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B3J Hinged Tactile Switch
Through-hole-mounting Switches with
Hinges for a Sharp Snap Action
• Quick, superior snap action through hook-type
hinge construction.
• Available with 1 or 2 LEDs or without LEDs.
• The hinge button is available in a wide variety of
colors (five standard colors).
■List of Models
RoHS Compliant
Operation type
Contact
material
Box
Operating
force (OF)
Color of
hinged button Model
Minimum
packing unit
Non-lighted:
B3J-1000 Series
Silver plated 1.27 N {130 gf} Ivory B3J-1000
300 pcs
Black B3J-1100
Orange B3J-1200
Yellow B3J-1300
Blue B3J-1400
Operation type
Contact
material
Box
Operating
force (OF)
Color of
hinged button
LED color Minimum
packing unit
Red Yellow Green
One LED:
B3J-2000 Series
B3J-3000 Series
B3J-4000 Series
Silver plated 1.27 N {130 gf} Ivory B3J-2000 B3J-3000 B3J-4000
300 pcs
Black B3J-2100 B3J-3100 B3J-4100
Orange B3J-2200 B3J-3200 B3J-4200
Yellow B3J-2300 B3J-3300 B3J-4300
Blue B3J-2400 B3J-3400 B3J-4400
Operation type
Contact
material
Box
Operating
force (OF)
Color of
hinged button
LED color Minimum
packing unit
Red/Yellow Red/Green Yellow/Green
Two LEDs:
B3J-5000 Series
B3J-6000 Series
B3J-7000 Series
Silver plated 1.27 N {130 gf} Ivory B3J-5000 B3J-6000 B3J-7000
300 pcs
Black B3J-5100 B3J-6100 B3J-7100
Orange B3J-5200 B3J-6200 B3J-7200
Yellow B3J-5300 B3J-6300 B3J-7300
Blue B3J-5400 B3J-6400 B3J-7400
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■Ratings/Characteristics
■Operating Characteristics
■LED Specifications
Note: Since the built-in LED does not contain any limiting resistors, externally connect limiting resistors within the limits shown in the
above table.
Rating (resistive load) 1 to 50 mA, 3 to 24 VDC
Minimum applicable load (reference value) 10 μA at 1 VDC (resistive load)
Ambient operating temperature -25°C to +70°C at 60%RH max. (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity 35% to 85% (at +5 to +35°C)
Contact form SPST-NO
Contact resistance (initial value) 100 mΩ max.
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 250 VDC with insulation tester)
Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
Bounce time 5 ms max.
Vibration resistance Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude
Shock resistance Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 {approx. 100G} max.
Malfunction: 100 m/s2 {approx. 10G} max.
Durability 3,000,000 operations min.
Weight Approx. 1.5 to 1.7 g
Degree of protection IEC IP00
Washing Not possible
Operating force (OF) 1.27±0.49 N {130±50 gf}
Releasing force (RF) 0.29 N {30 gf} min.
Pretravel (PT) 0.3+0.2/–0.1 mm
Item Red Yellow Green
Forward voltage VF Standard value (V) 2.0 2.0 2.1
Forward current IF Standard value (mA) 20 20 20
Permissible loss P Absolute maximum value (mW) 84 84 84
Reverse voltage VR Absolute maximum value (V) 555
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■Dimensions (Unit: mm)
Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
Types with no LED
B3J-1@00 PCB Processing Dimensions
(Reference Only)
(Top View)
PCB Processing Dimensions
(Reference Only)
(Top View)
PCB Processing Dimensions
(Reference Only)
(Top View)
Panel Cutout
Terminal Arrangement
/Internal Connections
(Top View)
Terminal Arrangement
/Internal Connections
(Top View)
Terminal Arrangement
/Internal Connections
(Top View)
1 LED Types
B3J-2@00
B3J-3@00
B3J-4@00
2 LED Types
B3J-5@00
B3J-6@00
B3J-7@00
Panel Cutout
Panel Cutout
18±0.2
12
6
12±0.2
6
9±0.1
9±0.1 Four, 1.2±0.05 dia.
Two, 1.8±0.05 dia.
(for positioning boss)
12.5±0.1
19.6±0.2
6.8
5±0.1
13.6±0.2
13
24
18±0.2
12
6
12±0.2
6
9±0.1
9±0.1 Six, 1.2±0.05 dia.
12.5±0.1
2.54±0.1
19.6±0.2
6.8
5±0.1
13.6±0.2
9±0.1
Two, 1.8±0.05 dia.
(for positioning boss)
13
24
AK
13
24
AK AK
18±0.2
12
6
12±0.2
6
9±0.1
19.6±0.2
6.8
13.6±0.2
9±0.1 Eight, 1.2±0.05 dia.
Two, 1.8±0.05 dia.
(for positioning boss)
12.5±0.1
3.46±0.1
2.54±0.1 2.54±0.1
5±0.1
9±0.1
3.5
3.5
13.8±0.5
1.6 dia.
9±0.2 10.3
±0.2
3.5
3.5
13.8±0.5
9±0.2 10.3
±0.2
1.6 dia.
3.5
3.5
13.8±0.5
9±0.2 10.3
±0.2
1.6 dia.
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■Precautions
Be sure to read the safety precautions common to all Tactile Switches for correct use.
• Application examples provided in this document are for reference only. In actual applications, confirm equipment functions and safety before using the product.
• Consult your OMRON representative before using the product under conditions which are not described in the manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad
systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment, and other systems or equipment that may have a serious
influence on lives and property if used improperly. Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product provide a margin of safety for the system or
equipment, and be sure to provide the system or equipment with double safety mechanisms.
Cat. No. A071-E1-07
1014(0207)(O)
Note: Do not use this document to operate the Unit.
OMRON Corporation
Electronic and Mechanical Components Company Contact: www.omron.com/ecb
