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A6 Series — Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices: 16mm
Key features:
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
UL Recognized
File No.E55996
CSA Certied
File No. LR21451
Specications
Degree of Protection IP40: Dustproof
IP65 Watertight/Oiltight
Contact Conguration SPDT, DPDT
Maximum Voltage 250V AC/DC
Thermal Current 3A
Minimum Applicable Load 5V AC/DC, 1mA
Contact Material Gold-clad silver
Terminal Style .110” Solder/ Quick Connect
Operating Temperature -25º to +55ºC (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH
Contact Resistance 50mΩ maximum (initial value)
Insulation Resistance 100MΩ 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: 2,000V AC, 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: 2,000V AC, 1 min. between live part/ground
Soldering Temperature 20W/5 seconds or 260ºC/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
AC: A, R, W, Y: 8mA
G, S: 7mA
DC: A, R, W, Y: 6mA
G, S: 5mA
AC: 9mA
DC: 8mA
AC: 9mA
DC: 8mA
1. AC Inductive Load, PF = 0.6 – 0.7; DC Inductive Load, L/R = 7ms.
2. LED lamp contains a built-in current limiting resistor and a protection diode.
3. 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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AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)
Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons
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-M2P-
AB6Q-A1-
AB6Q-A2-
AB6Q-A1P-
AB6Q-A2P-
Rectangular 18mm x 24mm
SPDT
DPDT
AB6H-M1-
AB6H-M2-
AB6H-M1P-
AB6H-M2P-
AB6H-A1-j
AB6H-A2-j
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
jButton 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 right.
2. To order as sub-assembled, see page 459.
3. For accessories, see page 466.
4. For dimensions, see page 468.
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AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)
Operator + Button = Completed Unit
Operators
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
Oversize rectangular button uses square operator.
Buttons
Description
Part Number
Button
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Round
AB6M-BK1-j AB6M-BK2-j
Square
AB6Q-BK1-j AB6Q-BK2-j
Rectangular
AB6H-BK1-j AB6H-BK2-j
Round Oversize
AB6M-BK2-Mj
Square Oversize
AB6Q-BK2-Qj
Rectangular Oversize
AB6Q-BK2-Hj
1. In place of j, specify Button Color Code from table.
2. Buttons which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page 466.
jButton Color Code
Color Code
Black B
Green G
Red R
Blue S
White W
Yellow Y
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AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)
LED Illuminated Pushbuttons
Description Style Contact
Part Numbers
Momentary Maintained (Latching)
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Standard
Lens
Round (18mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT
AL6M-M1-
AL6M-M2-
AL6M-M1P-
AL6M-M2P-
AL6M-A1-
AL6M-A2-
AL6M-A1P-
AL6M-A2P-
Square (18mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT
AL6Q-M1-
AL6Q-M2-
AL6Q-M1P-
AL6Q-M2P-
AL6Q-A1-
AL6Q-A2-
AL6Q-A1P-
AL6Q-A2P-
Rectangular (18mm x
24mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT
AL6H-M1l-
AL6H-M2l-
AL6H-M1lP-
AL6H-M2lP-
AL6H-A1l-
AL6H-A2l-
AL6H-A1lP-
AL6H-A2lP-
Oversize
Lens
Round (24mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT AL6M-M1P-M
AL6M-M2P-MAL6M-A1P-M
AL6M-A2P-M
Square (24mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT AL6Q-M1P-Q
AL6Q-M2P-QAL6Q-A1P-Q
AL6Q-A2P-Q
Rectangular (18mm x
24mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT AL6Q-M1P-H
AL6Q-M2P-HAL6Q-A1P-H
AL6Q-A2P-H
1. In place of , specify Lens/LED Color Code from table below.
2. In place of , specify Voltage Code from table below.
3. Lamps also available in 5V DC, 6V AC/DC or 12 V AC/DC, change “4” using voltage/lamp codes (ie AL6M-M13-k uses 12V AC/DC LED).
4. LED lamp is included in unit and contains a current-limiting resistor and a protection diode. (External resistor not required.)
