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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
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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
Contact Form Quantity per box
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
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
Contact Form Quantity per box
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
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.

Ratings
Rated load Non-inductive Inductive
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
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
Operating force (OF) max. 19.6 N {2,000 gf}
Free Position (FP) 8±1 mm
Operating Position (OF) 5±1 mm
Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.

Precautions

Be sure to read the Safety precautions common to all Rocker Switches for correct use.