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Key features of the A6 series switches and pilot lights include:
16mm (5/8") mounting hole
LED illumination
Compact design saves space
Momentary, Maintained, Selectors, and E-Stops
Gold-clad Silver contacts for reliable low level switching
Snap action contacts
IP40 (dustproof) or IP65 (oiltight) versions
Specifications
Degree of Protection IP40: Dustproof
IP65 Waterproof/Oiltight/Corrosion Resistant
Contact Configuration SPDT, DPDT
Maximum Voltage 250V AC/DC
Thermal Current 3A
Minimum Applic. Load 5V AC/DC, 1mA (subject to operating conditions)
Contact Material Gold-clad silver
Terminal Style .110" Solder/ Quick Connect
Operating Temperature LED Type: -25° to +55°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH
Contact Resistance 50m maximum (initial value)
Insulation Resistance 100M minimum (500V DC megger)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 55Hz, amplitude 1.5mm p-p
Shock Resistance Damage limits: 500m/sec2 (approx. 50G) Operating extremes: 200m/sec2 (approx. 20G)
Electrical Life 100,000 operations minimum (at full rated load)
Mechanical Life Maintained: 100,000 operations minimum
Momentary: 1,000,000 operations minimum
Selector/Keylock: 250,000 operations minimum
Dielectric Strength
Switch Unit: 2,000VAC, 1 min. between live/dead part and terminals of different poles;
1,000V AC, 1 minute between terminals of the same pole; 1,500V AC, 1 minute between
contact and lamp terminals.
Illumination Unit: 2,000VAC, 1 min. between live part/ground
Soldering Temperature 20W/5 seconds or 260°C/3 seconds
Contact Ratings
Operating Voltage 24V 120V 240V
AC (50/60Hz) Resistive 1.0A 0.5A
Inductive 0.7A 0.5A
DC Resistive 1.0A 0.2A
Inductive 0.7A 0.1A
LED Lamp Ratings
Rated Voltage/Current
5V DC ±5% 6V AC/DC (±10%) 12V AC/DC (±10%) 24V AC/DC (±10%)
8mA
DC: A, R, W, Y: 6mA
G, S: 5mA
AC: A, R, W, Y: 8mA
G, S: 7mA
DC: 8mA
AC: 9mA
DC: 8mA
AC: 9mA
A6 Series — Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices: 16mm
CSA Certified
File No. LR21451
UL Recognized
File No.E55996
1. AC Inductive Load, PF = 0.6 – 0.7; DC Inductive Load, L/R = 7ms.
2. Minimum applicable load (reference value) is 5V AC/DC/1mA (applicable range is subject to the operating conditions and load).
3. LED lamp contains a built-incurrent-limiting resistor and a protection diode.
4. LED’s don’t “burn out.” Luminance is reduced to 50% of initial intensity after being lit for 50,000 hours continuously.
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Part Numbers: Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons
Part Numbers: AB6-V Pushlock Turn Reset
Part Numbers: Buzzer
Style Contact
Part Number
Momentary Maintained (Latching)
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Standard Button
Round 18mm
SPDT
DPDT AB6M-M1-
AB6M-M2-AB6M-M1P-
AB6M-M2P-AB6M-A1-
AB6M-A2-AB6M-A1P-
AB6M-A2P-
Square 18mm
SPDT
DPDT AB6Q-M1-
AB6Q-M2-AB6Q-M1P-
AB6Q-M1P-AB6Q-A1-
AB6Q-A1-AB6Q-A1P-
AB6Q-A1P-
Rectangular 18mm x
24mm
SPDT
DPDT AB6H-M1-
AB6H-M2-AB6H-M1P-
AB6H-M2P-AB6H-A1-
AB6H-A2-AB6H-A1P-
AB6H-A2P-
Oversize Button
Round 23.5mm
SPDT
DPDT AB6M-M1P-M
AB6M-M2P-MAB6M-A1P-M
AB6M-A2P-M
Square 23.5mm
SPDT
DPDT AB6Q-M1P-Q
AB6Q-M2P-QAB6Q-A1P-Q
AB6Q-A2P-Q
Rectangular 17.5 X
23.5mm
SPDT
DPDT AB6Q-M1P-H
AB6Q-M2P-HAB6Q-A1P-H
AB6Q-A2P-H
Shape Operation Contact Part Number Remarks
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
23.5mm Round Mushroom
Pushlock
Turn Reset SPDT
DPDT AB6M-V1-R
AB6M-V2-R AB6M-V1P-R
AB6M-V2P-R 1. Button available in red only.
