Switches & Pilot Devices 16mm A6

A6 Series — Miniature Switches and Pilot Devices: 16mm

Switches & Pilot Lights

Key features:
• 16mm (5/8”) mounting hole
• LED illumination
• Compact design saves space
• Momentary, Maintained, Selectors, and E-Stops
• Gold-clad Silver contacts for reliable low level switching
• Snap action contacts
• IP40 (dustproof) or IP65 (oiltight) versions

UL Recognized CSA Certified

File No.E55996 R
File No. LR21451

Display Lights
IP40: Dustproof
Degree of Protection
IP65 Watertight/Oiltight
Contact Configuration SPDT, DPDT
Maximum Voltage 250V AC/DC
Thermal Current 3A
Minimum Applicable Load 5V AC/DC, 1mA

Relays & Sockets

Contact Material Gold-clad silver
Terminal Style .110” Solder/ Quick Connect
Operating Temperature -25º to +55ºC (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH
Specifications

Contact Resistance 50mΩ maximum (initial value)

Insulation Resistance 100MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Vibration Resistance 10 to 55Hz, amplitude 1.5mm p-p
Shock Resistance Damage limits: 500m/sec2 (approx. 50G) Operating extremes: 200m/sec2 (approx. 20G)
Electrical Life 100,000 operations minimum (at full rated load)
Maintained: 100,000 operations minimum

Timers
Mechanical Life Momentary: 1,000,000 operations minimum
Selector/Keylock: 250,000 operations minimum
Switch Unit: 2,000V AC, 1 min. between live/dead part and terminals of different poles;
1,000V AC, 1 minute between terminals of the same pole;
Dielectric Strength
1,500V AC, 1 minute between contact and lamp terminals.
Illumination Unit: 2,000V AC, 1 min. between live part/ground
Soldering Temperature 20W/5 seconds or 260ºC/3 seconds
Operating Voltage 24V 120V 240V
Contact Ratings

Terminal Blocks
Resistive — 1.0A 0.5A
AC (50/60Hz)
Inductive — 0.7A 0.5A
Resistive 1.0A 0.2A —
DC
Inductive 0.7A 0.1A —
5V DC ±5% 6V AC/DC (±10%) 12V AC/DC (±10%) 24V AC/DC (±10%)
LED Lamp
Ratings

AC: A, R, W, Y: 8mA
Rated Voltage/Current G, S: 7mA AC: 9mA AC: 9mA
8mA
DC: A, R, W, Y: 6mA DC: 8mA DC: 8mA
G, S: 5mA
Circuit Breakers

1. AC Inductive Load, PF = 0.6 – 0.7; DC Inductive Load, L/R = 7ms.

2. LED lamp contains a built-in current limiting resistor and a protection diode.
3. LED’s don’t “burn out.” Luminance is reduced to 50% of initial intensity after being lit for 50,000 hours continuously.

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AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)

Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons
Switches & Pilot Lights

jButton Color Code

Part Number
Color Code
Style Contact Momentary Maintained (Latching)
Black B
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Green G
Round 18mm
Red R
SPDT AB6M-M1-j AB6M-M1P-j AB6M-A1-j AB6M-A1P-j Blue S
DPDT AB6M-M2-j AB6M-M2P-j AB6M-A2-j AB6M-A2P-j
White W
Yellow Y
Square 18mm
Standard Button
Display Lights

SPDT AB6Q-M1-j AB6Q-M1P-j AB6Q-A1-j AB6Q-A1P-j

DPDT AB6Q-M2-j AB6Q-M2P-j AB6Q-A2-j AB6Q-A2P-j

Rectangular 18mm x 24mm

SPDT AB6H-M1-j AB6H-M1P-j AB6H-A1-j AB6H-A1P-j

DPDT AB6H-M2-j AB6H-M2P-j AB6H-A2-j AB6H-A2P-j
Relays & Sockets

Round 23.5mm

SPDT AB6M-M1P-Mj AB6M-A1P-Mj

– –
DPDT AB6M-M2P-Mj AB6M-A2P-Mj

1. In place of j, specify Button Color Code

Square 23.5mm from the table at right.
Oversize Button

2. To order as sub-assembled, see page 459.

3. For accessories, see page 466.
SPDT AB6Q-M1P-Qj AB6Q-A1P-Qj 4. For dimensions, see page 468.
– –
DPDT AB6Q-M2P-Qj AB6Q-A2P-Qj

Rectangular 17.5 X 23.5mm

Timers

SPDT AB6Q-M1P-Hj AB6Q-A1P-Hj

– –
DPDT AB6Q-M2P-Hj AB6Q-A2P-Hj

AB6-V Pushlock Turn Reset

Part Number
Shape Operation Contact Remarks
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Terminal Blocks

23.5mm Round Mushroom

SPDT AB6M-V1-R AB6M-V1P-R 1. Button available in red only.

Pushlock Turn Reset
DPDT AB6M-V2-R AB6M-V2P-R 2. Replacement button: order AB6M-V-R

Buzzer Buzzer Ratings

Style Shape Voltage Part Number Frequency 2 khz ± 500 HZ

12V DC UZ6-11 Amplitude 80db @ 0.1m (at rated voltage)

Circuit Breakers

Round (18mm) Operating Voltage 6V AC/DC or 12 - 24V AC/DC ± 10%

24V DC UZ6-12 Adjustable Cycle 55 to 600 cycles per minute
Current Draw DC: 7mA, AC: 20mA
Life 1000 hrs. minimum
Insulation Voltage 60V AC/DC
Operating Temperature -20 to 55 C (no freezing), 45 to 85% rh

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AB6 Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)

Switches & Pilot Lights

Operator + Button = Completed Unit

Operators
Part Number
Style Contact Operator
Round Square Rectangular

Display Lights
Non-Illuminated Pushbuttons Momentary AB6M-M100 AB6Q-M100 AB6H-M100
SPDT
Maintained AB6M-A100 AB6Q-A100 AB6H-A100

Momentary AB6M-M200 AB6Q-M200 AB6H-M200

DPDT
Maintained AB6M-A200 AB6Q-A200 AB6H-A200
Oversize rectangular button uses square operator.

