Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
Mounting Aperture of 16 mm
• Modular construction
• Oil-resistant IP65 models
• UL and cUL 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
Model Number Structure
Pushbutton
Switches
■ Model Number Legend
Completely Assembled
The model numbers used to order sets of Units are illustrated below. One set comprises the Selector, Switch, and 2 Keys.
(1)
(2)
(3)
A 1 6 5 K - J 3ML - 2
(1) Shape of Selector
Symbol
Shape
J
A
T
BA
Rectangular
Square
Round
Square
(24-mm square)
(3) Contact Configuration
Color
Black
(2) Number of Notches/Resetting Method
Symbol No. of notches Reset method
2ML
2MR
Manual
2 notches
2M
Automatic
2AL
3MC
3MR
3ML
3 notches
Manual
3M
3AC
3 notches
Automatic
3MAC
3MAL
3 notches
CCW-manual,
CW-automatic
3MA
3AMC
3AMR
3AM
Symbol
1
2
1P
2P
Type
SPDT
DPDT
SPDT
DPDT
2S
DPDT
Key release position
Left
Right
Left and right
Left
Center
Terminal
Solder
Terminal
PCB
Terminal
Screw-Less
Clamp
Note: 1. Only DPDT contacts are
available with 3-notch models
2. PCB terminals are available
only with 2-notch models.
Right
Left
Left, right, and center
3 notches
Center
Center
Left
CCW-automatic,
CW-manual
Left, center
Center
Right
Center, right
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-43
Subassembled
1. Selector
A165K-@@
1 2
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-@-@@
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 #110)
G-44
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
Ordering Information
■ List of Models
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
Output
SPDT
Reset method
Manual
DPDT
DPDT
Model
A165K-J2ML-1
Right
A165K-J2MR-1
Left and right
A165K-J2M-1
Automatic
Left
A165K-J2AL-1
Manual
Left
A165K-J2ML-2
Right
A165K-J2MR-2
Left and right
A165K-J2M-2
Left
A165K-J2AL-2
Automatic
3 notches
Key release position
Left
Manual
Center
A165K-J3MC-2
Right
A165K-J3MR-2
Left
A165K-J3ML-2
Left, right, and center
A165K-J3M-2
Pushbutton
Switches
Number of notches
2 notches
A165K-A (Square) Models
IP65 Oil-resistant
Number of notches
2 notches
Output
SPDT
DPDT
3 notches
DPDT
Reset method
Manual
Key release position
Model
Left
A165K-A2ML-1
Right
A165K-A2MR-1
Left and right
A165K-A2M-1
Automatic
Left
A165K-A2AL-1
Manual
Left
A165K-A2ML-2
Right
A165K-A2MR-2
Left and right
A165K-A2M-2
Automatic
Left
A165K-A2AL-2
Manual
Center
A165K-A3MC-2
Right
A165K-A3MR-2
Left
A165K-A3ML-2
Left, right, and center
A165K-A3M-2
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-45
A165K-T (Round) Models
IP65 Oil-resistant
Number of notches
2 notches
Output
SPDT
DPDT
3 notches
G-46
DPDT
Reset method
Manual
Key release position
Left
Model
A165K-T2ML-1
Right
A165K-T2MR-1
Left and right
A165K-T2M-1
Automatic
Left
A165K-T2AL-1
Manual
Left
A165K-T2ML-2
Right
A165K-T2MR-2
Left and right
A165K-T2M-2
Automatic
Left
A165K-T2AL-2
Manual
Center
A165K-T3MC-2
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
Right
A165K-T3MR-2
Left
A165K-T3ML-2
Left, right, and center
A165K-T3M-2
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
Rectangular
(A165K-J)
Number of notches
2 notches
Reset method
Manual
Key release position
Model
A165K-J2ML
A165K-J2MR
A165K-J2M
3 notches
Automatic
A165K-J2AL
Manual
A165K-J3MC
A165K-J3MR
A165K-J3ML
A165K-J3M
3 notches
Automatic
A165K-J3AC
Mixedoperation
A165K-J3MAC
A165K-J3MAL
A165K-J3MA
Mixedoperation
A165K-J3AMC
A165K-J3AMR
Square
(A165K-A)
2 notches
Manual
Pushbutton
Switches
A165K-J3AM
A165K-A2ML
A165K-A2MR
A165K-A2M
3 notches
Automatic
A165K-A2AL
Manual
A165K-A3MC
A165K-A3MR
A165K-A3ML
A165K-A3M
3 notches
Automatic
A165K-A3AC
Mixedoperation
A165K-A3MAC
A165K-A3MAL
A165K-A3MA
Mixedoperation
A165K-A3AMC
A165K-A3AMR
A165K-A3AM
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-47
Appearance
Round (A165K-T)
Number of notches
Reset method
2 notches
Key release position
Manual
Model
A165K-T2ML
A165K-T2MR
A165K-T2M
3 notches
Automatic
A165K-T2AL
Manual
A165K-T3MC
A165K-T3MR
A165K-T3ML
A165K-T3M
3 notches
Automatic
A165K-T3AC
Mixedoperation
A165K-T3MAC
A165K-T3MAL
A165K-T3MA
A165K-T3AMC
Mixedoperation
A165K-T3AMR
A165K-T3AM
Switches
Appearance
Classification
Switch
2 notches
Model
SPDT
Solder terminal
A16S-2N-1
DPDT
A16S-2N-2
3 notches
DPDT
A16S-3N-2
2 notches
SPDT
PCB terminal
DPDT
A16S-2N-1P
A16S-2N-2P
Switches with Screw-Less Clamp
Appearance
Classification
Common to general DPDT
load and micro
load.