2. Replacement button: order AB6M-V-R
Shape Voltage Part Number
Round (18mm) 12/24V DC UZ6-F10
AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)
Button Color Code
Color Code
Black B
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
1. In place of , specify Button Color Code from the table at the right.
2. To order as sub-assembled, see page A-20.
3. For accessories, see page A-26.
4. For dimensions, see page A-28.
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Part Numbers: Operators
Part Numbers: Buttons/Lens
Operator + Button = Completed Unit
Style Contact Operator Part Number
Round Square Rectangular
Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons SPDT Momentary AB6M-M100 AB6Q-M100 AB6H-M100
Maintained AB6M-A100 AB6Q-A100 AB6H-A100
DPDT
Momentary AB6M-M200 AB6Q-M200 AB6H-M200
Maintained AB6M-A200 AB6Q-A200 AB6H-A200
Description Part Number
Button
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight/(IP65)
Round
AB6M-BK1-AB6M-BK2-
Square
AB6Q-BK1AB6Q-BK2-
Rectangular
AB6H-BK1-AB6H-BK2-
Round Oversize
AB6M-BK2-M
Square Oversize
AB6Q-BK2-Q
Rectangular Oversize
AB6Q-BK2-H
AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)
Button Color Code
Color Code
Black B
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
1. In place of , specify Button Color Code from table on right.
2. Buttons which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page A-26.
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Part Numbers: LED Illuminated Pushbuttons
Description Style Voltage Contact
Part Numbers
Momentary Maintained (Latching)
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Standard
Lens
Round 18mm diameter
24V AC/DC
±10% SPDT
DPDT AL6M-M14-
AL6M-M24-AL6M-M14P-
AL6M-M24P-AL6M-A14-
AL6M-A24-AL6M-A14P-
AL6M-A24P-
Square 18mm
24V AC/DC
±10% SPDT
DPDT AL6Q-M14-
AL6Q-M24-AL6Q-M14P-
AL6Q-M24P-AL6Q-A14-
AL6Q-A24-AL6Q-A14P-
AL6Q-A24P-
Rectangular 18mm x 24mm
24V AC/DC
±10% SPDT
DPDT AL6H-M14-
AL6H-M24-AL6H-M14P-
AL6H-M24P-AL6H-A14-
AL6H-A24-AL6H-A14P-
AL6H-A24P-
Oversize
Lens
Round 24mm diameter
24V AC/DC
±10% SPDT
DPDT AL6M-M14P-M
AL6M-M24P-MAL6M-A14P-M
AL6M-A24P-M
Square 24 mm
24V AC/DC
±10% SPDT
DPDT AL6Q-M14P-Q
AL6Q-M24P-QAL6Q-A14P-Q
AL6Q-A24P-Q
Rectangular 18mm x 24mm
24V AC/DC
±10% SPDT
DPDT AL6Q-M14P-H
AL6Q-M24P-H
AL6Q-A14P-H
AL6Q-A24P-H
AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)
Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps
Voltage Code
1. In place of
, specify Lens/LED Color Code from table below.
2. Lamps also available in 5V DC, 6V AC/DC or 12 V AC/DC,
change “4” using volta ge/lamp codes (ie AL6M-M13-uses 12V
AC/DC LED).