5. To order as sub-assembled, see page.
6. For accessories, see page.
7. For dimensions, see page.
8. Light independent of switch position.
lVoltage Code
Voltage Code
5V DC 1
6V AC/DC 2
12V AC/DC 3
24V AC/DC 4
kLens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
Warm White W
Cool White JW
Yellow Y
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AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)
Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit
Operators
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
Oversize rectangular button uses square operator.
Lenses
Unit Part Number
Degree of Protection Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Size Standard Standard Oversize
Round
AL6M-LK1-k AL6M-LK2-k AL6M-LK2-M k
Square
AL6Q-LK1-k AL6Q-LK2-k AL6Q-LK2-Q k
Rectangular
AL6H-LK1-k AL6H-LK2-k AL6Q-LK2-H k
1. In place of k, specify Lens Color Code from table below.
2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page.
kLens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
Warm White W
Cool White JW
Yellow Y
LED Lamps
Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
5V DC LATD-5 k
6V AC/DC LATD-6 k
12V AC/DC LATD-1 k
24V AC/DC LATD-2 k
1. In place of k, specify LED Color Code from table at left.
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AL6 Pilot Lights (Assembled)
LED Pilot Lights
Description Part Number
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Round (18mm Lens)
AL6M-Pl-kAL6M-PlP-k
Square (18mm Lens)
AL6Q-Pl-kAL6Q-PlP-k
Rectangular (18mm x 24mm Lens)
AL6H-Pl-kAL6H-PlP-k
1. In place of k, specify Lens Color Code from table below.
2. In place of l, specify Voltage Code from table below.
3. LEDs also available in 5V DC, 6V AC/DC or 12 V AC/DC, change “4” using voltage codes (ie AL6M-P3-k uses
12V AC/DC LED).
4. LED is included and contains built-in current limiting resistor and reverse polarity protection diode. (no
external resistor required)
5. To order sub-assembled, see page.
6. For accessories, see page.
7. For dimensions, see page.
8. For one piece pilot lights and/or dome lens pilot lights, see AP series miniature pilot lights.
kLens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
Warm White W
Cool White JW
Yellow Y
lVoltage Code
Voltage Code
5V DC 1
6V AC/DC 2
12V AC/DC 3
24V AC/DC 4
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AL6 Pilot Lights (Sub-Assembled)
Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit
Operators
Style Part Number
Round Square Rectangular
AL6 Pilot Lights
AL6M-P00 AL6Q-P00 AL6H-P00
Lenses
Degree of Protection Part Number
Dustproof IP40 Oiltight IP65
Round
AL6M-LK1-kAL6M-LK3-k
Square
AL6Q-LK1-kAL6Q-LK3-k
Rectangular
AL6H-LK1-kAL6H-LK3-k
1. In place of k, specify Lens Color Code from table below.
2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page.
