Panel Cut-out Ø 0.639" (+0.008, –0)

16.2mm (+0.2, –0) Ø 0.639" (+0.008, –0)

16.2mm (+0.2, –0)

B Centerlines 0.709" (18mm) 0.709" (18mm)

0.945" (24mm) 0.709" (18mm) 0.709" (18mm)

0.945" (24mm)

C Outside Dimension Ø 0.709"

18mm ❑ 0.709"

18mm 0.709" x 0.984"

18mm x 24mm Ø 0.925"

23.5mm ❑ 0.925"

23.5mm 0.925" x 0.689"

23.5mm x 17.5mm

D Depth into Panel 1.181" (30mm)

E Extend from Panel 0.354" (9mm) 0.610" (15.5mm)

Dimensions — A Series: 5/8" (16mm)

Large Size Lens

0.110"

(2.8mm)

0.118"

(3mm)

0.197"

(5mm)

0.236"

(6mm)

0.866"

(22mm)

0.315"

(8mm) See

Table

Below

0.098"

(2.5mm) See

Table

Below

0.020" to 0.236"

(0.5mm to 6mm)

Panel

Thickness

Gasket

Anti-Rotation

Ring

Locking

Ring

DEC

2.8 × 0.5t

Terminal Width Anti-Rotation Ring

Gasket

Locking Ring

Panel Thickness:

0.5 to 6 mm

Rectangular

(TOP)Round

(TOP)

Square

(TOP)

2.5 3

822 15.5 24

ø18

Panel Thickness: 0.5 to 6 mm

2.5 3

822 26

(TOP)

RoundSquare

(TOP)

Rectangular

(TOP)

24 18

ø18

2.8 × 0.5t

Terminal Width Anti-Rotation Ring

Gasket

Locking Ring

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Dimensions con’t

Terminal Sockets

AL-C6, 5/8" (16mm), Solder

0.293"

0.632" (16.2)

1.307" (33.5) 0.094" 0.117" (3)

0.098" (2.5)

0.234"

(6)

0.234" (6)

0.195" (5)

(2.4)

(7.5)

0.195" (5)

0.148"

1.303" (33.4) 0.117" (3)

0.098" (2.5)

0.234"

(6)

0.234"

0.195" (5)

AL-C6V, Ø 5/8" (16mm), PCB

(3.8)

0.638" (16.2)

Terminal: 0.012 x 0.059"

(0.3 x 1.5)

8 - Ø 0.062"

(Ø 1.6) Holes(6)

Dust Covers

AL-D6, Round

❏0.936"

(❏24)

Dust Cover Gasket

0.507"

(13)

0.293" (7.5)

0.012"

(0.3)

AL-DQ6, Square

❏0.936" (❏24)

Dust Cover Gasket

0.507"

(13)

0.293" (7.5)

0.012"

(0.3)

1.17" (30)

Dust Cover Gaske

0.507"

(13)

0.293" (7.5)

0.012"

(0.3)

AL-DH6, Rectangular

Panel Cut-Outs For Units w/Dust Cover

Round/Square

Ø 0.936" (Ø 24)

❏0.936"

(❏24)

Ø 0.632"+0.007

(Ø 16.2+0.2)

Ø 1.17" (Ø 30)

❏0.936"

(❏24)

Ø 0.632"+0.007

(Ø 16.2+0.2)

Rectangular

Gasket

Panel Thickness:

(90°, 110° opening types)

Panel Thickness:

(180° opening type)

(45.5 min. for 180° opening type)

Gasket

34 0.5 to 5 mm

14 28

32 0.5 to 5 mm

R22

14 28

10.5 13

23.5

26.5 min.

25 min.

1310.5

23.5

19 min.

26.5 min.

Panel Thickness:

Gasket

34 0.5 to 5 mm

14 28

R22

10.5 13

23.5

45.5 min.

25 min.

1310.5

23.5

19 min.

45.5 min.

