All others: 250,000 operations minimum
IP65 (conforming to IEC 60529)
Switch unit: between live and ground: 2500 volt AC, 1 minute
between terminals of different poles: 2500 volt AC, 1 minute
between terminals of same pole: 1000 volt AC, 1 minute
Illumination unit: between live part and ground: 2500 volt AC, 1 minute
100 M Ω minimum (using 500V DC megger)
250 V AC/DC
Gold Contacts (pcb): 3A
Silver Contacts (solder): 5A
50 Ω maximum initial value
Silver Contacts Gold Clad Contacts
(Solder Terminals) (PCB terminals)
30V 125V 250V
AC resistive 3A 3A 2A AC inductive - 0.1A
Miniature Switches and Pilot DevicesL6 Series: 16mm
As viewed from front of
switch.
Key Switches (Assembled)
Part Numbers: Key Switches
Style
Round
Square
Rectangular
OperationContacts
Maintained
Spring
return from
90 2-Position
right
Maintained
Spring
return from
right
Spring
return from
left
2-Way
spring
45 ˚3-Position
return
Maintained
Spring
return from
90˚ 2-Position
right
Maintained
Spring
return from
right
Spring
return from
left
2-Way
spring
return
45 ˚3-Position
Maintained
Spring
return from
90 ˚2-Position
right
Maintained
Contact Operations
Terminal Type
Solder TabPCB
L
R
DPDT
L
R
DPDTLA1K-21C6BLA1K-21C2VB
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDTLA1K-33C6DLA1K-33C2VD
L
R
DPDT
L
R
DPDTLA2K-21C6BLA2K-21C2VB
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDTLA2K-33C6DLA2K-33C2VD
L
R
DPDT
L
R
DPDTLA3K-21C6BLA3K-21C2VB
C
L
R
DPDT
LA1K-2C6
LA1K-3C6
LA1K-31C6
LA1K-32C6➂ LA1K-32C2V➂
LA2K-2C6
LA2K-3C6
LA2K-31C6
LA2K-32C6
LA3K-2C6
LA3K-3C6
➂LA1K-2C2V➂
➂LA1K-3C2V➂
➂ LA1K-31C2V➂
➂LA2K-2C2V➂
➂LA2K-3C2V➂
➂ LA2K-31C2V➂
➂ LA2K-32C2V➂
➂LA3K-2C2V➂
➂LA3K-3C2V➂
(for all selectors)
Contacts
2-pos.
(DPDT)
3-pos.
(DPDT)
Operator Position and
Contact Operation
Left
Right
Left
Center
Right
LeftRight
Left
NO NC
Left
NO NC
LeftRight
Left
NO NC
NO NCNO NC
Right
NO NC
Right
NO NC
NO NCNO NC
Right
NO NC
➂ Key Retention Option Codes
CodeDescription
Key not retained in any position
A
(removable in all positions)
BKey retained in right position only
CKey retained in left position only
Key retained in left and right
D
(3 position only)
Key retained in center only
E
(3 position only)
Key retained right and center
G
(3 position only)
Key retained left and center
H
(3 position only)
A
Switches & Pilot Devices
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDTLA3K-33C6DLA3K-33C2VD
L
R
DPDT
L
R
DPDTHA1K-21C6B HA1K-21C2VB
C
L
R
DPDT
LA3K-31C6
LA3K-32C6
HA1K-2C6
HA1K-3C6
➂ LA3K-31C2V➂
➂ LA3K-32C2V➂
➂HA1K-2C2V➂
➂HA1K-3C2V➂
1. In place of ➂ specify Ke y Retention
Code from next page.
2. All assembled key switches have
DPDT contacts. For SPDT see sub-
Oversize Round
Spring
return from
right
Spring
return from
left
2-Way
spring
45 ˚3-Position
return
Maintained
Spring
return from
90 ˚2-Position
right
Maintained
assembled on next page.
Spring
return from
right
Spring
return from
left
2-Way
spring
45 ˚3-Position
return
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C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDT
C
L
R
DPDTHA1K-33C6D HA1K-33C2VD
HA1K-31C6
HA1K-32C6
➂ HA1K-31C2V➂
➂ HA1K-32C2V➂
3. PCB terminal models also available with silver contacts (change
“1” or “2” to “5” or “6” respectively, ie LA1K-2C2V➂ becomes
LA1K-2C6V➂.
L6 Series: 16mmMiniature Switches and Pilot Devices
Key Switches (Sub-Assembled)
Contacts+Safety lever lock+Operator=Complete Part
A
Part Numbers: Operators
Style Positions OperationPart Number
Round
2
3
Switches & Pilot Devices
Square
Rectangular
Oversize Round
2
3
2
3
2
3
Maintained
Spring from right
Maintained
Spring from right
Spring from left
Spring from both
Maintained
Spring from right
Maintained
Spring from right
Spring from left
Spring from both
Maintained
Spring from right
Maintained
Spring from right
Spring from left
Spring from both
Maintained
Spring from right
Maintained
Spring from right
Spring from left
Spring from both
LA1K-2➂
LA1K-21B
LA1K-3
LA1K-31➂
LA1K-32➂
LA1K-33D
LA2K-2➂
LA2K-21B
LA2K-3➂
LA2K-31➂
LA2K-32➂
LA2K-33D
LA3K-2
LA3K-21B
LA3K-3
LA3K-31➂
LA3K-32➂
LA3K-33D
HA1K-2
HA1K-21B
HA1K-3
HA1K-31➂
HA1K-32➂
HA1K-33D
Part Numbers: Contacts
Terminal Style
AppearanceContacts
SPDT
➂
1. All assembled selectors listed on previous
page use DPDT contacts.
