KL series
Locking rocker switches
Distinctive features
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Unlocking actuator
Each KL rocker switch includes an unlocking actuator.
This actuator must be pressed to activate the protected function of the rocker.
Moreover, two frames protect the unlocking actuator from untimely activation.
This intuitive and secured ergonomics is patented by APEM.
2 position versions (electrical functions 1, 5 and 6)
Unlocking actuator
Press unlocking actuator
to reach the protected position Press opposite part of actuator
to leave the protected position
Protection frames
3 position versions (electrical functions 7, 8, 9 4, 4-1R)
➪➪
Press unlocking actuator
to reach the protected position Press opposite part of actuator
to leave the protected position
➪➪ ➪
KL series
Locking rocker switches
Specifications
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SEALING
Sealing is optional.
To order a sealed product,
complete the appropriate box of
ordering format on the following
pages.
Packaging unit : 40 pieces
❑❑ One protected position
❑❑ Patented intuitive ergonomics
❑❑ Wide choice of colours
❑❑ Laser etched symbols
❑❑ Illuminated or non-illuminated
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Currrent/voltage rating with resistive load :
- Silver contacts (A) : 5A 24VDC, 100.000 cycles
10A 24VDC, 10.000 cycles (terminals 6.35 x 0.8 only)
- Gold plated contacts (D) : 20mA 12V, 150.000 cycles
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 MΩ min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength : 2.000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
• Mechanical life : 150.000 cycles min.
MATERIALS
• Case : PA 6-6
• Actuator and unlocking
actuator : ABS
• Bezel : PA 6-6
• Terminals : brass, silver plated
• Contacts : silver (A)
or silver, gold plated (D)
•
Contact roller : brass, nickel plated
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Degree of protection of sealed versions : frontal sealing to IP68
according to IEC 60529 (submersion under 1 meter of water for more than
30 minutes)
• Salt spray resistance : 96 hours according to IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature : -40°C to +85°C
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions : First dimensions are in mm while
inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
Tolerance : The general tolerance for
dimensions in this brochure is ± 0,3 (.012).
Overall dimension tolerance is ± 0,5 (.020).
➞Flat seal
Dimensions, specifications and data shown in this brochure are subject to change without notice.
KL series
Locking rocker switches
Selection guide
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Symbols : see page 31.
Accessories : see page 34.
NOTICE : please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available. Refer to the following pages for further information.
• To order a complete product, fill in all the boxes of the following order guide.
KL
Side B
SERIES Electrical functions
1 ON - OFF
4 ON ON ON
4-1R ON ON MOM
5MOM - ON
6ON - ON
7MOM OFF MOM
8ON OFF MOM
9ON OFF ON
Poles
3Single pole
4Double pole
Rocker
colour
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2Black
3Green
4Grey
5Yellow
6Red
7Ivory
9Orange
Terminals
Screw
06 terminals with barrier
Solder lug/quick-connect
26 terminals with barrier
46 terminals w/o barrier
A10 term. with barrier
B10 term. w/o barrier
C10 terminals for use
with connector U2292
Quick-connect 6,35x0,8
36 terminals with barrier
Terminals (continued)
Quick-connect 6,35x0,8
56 terminals w/o barrier
D10 term. with barrier
E10 term. w/o barrier
F10 term. for use with
connector U2292
Quick-connect 2,8x0,8
G10 term. with barrier
H10 term. w/o barrier
J10 terminals for use
with connector U2282
Wiring
See diagrams
page 18.
LEDS
XNone
ALED 6V red
BLED 6V green
CLED 6V yellow
MLED 6V blue
RLED 6V white
DLED 12V red
ELED 12V green
FLED 12V yellow
NLED 12V blue
SLED 12V white
JLED 24V red
KLED 24V green
LLED 24V yellow
PLED 24V blue
TLED 24V white
CASE + LEDS
Unlocking
actuator colour
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2Black
3Green
4Grey
5Yellow
6Red
7Ivory
9Orange
ACTUATOR
Type
1For non-illum.
application
2For illuminated
application
ACTUATOR MARKING
Orientation
N
Area A Area B
Symbols
Contacts
ASilver
DGold plated
Sealing
XNo
KYes
Marking colour
Illuminated models
Blank White
Non-illuminated
1Blue
2Black
3Green
4Grey
5Yellow
6Red
7White
9Orange
KL series
Locking rocker switches
Case
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Function 8
KL38-KL48
Function 7
KL37-KL47
Function 9
KL39-KL49
Function 4
KL44
Function 4-1R
KL44-1R
MODEL
STRUCTURE
ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS AND CONNECTIONS
2-3 1-2
5-6 4-5
Single pole Double pole
KL31 KL41 ON - OFF
KL44* ON ON ON
KL44-1R* ON ON MOM
KL35 KL45 MOM - ON
KL36 KL46 ON - ON
KL37 KL47 MOM OFF MOM
KL38 KL48 ON OFF MOM
KL39 KL49 ON OFF ON
* Function 4 : single pole in double pole case 10 terminal version 6 terminal version
CASE + LEDS
Bottom view
Contact
area Contact &
LED area
Press unlocking
actuator to unlock.
