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Switches & Pilot Devices

A6 Series — Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices: 16mm
Key features:

CSA Certified
File No. LR21451

Degree of Protection

IP40: Dustproof
IP65 Watertight/OiltightContact Configuration

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

Rated Voltage/Current

Contact Ratings

240V

1.0A

0.5A

Inductive

—

0.7A

0.5A

Resistive

1.0A

0.2A

—

Inductive

0.7A

0.1A

—

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

Terminal Blocks

DC

120V

—

Contactors

AC (50/60Hz)

24V
Resistive

TimersOperating Voltage

Relays & Sockets

Specifications

UL RecognizedFile No.E55996

LED Lamp
Ratings

Signaling Lights• 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

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Circuit Breakers

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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Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons

jButton Color CodePart Number
Style

Contact

Momentary
Dustproof (IP40)

Maintained (Latching)

Oiltight (IP65)

Dustproof (IP40)

Oiltight (IP65)

Round 18mm

Standard Button

SPDT
DPDT
Signaling Lights

AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)

AB6M-M1-➀
AB6M-M2-➀

AB6M-M1P-➀
AB6M-M2P-➀

AB6M-A1-➀
AB6M-A2-➀

AB6M-A1P-➀
AB6M-A2P-➀

Color

Code

Black

B

Green

G

Red

R

Blue

S

White

W

YellowY

Square 18mm
SPDT
DPDT

AB6Q-M1-➀
AB6Q-M2-➀

AB6Q-M1P-➀
AB6Q-M2P-➀

AB6Q-A1-➀
AB6Q-A2-➀

AB6Q-A1P-➀
AB6Q-A2P-➀

SPDT
DPDT

AB6H-M1-➀
AB6H-M2-➀

AB6H-M1P-➀
AB6H-M2P-➀

AB6H-A1-j
AB6H-A2-j

AB6H-A1P-➀
AB6H-A2P-➀

Relays & Sockets

Rectangular 18mm x 24mm

Round 23.5mm

Oversize Button

Timers

SPDT
DPDT

–

AB6M-M1P-M➁
AB6M-M2P-M➁–

AB6M-A1P-M➀
AB6M-A2P-M➀

Square 23.5mm
SPDT
DPDT

–

AB6Q-M1P-Q➀
AB6Q-M2P-Q➀–

AB6Q-A1P-Q➀
AB6Q-A2P-Q➀

SPDT
DPDT

–

AB6Q-M1P-H➀
AB6Q-M2P-H➀–

AB6Q-A1P-H➀
AB6Q-A2P-H➀

1. In place of ➀ specify Button Color Codefrom 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.

Circuit Breakers

Terminal Blocks

Contactors

Rectangular 17.5 X 23.5mm

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AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)
Operator+

Button=Completed Unit

Style

Contact

Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons
SPDT

Part Number

Operator

Round

SquareRectangularMomentary

AB6M-M100

AB6Q-M100

AB6H-M100

Maintained

AB6M-A100

AB6Q-A100

AB6H-A100

Momentary

AB6M-M200

AB6Q-M200

AB6H-M200

Maintained

AB6M-A200

AB6Q-A200

AB6H-A200

Relays & Sockets

DPDT

Signaling Lights

Operators

Oversize rectangular button uses square operator.

Buttons
Part Number
Description

ButtonOiltight (IP65)

AB6M-BK1-j

AB6M-BK2-j

Round

Square
AB6Q-BK2-j

AB6H-BK1-j

AB6H-BK2-j–

AB6M-BK2-Mj–

AB6Q-BK2-Qj–

AB6Q-BK2-Hj

Code

Black

B

Green

G

Red

R

Blue

S

White

W

Yellow

Y

Contactors

AB6Q-BK1-j

Color

Timers

Dustproof (IP40)

jButton Color CodeRectangular

Round Oversize

Terminal Blocks

Square Oversize

Rectangular Oversize
Circuit Breakers

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.