kLens/LED Color Code
Color Code
Amber A
Green G
Red R
Blue S
Warm White W
Cool White JW
Yellow Y
LED Lamps
Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
5V DC LATD-5 k
6V AC/DC LATD-6 k
12V AC/DC LATD-1 k
24V AC/DC LATD-2 k
1. In place of k, specify LED Color Code from table at left.
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AS6 Selector and Keylock Switches
AS6 Selector Switches and Keylock Switches (2 & 3 Position)
Style Function Knob Key
Round Selector
Round Keylock
2-Position 90º
Maintained
L
RAS6M-2Y2P AS6M-2KT2Pj
Spring Return
Right LRAS6M-21Y2P AS6M-21KT2PB
3-Position 45º
Maintained L
C
RAS6M-3Y2P AS6M-3KT2Pj
Spring Return
Right gCenter L
C
RAS6M-31Y2P AS6M-31KT2Pj
Spring Return
Left gCenter L
C
RAS6M-32Y2P AS6M-32KT2Pj
2-Way
ReturngCenter L
C
RAS6M-33Y2P AS6M-33KT2PD
Square Selector
Square Keylock
2-Position 90º
Maintained LRAS6Q-2Y2P AS6Q-2KT2Pj
Spring Return to
Right LRAS6Q-21Y2P AS6Q-21KT2PB
3-Position 45º
Maintained L
C
RAS6Q-3Y2P AS6Q-3KT2Pj
Spring Return
RightgCenter L
C
RAS6Q-31Y2P AS6Q-31KT2Pj
Spring Return
Left gCenter L
C
RAS6Q-32Y2P AS6Q-32KT2Pj
2-Way
ReturngCenter L
C
RAS6Q-33Y2P AS6Q-33KT2PD
Rectangular Selector
Rectangular Keylock
2-Position 90º
Maintained LRAS6H-2Y2P AS6H-2KT2Pj
Spring Return
Right LRAS6H-21Y2P AS6H-21KT2PB
3-Position 45º
Maintained L
C
RAS6H-3Y2P AS6H-3KT2Pj
Spring Return
Right gCenter L
C
RAS6H-31Y2P AS6H-31KT2Pj
Spring Return
LeftgCenter L
C
RAS6H-32Y2P AS6H-32KT2Pj
2-Way
ReturngCenter L
C
RAS6H-33Y2P AS6H-33KT2PD
1. All models are IP65 and DPDT.
2. In place of j, specify Key Retention Code. See table on right.
3. Available as assembled units only.
4. For accessories, see page 466.
5. For dimensions, see page 468.
Contact Operations
(for all selectors)
Contents Operator Position
& Contact Operation
2-pos. (DPDT)
Left
Left
Contact
NO
C
NC
Right
Contact
NO
C
NC
Right NO
C
NC NO
C
NC
Left
Contact
Right
Contact
3-pos. (DPDT)
Left
NO
C
NC NO
C
NC
Left
Contact
Right
Contact
Center
Left
Contact
NO
C
NC
Right
Contact
NO
C
NC
Right NO
C
NC NO
C
NC
Left
Contact
Right
Contact
Key Retention Codes
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)
Key cannot be removed in a spring return
position.
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Switch Engraving Order Form – A6 Series
Copy this order form and use it to specify Letter Height, Maximum Number of Lines and Text to be engraved.
To insure engraving accuracy, fax it to your IDEC representative or Distributor.
Your Company: Telephone:
Name: Fax:
Address: Email:
PO: Part Number to be Engraved:
Please check one of the boxes below to indicate your choice of engraving options:
Rectangular
Switch
Square
Switch
Round
Switch
# of
Lines
Letter
Height
Max. Characters
Per Line # of Lines Letter
Height
Max. Characters
Per Line
# of
Lines
Letter
Height
Max. Characters
Per Line
1 5/32 6 1 5/32 5
1
5/32 3
2
5/32 6
2
5/32 5 1/8 3
1/8 6 1/8 6 2 5/32 Custom*
3 1/8 6 3 1/8 6 3 1/8 Custom*
4 N/A 4 N/A 4 3/32 Custom*
*Engraving is possible, but character size will be
smaller than standard sizes.
1. Engraving is done on the button itself for non-Illuminated pushbuttons and on marking plate for illuminated pushbuttons and pilot lights.
2. Please enter text exactly how you want it engraved, take care to emphasize capital or small letters.
Enter text to be engraved
:
Line 1:
Line 2:
Line 3:
Line 4:
Sample Letter Sizes
1/8 Letters:
5/32 Letters:
For IDEC Internal Use Only:
Work Order #:
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Accessories
Appearance Description Used With Part Number
Locking Ring
Wrench
Made of metal. Used for tightening plastic locking ring during
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.
90 degrees opening maintained
Round/Square AL-K6
Rectangular AL-KH6
Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP65 oiltight
180 degrees opening, spring return
Round/Square AL-K6SP
Rectangular AL-KH6SP
Terminal Cover Made of translucent nylon. Fits over and shields the terminals All 5/8” (16mm) units AL-V6
Dust Cover Fits over the lens or button to provide extra 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 terminals
All 5/8” (16mm) units
AL-C6
Plug-on terminal adaptor with PCB terminals AL-C6V
Mounting Hole Plug
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of nitrile rubber. Push-in
installation from front of panel. IP65 (oiltight). Rubber AL-B6
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of aluminum. Screw-on locking
ring from inside of panel. IP65 (oiltight). Aluminum AL-BM6
Round Mounting Hole Plug Plastic (Applicable for ush mount
switches only)
LA9Z-BS6
Square Mounting Hole Plug LA9Z-BS7
Rectangular Mounting Hole Plug LA9Z-BS8
Replacement
LED Lamps
LED with built in current limiting resistor (with all illuminated
assemblies).
