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AJ8 (J8)

CONSTRUCTION

POWER ROCKER SWITCH

AJ8 (J8) 

SWITCHES

AJ8 switch standard actuator

AJ8 switch Wide actuator

FEATURES

1. Power rocker switches for safety 
requirements.

• All versions comply with Class

II

 

EN61058-1 insulation grade.
Insulation distance: 8mm Min.
Contact gap: 3mm Min.

• International Standard-approved 
status

2. High inrush current resistance is 
ideal for office automation equipment.

3. Operation that only requires a light 
touch

The best operation characteristics were 
sought by analyzing touch data gathered 
by monitoring 1,500 people.
• Power Rocker Switch touch curve

4. A broad product line

The AJ8 switches are available with five 
different types of terminals:quick-connect 
terminals, soldering terminals, PC board 
terminals, right angle terminals and left 
angle terminals.

5. Eight standard actuator colors

White, black, red, dark gray, light gray, 
blue, green, yellow

6. Cadmium-free contact compatibility.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN 
USING CADMIUM-FREE 
CONTACT TYPE

Models with cadmium-free contacts have 
been introduced in order to reduce 
environmentally harmful substances. (“F” 
is affixed to the end of the part number.)
We ask customers who are currently 
using products with cadmium-containing 
contacts (no “F” at the end of the part 
number) to please make the switch to 
models with cadmium-free contacts. 
When switching, operating life may differ 
depending on the load. Please be sure to 
verify this by conducting an evaluation 
using actual equipment.

RoHS Directive compatibility information

http://www.nais-e.com/

Already approved

AJ8 
switch

Standard 
actuator 
type

UL, CSA, VDE, TÜV, 
ÖVE, KEMA, SEMKO, 
NEMKO, DEMKO, 
FIMKO, SEV

Wide 
actuator 
type

UL, CSA, VDE, TÜV, 
SEMKO, NEMKO, 
DEMKO, FIMKO, SEV, 
KEMA, ÖVE

Type

Inrush

Contact 

rating

Expected 

life

AJ8

160A

16A 250V AC

Min.10

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The EN60950 (intended for office automation equipment) 
conforms with a 3mm gap.
When directly opening or closing the primary power supply 
side, a contact gap of at least 3mm is required in order to 
ensure safety.

Snap-in Clip

Case

Actuator

Contact gap (more than 3mm)

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OPYRIGHT

 Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.

Summary of Contents for AJ8

Page 1: ...FREE CONTACT TYPE Models with cadmium free contacts have been introduced in order to reduce environmentally harmful substances F is affixed to the end of the part number We ask customers who are currently using products with cadmium containing contacts no F at the end of the part number to please make the switch to models with cadmium free contacts When switching operating life may differ dependin...

Page 2: ...F Soldering terminal 1 pole AJ8110 F 2 pole AJ8210 F PC board terminal 1 pole AJ8120 F 2 pole AJ8220 F PC board right angle terminal 1 pole AJ8130 F 2 pole AJ8230 F PC board left angle terminal 1 pole AJ8140 F 2 pole AJ8240 F Actuator indication 0 No indication 1 indication 2 indication 8 AJ8 switch Nil Standard actuator W Wide actuator Actuator color W White B Black R Red Z Dark gray H Light gray...

Page 3: ...e G Green and Y Yellow 2 The color of indication on the actuator For white actuator black For others white 3 They come with a stamp indicating international standards without your request SPECIFICATIONS 1 Contact rating 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 Terminal shape Poles Operating types Part No Wi...

Page 4: ...ion Ambient temperature 25 C to 85 C Not freezing below 0 C Flame retardancy UL94V 0 Tracking resistance Min 175 Operating force reference characteristics 1 pole 2 45 1 47N 0 25 0 15kgf 2 pole 4 5 2 5N 0 46 0 25kgf Contact material AgSnO2 alloy 1 250 Quick connect terminal Short guard type ON OFF 30 15 2 pole 1 pole 12 8 10 19 5 16 7 7 10 6 12 5 4 375 8 75 0 8 28 15 6 35 2 4 4 32 4 1 75 dia Long g...

Page 5: ...4 PC board pattern 15 0 1 8 0 1 3 0 2 15 0 1 3 0 2 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 4 375 0 1 2 pole 1 pole Diagram of recommended locations for panel mounting holes Terminal side 12 9 0 1 0 X 21 0 0 3 17 5 0 3 Panel thickness X 0 75 to 1 25 28 2 1 25 to 2 28 4 2 to 3 28 8 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 Wide actuator type OFF ON 32 32 4 25 2 pole 1 pole 21 8 19 19 5 16 7 7 10 6 21 4 375 8 75 29 4 15 6 35 4 4 1 75 dia 0 8 2 D...

Page 6: ...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 4 Environment 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 adv...

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