0.4

Waterproof Gasket

for Switch Guard

Switch Guard, Ø 5/8" (16mm)

A6 Series: 16mm Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices

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Switches & Pilot Devices

Marking Plates for Pushbuttons with Standard Size Lens

Marking Plates for Large Lens — Ø 5/8" (16mm) Only

Replacing Lens and Marking Plate

Style Round—AL6M-W Square—AL6Q-W Rectangular—AL6H-W

Dimensions

Ø 5/8" (16mm)

Outside (OD) Ø 0.538"

(13.8mm) ❏0.538"

(13.8mm) 0.538" x 0.772"

(13.8 x 19.8mm)

Marking Area (a) Ø 0.468"

(12mm) ❏0.468"

(12mm) 0.468" x 0.702"

(12 x 18mm)

Style Round—AL6M-MW Square/Rectangular—AL6Q-QW

Dimensions

Outside (OD) Ø 0.491" (12.6mm) ❏0.491" (12.6mm)

Marking Area (a) Ø 0.429" (11mm) ❏0.429" (11mm)

Dimensions con’t

Ø OD

Ø a

Marking

Area Marking

Area

❏a❏OD

Marking

Area

OD2

OD1

Engraving must be made on the engraving area within 0.02" (0.5mm) deep.

Ø OD

Ø a

Marking

Area Marking

Area

❏a

❏OD

Removal

Remove the lens holder assembly (lens, marking plate and holder) from the

operator by holding the color lens recesses with the lens removal tool (Part

No.MT-101) and pulling out. Remove marking plate by pushing the color lens

rom the rear to disengage the latches. Marking plate must be engraved on

he side as shown in the ﬁgure on the right.

Installation

For illuminated and non-illuminated pushbuttons:

1. Insert marking plate inside lens in correct direction

(For non-illuminated, install marking plate when replacing button).

2. Press color lens on to lens holder to engage latches.

3. Insert lens holder into housing in correct direction.

Do not loosen spring on illuminated pushbutton units

(except on pilot light units). The marking plate must

be engraved on the front side as shown above.

Latches

Color Engraving

Lens Area Marking

Plate

Lens Holder Spring

Color

Lens

Recess Latches

Lens

Holder Operator

Ø 5/8" (16mm)

Ø 21/64" (8mm)

Engraving

Area Marking

Plate

Switches and Pilot Devices General Information

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Switches & Pilot Devices

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are P–N junction semiconductors with mechanisms called “junction electro-luminescence.” Appli-

cation of direct current results in radiation or emission of a monochromatic light.

Different semiconductor materials produce different wavelengths of light as shown below:

Advantages of Using LEDs

•LEDs are used when heat generated by incandescent lamps would damage nearby equipment or interfere with

a precision process. This is particularly advantageous when multiple lights are grouped.

•LEDs can operate at low temperatures which would cause incandescent lamps to fail, since glass cracks dur-

ing rapid cooling.

• LEDs consume 50 times less power than incandescent lamps, thereby reducing energy consumption.

•LEDs last 500 times longer than incandescent lamps. LEDs average a million hours (114 years) while incandes-

cent lamps average 2000 hours.

• LEDs do not generally “blow out” unless subjected to a severe overvoltage. They exhibit a half-life type

dimishment in brightness over time. After 50,000 hours (6 years) of use, IDEC LEDs will retain approximately

half of their original intensity.

• IDEC’s SUPERBRIGHT LEDs have high visibility.

• LEDs require little or no maintenance because of long life and high reliability.

IDEC Recommendations

For optimum results, especially when using switches and pilot lights in operating environments which are conducive to over-

heating, use IDEC LED illuminated units. Transformers are available for use with incandescent illuminated units, which operate

at lower voltages to avoid overheating.

When IDEC’s L-120L lamp is used, make sure ambient temperatures do not exceed 30˚C (86˚F). If

a lamp from another supplier is used, it should be rated f or less than 1.8 watts (15mA at 120V AC),

with ambient temperatures as stated above.

Filament-type incandescent lamps operate within the following parameters.

Light output and life expectancy depend on operating voltage. Light output varies to the 3rd or 4th power of the voltage. Life

expectancy varies inversely to the 12th power of voltage. In other words, over-voltage of 5% reduces life expectancy by 50%.

Under-voltage of 5% doubles life expectancy at the price of light output efﬁciency.

Inrush current (initial current through the ﬁlament) has an adverse effect on life expectancy. Cold resistance (room temperature)

will have a more detrimental effect than hot resistance to inrush current. Life expectancy of incandescent lamps can be maxi-

mized by reducing occurrences of cold resistance to inrush current.