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AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)

LED Illuminated Pushbuttons
Part Numbers
Description

Style

Momentary

Contact

Maintained (Latching)

Dustproof (IP40)

Oiltight (IP65)

Dustproof (IP40)

Oiltight (IP65)

SPDT
DPDT

AL6M-M1➂-➁
AL6M-M2➂-➁

AL6M-M1➂P-➁
AL6M-M2➂P-➁

AL6M-A1➂-➁
AL6M-A2➂-➁

AL6M-A1➂P-➁
AL6M-A2➂P-➁

SPDT
DPDT

AL6Q-M1➂-➁
AL6Q-M2➂-➁

AL6Q-M1➂P-➁
AL6Q-M2➂P-➁

AL6Q-A1➂-➁
AL6Q-A2➂-➁

AL6Q-A1➂P-➁
AL6Q-A2➂P-➁

SPDT
DPDT

AL6H-M1l-➁
AL6H-M2l-➁

AL6H-M1lP-➁
AL6H-M2lP-➁

AL6H-A1l-➁
AL6H-A2l-➁

AL6H-A1lP-➁
AL6H-A2lP-➁

Round (18mm lens)

Square (18mm lens)Standard
Lens

Rectangular (18mm x
24mm lens)

Relays & Sockets

Signaling Lights

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TimersRound (24mm lens)
SPDT
DPDT

–

AL6M-M1➂P-M➁
AL6M-M2➂P-M➁–

AL6M-A1➂P-M➁
AL6M-A2➂P-M➁

SPDT
DPDT

–

AL6Q-M1➂P-Q➁
AL6Q-M2➂P-Q➁–

AL6Q-A1➂P-Q➁
AL6Q-A2➂P-Q➁

SPDT
DPDT

–

AL6Q-M1➂P-H➁
AL6Q-M2➂P-H➁–

AL6Q-A1➂P-H➁
AL6Q-A2➂P-H➁

Square (24mm lens)Oversize
Lens

Terminal Blocks

Contactors

Rectangular (18mm x
24mm lens)

1. In place of ➁, specify Lens/LED Color Code from table below.
2. In place of ➂, 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.

kLens/LED Color Code
Color

Code

lVoltage Code

Amber

A

Voltage

Code

G

5V DC

1

Red

R

6V AC/DC

2

Blue

S

12V AC/DC

3

Warm WhiteW

24V AC/DC

4

Cool WhiteJW

YellowY

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AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)
Operator+

LED Lamp

Contact

Operator

+

Lens

=

Completed Unit

Operators

AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons

SPDT

DPDT

Part Number
Round

SquareMomentary

AL6M-M100

AL6Q-M100

AL6H-M100

Maintained

AL6M-A100

AL6Q-A100

AL6H-A100

Momentary

AL6M-M200

AL6Q-M200

AL6H-M200

Maintained

AL6M-A200

AL6Q-A200

AL6H-A200

Signaling Lights

Style

Rectangular

Relays & Sockets

Oversize rectangular button uses square operator.

Lenses
Unit

Part Number

Degree of Protection

Dustproof (IP40)

Size

Standard

Oiltight (IP65)
Standard

Oversize

AL6M-LK1-k

AL6M-LK2-k

AL6M-LK2-M k

AL6Q-LK1-k

AL6Q-LK2-k

AL6Q-LK2-Q k

AL6H-LK1-k

AL6H-LK2-k

AL6Q-LK2-H k

RoundTimersSquareContactors

RectangularkLens/LED Color Code
Color

Code

Amber
Green

LED Lamps 		Appearance

Part Number

A

5V DC

LATD-5 k

G

6V AC/DC

LATD-6 k

RedR

12V AC/DC

LATD-1 kBlue

S

24V AC/DC

LATD-2 k

Warm WhiteW

Cool WhiteJW

YellowY

Circuit Breakers

Rated Voltage

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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.

