Panasonic AJ8R User Manual

AJ8R

03/2005

J8 SWITCHES WITH

POWER ROCKER SWITCH

FEATURES

1. Power switches with an electromag­netic reset function which meet the
need for energy savings in equipment
and for safety.

Applications for these switches include
promoting energy savings in equipment
(by reducing power consumption when
OA equipment is in standby mode, for
example), preventing fires caused by
overheating of a heater inside equipment,
preventing electrical leaks, and automati­cally turning off the power if the unit tips
over or is shaken. These s witches f eature
a built-in electromagnetic reset function

that shuts off the main power supply in
response to a signal that is received from
an external sensor.

2. A dramatic upgrade in operation
feelings
These switches provide the same
comfortable operation feelings our
conventional J8 switches.

• Comparison of feel when switch is
turned on

Conventional type
Upgraded type

Force

Stroke

3. CT terminals adopted for coil termi­nals

These switches can be used with AMP's
CT connectors, which are widely used for
wiring connections in OA equipment,

TRIP FUNCTION
UPGRADED TYPE

making it possible to achieve greater effi­ciency in wiring work.
Receptacle for AMP's CT connector

receptacle socket

4. Prolonged electrical service life.

Coil operation provides an electrical life
of at least 50,000 switching operations.

5. Assures excellent ability to with­stand inrush current when used to
turn a power supply on/off.

The switch uses our own proprietary
mechanism that provides an excellent
ability to withstand inrush current is
employed.
Inrush current rating (IEC65) : 160A (nor­mally 16A at 125V AC), 10,000 times

6. Appro ved under major international
safety standards.

UL, cUL, TÜV and SEMKO approved.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

• Manual operation is a repetition of (A) and (B) .
This operation is independent of the electromagnetic reset function.

• The reset mechanism operates only when an electromagnetic reset has occurred. (C)

Contact ON OFF

(A) (B)

Manual operation

Iron core

Manual opening/closing

Return spring

Permanent
magnet

Electromagnetic reset

Coil terminal

Electromagnetic reset mechanism

Coil

Manual operation

(C)

Flips actuator

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ORDERING INFORMATION

Ex. AJ8R 1 0 0 1 Z B C

Type of

switch

AJ8R: J8 switch

with trip
function

Remarks: 1. They come with a stamp indicating international standards without your request.

2. The color of IO indication on the actuator is white.

Operating type

1:

Single pole (ON-OFF)

2:

Double pole (ON-OFF)

5:

Single pole (ON-ON)

Terminal shape

0: .250 Quick-

connect terminal

Actuator

indication

0:

O

1:

I

O

2:

I

Coil voltage

1:

DC 5V

3:

DC 12V

4:

DC 24V

PRODUCT TYPES

Remarks: Standard actuator color is dark gray and black.
To order switches with a black actuator, replace the letter "Z"
with "B" in the product numbers shown below when ordering.