Continued intermittent ﬂashing will signiﬁcantly reduce life expectancy. When using an incandescent lamp with a tungsten ﬁla-

ment, ﬂashing will not reduce life expectancy as long as light output does not exceed that of steady burning.

When an incandescent lamp must withstand shock and vibration, use low voltage/high amperage (5–6V/60–120mA) lamps.

These lamps have a short, thick ﬁlament with a high resonant frequency.

Provide cooling by using a heat sink, particularly when multiple incandescent lamps are grouped or when air circulation is lim-

ited. Make sure ambient temperatures do not exceed 100˚C (212˚F) for maximum life of incandescent lamps.

Specifications

Green Gallium Phosphide (GaP) 5600 Å

Yellow Gallium Arsenide

Phosphide (GaAsP) 5800 Å

Amber Gallium Arsenide

Phosphide (GaAsP) 6300 Å

Red Gallium Arsenide

Phosphide (GaAsP) 6600Å

Infrared Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) 9000 Å

General Information

Information About LED Lamps

Information About Incandescent Lamps

General Information Switches and Pilot Devices

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Switches & Pilot Devices

1. IDEC offers assembled and sub-assembled switches and pilot lights for your convenience. In some cases there is a cost difference, with sub-assembled units

costing slightly less. Since assembled units are custom made to your order, a couple of days for assembly is added to delivery. To minimize delivery or inventory

requirements, it is recommended that switches and pilot lights be ordered as sub-components.

2. When ordering pilot lights or illuminated pushbuttons, make sure to specify the color code in place of the asterisk in the part number, (LED or incandescent lamp

included). Spare lamps can be ordered and are listed with sub-assembly components.

3. Accessories, such as locking ring wrench, lens removal tool, and lamp holder, are available to make installation and assembly easier. IDEC recommends using

these accessories and is not responsible for damage as a result of using the wrong tool.

4. Marking plates are available for switches and pilot lights which feature a ﬂat lens. Printed mylar (not included) can also be inserted under lens for labeling pur-

poses.

5. Nameplates are available for TW, 7/8" (22mm), HW 7/8" (22mm),and TWTD series, Ø1–13/64" (30mm). For prompt delivery, order standard legends. Custom

engraving is also offered for an additional charge.

1. Use the appropriate lamp holder to remove or install LED or incandescent lamps. Using pliers will damage the lamp.

2. When mounting switches and pilot lights into a panel, use locking ring wrench.Using pliers or tightening excessively will damage the locking ring.

3. A series, 21/64" (8mm), can be mounted on a panel 0.019" (0.5mm) to 0.236" (6mm) thick.

4. LW 7/8” (22mm), TW, 7/8" (22mm), and TWTD series, Ø1–13/64" (30mm), feature an adjustment ring for mounting on a panel 0.038" (1mm) to 0.236" (6mm)

thick. Using a nameplate or an anti-rotation ring adds 0.031" (0.8mm) to the panel thickness.

5. When applicable, solder terminals within 20W/5sec or 260˚/3sec without exerting external force to the terminals. Use a non-corrosive resin liquid ﬂux.

6. The operating voltage for LED units represents a complete DC value. When using a pulsing voltage, such a full-wave rectiﬁcation, keeppeak currents within the

forward current If. Peak currents exceeding If may shorten the life of the LED lamp.

7. To avoid a short circuit, never connect NO and NC contacts to different voltages or power sources.

8. Optimum performance of TW and TWTD illuminated pushbuttons, selector switches, and pilot lights is obtained with IDEC LED and incandescent lamps.

9. For maximum life of incandescent lamps (approximately 2000 hours), use within the rated operating voltage. If it is necessary to use a higher voltage, keeping

ambient temperature below 30˚C (86˚F)will help prolong the life of an incandescent lamp.

Superbright LEDs Incandescent

Characteristics

Heat Dissipation Very Low High

Life Expectancy Very Long Short

Reliability Very High Low

Mechanical

Strength Not Susceptible Susceptible to Shock/Vibration

Maintenance

Required Negligible Frequent

Operation at Low

Temps. Possible Not Possible

Inrush Current Negligible Very Large

Voltage Effects

on Life Insigniﬁcant Signiﬁcant

Brightness Slightly Less Slightly More

Comparison: LED vs. Incandescent Lamps

Ordering Information

Installation and Operation

If excessive voltage is applied (over 50V), the lamp may blow and

the lens holder may pop out.