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Key-type Selector Switch A165K
Mounting Aperture of 16 mm
Modular construction
Oil-resistant IP65 models
UL and CSA approved.
Conforms to EN60947-5-1, IEC947-5-1
Short mounting depth, less than 28.5 mm below
panel
Wide
range of switching capacity from standard to
microload
Automatic and manual models available
RcR
Ordering Information
Model Number Legend
The
model numbers used to order sets of Units are illustrated below
. One set comprises the Selector, Switch, and 2 Keys.
A 1 6 5 K - J 3ML - 2
(1) (2) (3) (4)
(1) Shape of Selector
Symbol Shape Color
J Rectangular
A Square
T Round
BA
(2) Number of Notches/Resetting Method
2ML Left
2MR Right
2M Left and right
2AL Automatic Left
3MC Center
3MR Right
3ML Left
3M Left, right, and center
3AC Automatic Center
3MAC Center
3MAL Left
3MA
Left, center
3AMC Center
3AMR Right
3AM Center
, right
2 notches
Black
(3) Contact Configuration
Symbol Type Terminal
1 SPDT
2 DPDT
1P SPDT
2P DPDT
2S DPDT
Solder
Terminal
PCB
Terminal
Note: 1. Only DPDT contacts are
available with 3-notch mod-
els
2. PCB terminals are available
only with 2-notch models.
3 notches
3 notches
3 notches CCW-manual,
CW-automatic
CCW-automatic,
CW-manual
Symbol No. of notches Reset method Key release position
3 notches
Manual
Square
(24-mm square) Screw-Less
Clamp
Manual
A165K A165K
95
Model Number Legend (Subassembly)
1. Selector
A165K-jj
12
1. Flange
Shape
J: Rectangular
A: Square
T: Round
BA:
Square (24-mm square)
2.
Number of Notches/Reset Method/Key Release Position
2ML:
2 notches/Manual/Left
2MR:
2 notches/Manual/Right
2M:
2 notches/Manual/Right and left
2AL:
2 notches/Automatic/Left
3MC:
3 notches/Manual/Center
3MR:
3 notches/Manual/Right
3ML:
3 notches/Manual/Left
3M:
3 notches/Manual/Right, left, and center
3AC:
3 notches/Automatic/Center
2. Switch (Same as for Knob-type Selector Switches)
A16S-j-jj
1
2 3
1. Number
of Notches
2N:
2 notches
3N:
3 notches
2. Contacts
1: SPDT
2: DPDT
3. Terminals
None:
Solder terminals (tab terminals #1
10)
A165K A165K
96
Ordering as a Set
The
model numbers used to order sets of Units are given in the following tables. One set comprises the Selector and Switch.
Solder Terminals
A165K-J (Rectangular) Models
IP65
Oil-resistant
Number of notches
Output
Reset method
Key release position
Model
2 notches
SPDT Manual Left A165K-J2ML-1
oc es
S
aua
Right A165K-J2MR-1
Left and right
A165K-J2M-1
Automatic Left A165K-J2AL-1
DPDT Manual Left A165K-J2ML-2
aua
Right A165K-J2MR-2
Left and right
A165K-J2M-2
Automatic Left A165K-J2AL-2
3 notches
DPDT Manual Center A165K-J3MC-2
3oces
aua
Right A165K-J3MR-2
Left A165K-J3ML-2
Left, right, and center
A165K-J3M-2
A165K-A (Square) Models
IP65
Oil-resistant
Number of notches
Output
Reset method
Key release position
Model
2 notches
SPDT Manual Left A165K-A2ML-1
oc es
S
aua
Right A165K-A2MR-1
Left and right
A165K-A2M-1
Automatic Left A165K-A2AL-1
DPDT Manual Left A165K-A2ML-2
aua
Right A165K-A2MR-2
Left and right
A165K-A2M-2
Automatic Left A165K-A2AL-2
3 notches
DPDT Manual Center A165K-A3MC-2
3oces
aua
Right A165K-A3MR-2
Left A165K-A3ML-2
Left, right, and center
A165K-A3M-2
A165K A165K
97
A165K-T (Round) Models
IP65
Oil-resistant
Number of notches
Output
Reset method
Key release position
Model
2 notches
SPDT Manual Left A165K-T2ML-1
oc es
S
aua
Right A165K-T2MR-1
Left and right
A165K-T2M-1
Automatic Left A165K-T2AL-1
DPDT Manual Left A165K-T2ML-2
aua
Right A165K-T2MR-2
Left and right
A165K-T2M-2
Automatic Left A165K-T2AL-2
3 notches
DPDT Manual Center A165K-T3MC-2
3oces
aua
Right A165K-T3MR-2
Left A165K-T3ML-2
Left, right, and center
A165K-T3M-2
A165K A165K
98
Ordering Individually
Selectors
and Switches can be ordered separately
. Combinations that are not available as sets can be created using individual Units. Also,
store
the parts as spares for maintenance and repairs.
