Miniature Rocker Switch A8L

Rocker Switch for High Current

Switching
Withstands inrush currents up to 100 A due to a
unique switching mechanism.
Soft touch with firm switching action.
Easy to mount by snap fitting.
Contact gap of 3 mm minimum.
UL and cUL standards approved. Conforms to EN
standards.

Ordering Information
Color of Marking SPST DPST
caps and on caps
cases
(flanges) Quick- PCB Right- Left- Quick- PCB Right- Left-
connect/ terminals angled angled connect/ terminals angled angled
solder PCB PCB solder PCB PCB
terminals terminals terminals terminals terminals terminals
Black Without A8L-11-11N1 A8L-11-12N1 A8L-11-13N1 A8L-11-14N1 A8L-21-11N1 A8L-21-12N1 A8L-21-13N1 A8L-21-14N1
markings
A8L-11-11N2 A8L-11-12N2 A8L-11-13N2 A8L-11-14N2 A8L-21-11N2 A8L-21-12N2 A8L-21-13N2 A8L-21-14N2

Specifications
Ratings
Rated
a ed load
oad Non-inductive Inductive
Resistive load Lamp load Inductive load Inductive motor load
125 VAC 10 A 10 A 8A 8A
250 VAC 10 A 10 A 8A 8A

Note: 1. The non-inductive lamp load has an impulse current ten times the normal current.
2. The inductive load has a power factor of 0.4 minimum (AC).
3. The motor load has an impulse current 6 times the normal current.
The above ratings were tested under the following conditions:
1. Ambient temperature: 20±2°C
2. Ambient humidity: 65%±5%
3. Switching frequency: 7 times/min

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Characteristics
Permissible operating frequency Mechanical:20 operations/min max.
Electrical: 7 operations/min max.
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (500 VDC)
Dielectric strength 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between terminals of the same polarity
2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between terminals of the different polarity
4,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between charged metal parts and the ground terminal
Vibration resistance Malfunction:10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude (malfunction time of 1 ms max.)
Shock resistance Malfunction: 300 m/s2 (malfunction time of 1 ms max.)
Destruction: 500 m/s2
Life expectancy Mechanical: 50,000 operations min.
Electrical: 10,000 operations min.
Inrush current 100 A max. (8.3 ms max.)
Ambient temperature Operating: –20 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Storage: –25 to 60°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 45% to 85%
Storage: 45% to 85%

Approved Safety Standards

UL, cUL (File No. E41515) 10 A, 125 VAC; 10 A, 250 VAC
EN61058-1 10 (8) A, 125 V; 10 (8) A, 250 V
(AZCO certificate no. C9912501)

Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
A8L-11-11N1 Operating Characteristics
A8L-11-11N2
No. of poles 1 2
A8L-21-11N1
A8L-21-11N2 OF (operating force) 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N
{220±120 gf} {400±250 gf}

2 dia.
#187 tab
terminal
1.4 dia.

A8L-11-12N1 Operating Characteristics

A8L-11-12N2 No. of poles 1 2
A8L-21-12N1
OF (operating force) 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N
A8L-21-12N2 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf}

PCB Cutout Dimensions

(Bottom View)
Four, 1.8±0.1-dia. holes

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A8L-11-13N1 Operating Characteristics

A8L-11-13N2
No. of poles 1 2
A8L-21-13N1
A8L-21-13N2 OF (operating force) 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N
{220±120 gf} {400±250 gf}

PCB Cutout Dimensions

(Bottom View)
Four, 1.8±0.1-dia. holes

8 ±0.1

A8L-11-14N1 Operating Characteristics

A8L-11-14N2
No. of poles 1 2
A8L-21-14N1
A8L-21-14N2 OF (operating force) 2.16±1.18 N 3.92±2.45 N
10.8 {220±120 gf} {400±250 gf}

PCB Cutout Dimensions

(Bottom View)
Four, 1.8±0.1-dia. holes

8 ±0.1

Panel Cutout
Panel Cutout for Angled PCB Terminals
(A8L-jj-j3jj, A8L-jj-j4jj)
17.5 ± 0.3
+0.1
12.9 0

X
Panel thickness (mm) X (mm) Y (mm)
0
0.75 to 1.25 19.2 –0.1 12.9 +0.1
0

1.26 to 2.5 19.4 +0.1

–0.3 12.9 +0.1
0

Note: Recommended panel material: SPCC

Play R
15±0.3

Panel thickness (mm) X (mm)

0
0.75 to 1.25 19.2 –0.1
1.26 to 2.5 19.4 +0.1
–0.3

Edge

Be sure that play R is the operation side.

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Precautions
! Caution Wiring
Do not wire the Switch or touch any terminal of the Switch When soldering terminals manually, perform soldering within 3 s
while power is being supplied. Doing so may result in electric using a 60-W soldering iron (temperature at the tip of the soldering
shock. iron: 420°C max.). Do not apply excessive force to the terminals dur-
ing soldering.
To increase the reliability of operation, test the Switch before actual When soldering using a soldering tub, perform soldering within 5 s in
operation. a soldering fluid at 270°C, or within 3 s in a soldering fluid at 350°C.
Be sure that there is an enough insulation distance between any When wiring the terminals as quick-connect terminals, use #187
Switch terminal and metal part. faston receptacles.
Be sure that the wires are thick enough for the load (current) to be
Mounting applied.
Turn OFF the power supply before mounting, removing or wiring the
The performance of the Switch may be affected if the Switch is used
Switch, or before performing maintenance inspections. Failure to do
for switching micro loads. Test the Switch under the actual operating
so may result in electric shock.
conditions.
Do not use panels other than ones with the designated thickness
and dimensions. Remove all burrs from the cutout before installing Operating Environment
the Switch. Otherwise, the Switch may malfunction. Do not use the Switch in places with sulfide gas, corrosive gas, sea
Do not impose excessive force on the Switch at the time of panel- breeze, oil spray, or direct sunlight. Otherwise, the Switch may mal-
mounting. function.
There are two small divots in the flange part of the case marking ON Do not use the Switch in places that are visibly dusty. Otherwise, the
and OFF as shown in the following diagram. Use these marks as contacts may fail to operate correctly.
guides when mounting. Handling
Do not drop the Switch. Otherwise, the Switch may malfunction.
Do not impose excessive force on the Switch. Otherwise, the Switch
OFF ON may deform.
The recommended panel material is SPCC. The Switch may fall off
if the material is soft and cannot securely hold the Switch. When us-
ing a soft material, test the Switch with it before using the Switch in
actual operation.

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.

To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.

Cat. No. A114-E1-2 In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
OMRON Corporation
Electronics Components Company

Electronic & Mechanical Components Division H.Q.

Speciality Switch Department
Shiokoji Horikawa, Shimogyo-ku,
Kyoto, 600-8530 Japan Printed in Japan
Tel: (81)75-344-7096/Fax: (81)75-344-7049 1100-1M (0200) (A)