Product Details Portlet
A8A Rocker Switch
Safety-considered Power Rocker Switch
- Low heat radiation with a Unique leaf spring mechanism.
- Positive-opening mechanism incorporated.
- AC operated Neon lamp illumination models available.
- Contact gap of 3 mm minimum.
- Variety of color models available.
- UL and CSA standards approved. Conforms to EN standard.
RoHS Compliant
Note: This web page provides an excerpt from a datasheet. Refer to Product Datasheet and other applicable documents for more information.
List of Models
Non-illuminated Models
Note: Marking of Non-illuminated Models
The cap of the above mentioned models is without marking.
Models with
marking is with suffix "-□F" such as A8A-201-F and A8A-201-1F.
Models with
marking is with suffix "-□D" such as A8A-201-D and A8A-201-1D.
Consult your Omron sales representative for details.
Illuminated Models
Note: Marking of illuminated Models
The cap of the above mentioned models is without marking.
Models with
marking is with suffix "-□A" such as A8A-212-A and A8A-212-1A.
Models with
marking is with suffix "-□G" such as A8A-212-G and A8A-212-1G.
Consult your Omron sales representative for details.
Non-illuminated Models
Contact Form | Quantity per box | ||||
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Color of cases | White | Black | Gray | ||
Color of caps | White | A8A-201 |
A8A-201-1 |
- | 50 |
Red | A8A-202 | A8A-202-1 | A8A-202-2 | ||
Green |
A8A-203 | A8A-203-1 | A8A-203-2 | ||
Blue | A8A-204 | A8A-204-1 | - | ||
Yellow | A8A-205 | A8A-205-1 | - | ||
Black | A8A-207 | A8A-207-1 | A8A-207-2 |
The cap of the above mentioned models is without marking.
Models with
Models with
Consult your Omron sales representative for details.
Illuminated Models
Contact Form | Quantity per box | |||||||
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Rated voltage | 100 VAC | 200 to 220 VAC | ||||||
Color of cases | White | Black | Gray | White | Black | Gray | ||
Color of caps | Red | A8A-212 |
A8A-212-1 |
A8A-222 | A8A-222 | A8A-222-1 | A8A-222-2 | 50 |
Green | A8A-213 | A8A-213-1 | A8A-223 | A8A-223 | A8A-223-1 | A8A-223-2 | ||
Orange |
A8A-216 | A8A-216-1 | A8A-226 | A8A-226 | A8A-226-1 | A8A-226-2 |
The cap of the above mentioned models is without marking.
Models with
Models with
Consult your Omron sales representative for details.
Ratings
Characteristics
Rated load | Non-inductive | Inductive | ||
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Resistive load | Lamp load | Inductive load | Inductive motor load | |
125 VAC | 16A | 10A | 16A | 16A |
250 VAC | 16A | 10A | 8A | 16A |
Note: | 1. | The above value shows steady current. |
2. | The inductive load has a power factor of 0.4 min (AC) and a time constant of 7 ms min (DC). | |
3. | Lamp load has an inrush current of 10 times the steady current. | |
4. | Motor load has an inrush current of 6 times the steady current. | |
5. | The above ratings were tested under the following conditions: (1) Ambient temperature: 20±2 ℃ (2) Ambient humidity: 65±5 %RH (3) Switching frequency: 20 times/min. |
Characteristics
Permissible operating speed | 1 to 500 mm/s |
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Permissible operating frequency | Mechanical: 30 Operations / min max. Electrical: 20 Operations / min max. |
Insulation resistance | 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC with insulation tester) |
Contact resistance (initial value) |
20 mΩ max. (6 to 8 VDC, 1 A, voltage drop method) |
Dielectric strength | 2.000 VAG, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between terminals of the same polarity 2.000 VAG, 50/60 Hz, for 1 min between terminals of the different polarity (See Note *) 4.000 VAG, 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 max. |
Durability | Mechanical: 40,000 operations min. Electrical: 20,000 operations min. |
Weight | Non-illuminated: Approx 15g. Illuminated: Approx 16g. |
Inrush current | 100A max. (100 ms max.) |
Ambient operating temperature | - 25 to +50 °C (with no icing or condensation) |
Ambient operating humidity | 45 to 85 %RH |
Degree of protection | IEC IP40 |
Electric shock protection class | Class II |
PTI (proof tracking index) | 175 |
Pollution degree | 2 |
Note: | For the condition in individual standard, contact your OMRON sales representative. * Condition in the Neon lamp illuminated models are excluded. |
Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
A8A
Operating Characteristics
Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
(Unit: mm)
A8A
Operating Characteristics
Operating force (OF) max. | 19.6 N {2,000 gf} |
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Free Position (FP) | 8±1 mm |
Operating Position (OF) | 5±1 mm |
Precautions
Be sure to read the Safety precautions common to all Rocker Switches for correct use.