3. LED lamp is included in unit and contains a current-limiting
resistor and a protection diode. (External resistor not required.)
4. To order as sub-assembled, see page A-22.
5. For accessories, see page A-26.
6. For dimensions, see page A-28.
Lens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
5V DC LATD-5
6V AC/DC LATD-6
12V AC/DC LATD-1
24V AC/DC LATD-2
Voltage Code
5V DC 1
6V AC/DC 2
12V AC/DC 3
24V AC/DC 4
In place of , specify LED Color Code from
table at left.
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Part Numbers: Operators
Part Numbers: Lenses
Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit
Style Contact Operator Part Number
Round Square Rectangular
AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons SPDT Momentary AL6M-M100 AL6Q-M100 AL6H-M100
Maintained AL6M-A100 AL6Q-A100 AL6H-A100
DPDT Momentary AL6M-M200 AL6Q-M200 AL6H-M200
Maintained AL6M-A200 AL6Q-A200 AL6H-A200
Unit Part Number
Degree of
Protection Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Size Standard Standard Oversize
Round
AL6M-LK1-AL6M-LK2-AL6M-LK2-M
Square
AL6Q-LK1-AL6Q-LK2-AL6Q-LK2-Q
Rectangular
AL6H-LK1-AL6H-LK2-AL6Q-LK2-H
AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)
1. In place of , specify Lens Color Code from table below.
2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page A-26.
Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps
Lens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
5V DC LATD-5
6V AC/DC LATD-6
12V AC/DC LATD-1
24V AC/DC LATD-2
In place of , specify LED Color Code from
table at left.
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Part Numbers: LED Pilot Lights
Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps
Voltage Code
Description Voltage Part Number
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Round (18mm Lens)
24V AC/DC AL6M-P4-AL6M-P4P-
Square (18mm Lens)
24V AC/DC AL6Q-P4-AL6Q-P4P-
Rectangular (18mm x 24mm Lens)
24V AC/DC AL6H-P4-AL6H-P4P-
Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
5V DC LATD-5
6V AC/DC LATD-6
12V AC/DC LATD-1
24V AC/DC LATD-2
Voltage Code
5V DC 1
6V AC/DC 2
12V AC/DC 3
24V AC/DC 4
AL6 Pilot Lights (Assembled)
Lens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
1. In place of , specify LED/Lens Color Code.
2. Lamps also available in 5V DC, 6V A C/DC or 12 V A C/DC, chang e “4” using voltage
codes (ie AL6M-P3-uses 12V AC/DC lamp).
3. LED Lamp is included and contains built-in current limiting resistor and reverse
polarity protection diode. (no external resistor required)
4. To order sub-assembled, see page A-24.
5. For accessories, see page A-26.
6. For dimensions, see page A-28.
7. For one piece pilot lights and/or dome lens pilot lights, see page A-31.
In place of , specify LED Color Code from
table at left.
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Part Numbers: Operators
Part Numbers: Lenses
Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit
Style Part Number
Round Square Rectangular
AL6 Pilot Lights
AL6M-P00 AL6Q-P00 AL6H-P00
Unit Pilot Lights
Degree of
Protection Dustproof IP40 Oiltight IP65
Round
AL6M-LK1-AL6M-LK3-
Square
AL6Q-LK1-AL6Q-LK3-
Rectangular
AL6H-LK1-AL6H-LK3-
AL6 Pilot Lights (Sub-Assembled)
1. In place of , specify Lens Color Code from table below.
2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page A-26.
Part Numbers: Replacement LED Lamps
Lens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
5V DC LATD-5
6V AC/DC LATD-6
12V AC/DC LATD-1
24V AC/DC LATD-2
In place of , specify LED Color Code from
table at left.