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-k

AL6M-PlP-k

AL6Q-Pl-k

AL6Q-PlP-k

AL6H-Pl-k

AL6H-PlP-k

Square (18mm Lens)

Relays & Sockets

Rectangular (18mm x 24mm Lens)

Timers

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. (noexternal 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.

lVoltage Code

Color

Code

Voltage

Code

Amber

A

5V DC

1

Green

G

6V AC/DC

2

Red

R

12V AC/DC

3

Blue

S

24V AC/DC

4

Warm WhiteW

Cool WhiteJW

YellowY

Circuit Breakers

Terminal Blocks

Contactors

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AL6 Pilot Lights (Sub-Assembled)
Operator+

LED Lamp

+

Lens

=

Completed Unit

Operators
Round

SquareSignaling Lights

Part Number

Style

Rectangular

AL6 Pilot Lights
AL6M-P00

AL6Q-P00

AL6H-P00

Relays & Sockets

LensesPart Number

Degree of Protection

Dustproof IP40

Oiltight IP65

AL6M-LK1-k

AL6M-LK3-k

AL6Q-LK1-k

AL6Q-LK3-k

AL6H-LK1-k

AL6H-LK3-k

Round

TimersSquareContactors

Rectangular

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.

LED Lamps

Color

Code

Rated Voltage

Part Number

Amber

A

5V DC

LATD-5 k

GreenG

6V AC/DC

LATD-6 k

RedR

12V AC/DC

LATD-1 kBlue

S

24V AC/DC

LATD-2 k

Warm WhiteW

Cool WhiteJW

Yellow

Y

1. In place of k, specify LED Color Code from table at left.

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AS6 Selector and Keylock Switches

Round Selector

Function
2-Position 90º

Style

3-Position 45ºRound Keylock

Square Selector

3-Position 45º
2-Position 90º

TimersKeyR

AS6M-2Y2P

AS6M-2KT2Pj

Spring Return
Right

L

R

AS6M-21Y2P

AS6M-21KT2PB

MaintainedL

R

AS6M-3Y2P

AS6M-3KT2Pj

Spring Return
Right gCenter

LR

AS6M-31Y2P

AS6M-31KT2Pj

Spring Return
Left gCenter

L

2-Way
ReturngCenter

L

Maintained
Spring Return to
Right

C

C

C

C

L

R

AS6M-32Y2P

AS6M-32KT2Pj

R

AS6M-33Y2P

AS6M-33KT2PD

R
C

AS6Q-2Y2P

AS6Q-2KT2Pj

AS6Q-21Y2P

AS6Q-21KT2PB
AS6Q-3KT2Pj

R

AS6Q-31Y2P

AS6Q-31KT2Pj

R

AS6Q-32Y2P

AS6Q-32KT2Pj

R

AS6Q-33Y2P

AS6Q-33KT2PD

L

R

AS6H-2Y2P

AS6H-2KT2Pj

Spring Return
Right

L

R

AS6H-21Y2P

AS6H-21KT2PB

MaintainedL

Spring Return
RightgCenterL

Spring Return
Left gCenter

L

2-Way
ReturngCenter

L

MaintainedL

Spring Return
LeftgCenter

L

2-Way
ReturngCenter

L

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

Operator Position& Contact Operation
Left

Left
Right
Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC

C

2-pos. (DPDT)
Right

C

Left
Right
Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC

C

Left
Right
Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC

CC

AS6Q-3Y2P

L

Contents

Left

R

L

(for all selectors) 		

C

R

Spring Return
Right gCenter

Rectangular Keylock

3-Position 45ºContactors

Rectangular Selector

Knob
L

Maintained

Maintained
Square Keylock

3-pos. (DPDT)

CenterLeft
Right
Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC

C

Right

C

Left
Right
Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC

CCKey Retention Codes

R

R

AS6H-3Y2P
AS6H-31Y2P

AS6H-3KT2Pj

CodeDescriptionA

Key not retained in any position(removable in all positions)B

Key retained in right position onlyC

Key retained in left position onlyD

Key retained in left and right(3 position only)E

Key retained in center only
(3 position only)G

Key retained right and center(3 position only)H

Key retained left and center(3 position only)

AS6H-31KT2Pj

R

AS6H-32Y2P

AS6H-32KT2Pj

R

AS6H-33Y2P

AS6H-33KT2PD

Key cannot be removed in a spring return
position.

