KR series
Power rocker switches
Distinctive features
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Attractive rugged rocker switch
APEM will be happy to develop custom product solutions. Please contact us with your requirements.
Removable actuator
Easy to stock
Easy to customize
High performance ultrasonic
welding
Protection against dust and the
effects of continuous immersion
under pressure.
Robust roller contact
Very long life expectancy
Many electrical functions available
Optional panel seal
Up-to-date rocker design
Smooth curves
Wide choice of colours and symbols
Laser etched symbols on illuminated versions
High performance LEDs
Long life expectancy
An array of colours and voltages
Integrated resistors
Easy electrical connection
Large variety of terminal options
Up to 10 terminals
Screw, solder lug and quick-connect
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KR series
Power rocker switches
Specifications
SEALING
Sealing is optional.
To order a sealed product,
complete the appropriate box of
ordering format on the following
pages.
Packaging unit : 40 pieces
❑❑ Unique rocker design
❑❑ Wide choice of colours
❑❑ Laser etched symbols
❑❑ Illuminated or non-illuminated
❑❑ Optionally sealed to IP68
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Currrent/voltage rating with resistive load :
- Silver contacts (A) : 5A 24VDC, 100.000 cycles
10A 24VDC, 10.000 cycles (terminals 6.35 x 0.8 only)
- Gold plated contacts (D) : 20mA 12V, 150.000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 MΩ min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength : 2.000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
• Mechanical life :150.000 cycles min.
MATERIALS
• Case : PA 6-6
• Actuator : ABS
• Bezel : PA 6-6
• Terminals : brass, silver plated
• Contacts : silver (A)
or silver, gold plated (D)
•
Contact roller : brass, nickel plated
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Degree of protection of sealed versions : frontal sealing to IP68
according to IEC 60529 (submersion under 1 meter of water for more than
30 minutes)
• Salt spray resistance : 96 hours according to IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Vibration resistance : 10-500 Hz / 10 g per IEC 60068-2-6
• Operating temperature : -40°C to +85°C
DIMENSIONS
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).
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(.433)
11.00
(1.830)
46.50
(1.398)
35.50
50.00 Max
(1.969 Max)
25.00
(.984)
47.00
(1.850)
24.00
(.944)
U2282
12.00
(.472)
➞Flat seal
Dimensions, specifications and data shown in this brochure are subject to change without notice.
KR series
Power rocker switches
Selection guide
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HOW TO ORDER
• To order a complete product, fill in all the boxes of the following order guide.
• To order case only (without actuator), finish your order number with the LED wiring code.
• To order actuator only (without case), begin the order number with code KRR, then follow the order format from
”actuator type” until the end of the options.
KR
Side A Side B
SERIES Electrical functions
1 ON - OFF
4 ON ON ON
4-1R ON ON MOM
5MOM - ON
6ON - ON
7MOM OFF MOM
8ON OFF MOM
9ON OFF ON
Poles
3Single pole
4Double pole
Colour
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2Black
3Green
4Grey
5Yellow
6Red
7Ivory
9Orange
AAluminium
bright
Terminals
Screw
06 terminals with barrier
Solder lug/quick-connect
26 terminals with barrier
46 terminals w/o barrier
A10 term. with barrier
B10 term. w/o barrier
C10 terminals for use
with connector U2292
Quick-connect 6,35x0,8
36 terminals with barrier
Terminals (continued)
Quick-connect 6,35x0,8
56 terminals w/o barrier
D10 term. with barrier
E10 term. w/o barrier
F10 term. for use with
connector U2292
Quick-connect 2,8x0,8
G10 term. with barrier
H10 term. w/o barrier
J10 terminals for use
with connector U2282
Wiring
See diagrams
page 9.