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Part Numbers: AS6 Selector Switches and Keylock Switches (2- & 3- Position)
Style Function Selector Switches Keylock Switches
Round Selector
Round Keylock
2-Position 90°
Maintained AS6M-2Y2P AS6M-2KT2P
Spring Return
Right AS6M-21Y2P AS6M-21KT2PB
3-Position 45°
Maintained AS6M-3Y2P AS6M-3KT2P
Spring Return
Right Center AS6M-31Y2P AS6M-31KT2P
Spring Return
LeftCenter AS6M-32Y2P AS6M-32KT2P
2-Way
ReturnCenter AS6M-33Y2P AS6M-33KT2PD
Square Selector
Square Keylock
2-Position 90°
Maintained AS6Q-2Y2P AS6Q-2KT2P
Spring Return to
Right AS6Q-21Y2P AS6Q-21KT2PB
3-Position 45°
Maintained AS6Q-3Y2P AS6Q-3KT2P
Spring Return
RightCenter AS6Q-31Y2P AS6Q-31KT2P
Spring Return
Left Center AS6Q-32Y2P AS6Q-32KT2P
2-Way
ReturnCenter AS6Q-33Y2P AS6Q-33KT2PD
Rectangular Selec-
tor
Rectangular
Keylock
2-Position 90°
Maintained AS6H-2Y2P AS6H-2KT2P
Spring Return
Right AS6H-21Y2P AS6H-21KT2PB
3-Position 45°
Maintained AS6H-3Y2P AS6H-3KT2P
Spring Return
Right Center AS6H-31Y2P AS6H-31KT2P
Spring Return
LeftCenter AS6H-32Y2P AS6H-32KT2P
2-Way
ReturnCenter AS6H-33Y2P AS6H-33KT2PD
Contact Operations
(for all selectors)
Key Retention Codes
Contacts Operator Position and
Contact Operation
2-pos.
(DPDT)
Left
Right
3-pos.
(DPDT)
Left
Center
Right
Code Description
AKey not retained in any position
(removable in all positions)
B Key retained in right position only
C Key retained in left position only
DKey retained in left and right
(3 position only)
EKey retained in center only
(3 position only)
GKey retained right and center
(3 position only)
HKey retained left and center
(3 position only)
NO NCNO NC
Left Right
NO NCNO NC
Left Right
NO NC
Right
NO NC
Left
NO NCNO NC
Left Right
NO NC
NO NC
Left Right
For more information on these
options, contact your IDEC
representative.
AS6 Selector and Keylock Switches (Assembled)
LR
LR
LCR
LCR
LCR
LCR
LR
LR
LCR
LCR
LCR
LCR
LR
LR
LCR
LCR
LCR
LCR
1. In place of , specify Key Retention Code. See table on right.
2. All models are IP65 and DPDT.
3. Available as assembled units only.
4. Key cannot be removed in a spring return position.
5. For accessories, see page A-26.
6. For dimensions, see page A-28.
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Appearance Description Used With Part Number
Locking Ring
Wrench
Made of metal. Used for tightening plastic locking ring dur-
ing installation. Tightening torque should not exceed 3kgf-
cm
Ø 5/8" (16mm) units MT-001
Ø 31/64" (12mm) AP2M units MT-002
Ø 13/32" (10mm) AP1M units MT-003
Lens Removal
Tool
Made of metal. Used for removing lens or button from the
housing All pushbuttons and pilot
lights MT-101
Lamp Holder
Tool
Made of rubber. Used for removing and replacing LED
lamps in illuminated units All illuminated pushbuttons
and pilot lights OR-77
Switch Guard
Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP40 dust-tight
rated.
90 degrees opening maintained
Round/Square AL-K6
Rectangular AL-KH6
Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP65 oiltight rated
180 degrees opening, spring return
Round/Square AL-K6SP
Rectangular AL-KH6SP
Terminal Cover Made of translucent nylon. Fits over and shields the termi-
nals All 5/8" (16mm) units AL-V6
Dust Cover Fits over the lens or button to provide protection from dust.