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.

Circuit Breakers

Terminal Blocks

Contact Operations

AS6 Selector Switches and Keylock Switches (2 & 3 Position)

2-Position 90º

Relays & Sockets

Signaling Lights

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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.
Telephone:

Name:

Fax:

Address:

Email:

PO:
			Part Number to be Engraved:

Signaling Lights

Your Company:														Please check one of the boxes below to indicate your choice of engraving options:
Round
SwitchSquareSwitchRectangular
SwitchLetterHeightMax. Characters
Per Line# of LinesLetterHeightMax. Characters
Per Line

1

5/32

6

1

5/32

5

# of
Lines

LetterHeightMax. Characters
Per Line

5/32

3

1/8

3

Relays & Sockets

# of
Lines

1
5/32

6

2

3

5/32

5

1/8

6

2

5/32

Custom*

1/8

6

3

1/8

Custom*4

3/32

Custom*

2
1/8

6

1/8

6
N/A

4

N/A

*Engraving is possible, but character size will besmaller than standard sizes.

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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.

Sample Letter Sizes
Contactors

Enter text to be engraved:

1/8 Letters:

Line 1:

5/32 Letters:

Line 2:
Line 3:
Line 4:

Terminal Blocks

For IDEC Internal Use Only:
Work Order #:Circuit Breakers

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Accessories
Appearance

Description

Used With

Part NumberØ 5/8” (16mm) unitsØ 31/64” (12mm) AP2M units

MT-001
MT-002

Ø 13/32” (10mm) AP1M units

MT-003

Locking Ring
WrenchMade of metal. Used for tightening plastic locking ring during
installation. Tightening torque should not exceed 3kgf-cm

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 inilluminated units

All illuminated pushbuttons and pilot
lights

OR-77

Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP40 dust-tight.
90 degrees opening maintained

Round/Square

AL-K6

Rectangular

AL-KH6

Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP65 oiltight180 degrees opening, spring return

Round/Square

AL-K6SP

Rectangular

AL-KH6SP

Made of translucent nylon. Fits over and shields the terminals

All 5/8” (16mm) units

AL-V6

All round units
All square units

AL-D6
AL-DQ6

All rectangular units

AL-DH6

Switch Guard

Terminal CoverDust CoverFits over the lens or button to provide extra protection from dust
(not applicable for oversize lenses or buttons).
Plug-on terminal adaptor with solder terminals

Circuit Breakers

Terminal Blocks

Contactors

TimersAdaptor Socket

Mounting Hole Plug

Replacement
LED Lamps

Plug-on terminal adaptor with PCB terminals
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of nitrile rubber. Push-in
installation from front of panel. IP65 (oiltight).
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of aluminum. Screw-on locking
ring from inside of panel. IP65 (oiltight).
Round Mounting Hole Plug
Square Mounting Hole Plug
Rectangular Mounting Hole Plug
LED with built in current limiting resistor (with all illuminatedassemblies).

AL-C6
All 5/8” (16mm) units

AL-C6V

RubberAL-B6

Aluminum

AL-BM6

5V DC
6V AC/DC
12V AC/DC

LA9Z-BS6
LA9Z-BS7
LA9Z-BS8
LATD-5 k
LATD-6 k
LATD-1 k

24V AC/DC

LATD-2 k

Plastic (Applicable for flush mountswitches only)

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
Square standard
Rectangular standard
Round oversize
Square/rectangular oversize

AL6M-W
AL6Q-W
AL6H-W
AL6M-MWAL6Q-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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Description

Used Withø24mm round, metal (aluminum color), panel cut-out ø20.2mm

Part Number

Pushbuttons, pilot lights, illuminatedpushbutton, selector switches, key
selector switches and illuminatedselector switches.