1. Without indication on actuators (Actuator color: Dark gray)

Pole Operation type Coil voltage Flange color: Dark gray Flange color: Black

5V DC AJ8R1001ZC AJ8R1001ZBC

ON-OFF

Single pole

ON-ON

Double pole ON-OFF

12V DC AJ8R1003ZC AJ8R1003ZBC
24V DC AJ8R1004ZC AJ8R1004ZBC

5V DC AJ8R5001ZC AJ8R5001ZBC
12V DC AJ8R5003ZC AJ8R5003ZBC
24V DC AJ8R5004ZC AJ8R5004ZBC

5V DC AJ8R2001ZC AJ8R2001ZBC
12V DC AJ8R2003ZC AJ8R2003ZBC
24V DC AJ8R2004ZC AJ8R2004ZBC

2. With |O indications on actuators (Actuator color: Dark gray)

Pole Operation type Coil voltage Flange color: Dark gray Flange color: Black

5V DC AJ8R1011ZC AJ8R1011ZBC

ON-OFF

Single pole

ON-ON

Double pole ON-OFF

12V DC AJ8R1013ZC AJ8R1013ZBC
24V DC AJ8R1014ZC AJ8R1014ZBC

5V DC AJ8R5011ZC AJ8R5011ZBC
12V DC AJ8R5013ZC AJ8R5013ZBC
24V DC AJ8R5014ZC AJ8R5014ZBC

5V DC AJ8R2011ZC AJ8R2011ZBC
12V DC AJ8R2013ZC AJ8R2013ZBC
24V DC AJ8R2014ZC AJ8R2014ZBC

3. With -O indications on actuators (Actuator color: Dark gray)

Pole Operation type Coil voltage Flange color: Dark gray Flange color: Black

5V DC AJ8R1021ZC AJ8R1021ZBC

ON-OFF

Single pole

ON-ON

Double pole ON-OFF

12V DC AJ8R1023ZC AJ8R1023ZBC
24V DC AJ8R1024ZC AJ8R1024ZBC

5V DC AJ8R5021ZC AJ8R5021ZBC
12V DC AJ8R5023ZC AJ8R5023ZBC
24V DC AJ8R5024ZC AJ8R5024ZBC

5V DC AJ8R2021ZC AJ8R2021ZBC
12V DC AJ8R2023ZC AJ8R2023ZBC
24V DC AJ8R2024ZC AJ8R2024ZBC

(Ex.)
AJ8R1001ZC (Actuator color: Dark gray Flange color: Dark gray)

→

AJ8R1001BC (Actuator color: Black Flange color: Dark gray)

Actuator color
Z:B:Dark gray

Black

Flang color

Nil:B:Dark gray

Black

Insulation

guard

C: Upgraded

type

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SPECIFICATIONS

1. Contact rating

Voltage

125V AC 16A — 160A (8.3ms)
125V AC 10A 4A —

Remark: The motor load is in accordance with EN61058-1. Inrush current can be switched up to the value of 6 times the indicated rating.

Resistive load

(pf = 1)

Motor load

(EN61058-1)

(pf = 0.6)

Inrush load

2. Coil rating

Nominal Voltage

*(Max. 10 sec)

5V DC

12V DC

24V DC

Remark: If the rated voltage is applied to the coil for more than ten seconds or the maximum voltage is applied for more than one second, coil perfor-

mance will deteriorate.

Drop-out voltage

(at 20°C 68° F)

Max.4.5V

Min.0.5V

Max.10.8V

Min.1.2V

Max.21.6V

Min.2.4V

Nominal operating current

[±10%] (at 20°C 68° F)

725mA 6.9

300mA 40

150mA 160

Coil resistance

[±10%] (at 20°C 68° F)

Ω

Ω

Ω

Maximum voltage

(Max. 1 sec)

5.5V

13.2V

26.4V

3. Characteristics

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Manual operation

Electrical life

Coil operation

Mechanical life
Initial contact resistance

(By voltage drop at 1A, 2 to 4V DC)
Initial insulation resistance Min. 100mΩ (at 500V DC measured by insulation resistive meter)

Initial breakdown voltage

Ambient temperature

Ambient humidity Max. 85% R.H.
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz at single amplitude of 0.75mm

Shock resistance

Tensile terminal strength
Actuator strength 39.2N{4kgf} for 1min. operating direction

Contact release time Max. 100ms (at rated voltage)
Initial operating force

* Reference value
Flame retardancy UL94V-0
Tracking resistance Min. 175

Unit weight

Remark: Test conditions are in accordance with EN61058-1,UL1054 and JIS C 6571

Between contacts 2,000 Vrms
Between coil and contact 4,000 Vrms

Functional
Destructive

Min.10
(at 7 cpm.,at rated load)

3

Min.10
(at 7 cpm.,at rated load)
Min.5×10

Min.5×10
Max. 100m

0°C to +60°C

32° F to +140° F

(Not freezing below 0°C 32° F)

Min.294m/s2{30G}
(Contact opening Max. 1ms)

Min.980m/s2{100G}
.250 Quick-connect terminal Min. 98N{10kgf}/min.

(Pull & push direction)

4.9N or less (Max. 500gf or less)
Setting force after reset has been released: Max. 6.86N or less (Max. 700gf or less)

Single pole, single throw: Approx. 17g .60oz
Single pole, double throw: Approx. 19g .67oz
Double pole, single throw: Approx. 20g .71oz

4

(at 7 cpm. 5A 125V AC resistive load)

4

(at 20 cpm.)