Selectors
Appearance
Number of notches
Reset method
Key release position
Model
Rectangular
(
A165K-J
)
2 notches
Manual A165K-J2ML
(A165K
-
J)
A165K-J2MR
A165K-J2M
Automatic A165K-J2AL
3 notches
Manual A165K-J3MC
A165K-J3MR
A165K-J3ML
A165K-J3M
Automatic A165K-J3AC
3 notches
Mixed-
operation A165K-J3MAC
o eration
A165K-J3MAL
A165K-J3MA
Mixed-
operation A165K-J3AMC
o eration
A165K-J3AMR
A165K-J3AM
Square
(
A165K-A
)
2 notches
Manual A165K-A2ML
(A165K
-
A)
A165K-A2MR
A165K-A2M
Automatic A165K-A2AL
3 notches
Manual A165K-A3MC
A165K-A3MR
A165K-A3ML
A165K-A3M
Automatic A165K-A3AC
3 notches
Mixed-
operation A165K-A3MAC
o eration
A165K-A3MAL
A165K-A3MA
Mixed-
operation A165K-A3AMC
o eration
A165K-A3AMR
A165K-A3AM
A165K A165K
99
Appearance Model
Key release position
Reset method
Number of notches
Round (A165K-T)
2 notches
Manual A165K-T2ML
A165K-T2MR
A165K-T2M
Automatic A165K-T2AL
3 notches
Manual A165K-T3MC
A165K-T3MR
A165K-T3ML
A165K-T3M
Automatic A165K-T3AC
3 notches
Mixed-
operation A165K-T3MAC
o eration
A165K-T3MAL
A165K-T3MA
Mixed-
operation A165K-T3AMC
o eration
A165K-T3AMR
A165K-T3AM
Switches
Appearance Classification Model
Switch
2 notches
SPDT
Solder terminal
A16S-2N-1
DPDT A16S-2N-2
3 notches
DPDT A16S-3N-2
2 notches
SPDT
PCB terminal
A16S-2N-1P
DPDT A16S-2N-2P
Switches with Screw-Less Clamp
Appearance Classification Model Remarks
Common
to
general load and
micro load.
DPDT
2 notches
Non-lighted A16-2S
Common to ones
for pushbutton
switches.
3 notches
A16S-3N-2LS ---
A165K A165K
100
Accessories (Order Separately)
Accessories
Name Appearance Classification Model Remarks
Panel
Plugs
Rectangular A16ZJ-3003
Used for covering the panel
cutouts for future
p
anel ex
p
ansion
Square A16ZA-3003
cutouts for future panel expansion.
Protective code: IP40
Round A16ZT-3003
Protective
code:
IP40
Tools
Name Appearance Model Applicable
types
Remarks
ae
ppea a ce
ode
Pushbut-
ton Switch Knob-
type
Selector
Switch
Key-type
Selector
Switch
Emer-
gency
Stop
Switch
Indicator
eas
Screw Fitting A16Z-3004 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Convenient for
ganged
installation.
T
ighten to a
torque of
0.98 N
m
Extractor A16Z-5080 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Convenient for
extracting the
Switches and
Lamps.
Specifications
Approved Standards
UL,
cUL (File No. E41515)
5 A at 125 V
AC, 3 A at 250 V
AC (General Use)
3 A at 30 VDC (Resistive)
EN60947-5-1 (Low V
oltage Directive)
Ratings
AC
resistive load
DC resistive load
3 A at 250 V
AC
5 A at 125 V
AC
3 A at 30 VDC
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. T
emperature: 20
°±2°C
4.
Operating frequency: 20 times/min
Contact
Name Contact
DPDT
A165K A165K
101
Characteristics
Item Key-type
Selector Switch
Allowable operating
f
Mechanical
20 operations/minute max.
o ab e ope a g
frequency Electrical
10 operations/minute max.
Insulation resistance
100 M
min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
1,000 V
AC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of same polarity
2,000 V
AC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of different polarity and also between each
terminal and ground
V
ibration resistance
Malfunction
10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude (malfunction within 1 ms)
Shock resistance
Mechanical
500 m/s
2
Soc essace
Malfunction
150 m/s
2
max. (malfunction within 1 ms)
Life expectancy
Mechanical
250,000 operations min. (life of key: 10,000 operations min.)
e e pec a cy
Electrical
100,000 operations min.
Ambient temperature
Operating: –10°
C to 55
°
C (with no icing or condensation)
Storage: –25°
C to 65
°
C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity
Operating:
35% to 85%
Electric shock protection class
Class II
PTI (tracking characteristic)
175
Degree of contamination
3 (IEC947-5-1)
Weight
Approx. 26.5 g (in the case of a DPDT switch key)
Note:
Set and reset constitute one operation.
Operating Characteristics
Type Key-type
Selector Switch
Features
2 notches 3 notches
Operating force (OF) max.
9.8 N
S
m
Set position (SP)
90±5°45°+10/0
Operation Angle
Note: The angle used for automatic
reset
is shown in parentheses.