2 notches
Model
Non-lighted
3 notches
Remarks
A16-2S
Common to ones
for pushbutton
switches.
A16S-3N-2LS
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Accessories (Order Separately)
Accessories
Name
Panel Plugs
G-48
Appearance
Classification
Model
Rectangular
A16ZJ-3003
Square
A16ZA-3003
Round
A16ZT-3003
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
Remarks
Used for covering the panel cutouts for
future panel expansion.
Degree of protection: IP40
Tools
Name
Appearance
Model
Applicable types
Pushbutton
Switch
Knob-type
Selector
Switch
Key-type
Selector
Switch
Emergency Stop
Switch
Remarks
Indicator
Screw Fitting
A16Z-3004
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Convenient for ganged
installation.
Tighten to a torque of
0.98 N·m
Extractor
A16Z-5080
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Convenient for extracting the Switches and
Lamps.
Key
Appearance
Model
A165K-KEY
Note: Two Keys are provided.
Specifications
Agency
Standards
Pushbutton
Switches
■ Approved Standards
File No.
UL, cUL (See note.)
UL508
E41515
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EN60947-5-1
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Note: cUL: CSA, C22.2 No. 14
■ 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)
EN60947-5-1 (Low Voltage Directive)
3 A at 250 VAC (AC12), 3 A at 30 VDC (DC12)
■ Ratings
Contacts
AC resistive load
3 A at 250 VAC
5 A at 125 VAC
DC resistive load
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.
2.
3.
4.
Load: Resistive load
Mounting conditions: No vibration and no shock
Temperature: 20±2°C
Operating frequency: 20 times/min
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-49
■ Characteristics
Item
Key-type Selector Switch
Allowable operating
frequency
Mechanical
20 operations/minute max.
Electrical
10 operations/minute max.
Insulation resistance
100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric strength
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of same polarity
2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of different polarity and also between each terminal
and ground
Vibration resistance
Malfunction
10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude (malfunction within 1 ms)
Shock resistance
Mechanical
500 m/s2
Malfunction
150 m/s2 max. (malfunction within 1 ms)
Mechanical
250,000 operations min. (durability of key: 10,000 operations min.)
Electrical
100,000 operations min.
Durability
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.
Screw-less Clamp
Item
Screw-less Clamp
Recommended wire size
0.5 mm2 twisted wire or 0.8 mm-dia. solid wire
Usable wires and ten- Twisted wire
sile strength
Solid wire
0.3mm2
0.5 mm2
0.75 mm2
1.25 mm2
0.5 mm dia.
0.8 mm dia.
1.0 mm dia.
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10 N
20 N
30 N
40 N
Tensile strength
10 ±1 mm
Length of exposed wire
■ Operating Characteristics
Type
Key-type Selector Switch
2 notches
Features
Operating force (OF) max.
9.8 N·m
Set position (SP)
90±5°
■ Operation Angle
Two notches
(75°)
Three notches
(45°)
(45°)
Note: The angle used for automatic reset is shown in parentheses.