Ω

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DIMENSIONS

Double pole (ON-OFF)

Wiring diagram(Bottom view)

Single pole (ON-OFF)

56

1

ON (set): 1-2

2

32

1.260

±4°

16°

2

.079

φ

1.75

.069

φ

6.35

.250

15

.591

±0.3

29.8

±.012

1.173

Suitable connector: CT connector

13

4.4

.173

56

24

10.6

.417

8.6

.339

16

.630

13.5

.531

25

.984

+0

−0.2

22

+0

−.008

.866

19.7

.776

0.8

(11.3)

(.445)

18.3

.720

±0.25

21.7

±.010

.854

Opening radius

Edge

The opening radius from when
the panel was processed should
be on the front side of the panel

.031

Single pole (ON-ON)

56

1

Reset:
Set:

24

1-4 closed
1-2 closed

Double pole (ON-OFF)

4

56

13

2

ON (set): 1-2 closed

3-4 closed

Diagram of recommended locations for
panel mounting holes

Panel thickness X Y

1 to less than 1.8

.039 to .071

1.8 to 2.3

.071 to .091

Remark: Contact us if you are considering

using a panel of other than the rec­ommended size and shape.

30.4

1.197

31.1

1.224

+0
–0.1

+0
–0.1

+0
–.004

+0
–.004

22.0

.866

22.0

.866

+0.1
–0

+.004
–0

+0.1
–0

+.004
–0

Remarks: 1. The external dimensions and mounting dimensions for the single pole, single throw

type and the single pole, double throw type are the same as those for the doub le pole,
single throw type indicated above.

2. The figures show the double pole, single throw (ON-OFF) type as an example.
The contact terminals are 1, 2, 3, and 4.
In the case of the single pole, single throw (ON-OFF) type, the contact terminals are 1
and 2.
In the case of the single pole, double throw (ON-ON) type, the contact terminals are
1, 2, and 4.
There are no other terminals.
Refer to the internal wiring diagram.

3. The coil is a polarized coil; coil terminal 5 is positive and coil terminal 6 is negative.

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1. Operating voltage application time

If the rated voltage is applied to the coil
for more than 10 seconds or the maxi­mum voltage is applied for more than 1
second, coil performance may deterio­rate.

2. The shape of the mounting panel
should be as recommended in the
dimensions diagram.

Contact us if you are considering using a
panel of other than the recommended
size and shape.

3. The mounting panel should be made
of SPCC. If a different material is used,
its adhesion to the switch unit may be
not be as strong. Check this on site if
necessary.

4. Note that the actuator could pop out
of the switch housing if 19.6N (2kgf) or
more of force is applied to the side of
the actuator.

5.

(1) When connecting the tab terminals,
use a .250 receptacle and insert the ter­minals straight in.
If you insert them at an angle, the termi­nals could catch on the opening and will
require greater insertion force.
(2) The coil terminals have specific polar­ities. Make sure you connect them cor­rectly.

(3) Use a receptacle that is compliant
with JIS C 2809.
In addition, there is some deviation
regarding the insertion force depending
on the model used from different manu­facturers, so the insertion force should be
checked under realistic conditions.
(4) Use AMP's CT connector for the coil
terminals.

6. Because special receptacle termi­nals are used for the contact terminals
and the common terminals, do not
attempt to solder them. Doing so
could melt plastic components and
otherwise harm the performance of
the switch

7. The terminals should be connected
in such a way that they are not under
constant stress from the connecting
wires.

8. Take care not to drop the product as
it may impair performance.

9. Resistance to chemicals

To clean the switch unit, use a neutral
detergent diluted with water.
Do not use acidic or alkaline solvents as
they may damage the switch.
Furthermore, be careful not to get any of
the detergent solution inside of the switch
while cleaning it.

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10. This product is not hermetically
sealed, so its performance could dete­riorate under certain ambient condi­tions. Avoid using and storing these
switches in a location where they will
be exposed to corrosive gases, sili­con, or high dust levels, all of which
can have an adverse effect on the con­tacts. In addition, because these
switches contain permanent magnets,
avoid using and storing these
switches in a location where metallic
dust, etc., is present.

11. When these switches are used with
weak currents of 500mA or less, a
layer of material on the surface of the
contacts may cause contact instabil­ity . Chec k and ev aluate this possibility
before using these switches under
such conditions.

12. When using an ON-OFF type
switch with no (|O) indication on the
actuator, the "OFF" position should be
indicated on the set in which the
switch is installed.

13. To assure reliability, check the
switch under actual loading condi­tions. Avoid any situation that may
adversely affect switching perfor­mance.

COIL TERMINAL CONNECTOR

Because CT terminals are used for the
coil terminals, AMP's CT connector can
be used.

Remark: We do not sell this type of connector.

Questions concerning this connector
should be directed to the manufac­turer.

AMP's CT connector

receptacle socket
Pressure welding type:
173977-2: for AWG26, 28
2-179694-2: for AWG24
Crimping type:
179228-2

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