Two notches
Three notches
(75°)(45°) (45°)
A165K A165K
102
Nomenclature
Key
Switch Specifications
Standard Loads
5 A at 125 V
AC
3 A at 250 V
AC
3 A at 30 VDC
Minimum applicable load: 1 mA at 5 VDC
Number of Notches and Reset Method
2 Notches
Manual
Automatic
3 Notches
Manual
Mixed-operation
Flange Shape
Square (A165K-A)
Round (A165K-T)
Rectangular (A165K-J)
Protective Structure
Oil-resistant IP65
T
erminal T
ype
Solder terminals
(tab terminals #1
10)
PCB terminals
Selector
Switch
Contacts
Notch Contact
oc
SPDT DPDT
Position SW Position SW1 SW2
2
notches
3 notches
---
A165K A165K
103
Dimensions
Note:
All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
Key-type Selector Switches
Rectangular
A165K-J
Solder
terminals (tab terminals #1
10)
Square
A165K-A
Solder terminals
(tab terminals #1
10)
Round
A165K-T
Solder terminals
(tab terminals #1
10)
Note: See
page
104 for panel cutouts.
Note:
See page
104 for panel cutouts.
Packing
(t0.5)
Lock ring
Mounting nut
Model, standard, lot No., serial number
Packing (t0.5) Lock ring
Mounting nut
Model, standard, lot No., serial number
Note: See
page
104 for panel cutouts.
Packing
(t0.5)
Lock ring
Mounting nut
Model, standard, lot No., serial number
A165K A165K
104
The
following diagrams show the rectangular model as a representative example.
Rectangular
A165K-J
PCB terminals
Rectangular
A165Kj-2S
Screw-Less Clamp
Packing
(t0.5)
Lock ring
Mounting nut
Note: See
page 104 for panel cutouts.
Switch dismounting lever Lock ring
Mounting ring
Packing (t0.5)
(for oil-resistant IP65 only)
Panel Cutouts
Models with Solder Terminals
Note: 1. Make
sure the thickness of the mounting panel is 0.5 to 3.2 mm.
2.
If the panel is to be finished with coating, etc., make sure that the panel meets the specified dimensions after coating.
Rectangular
A165j-J
(T
op V
iew)
Square A165j-A
Round A165j-T
(Top
V
iew)
24 min.
19 min.
16 dia.
+0.2
0
19 min.
16 dia.
+0.2
019 min.
A165K A165K
105
Models with PCB Terminals
Note: 1. Ensure
that the variation in the distance between the centers of neighboring mounting holes is less than
±
0.1 mm.
2. Make
sure the thickness of the mounting panel is 0.5 to
3.2 mm. If, however
, a Switch Guard or Dust Cover is used, the
thickness
of the mounting panel must be 0.5 to 2 mm.
3.
If the panel is to be finished with coating, etc., make sure that the panel meets the specified dimensions after coating.
Rectangular
A165j-J
(T
op V
iew)
Square A165j-A
Round A165j-T
(Top
V
iew)
24 min.
19 min.
16 dia.
+0.2
0
24 min.
16 dia.
+0.2
024 min. 25 min.
33 min.
(Dimension A)
16 dia.
+0.2
0
Recommended panel thickness: 0.5 to 3.2 mm
Rectangular
A165Kj-2S
(Top
V
iew)
Terminal Arrangement
Models with Solder Terminals without Reduced-voltage Lighting
Lamp
terminals are not provided with the Non-lighted Knob-type Selector Switches and Key-type Selector Switches.
Lighted SPDT Switches
Dimensions
of
T
erminal Holes
T
erminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Note: The L+ is not shown
on
the Switch.
Lighted DPDT Switches
Dimensions
of
T
erminal Holes
T
erminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Note: The L+ is not shown
on
the Switch.
Lamp terminal Lamp terminal
Non-lighted SPDT Switches Non-lighted DPDT Switches
Dimensions
of
T
erminal Holes
T
erminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP
indicated Dimensions
of
T
erminal Holes
T
erminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP
indicated
A165K A165K
106
Lighted Models with PCB Terminals
Lighted SPDT Switches Lighted DPDT Switches
Dimensions
of
PCB Terminals
Model, rating, and lot
number indication
Lamp terminal (t=0.5)
Terminal
Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP
indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
Eight, 1 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
Dimensions
of
PCB Terminals
Lamp terminal (t=0.5)
Side with TOP
indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
Eight, 1 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
Terminal
Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Note:
For details of the terminal arrangement for Screw-Less Clamps, refer to page
65.
Non-lighted Models with PCB Terminals
Lamp
terminals are not provided with the Non-lighted Knob-type Selector Switches and Key-type Selector Switches.
Non-lighted SPDT Switches Non-lighted DPDT Switches
Dimensions
of
PCB Terminals
Model, rating, and lot
number indication
Terminal
Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
Three, 1 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
Dimensions
of
PCB Terminals Side with TOP indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
Six, 1 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
A165K A165K
107
Installation
For
details on mounting the Switch to a panel, and mounting and dismounting the Switch, refer to installation details for the A16 Pushbutton
Switch.
Flange Rotation
A165
Key-type Selector Switch
Fix the Switch screw and rotate the flange in 45
°
turns.
Flange
Lock ring
Switch screw
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To
convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. T
o convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
Cat. No. A126-E1-1