G-50
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
3 notches
45°+10/0
■ Contact Form
Name
Contact
DPDT
NC
COM
NO
SW1
SW2
Notch
Contact
SPDT
Position
DPDT
SW
Position
SW1
SW2
2 notches
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Pushbutton
Switches
3 notches
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-51
Nomenclature
Key
Selector
Flange Shape
Rectangular (A165K-J)
Number of Notches and Reset Method
• 2 Notches
Manual
Automatic
• 3 Notches
Manual
Mixed-operation
Square (A165K-A)
Round (A165K-T)
Protective Structure
• Oil-resistant IP65
Switch
Switch Specifications
• Standard Loads
5 A at 125 VAC
3 A at 250 VAC
3 A at 30 VDC
Minimum applicable load: 1 mA at 5 VDC
Terminal Type
• Solder terminals
(tab terminals #110)
• PCB terminals
G-52
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
■ Key-type Selector Switches
Rectangular
A165K-J
Solder terminals (tab terminals #110)
Packing (t0.5)
Model, standard, lot No., serial number
Mounting nut
Lock ring
Note: See page 14 for panel cutouts.
Square
A165K-A
Pushbutton
Switches
Solder terminals
(tab terminals #110)
Packing (t0.5)
Model, standard, lot No., serial number
Mounting nut
Lock ring
Note: See page 14 for panel cutouts.
Round
A165K-T
Solder terminals
(tab terminals #110)
Packing (t0.5)
Note: See page 14 for panel cutouts.
Model, standard, lot No., serial number
Mounting nut
Lock ring
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-53
The following diagrams show the rectangular model as a representative example.
Rectangular
A165K-J
PCB terminals
Packing (t0.5)
Note: See page 14 for panel cutouts.
Mounting nut
Lock ring
Rectangular
A165K@-2S
Screw-Less Clamp
Switch dismounting lever
Lock ring
Mounting ring
Packing (t0.5)
(for oil-resistant IP65 only)
G-54
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
■ 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
Lighted DPDT Switches
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Dimensions of
Terminal Holes
Dimensions of
Terminal Holes
Lamp terminal
Note: The L+ is not shown
on the Switch.
Lamp terminal
Note: The L+ is not shown
on the Switch.
Non-lighted SPDT Switches
Non-lighted DPDT Switches
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP
indicated
Side with TOP
indicated
Dimensions of
Terminal Holes
Pushbutton
Switches
Dimensions of
Terminal Holes
Lighted Models with PCB Terminals
Lighted SPDT Switches
Model, rating, and lot
number indication
Dimensions of
PCB Terminals
Lamp terminal (t=0.5)
Lighted DPDT Switches
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Dimensions of
PCB Terminals
Side with TOP
indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP
indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Lamp terminal (t=0.5)
Side with TOP indicated
Side with TOP indicated
Eight, 1 dia.
Eight, 1 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
Note: For details of the terminal arrangement for Screw-Less Clamps, refer to the corresponding section for the A16.
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-55
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
Model, rating, and lot
number indication
Dimensions of
PCB Terminals
Non-lighted DPDT Switches
Terminal Arrangement
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
Dimensions of
PCB Terminals
Side with TOP indicated
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
PCB Cutouts
(Bottom View)
Side with TOP indicated
Side with TOP indicated
Six, 1 dia.
Three, 1 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
Two, 5 dia.
■ Panel Cutouts
Models with Solder Terminals
Rectangular
A165@-J
Square A165@-A
Round A165@-T
(Top View)
(Top View)
16+0.2
0 dia.
16+0.2
0 dia.
24 min.
19 min.
19 min.
19 min.
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.
G-56
Key-type Selector Switch A165K
Models with PCB Terminals
Rectangular
A165@-J
Square A165@-A
Round A165@-T
Rectangular
A165K@-2S
(Top View)
(Top View)
(Top View)
16+0.2
0 dia.
16+0.2
0 dia.
24 min.
19 min.
16+0.2
0 dia.
24 min.
25 min.
24 min.
33 min.
(Dimension A)
Recommended panel thickness: 0.5 to 3.2 mm
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.
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.
Pushbutton
Switches
■ Panel Mounting
Refer to the Installation section for the A16.
■ Mounting and Replacing the Pushbutton
Refer to the Installation section for the A16.
■ Flange Rotation
A165 Key-type Selector Switch
Fix the Switch screw and rotate the flange in 45° turns.
Flange
Lock ring
Switch screw
Precautions
Refer to the Technical Information for Pushbutton Switches (Cat. No. A143) and the Precautions section for the A16.
Key-type Selector Switch
A165K
G-57
ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.
To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.
Cat. No. A126-E1-02
G-58
In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Key-type Selector Switch A165K