LED
area
Function 1 *
KL31-KL41
2 positions
Functionn 5
KL35 - KL45
Function 6
KL36-KL46
3 positions
In the tables below, terminal connections as viewed from bottom of switch. Only the contact area is
represented. For single pole models, only terminals 1, 2 and 3 are to be considered (not 6, 5, 4).
x = w/o terminal
o = with terminal
▲ = momentary
* Function 1
- Only available for 6 terminal versions.
- Illuminated versions only available with “A” wiring.
KL series
Locking rocker switches
Case
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36 terminals with barrier
56 terminals w/o barrier
D10 terminals with barrier
E10 terminals w/o barrier
F10 terminals for use with
connector U2292
ø1.50
(.059DIA)
6.35x0.80
(.250x.031)
G10 terminals with barrier
H10 terminals w/o barrier
J10 terminals for use with
connector U2282
26 terminals with barrier
46 terminals w/o barrier
A10 terminals with barrier
B10 terminals w/o barrier
C10 terminals for use with
connector U2292
(.122DIA)
Ø3.10
4.50
(.177)
(.25x.031)
6.35x0.80
TERMINALS
06 term. with barrier
Screw
Solder lug / quick-connect
Normalized quick-connect 6,35x0,8
(.031)
(.118DIAx0.50 IS)
Ø3.00x0.50 SI
0.80
6.35
(.25)
Normalized quick-connect 2,8x0,8
CONTACT MATERIALS
ASilver
DSilver, gold plated
Terminals are marked
on the case.
The drawings show the
maximum possible number
of terminals.
CASE + LEDS
CASE + LEDS
6 terminal version 10 terminal version
2.80x0.80
(.110x.031)
(.047DIA)
Ø1.20
KL series
Locking rocker switches
Case - LEDs
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LEDS
Red Green Yellow Blue White
6VDC A B C M R
12VDC D E F N S
24VDC J K L P T
Side B
Side B
Complete enlarged box with one of the codes listed below.
SEALING
XNo sealing
KIP68 (switch assembled on panel)
Ultrasonic welding of frame to case is standard on
all versions.
The ultrasonic welding and the optional panel seal
prevent water and dust from introducing into the
switch housing.
The product shall be installed professionally.
Test conditions available on request.
XWithout LED
LED consumption : 20mA @ nominal voltage (25°C)
Other illumination solutions : on request.
CASE + LEDS
CASE + LEDS
Optional seal
(K version)
Optional seal
(K version)
FB
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Locking rocker switches
Case - LED
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C
A (standard)
WIRING The LED wiring diagram is shown on the case.
Note : If not available, terminals are added to connect the LED.
• For 6 terminal versions LED connected to the load
G(standard)
• For 10 terminal versions Independent LED or integrated functions
E
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
CASE + LED
To have independent LED.
H
To obtain 2 symbol illumination levels (night illumination when OFF and higher illumination when ON).
Dotted line = external wiring, continuous line = internal wiring
Available in Single Pole only, with H and J quick-connect terminals.
Please contact us for other wiring solutions.
I
CKRRLI-A
10 9
87
4
1
6
3
5
2
To have a polarity inversion (typical application : fan motor).
Dotted line = internal wiring, continuous line = internal wiring
Power supply betweeen 2 and 5 - Load between 1 and 4 or 3 and 6.
Available with H and J quick-connect terminals.
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Locking rocker switches
Actuator - Marking
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ACTUATOR TYPE
ROCKER COLOUR
1For non-illuminated application
2For illuminated application
MARKING ORIENTATION If no marking required, leave box blank.
Other orientations : on request
N
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR MARKING
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2Black
Code Colour Code Colour
4
5
Grey
Yellow
Code Colour
9Orange
2Black 5Yellow 9Orange
6
7
Red
Ivory
3Green
UNLOCKING ACTUATOR COLOUR
ACTUATOR
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
Code Colour Code Colour
4 Grey
Code Colour Note : colour 7 not available on illuminated versions
6
7
Red
Ivory
3Green
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Locking rocker switches
Marking - Mounting
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SYMBOLS
AB
ACTUATOR MARKING
Available symbols : see page 31.
Laser etching resistance
- Water and petrol resistant acccording to EN61058-1
- Tear resistant (cross-cut test) according to NF ISO 2409 : class 0
- UV resistant according to ISO 4892-2
Marking area - The symbol will be included in the hatched area.
For illuminated versions For non-illuminated versions
MARKING COLOUR
ACTUATOR MARKING
Illuminated models (laser etching)
Blank White
Non-illuminated models (pad printing)
1: Blue - 2: Black - 3: Green - 4 : Grey - 5 : Yellow - 6: Red - 7: White - 9: Orange
MATRIX MOUNTING
SWITCH PANEL CUT-OUT
Panel thickness : 0,8 mm to 4,6 mm
Recommended panel thickness :
between 2 mm and 3,5 mm
21.08 0/+0.3
(.830 0/+.012)
(1.449 0/+.012)
36.80 0/+0.3
CKRDE3-C