ø24mm round, plastic (black), square panel cut-out ø20.2mm
Flush Bezel

Switches & Pilot Devices

Appearance

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LA9Z-SM61

LA9Z-S61B

24mm square, plastic (black), panel cut-out 20.2 x 20.2mm

24 x 30mm rectangular, plastic (black), rectangularpanel cut-out ø20.2 x 26.2mm

Rectangular, plastic (black)

LA9Z-S71B

Flush Bezel=

LA9Z-S81B

Relays & Sockets

Switch Guard
w/ Flush Bezel(spring return)

Signaling Lights

A6 Switch+

LA9Z-KS8

Flush Switch

Schematics — A Series: 5/8” (16mm)
Terminal Arrangement (Top View)
Non-illuminated Pushbuttons and Selector
Switches

Illuminated Pushbuttons
(TOP)

(TOP)

NC1

NC1 NC2

NC1

NC1 NC2

NO1

NO1 NO2

NO1

NO1 NO2

C1

C1

C1

Lamp
Terminal (–)

C1

C2

Lamp
Terminal (–)

DPDT Contact(Double-pole/Double Throw)

		

SPDT Contact(Single-pole/Double
Throw)C2

Lamp
Terminal (+)

Lamp
Terminal (–)

DPDT Contact(Double-pole/Double
Throw)

Contactors

SPDT Contact(Single-pole/Double Throw)

Lamp
Terminal (+)

(TOP)

(TOP)

TimersLamp
Terminal (+)(TOP)

Pilot Lights

IDEC’s Superbright LED Internal Circuits

LATD-1,-2,-6 (GS)LATD-5 (ARWY)

LED ChipProtective Diode
Terminal Blocks

Zener Diode

LATD-1,-2,-6 (ARWY)

LATD-5 (GS)Circuit Breakers

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Dimensions (mm)Pushbuttons, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Rubber Gasket
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t
2.5
3

Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6

Anti-rotation Ring

Rectangular(TOP)

Locking Ring

Round

Square
(TOP)

ø18
(TOP)

1
8

0.6
9

22

24

9

Oversize Lens
Rubber Gasket
Anti-rotation Ring

Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
Rectangular
(TOP)

5

6

6

1

0.6

8

9

22

Round
(TOP)

Square
(TOP)

17.5

5

Locking Ring

ø23.5

Teminal Width 2.8×0.5t
2.5
3

Relays & Sockets

5.7

18

 23.5Signaling Lights

5

18

5

Switches & Pilot Devices

ø16mm - A6 Series

23.5

0.6

9

15.5

0.6

15.5

12.5

Selector Switches, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t
2.5

3

Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6

Rubber Gasket
Anti-rotation Ring

Rectangular(TOP)

Locking Ring

Square
(TOP)

Round
(TOP)
8

18
5

Timers

5

ø1

8

1
8

22

15.5

24

18

Key Selector Switches, Ø 5/8” (16mm)

3

TOP

Contactors

2.5

Right Contact

Left Contact

Rubber Gasket
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t

Circuit Breakers

3

Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6

Locking Ring

Rectangular(TOP)

Square
(TOP)

Round
(TOP)

18

ø18

NC
NO

18

5
5

Terminal Blocks

2.5

Anti-rotation Ring

C
1
8

22

26

24

All dimensions are in mm.

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Switches & Pilot Devices

Switch Guard, Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Panel Thickness
0.5 to 534
Panel Thickness
0.5 to 5

26.5 minimum

R2(45.5 minimum for 180° opening type)

10.5

23.5

13

2

33

24

Rubber Gasket
14

Rubber Gasket

28

14(90°/110° opening type)19 minimum

Signaling Lights

26.5 minimum

10.5

23.5

13

18

(45.5 minimum for 180° opening type)32

28(180° opening type)

25 minimum

Panel Thickness
0.5 to 5

34

2

10.5

45.5 min.