LEDS
XNone
ALED 6V red
BLED 6V green
CLED 6V yellow
MLED 6V blue
RLED 6V white
DLED 12V red
ELED 12V green
FLED 12V yellow
NLED 12V blue
SLED 12V white
JLED 24V red
KLED 24V green
LLED 24V yellow
PLED 24V blue
TLED 24V white
CASE + LEDS
ACTUATOR
Type
1For non-illuminated
application
2For illuminated
application
Area M
ACTUATOR MARKING
Orientation
N
O
S
E
Area A Area B
Symbols
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
4
5
6
1
2
3
123
456
3
2
14
5
6
654
1
2
3
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OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
4
5
6
1
2
3
123
456
3
2
14
5
6
654
1
2
3
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OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
4
5
6
1
2
3
123
456
3
2
14
5
6
654
1
2
3
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OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
4
5
6
1
2
3
123
456
3
2
14
5
6
654
1
2
3
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Contacts
ASilver
DGold plated
Symbols : see page 31.
Accessories : see page 34.
Sealing
XNo
KYes
NOTICE : please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available. Refer to the following pages for further information.
Function 8
KR38-KR48
Function 9
KR39-KR49
Function 4
KR44
Function 4-1R
KR44-1R
KR series
Power rocker switches
Case
MODEL
STRUCTURE
ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS
2-3 1-2
5-6 4-5
Single pole Double pole
KR31 KR41 ON - OFF
KR44* ON ON ON
KR44-1R* ON ON MOM
KR35 KR45 MOM - ON
KR36 KR46 ON - ON
KR37 KR47 MOM OFF MOM
KR38 KR48 ON OFF MOM
KR39 KR49 ON OFF ON
* Function 4 : single pole in double pole case 10 terminal version 6 terminal version
CASE + LEDS
• To order case only (without rocker), finish your order number with the LED wiring code.
Bottom view
Contact
area Contact &
LED area
LED
area
Function 1 *
KR31-KR41
Positions
Function 5
KR35-KR45
Function 6
KR36-KR46
Function 7
KR37-KR47
1233 21
CKRFUN1-A
123
Positions
1233 21
CKRFUN1-A
123
In the tables below, terminal connections as viewed from bottom of switch.
Only the contact area is represented.
For single pole models, only terminals 1, 2 and 3 are to be considered (not terminals 6, 5, 4).
x = w/o terminal
o = with terminal
▲ = momentary
* Function 1 only available for 6 terminal versions.
321
456
321
456
321
456
321
456
321
456
321
456
321
456
321
456
123
654
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123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
123
654
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36 terminals with barrier
56 terminals w/o barrier
D10 terminals with barrier
E10 terminals w/o barrier
F10 terminals for use with
connector U2292
ø1.50
(.059DIA)
6.35x0.80
(.250x.031)
G10 terminals with barrier
H10 terminals w/o barrier
J10 terminals for use with
connector U2282
KR series
Power rocker switches
Case
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26 terminals with barrier
46 terminals w/o barrier
A10 terminals with barrier
B10 terminals w/o barrier
C10 terminals for use with
connector U2292
(.122DIA)
Ø3.10
4.50
(.177)
(.25x.031)
6.35x0.80
TERMINALS
06 term. with barrier
Screw
Solder lug / quick-connect
Normalized quick-connect 6,35x0,8
Normalized quick-connect 2,8x0,8
CONTACT MATERIALS
ASilver
DSilver, gold plated
Terminals are marked
on the case.
The drawings show the
maximum possible number
of terminals.
CASE + LEDS
CASE + LEDS
2 5
(.358)
9.10
11.30
(.445)
(.269)
6.85 11.30
(.445)
5.85
(.230) (.280)
7.10
41
63
6 terminal version 10 terminal version
2.80x0.80
(.110x.031)
(.047DIA)
Ø1.20
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Power rocker switches
Case - LEDs
CKRIL-B
6
5
4
3
2
1
78
910 10
9
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
66
5
4
3
2
1
78
910 10
9
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
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LEDS
Red Green Yellow Blue White
6VDC A B C M R
12VDC D E F N S
24VDC J K L P T
Side A
Side A
Side B
Side B
Complete each enlarged box with one of the codes listed below.