(not applicable for oversize lenses or buttons)
All round units AL-D6
All square units AL-DQ6
All rectangular units AL-DH6
Adaptor Socket
Plug-on terminal adaptor with solder terminal
All 5/8" (16mm) units
AL-C6
Plug-on terminal adaptor with PCB terminal AL-C6V
Mounting Hole
Plug
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of nitrile
rubber. Push-in installation from front of panel. IP65 (oilt-
ight) rated. Rubber AL-B6
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of aluminum. Screw-on
locking ring from inside of panel. IP65 (oiltight) rated. Aluminum AL-BM6
Replacement
LED Lamps
LED with built in current limiting resistor (with all
illuminated assemblies).
5V DC LATD-5
6V AC/DC LATD-6
12V AC/DC LATD-1
24V AC/DC LATD-2
Replacement
Locking Ring Fastens operators to panel (included with
all operators). All switches & pilot lights HA9Z-LN
Anti-Rotation
Ring Prevents rotation of switches in panel
(included with all operators). All switches & pilot lights AL6-LP
Replacement
Engraving
Inserts
Engraving plates to allow legends underneath translucent
lenses (included with all lenses).
Round standard AL6M-W
Square standard AL6Q-W
Rectangular standard AL6H-W
Round oversize AL6M-MW
Square/rectangular over-
size AL6Q-QW
Replacement
Keys
Pair of keys (#132).
All key switches use same standard key. All key selectors AS6-SK-132PN02
Accessories — A Series: 16mm
1.In place of specify color code. A=Amber, W=White, G=Green, Y=Yellow, R=Red,
S=Blue.
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IDEC’s Superbright LED
Schematics — A Series: 5/8" (16mm)
(Top Vie w)
Lamp
( + ) Lamp
( – )
NC
NO
COM
Lamp
( + ) Lamp
( – )
NC
NO
COM
Terminal Arrangement
SPDT Contact
(Single-pole/Double Thro w) DPDT Contact
(Double-pole/Doub le Throw)
Illuminated Pushbuttons
NC
NO
COM
NC
NO
COM
SPDT Contact
(Single-pole/Double Thro w) DPDT Contact
(Double-pole/Doub le Throw)
Non-illuminated Pushbuttons and Selector Switches
Internal Circuit
LED Chip
Protective Diode
Zener Diode
LATD-1,-2,-6 (GS)
LATD-5 (ARWY)
LATD-5 (GS)
LATD-1,-2,-6 (ARWY)
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Pushbuttons, Ø 21/64" (8mm) and Ø 5/8" (16mm)
Selector Switches, Ø 5/8" (16mm)
Style Ø 5/8" (16mm) Std Size Lens Ø 5/8" (16mm) Oversize Size Lens
Round Square Rectangular Round Square Rectangular
A Panel Cut-out Ø 0.639" (+0.008, –0)
16.2mm (+0.2, –0) Ø 0.639" (+0.008, –0)
16.2mm (+0.2, –0)
B Centerlines 0.709" (18mm) 0.709" (18mm)
0.945" (24mm) 0.709" (18mm) 0.709" (18mm)
0.945" (24mm)
C Outside Dimension Ø 0.709"
18mm 0.709"
18mm 0.709" x 0.984"
18mm x 24mm Ø 0.925"
23.5mm 0.925"
23.5mm 0.925" x 0.689"
23.5mm x 17.5mm
D Depth into Panel 1.181" (30mm)
E Extend from Panel 0.354" (9mm) 0.610" (15.5mm)
Dimensions — A Series: 5/8" (16mm)