45.5 min.

10.5

23.5

23.5

13

Relays & Sockets

13

Waterproof Gasket
for Switch Guard

R2

24
33

18

RubberGasket0.4
28

14
19 min.

25 min.

Flush Bezel with Switch

Flush Bezel
Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5

14.8

4

4

ø2

2

29

2

18

24

Selector Switches
Illuminated &Non-illuminated2

Key

Contactors

8.5

1

8

2

20

21.4

Square

8.5

8
ø143

9

ø2

8

ø1

0.9

0.8
9.8

Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5

Plastic

Metal

ø 20

ø21.4

22.6

Round

Flush
Bezel

GasketTimersMounting
Bracket

Lever

24
18

20

21.4

Rectangular
2
18.1

2

8.5

2

SquareRectangular26.2 +0.2– 0.1

20.2 +0.2– 0.1

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24 min.∗+0.2

20.2 -0.1

ø2

0.

2

+
– 0 0.2.1

Terminal Blocks

9.3

Flush Bezel Mounting Hole Layout

Round

2

17

26

27.4

23

24
30

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ø16mm - A6 Series

2.5

33.5

TOP

+0.3
0 Holes

2.5

3

2.4

(TOP)
5

NC2

5

5

5

NC1

NO1 NO2

16.2

6

7.5

6

16.2

Solder Terminal Type
(AL-C6)

3.8

6

AL-DQ6, Square
ø24

C1

C2

Lamp
Terminal (–)

Terminal Arrangement(Bottom View)

Panel Cut-Outs For Units w/Dust Cover

AL-DH6, Rectangular

Round/Square

30

 24

Lamp
Terminal (+)

PC Board
Mounting Hole Layout(Bottom View)

PC Board Terminal Type
(AL-C6V)

Terminal Sockets
Dust Covers								AL-D6, Round

6

ø16.2

Rectangular

+0.2
0

ø16.2

+0.2
0

24 min.

24 min.
13

7.5

30 min.

24 min.

Waterproof Gasket
for Dust Cover

0.3

13

7.5

Waterproof Gasket
for Dust Cover

0.3

13

7.5

Waterproof Gasket
for Dust Cover

0.3

Relays & Sockets

24

Signaling Lights

8-1.6

Terminal 1.5×0.3t
33.5

3Marking Plates

Pushbuttons with Oversize Lens

Style

Round—AL6M-W

Square—AL6Q-W

Rectangular—AL6H-W

Style

Round—AL6M-MWøa

a1

Engraving
Area

ca

❏ OD
Dimensionsa2

Contactors

Ø 5/8” (16mm)
Outside (OD)

(13.8mm)(13.8mm)(OD1 x OD2) 13.8 x
19.8mmMarking Area(a)

(12mm)(12mm)(a1xa2) 12 x 18mm

Square/Rectangular—AL6Q-QWøOD❏a
Marking
Area

Marking
Area

0.8

0.8

0.8

øa

Engraving
Area

OD1

Dimensions

Marking
Area

øOD

OD2

øOD

TimersPushbuttons with Standard Size Lens

Outside (OD)

Ø 0.491” (12.6mm)

0.491” (12.6mm)

Marking Area(a)

Ø 0.429” (11mm)

0.429” (11mm)

Engraving must be made on the engraving area within 0.02” (0.5mm) deep.

Terminal Blocks

Replacing and Marking Plate
RemovalRemove 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 from the rear todisengage the latches. Marking plate must be engraved on the side as shown in
the figure on the right.
Ø 5/8” (16mm)

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.

Fitting Grooves

GroovesCircuit Breakers

Installation

EngravingSurface
Color Lens

Marking Plate

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