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KG series
Power rocker switches
Distinctive features and specifications
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REAR PROTECTION OR SEALING
The KG switches are also available
with wire lead terminals (lead
16AWG
max.) :
• Models with protection cover, as
shown on photo below,
• Models with rear sealing
provided by the overmoulding
of terminals in a resin base.
On request.
AGENCY APPROVAL
Availability : double pole models,
functions ON-OFF and ON-ON.
Marking : to order switches
marked VDE, add “VDE” at the
end of model number.
Packaging unit : 40 pieces
❑❑ Illuminated or non-illuminated
❑❑ Protected rocker
❑❑ Sealed to IP 65
❑❑ Laser marking
❑❑ VDE (EN 61058-1) approved
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Currrent/voltage rating :
- functions 1 (ON-OFF) and 6 (ON-ON) : 15A 12VDC, 10A 24VDC,
15A 250VAC max.,
10mA 14VDC min.
- functions 4 ( ON ON ON) and 4-1R (ON ON MOM) :
8A 12VDC, 5A 24VDC, 8A 250VAC max.
- other functions : 10A 12VDC, 8A 24VDC, 10A 250VAC max.
• VDE approved ratings : 12(4)A 250VAC, T85/55°C
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩmax. at 1A 2VDC
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 MΩmin. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength : 2.000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
• Electrical life : 10.000 cycles min.
• Mechanical life : 2 position models : 100.000 cycles min.
3 position models : 30.000 cycles min.
MATERIALS
• Case and bezel :
thermoplastic UL94-V0
• Terminals : brass, silver plated
• Contacts : silver grain
•
Contact roller : brass, nickel plated
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Degree of protection : IP 65
• Shock resistance : 100 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6c
• Vibration resistance : 10-500 Hz - 10 g according to IEC 512-4, test 6d
• Salt spray resistance : 96 hours according to IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Moisture resistance : 56 days according to IEC 68-2-3
• Operating temperature : 2 position models : -40°C to + 85°C
3 position models : -10°C to + 65°C
MATRIX MOUNTING
25.00 mini.
(.984 min.)
4.00
(.157) (1.929 min.)
49.00 mini.
(.480)
12.20
Dimensions : First dimensions are in mm while inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
EN 61058-1
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Power rocker switches
Case
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PANEL CUT-OUT
Panel thickness :
0,8 mm to 4,6 mm
Recommended thickness :
between 2 mm and 3,5 mm
2
36
25
14
(.122DIA)
Ø3.10
4.50
(.177)
(.25x.031)
6.35x0.80
MODEL
STRUCTURE
231
36.80
(1.449)
21.08
(.830)
2-3 1-2
5-6 4-5
Single pole Double pole
KG31 KG41 ON - OFF
KG44* ON ON ON
KG44-1R* ON ON MOM
KG35 KG45 MOM - ON
KG36 KG46 ON - ON
KG37 KG47 MOM OFF MOM
KG38 KG48 ON OFF MOM
KG39 KG49 ON OFF ON
24.50
(.964)
(.925)
23.50
(.413)
10.50
(.472)
12.00
43.70
(1.720)
(.576)
14.65
(.269)
6.85
(.787)
20.00
11.00
(.433)
(1.909)
48.50
* Function 4 : single pole in double pole case
TERMINALS
03
Screw
Solder lug / quick-connect
Quick-connect
(.031)
(.118DIAx0.50 IS)
Ø3.00x0.50 SI
0.80
6.35
(.25)
ø1.50
(.059DIA)
6.35x0.80
(.250x.031)
CONTACT MATERIALS
ASilver grain
Functions ON-OFF and ON-ON : 15A 12VDC , 10A 24VDC, 15A 250VAC max. - 10mA 14 VDC min.
Other functions : 10A 12VDC, 8A 24VDC, 10A 250VAC max.
CASE + LAMPS ROCKER LENS MARKING
Terminals 1 to 6
are marked on the case.
Side A : terminals 1 and 4
Side B : terminals 3 and 6
Side A
Side B
➞Flat seal
C
D - for function 1 (on-off)
with lamp on side A E
B
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KG series
Power rocker switches
Lamps
D
636
5
4
25
14
6
3 3
5
2
14
2
1
63
5
4
2
1
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
A (standard)
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
LAMPS
XWithout lamp
A6V LED red
B
C
D
E
F
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
6V LED green
6V LED yellow
12V LED red
12V LED green
12V LED yellow
G18V LED red
H18V LED green
I18V LED yellow
24V LED red
24V LED green
24V LED yellow
Neon 125V
Neon 250V
Filament 6V
Filament 12V
Filament 24V
SFluorescent 220V
TFluorescent 110V
Side A
Side A
Side B
Side B
Complete each enlarged box with one of the codes listed below.
LAMP WIRING
BEZEL
2Black, sealed to IP 65
To order case only (without rocker), finish your order number with the lamp
wiring code.
The lamp wiring diagram is shown on the case.
25
36
14
+
-
-
+
4
1
6
3
5
2
25
36
14
+-
25
36
14
+
4
1
6
3
5
22 5
36
14+4
1
6
3
5
2
-
-
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Power rocker switches
Rockers - lenses
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ROCKER COLOUR
ROCKER SHAPE
1Blue
1/4 Dark blue
2
3
4
Black
Green
Grey
5
6
7
9
Yellow
Red
Ivory
Orange
1
Full rocker Opening on side A Opening on side B Opening on sides A and B
4 6 8
LENS COLOUR
X
3
6
9
1
B
T
No lens
Green *
Red
Orange
Blue *
White
Translucent
Complete each enlarged box with one of the codes listed below.
6
5
4
6
3
5
2
3
2
4
11
Side A
Side A
Side B
Side B
To order rocker only (without case), begin the order number with code KGR, then follow the order format
from ”rocker colour” until the end of the options.
To order lenses only, begin the order number with the codes :
KGLA for lens A and KGLB for lens B,
then follow the order format from ”lens colour” until the end of the options.
Other rocker shapes on customer specifications : on request.
* Blue or green lens recommended with fluorescent lamp.
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Power rocker switches
Marking
D
MARKING If no marking required, leave all boxes blank.
••
L
C
Laser (on request)
CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
XX None -
-
-
-
-
-
-
Stop
Motion
Up motion
CODE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
10 Down motion
Hot
Windshield
demister/defroster
Windshield
wiper
Windshield
washer
Ventilator
Side mirror
defroster
Restarting
pump
Front
fog lights
Rear
fog lights
Cold
Hazard lights
Traveller
lighting
Driver
lighting
Revolving
light
Rear ventilator
Heating
Door opening
11
12 20
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
MARKING METHOD
Hot stamping
MARKING ORIENTATION
VH
Select one option from each of the
tables below.
White marking for black rockers - Black marking for colour rockers - Other : on request.
Marking in M area : on request.
Other orientations :
on request
SYMBOLS
6
5
4
3
2
1
456
123
6
5
4
3
2
1
A
A
M
B
MB
ON
OFF
STOP
A
M
1
2
1
2