Large Size Lens
C
L
0.110"
(2.8mm)
0.118"
(3mm)
0.197"
(5mm)
0.236"
(6mm)
0.866"
(22mm)
0.315"
(8mm) See
Table
Below
0.098"
(2.5mm) See
Table
Below
0.020" to 0.236"
(0.5mm to 6mm)
Panel
Thickness
Gasket
Anti-Rotation
Ring
Locking
Ring
E
DEC
2.8 × 0.5t
Terminal Width Anti-Rotation Ring
Gasket
Locking Ring
Panel Thickness:
0.5 to 6 mm
Rectangular
(TOP)Round
(TOP)
Square
(TOP)
2.5 3
55
1
822 15.5 24
18
18
8
ø18
Panel Thickness: 0.5 to 6 mm
C
NC
NO
2.5 3
55
1
822 26
(TOP)
RoundSquare
(TOP)
Rectangular
(TOP)
24 18
18
ø18
2.8 × 0.5t
Terminal Width Anti-Rotation Ring
Gasket
Locking Ring
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Dimensions con’t
Terminal Sockets
AL-C6, 5/8" (16mm), Solder
0.293"
0.632" (16.2)
1.307" (33.5) 0.094" 0.117" (3)
0.098" (2.5)
0.234"
(6)
0.234" (6)
0.195" (5)
(2.4)
(7.5)
0.195" (5)
0.148"
1.303" (33.4) 0.117" (3)
0.098" (2.5)
0.234"
(6)
0.234"
0.195" (5)
0.195" (5)
AL-C6V, Ø 5/8" (16mm), PCB
(3.8)
0.638" (16.2)
Terminal: 0.012 x 0.059"
(0.3 x 1.5)
8 - Ø 0.062"
(Ø 1.6) Holes(6)
Dust Covers
AL-D6, Round
0.936"
(24)
Dust Cover Gasket
0.507"
(13)
0.293" (7.5)
0.012"
(0.3)
AL-DQ6, Square
0.936" (24)
Dust Cover Gasket
0.507"
(13)
0.293" (7.5)
0.012"
(0.3)
1.17" (30)
Dust Cover Gaske
t
0.507"
(13)
0.293" (7.5)
0.012"
(0.3)
AL-DH6, Rectangular
Panel Cut-Outs For Units w/Dust Cover
Round/Square
Ø 0.936" (Ø 24)
0.936"
(24)
Ø 0.632"+0.007
(Ø 16.2+0.2)
Ø 1.17" (Ø 30)
0.936"
(24)
Ø 0.632"+0.007
(Ø 16.2+0.2)
Rectangular
Gasket
Panel Thickness:
(90°, 110° opening types)
Panel Thickness:
(180° opening type)
(45.5 min. for 180° opening type)
(45.5 min. for 180° opening type)
Gasket
34 0.5 to 5 mm
33
14 28
32 0.5 to 5 mm
R22
14 28
24
10.5 13
23.5
26.5 min.
25 min.
1310.5
23.5
19 min.
26.5 min.
18
Panel Thickness:
Gasket
34 0.5 to 5 mm
33
14 28
R22
24
10.5 13
23.5
45.5 min.
25 min.
1310.5
23.5
19 min.
45.5 min.
18
0.4
Waterproof Gasket
for Switch Guard
Switch Guard, Ø 5/8" (16mm)
A6 Series: 16mm Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices
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Marking Plates for Pushbuttons with Standard Size Lens
Marking Plates for Large Lens — Ø 5/8" (16mm) Only
Replacing Lens and Marking Plate
Style Round—AL6M-W Square—AL6Q-W Rectangular—AL6H-W
Dimensions
Ø 5/8" (16mm)
Outside (OD) Ø 0.538"
(13.8mm) 0.538"
(13.8mm) 0.538" x 0.772"
(13.8 x 19.8mm)
Marking Area (a) Ø 0.468"
(12mm) 0.468"
(12mm) 0.468" x 0.702"
(12 x 18mm)
Style Round—AL6M-MW Square/Rectangular—AL6Q-QW
Dimensions
Outside (OD) Ø 0.491" (12.6mm) 0.491" (12.6mm)
Marking Area (a) Ø 0.429" (11mm) 0.429" (11mm)
Dimensions con’t
Ø OD
Ø a
Marking
Area Marking
Area
aOD
Marking
Area
a1
OD2
a2
OD1
Engraving must be made on the engraving area within 0.02" (0.5mm) deep.