SEALING
XNo sealing
KIP68 (switch assembled on panel)
Ultrasonic welding of frame to case is standard on
all versions.
The ultrasonic welding and the optional panel seal
prevent water and dust from introducing into the
switch housing.
The product shall be installed professionally.
Test conditions available on request.
XWithout LED
LED consumption : 20mA @ nominal voltage (25°C)
Other illumination solutions : on request.
CASE + LEDS
CASE + LEDS
Optional seal
(K version)
Optional seal
(K version)
KR series
Power rocker switches
Case - LEDs
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C
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
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
2
25
36
14+4
1
6
3
5
2
-
-
-
+
+-
WIRING The LED wiring diagram is shown on the case.
LED connected to the load
Independent LED or integrated functions
Note : If not available,
terminals are added to
connect the LED.
• For 6 terminal versions
G(standard)
25
36
14
CKRRLG-A
7
8
9
1010 9
87-
+
4
1
6
3
5
22
5
36
14
7
8
9
10
-
+
+-
-
+
• For 10 terminal versions
Please contact us for other wiring solutions.
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
CASE + LEDS
To have independent LEDs.
H
+
-
+
-10 9
87
4
1
6
3
5
22 5
36
14
+
-
7
8
9
10 10 9
87
CKRRLH-A
4
1
6
3
5
2
R2
R1
R2
R1
R2
R1
To obtain 2 symbol illumination levels (night illumination when OFF
and higher illumination when ON).
Dotted line = external wiring, continuous line = internal wiring
I
CKRRLI-A
10 9
87
4
1
6
3
5
2
To have a polarity inversion (typical application : fan motor).
Dotted line = internal wiring, continuous line = internal wiring
Available in Single Pole only, with H and J quick-connect terminals.
Power supply betweeen 2 and 5 - Load between 1 and 4 or 3 and 6.
Available with H and J quick-connect terminals.
KR series
Power rocker switches
Actuator - Marking
ACTUATOR TYPE
ACTUATOR COLOUR
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2
3
Black
Green
Code Colour Code Colour
4
5
6
7
Grey
Yellow
Red
Ivory
Code Colour
9
A
Orange
Aluminium
bright
1For non-illuminated application
2For illuminated application
Other rocker design : on request.
To order actuator only (without case), begin the order number with code KRR, then follow the order format
from ”actuator type” until the end of the options.
MARKING ORIENTATION If no marking required, leave box blank.
Other orientations : on request
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
4
5
6
1
2
3
123
456
3
2
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5
6
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1
2
3
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ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR MARKING
Note : colour 7 not available on illuminated
versions.
A soft-touch varnish can be added. Consult us.
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Power rocker switches
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SYMBOLS
AMB
ACTUATOR MARKING
(.551)
14.00
20.20
(.795)
(.252)
6.40
(.799)
20.30
7.70
(.303)
R:6.00
(.236 R)
(.787 R)
R:20.00
87.00°
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Available symbols : see page 31.
Marking colour
White marking for illuminated rockers (laser etching) and non-illuminated black
rockers (pad printing). Black marking for non-illuminated colour rockers (pad
printing). Other : on request.
Laser etching resistance
- Water and petrol resistant acccording to EN61058-1
- Tear resistant (cross-cut test) according to NF ISO 2409 : class 0
- UV resistant according to ISO 4892-2
Marking area
For illuminated versions. The symbol will be included in the hatched area.
Marking in M are : on request.
MATRIX MOUNTING
(.984 min.)
25.00 mini
(.157)
4.00 47.00 mini
(1.850 min.)
10.20
(.402)
SWITCH PANEL CUT-OUT
Panel thickness : 0,8 mm to 4,6 mm
Recommended panel thickness :
between 2 mm and 3,5 mm
21.08 0/+0.3
(.830 0/+.012)
(1.449 0/+.012)
36.80 0/+0.3
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