5V DC LATD-5 k
6V AC/DC LATD-6 k
12V AC/DC LATD-1 k
24V AC/DC LATD-2 k
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 oversize AL6Q-QW
Replacement Keys Pair of keys (#132).
All key switches use same standard key. All key selectors AS6-SK
1. In place of k specify color code. A=Amber, G=Green, Y=Yellow, R=Red, S=Blue, W=Warm White, JW=Cool White.
2. LEDs include built-in current limiting resistor and reverse polarity protection diode.
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Appearance Description Used With Part Number
Flush Bezel
ø24mm round, metal (aluminum color), panel cut-out ø20.2mm Pushbuttons, pilot lights, illuminated
pushbutton, selector switches, key
selector switches and illuminated
selector switches.
A6 Switch
+
Flush Bezel
=
Flush Switch
LA9Z-SM61
ø24mm round, plastic (black), square panel cut-out ø20.2mm LA9Z-S61B
24mm square, plastic (black), panel cut-out 20.2 x 20.2mm LA9Z-S71B
24 x 30mm rectangular, plastic (black), rectangular
panel cut-out ø20.2 x 26.2mm LA9Z-S81B
Switch Guard
w/ Flush Bezel
(spring return)
Rectangular, plastic (black) LA9Z-KS8
Schematics — A Series: 5/8” (16mm)
Terminal Arrangement (Top View)
Illuminated Pushbuttons Non-illuminated Pushbuttons and Selector
Switches Pilot Lights
NC1
NO1
C1
Lamp
Terminal (+)
Lamp
Terminal (–)
(TOP)
NC1
NO1
C1
NC2
NO2
C2
Lamp
Terminal (+)
Lamp
Terminal (–)
(TOP)
NC1
NO1
C1
(TOP)
NC1
NO1
C1
NC2
NO2
C2
(TOP)
)
Lamp
Terminal (–)
SPDT Contact
(Single-pole/Double Throw)
DPDT Contact
(Double-pole/Double Throw)
SPDT Contact
(Single-pole/Double
Throw)
DPDT Contact
(Double-pole/Double
Throw)
IDEC’s Superbright LED Internal Circuits
LATD-1,-2,-6 (GS) LATD-5 (ARWY)
LED Chip
Protective Diode
Zener Diode
LATD-1,-2,-6 (ARWY) LATD-5 (GS)
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Dimensions (mm)
Pushbuttons, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Anti-rotation Ring
Rubber Gasket
Locking Ring
ø18
(TOP)
Rectangular Round
(TOP)
Square
(TOP)
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t
5.7
9
1824
18
1 0.6
8229
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
2.5 3
55
Oversize Lens
Anti-rotation Ring
Locking Ring
Rubber Gasket
Teminal Width 2.8×0.5t Round
(TOP)
Rectangular
(TOP)
Square
(TOP)
2.5 3
55
66 1 0.6 9
822 15.5
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
23.5
17.5
0.6 9
15.5
23.5
ø23.5
0.6
12.5
Selector Switches, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t Anti-rotation Ring
Rubber Gasket
Locking Ring
Rectangular
(TOP)
Round
(TOP)
Square
(TOP)
2.5 3
55
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
1
822 15.5 24
18
18
8
ø18
Key Selector Switches, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Left Contact
Right Contact
TOP
3 2.5
Anti-rotation Ring
Rubber Gasket
Locking Ring
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t
C
NC
NO
2.5 3
55
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
1
82226
(TOP)
RoundSquare
(TOP)
Rectangular
(TOP)
24 18
18
ø18
All dimensions are in mm.