Ø OD
Ø a
Marking
Area Marking
Area
a
OD
Removal
Remove the lens holder assembly (lens, marking plate and holder) from the
operator by holding the color lens recesses with the lens removal tool (Part
No.MT-101) and pulling out. Remove marking plate by pushing the color lens
f
rom the rear to disengage the latches. Marking plate must be engraved on
t
he side as shown in the figure on the right.
Installation
For illuminated and non-illuminated pushbuttons:
1. Insert marking plate inside lens in correct direction
(For non-illuminated, install marking plate when replacing button).
2. Press color lens on to lens holder to engage latches.
3. Insert lens holder into housing in correct direction.
Do not loosen spring on illuminated pushbutton units
(except on pilot light units). The marking plate must
be engraved on the front side as shown above.
Latches
Color Engraving
Lens Area Marking
Plate
Lens Holder Spring
Color
Lens
Recess Latches
Lens
Holder Operator
Ø 5/8" (16mm)
Ø 21/64" (8mm)
Engraving
Area Marking
Plate
Switches and Pilot Devices General Information
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are P–N junction semiconductors with mechanisms called “junction electro-luminescence.” Appli-
cation of direct current results in radiation or emission of a monochromatic light.
Different semiconductor materials produce different wavelengths of light as shown below:
Advantages of Using LEDs
LEDs are used when heat generated by incandescent lamps would damage nearby equipment or interfere with
a precision process. This is particularly advantageous when multiple lights are grouped.
LEDs can operate at low temperatures which would cause incandescent lamps to fail, since glass cracks dur-
ing rapid cooling.
LEDs consume 50 times less power than incandescent lamps, thereby reducing energy consumption.
LEDs last 500 times longer than incandescent lamps. LEDs average a million hours (114 years) while incandes-
cent lamps average 2000 hours.
LEDs do not generally “blow out” unless subjected to a severe overvoltage. They exhibit a half-life type
dimishment in brightness over time. After 50,000 hours (6 years) of use, IDEC LEDs will retain approximately
half of their original intensity.
IDEC’s SUPERBRIGHT LEDs have high visibility.
LEDs require little or no maintenance because of long life and high reliability.
IDEC Recommendations
For optimum results, especially when using switches and pilot lights in operating environments which are conducive to over-
heating, use IDEC LED illuminated units. Transformers are available for use with incandescent illuminated units, which operate
at lower voltages to avoid overheating.
When IDEC’s L-120L lamp is used, make sure ambient temperatures do not exceed 30˚C (86˚F). If
a lamp from another supplier is used, it should be rated f or less than 1.8 watts (15mA at 120V AC),
with ambient temperatures as stated above.
Filament-type incandescent lamps operate within the following parameters.
Light output and life expectancy depend on operating voltage. Light output varies to the 3rd or 4th power of the voltage. Life
expectancy varies inversely to the 12th power of voltage. In other words, over-voltage of 5% reduces life expectancy by 50%.
Under-voltage of 5% doubles life expectancy at the price of light output efficiency.
Inrush current (initial current through the filament) has an adverse effect on life expectancy. Cold resistance (room temperature)
will have a more detrimental effect than hot resistance to inrush current. Life expectancy of incandescent lamps can be maxi-
mized by reducing occurrences of cold resistance to inrush current.
Continued intermittent flashing will significantly reduce life expectancy. When using an incandescent lamp with a tungsten fila-
ment, flashing will not reduce life expectancy as long as light output does not exceed that of steady burning.
When an incandescent lamp must withstand shock and vibration, use low voltage/high amperage (5–6V/60–120mA) lamps.
These lamps have a short, thick filament with a high resonant frequency.
