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A8L Miniature Rocker Switch

Miniature Rocker Switch for High Capacity Switching

  • Withstands inrush currents up to 100 A with 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.
This web page provides an excerpt from a datasheet.
Refer to Datasheetand other applicable documents for more information.
OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Contact Form SPST
 Quantity
per box
Terminals Solder terminals PCB terminals Right-angled
PCB terminals		 Left-angled
PCB terminals		 Quick-connect
terminals #187
Color of caps and cases Black Black Black Black Black
Marking
on caps		 Without
markings		 A8L-11-11N1 A8L-11-12N1 A8L-11-13N1 A8L-11-14N1 A8L-11-15N1 300
A8L-11-11N2 A8L-11-12N2 A8L-11-13N2 A8L-11-14N2 A8L-11-15N2
A8L-11-11N3 A8L-11-12N3 A8L-11-13N3 A8L-11-14N3 A8L-11-15N3
A8L-11-11N6 A8L-11-12N6 A8L-11-13N6 A8L-11-14N6 A8L-11-15N6

Contact Form DPST
 Quantity
per box
Terminals Solder terminals PCB terminals Right-angled
PCB terminals		 Left-angled
PCB terminals		 Quick-connect
terminals #187
Color of caps and cases Black Black Black Black Black
Marking
on caps		 Without
markings		 A8L-21-11N1 A8L-21-12N1 A8L-21-13N1 A8L-21-14N1 A8L-21-15N1 300
A8L-21-11N2 A8L-21-12N2 A8L-21-13N2 A8L-21-14N2 A8L-21-15N2
A8L-21-11N3 A8L-21-12N3 A8L-21-13N3 A8L-21-14N3 A8L-21-15N3
A8L-21-11N6 A8L-21-12N6 A8L-21-13N6 A8L-21-14N6 A8L-21-15N6

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OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Specifications
Ratings
Rated load Non-inductive Inductive
Resistive load Lamp load Inductive load Inductive motor load
125 VAC 10 A 10 A 8 A 8 A
250 VAC 10 A 10 A 8 A 8 A
Note: 1. The non-inductive lamp load has an inrush current 10 times steady current.
2. The inductive load has a power factor of 0.4 minimum (AC).
3. The motor load has an inrush current 6 times steady current.
The above ratings were tested under the following conditions:
  1. Ambient temperature:20±2°C
  2. Ambient humidity:65±5%RH
  3. Switching frequency:7 times/min

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
Shock resistance Malfunction: 300 m/s2
Destruction: 500 m/s2
Durability Mechanical: 50,000 operations min.
Electrical: 10,000 operations min.
Inrush current 100 A max. (8.3 ms max.)
Ambient operating temperature –20 to +55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity 45 to 85%RH
Note:   Consult your OMRON representative for details of performance characteristics with respect to individual standards.
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Note: 1. All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
2. AThe following illustrations and drawings are for 2 poles (DPST) models, 1 pole (SPST) models have single side terminals.
3. AUnless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.

Solder Terminals A8L:Dimensions1
A8L-11-11N1 A8L-21-11N1
A8L-11-11N2 A8L-21-11N2
A8L-11-11N3 A8L-21-11N3
A8L-11-11N6 A8L-21-11N6
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Operating Characteristics
No. of poles
1 (SPST)
2 (DPST)
Operating force(OF) 2.16±1.18 N
{220±120 gf}		 3.92±2.45 N
{400±250 gf}

PCB Terminals A8L:Dimensions2
A8L-11-12N1 A8L-21-12N1
A8L-11-12N2 A8L-21-12N2
A8L-11-12N3 A8L-21-12N3
A8L-11-12N6 A8L-21-12N6
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Operating Characteristics
No. of poles
1 (SPST)
2 (DPST)
Operating force(OF) 2.16±1.18 N
{220±120 gf}		 3.92±2.45 N
{400±250 gf}

Right-angled PCB Terminals A8L:Dimensions3
A8L-11-13N1 A8L-21-13N1
A8L-11-13N2 A8L-21-13N2
A8L-11-13N3 A8L-21-13N3
A8L-11-13N6 A8L-21-13N6
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Operating Characteristics
No. of poles
1 (SPST)
2 (DPST)
Operating force(OF) 2.16±1.18 N
{220±120 gf}		 3.92±2.45 N
{400±250 gf}

Left-angled PCB Terminals A8L:Dimensions4
A8L-11-14N1 A8L-21-14N1
A8L-11-14N2 A8L-21-14N2
A8L-11-14N3 A8L-21-14N3
A8L-11-14N6 A8L-21-14N6
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Operating Characteristics
No. of poles
1 (SPST)
2 (DPST)
Operating force(OF) 2.16±1.18 N
{220±120 gf}		 3.92±2.45 N
{400±250 gf}

Quick-connect Terminals #187 A8L:Dimensions5
A8L-11-15N1 A8L-21-15N1
A8L-11-15N2 A8L-21-15N2
A8L-11-15N3 A8L-21-15N3
A8L-11-15N6 A8L-21-15N6
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Operating Characteristics
No. of poles
1 (SPST)
2 (DPST)
Operating force(OF) 2.16±1.18 N
{220±120 gf}		 3.92±2.45 N
{400±250 gf}
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