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Switch Guard, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Rubber Gasket
(90°/110° opening type) (180° opening type)
(45.5 minimum for 180
° opening type)
(45.5 minimum for 180
° opening type)
Rubber Gasket
34
33
14 28
32
Panel Thickness
0.5 to 5
Panel Thickness
0.5 to 5
R22
14 28
24
10.5 13
23.5
26.5 minimum
26.5 minimum
25 minimum
1310.5
23.5
19 minimum
18
Panel Thickness
0.5 to 5
Rubber
Gasket
Waterproof Gasket
for Switch Guard
34
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
Flush Bezel Flush Bezel with Switch
Round
21.4
20
24
18
ø18
ø24
ø21.4
24
30
18
24
14.8
ø18
ø24
21.4
0.9
27.4
23
0.8
9.8
26 20 20ø
22.6
28.5
28.5
29.3
Mounting
Bracket Gasket
Flush
Bezel Metal Plastic
298
1
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5
2439
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5
2
Square Selector Switches
Illuminated &
Non-illuminated
2
8.5
Key
2
18.1
Lever
2
17
Rectangular
Flush Bezel Mounting Hole Layout
Round Square Rectangular
24 min.
24 min.
24 min.
24 min.
-
0.1
+0.2
20.2
24 min.
30 min.
20.2
0.1
+0.2
ø20.2
0.1
+0.
2
26.2
0.1
+0.2
Switches & Pilot DevicesSignaling LightsRelays & SocketsTimersContactorsTerminal BlocksCircuit Breakers
ø16mm - A6 Series Switches & Pilot Devices
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Terminal Sockets
PC Board Terminal Type
(AL-C6V)
Lamp
Terminal (+)
Lamp
Terminal ()
(TOP)
8-1.6 Holes
Terminal 1.5×0.3t
NC1 NC2
NO1 NO2
C1 C2
0
+0.3
16.2 3.8
33.5
66
55
32.5
Solder Terminal Type
(AL-C6)
2.5 3
66
55
2.4
16.2 7.5
33.5
TOP
PC Board
Mounting Hole Layout
(Bottom View)
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Dust Covers Panel Cut-Outs For Units w/Dust Cover
AL-D6, Round AL-DQ6, Square AL-DH6, Rectangular Round/Square Rectangular
ø24
7.5
0.3 13
Waterproof Gasket
for Dust Cover
7.5
0.3 13
24
Waterproof Gasket
for Dust Cover
7.5
0.3 13
30
24
Waterproof Gasket
for Dust Cover
ø16.2 0
+0.2
30 min.
24 min.
ø16.2 0
+0.2
24 min.
24 min.
Marking Plates
Pushbuttons with Standard Size Lens
Style Round—AL6M-W Square—AL6Q-W Rectangular—AL6H-W
Dimensions
øOD
øa
Marking
Area
0.8
ca
0.8
Engraving
Area
øOD
a2
a
1
0.8
Engraving
Area
OD
1
OD2
Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Outside (OD) (13.8mm) (13.8mm) (OD1 x OD2) 13.8 x
19.8mm
Marking Area
(a) (12mm) (12mm) (a1xa2) 12 x 18mm
Engraving must be made on the engraving area within 0.02” (0.5mm) deep.
Pushbuttons with Oversize Lens
Style Round—AL6M-MW Square/Rectangular—AL6Q-QW
Dimensions
øOD
øa
Marking
Area
Marking
Area
aOD
Outside (OD) Ø 0.491” (12.6mm) 0.491” (12.6mm)
Marking Area
(a) Ø 0.429” (11mm) 0.429” (11mm)
Replacing and Marking Plate
Removal
Remove the lens holder assembly (lens, marking plate and holder) from the opera-
tor 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 from the rear to
disengage the latches. Marking plate must be engraved on the side as shown in
the gure on the right.
Fitting Grooves
Grooves
Engraving
Surface
Color Lens Marking Plate Lens Holder
Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Installation
For illuminated pushbuttons:
1. Insert marking plate inside lens in correct direction
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.