A165S / W

Knob-type Selector Switch (Detachable) (Cylindrical 16-dia.)

A165S / W

Separate Construction with Cylindrical 16-dia. Body

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last update: September 09, 2015

Approved Standard Ratings

UL, cUL (File No. E41515)

5 A at 125 VAC, 3 A at 250 VAC (general use)
3 A at 30 VDC (resistive)
Note: Certification has been obtained for the Switch.
For detailed information on individual products that have received certification, consult your supplier.

TÜV (EN60947-5-1) (Low Voltage Directive)

3 A at 250 VAC
3 A at 30 VDC

CCC (GB14048.5)

5 A at 125 VAC
3 A at 250 VAC
3 A at 30 VDC

Ratings

Switch Ratings

Rated voltage	Resistive load
125 VAC	5A
250 VAC	3A
30 VDC	3A

Minimum applicable load: 1 mA at 5 VDC
Rated values are obtained from tests conducted under the following conditions.
1. Load: Resistive load
2. Mounting conditions: No vibration and no shock
3. Temperature: 20±2°C
4. Operating frequency: 20 times/min

Contact Form

Name	Contact form
SPDT

Super-bright LED

Rated voltage	Rated current	Operating voltage	Internal limiting resistor
5 VDC	8 mA	5 VDC ± 5%	Red, yellow: 300 Ω Green: 160 Ω
12 VAC/VDC		12 VAC/VDC ± 5%	Red, yellow: 1 kΩ Green: 910 Ω
24 VAC/VDC		24 VAC/VDC ± 5%	2.4 kΩ

Characteristics

Socket Unit

Type		Knob-type Selector Switch
Allowable operating frequency	Mechanical	20 operations/minute max.
Allowable operating frequency	Electrical	10 operations/minute max.
Insulation resistance		100 MΩ min. (at 500V DC)
Contact resistance		100 mΩ max. (initial value)
Dielectric strength	Between terminals of same polarity	1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
	Between terminals of different polarity	2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
	Between each terminal and ground	2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min
	Between lamp terminals	1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min *
Vibration resistance	Malfunction	10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude (malfunction within 1 ms)
Shock resistance	Destruction	500 m/s² max.
Shock resistance	Malfunction	150 m/s² max. (malfunction within 1 ms)
Durability	Mechanical	250,000 operations min.
Durability	Electrical	100,000 operations min.
Electric shock protection class		Class II
PTI (tracking characteristic)		175
Degree of contamination		3 (IEC60947-5-1)
Weight		Approx. 13 g (in the case of a lighted DPDT switch)
Ambient operating temperature		-10°C to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity		35% to 85%RH
Ambient storage temperature		-25°C to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)

* With LED not mounted.
(Perform testing with the LED not mounted.)

Screw-less Clamp

Item	Type	Screw-less Clamp
Recommended wire size		0.5 mm² twisted wire or 0.8 mm-dia. solid wire
Usable wires and tensile strength	Twisted wire	0.3 mm²	0.5 mm²	0.75 mm²	1.25 mm²
	Solid wire	0.5 mm dia.	0.8 mm dia.	1.0 mm dia.	---
	Tensile strength	10 N	20 N	30 N	40 N
Length of exposed wire		10 ± 1 mm
Compliant		JIS C 2811 Terminal Blocks for Industrial Use

Operating Characteristics

Type	Knob-type Selector Switch
Characteristics	2 notches	3 notches
Operating torque (OF) max.	0.1 Nm
Set position (SP)	90 ± 5 °	45°+10, 0

last update: September 09, 2015

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