2. SPDT contacts are for use on 2 position key
switches only.
Part Number: Safety Lever Lock
Gold
Silver
DPDT
SPDT
DPDT
Solder
Tab
HA-C1
HA-C2
HA-C5
HA-C6
PCB
HA-C1V
HA-C2V
HA-C5V
HA-C6V
AppearancePart Number
➂
HA9Z-LS
➂
➂ Key Retention Option Codes
CodeDescription
➂
➂
Key not retained in any position
A
(removable in all positions)
BKey retained in right position only
CKey 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)
1.In place of➂ specify key r emovable code fr om table
Miniature Switches and Pilot DevicesL6 Series: 16mm
Dimensions con’t
LED Lamp
1.85
(47)
.59
(15)
H6-VL2
TOP Marking Side
.16
(4)
.83
(21)
.69
(17.6)
AL-B6
.08
(2)
(18)
.70
.65
(16.5)
Internal Circuit
AL-BM6
.24
(6)
.10
(2.5)
Gasket
.70
(17.8)
.47
(12)
Locking Ring
A
Switches & Pilot Devices
LED Chip
Protective Diode
Zener Diode
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L6 Series: 16mmMiniature Switches and Pilot Devices
General Instructions
Pushbutton Assembly
Lamp Installation
Lamps can be replaced in two ways:
A
1. If contacts are accessible (or pushbutton not installed in a panel) then
it is easiest to first remove the contacts from the operator. This will allow
easy access to the lamp/lamp-holder assembly. Grab lamp, depress
slightly, and turn counter clockwise. Lamp can then be removed by
pushing it back through the lamp holder.
2. If contacts are not accessible, then the lamp can be replaced by first
removing the lens from the operator. Just pull lens straight out either
with a fingernail or optional lens removal tool (MT-101). Lamp/lampholder assembly can then be removed with lamp removal tool (OR-44).
Insert lamp removal tool through operator, depress slightly, turn counter
clockwise, then pull lamp/lamp-holder assembly out. Lamp can then be
removed by pushing it back through the lamp holder.
Engraving Lenses
All buttons and lenses can be engraved directly on the outside surface.
Switches & Pilot Devices
Illuminated lenses also allow for engraving on a plate that is underneath
the colored section of the lens. Remove the colored section of the lens
by pulling on the edge while simultaneously unhooking it from the
latches on the lens holder. The marking plate will then be accessible. It
can then be engraved or a thin marked insert (such as mylar or paper)
can be sandwiched between the marking plate and colored section of
the lens.
Recess
Latches
Engraving
Area
Color LensMarking Plate Lens Holder
Panel Mounting
Before any unit can be mounted into a panel, the contact block must be removed. Slide metal locking lever and pull contact off. Loosen and
remove the locking ring and square anti-rotation ring from the operator and insert operator through panel cutout from the front of the panel.
Slide on anti-rotation ring and tighten locking ring, using locking ring wrench (MT-001). Slide contact block onto operator, observing TOP
marking on both parts. Slide metal locking lever in direction indicated by LOCK. The yellow plastic safety lever lock can then be snapped onto
the locking lever; this will prevent vibration or maintenance actions from releasing the contact from the operator.
PCB Mounting
Being able to separate the contacts from the operator allows for assembly of the front panel components (operator and lens) to be performed in
tandem with the PC board assembly and soldering. For applications
where multiple rows of pushbuttons are mounted closely together, or
where other components may obstruct access to the contact locking
lever, be sure to include access holes in the PC board (refer to PC board
layout dimensions for location). Also be sure to allow for space above
and to the side of contact to ensure that no components block the contact block locking lever. PC board pins are designed to rest on the PCB,
take this into consideration to ensure that pins do not short closely
spaced traces.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are P–N junction semiconductors with mechanisms called “junction electro-luminescence.” Application of direct current results in radiation or emission of a monochromatic light.
Different semiconductor materials produce different wavelengths of light as shown below:
GreenGallium Phosphide (GaP)5600 Å
Yellow
Amber
Red
Specifications
Infrared Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)9000 Å
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 during 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 incandescent 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.
Gallium Arsenide
Phosphide (GaAsP)
Gallium Arsenide
Phosphide (GaAsP)
Gallium Arsenide
Phosphide (GaAsP)
5800 Å
6300 Å
6600Å
A
Switches & Pilot Devices
IDEC Recommendations
For optimum results, especially when using switches and pilot lights in operating environments which are conducive to overheating, 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 A C),
with ambient temperatures as stated above.
Information About Incandescent Lamps
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 maximized 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 filament, 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 limited. Make sure ambient temperatures do not exceed 100˚C (212˚F) for maximum life of incandescent lamps.
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Comparison: LED vs. Incandescent Lamps
Superbright LEDsIncandescent
A
Heat Dissipation
Life Expectancy
Reliability
Mechanical
Strength
Maintenance
Required
Operation at Low
Temps.
Characteristics
Inrush Current
Voltage Effects
on Life
Brightness
Very LowHigh
Very LongShort
Very HighLow
Not SusceptibleSusceptible to Shock/Vibration
NegligibleFrequent
PossibleNot Possible
NegligibleVery Large
InsignificantSignificant
Slightly LessSlightly More
Switches & Pilot Devices
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 purposes.
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 I
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.
. Peak currents exceeding If may shorten the life of the LED lamp.
f
Ordering Information
Installation and Operation
If excessive voltage is applied (over 50V), the lamp may blow and