Provide cooling by using a heat sink, particularly when multiple incandescent lamps are grouped or when air circulation is lim-
ited. Make sure ambient temperatures do not exceed 100˚C (212˚F) for maximum life of incandescent lamps.
Specifications
Green Gallium Phosphide (GaP) 5600 Å
Yellow Gallium Arsenide
Phosphide (GaAsP) 5800 Å
Amber Gallium Arsenide
Phosphide (GaAsP) 6300 Å
Red Gallium Arsenide
Phosphide (GaAsP) 6600Å
Infrared Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) 9000 Å
General Information
Information About LED Lamps
Information About Incandescent Lamps
General Information Switches and Pilot Devices
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1. IDEC offers assembled and sub-assembled switches and pilot lights for your convenience. In some cases there is a cost difference, with sub-assembled units
costing slightly less. Since assembled units are custom made to your order, a couple of days for assembly is added to delivery. To minimize delivery or inventory
requirements, it is recommended that switches and pilot lights be ordered as sub-components.
2. When ordering pilot lights or illuminated pushbuttons, make sure to specify the color code in place of the asterisk in the part number, (LED or incandescent lamp
included). Spare lamps can be ordered and are listed with sub-assembly components.
3. Accessories, such as locking ring wrench, lens removal tool, and lamp holder, are available to make installation and assembly easier. IDEC recommends using
these accessories and is not responsible for damage as a result of using the wrong tool.
4. Marking plates are available for switches and pilot lights which feature a flat lens. Printed mylar (not included) can also be inserted under lens for labeling pur-
poses.
5. Nameplates are available for TW, 7/8" (22mm), HW 7/8" (22mm),and TWTD series, Ø1–13/64" (30mm). For prompt delivery, order standard legends. Custom
engraving is also offered for an additional charge.
1. Use the appropriate lamp holder to remove or install LED or incandescent lamps. Using pliers will damage the lamp.
2. When mounting switches and pilot lights into a panel, use locking ring wrench.Using pliers or tightening excessively will damage the locking ring.
3. A series, 21/64" (8mm), can be mounted on a panel 0.019" (0.5mm) to 0.236" (6mm) thick.
4. LW 7/8” (22mm), TW, 7/8" (22mm), and TWTD series, Ø1–13/64" (30mm), feature an adjustment ring for mounting on a panel 0.038" (1mm) to 0.236" (6mm)
thick. Using a nameplate or an anti-rotation ring adds 0.031" (0.8mm) to the panel thickness.
5. When applicable, solder terminals within 20W/5sec or 260˚/3sec without exerting external force to the terminals. Use a non-corrosive resin liquid flux.
6. The operating voltage for LED units represents a complete DC value. When using a pulsing voltage, such a full-wave rectification, keeppeak currents within the
forward current If. Peak currents exceeding If may shorten the life of the LED lamp.
7. To avoid a short circuit, never connect NO and NC contacts to different voltages or power sources.
8. Optimum performance of TW and TWTD illuminated pushbuttons, selector switches, and pilot lights is obtained with IDEC LED and incandescent lamps.
9. For maximum life of incandescent lamps (approximately 2000 hours), use within the rated operating voltage. If it is necessary to use a higher voltage, keeping
ambient temperature below 30˚C (86˚F)will help prolong the life of an incandescent lamp.
Superbright LEDs Incandescent
Characteristics
Heat Dissipation Very Low High
Life Expectancy Very Long Short
Reliability Very High Low
Mechanical
Strength Not Susceptible Susceptible to Shock/Vibration
Maintenance
Required Negligible Frequent
Operation at Low
Temps. Possible Not Possible
Inrush Current Negligible Very Large
Voltage Effects
on Life Insignificant Significant
Brightness Slightly Less Slightly More
Comparison: LED vs. Incandescent Lamps
Ordering Information
Installation and Operation
If excessive voltage is applied (over 50V), the lamp may blow and
the lens holder may pop out.