Relays & Sockets

Buttons
jButton Color Code
Part Number
Color Code
Description Button
Black B
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Green G
Round
Red R
AB6M-BK1-j AB6M-BK2-j Blue S
White W

Square Yellow Y

Timers
AB6Q-BK1-j AB6Q-BK2-j

Rectangular

AB6H-BK1-j AB6H-BK2-j

Round Oversize

Terminal Blocks
– AB6M-BK2-Mj

Square Oversize

– AB6Q-BK2-Qj

Rectangular Oversize
Circuit Breakers

– AB6Q-BK2-Hj

1. In place of j, specify Button Color Code from table.

2. Buttons which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page 466.

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AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Assembled)

Switches & Pilot Lights

LED Illuminated Pushbuttons

Part Numbers
Description Style Contact Momentary Maintained (Latching)
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65) Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Round (18mm lens)

SPDT AL6M-M1l-k AL6M-M1lP-k AL6M-A1l-k AL6M-A1lP-k

DPDT AL6M-M2l-k AL6M-M2lP-k AL6M-A2l-k AL6M-A2lP-k

Square (18mm lens)

Display Lights

Standard SPDT AL6Q-M1l-k AL6Q-M1lP-k AL6Q-A1l-k AL6Q-A1lP-k

Lens DPDT AL6Q-M2l-k AL6Q-M2lP-k AL6Q-A2l-k AL6Q-A2lP-k

Rectangular (18mm x
24mm lens)
SPDT AL6H-M1l-k AL6H-M1lP-k AL6H-A1l-k AL6H-A1lP-k
DPDT AL6H-M2l-k AL6H-M2lP-k AL6H-A2l-k AL6H-A2lP-k
Relays & Sockets

Round (24mm lens)

SPDT AL6M-M1lP-Mk AL6M-A1lP-Mk

– –
DPDT AL6M-M2lP-Mk AL6M-A2lP-Mk

Square (24mm lens)

SPDT AL6Q-M1lP-Qk AL6Q-A1lP-Qk

– –
Oversize DPDT AL6Q-M2lP-Qk AL6Q-A2lP-Qk
Lens
Timers

Rectangular (18mm x
24mm lens)

SPDT AL6Q-M1lP-Hk AL6Q-A1lP-Hk

– –
DPDT AL6Q-M2lP-Hk AL6Q-A2lP-Hk
Terminal Blocks

1. In place of k, specify Lens/LED Color Code from table below.

2. In place of l, specify Voltage Code from table below.
3. Lamps also available in 5V DC, 6V AC/DC or 12 V AC/DC, change “4” using voltage/lamp codes (ie AL6M-M13-k uses 12V AC/DC LED).
4. LED lamp is included in unit and contains a current-limiting resistor and a protection diode. (External resistor not required.)
5. To order as sub-assembled, see page 461.
6. For accessories, see page 466.
7. For dimensions, see page 468.
8. Light independent of switch position.

kLens/LED Color Code lVoltage Code

Color Code Voltage Code
Amber A 5V DC 1
Circuit Breakers

Green G 6V AC/DC 2
Red R 12V AC/DC 3
Blue S 24V AC/DC 4
Warm White W
Cool White JW
Yellow Y

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AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons (Sub-Assembled)

Switches & Pilot Lights

Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit

Operators
Part Number
Style Contact Operator
Round Square Rectangular

Display Lights
AL6 Illuminated Pushbuttons Momentary AL6M-M100 AL6Q-M100 AL6H-M100
SPDT
Maintained AL6M-A100 AL6Q-A100 AL6H-A100

Momentary AL6M-M200 AL6Q-M200 AL6H-M200

DPDT
Maintained AL6M-A200 AL6Q-A200 AL6H-A200
Oversize rectangular button uses square operator.

Lenses

Relays & Sockets

Unit Part Number
Degree of Protection Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Size Standard Standard Oversize
AL6M-LK1-k AL6M-LK2-k AL6M-LK2-M k

Round

AL6Q-LK1-k AL6Q-LK2-k AL6Q-LK2-Q k

Timers
Square

AL6H-LK1-k AL6H-LK2-k AL6Q-LK2-H k

Rectangular

Terminal Blocks
1. In place of k, specify Lens Color Code from table below.
2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.
3. For accessories, see page 466.

kLens/LED Color Code LED Lamps

Color Code Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
Amber A 5V DC LATD-5 k
Green G 6V AC/DC LATD-6 k
Circuit Breakers

Red R 12V AC/DC LATD-1 k

Blue S 24V AC/DC LATD-2 k
Warm White W
1. In place of k, specify LED Color Code from table at left.
Cool White JW
Yellow Y

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AL6 Pilot Lights (Assembled)

LED Pilot Lights
Switches & Pilot Lights

Part Number
Description
Dustproof (IP40) Oiltight (IP65)
Round (18mm Lens)

AL6M-Pl-k AL6M-PlP-k

Square (18mm Lens)

Display Lights

AL6Q-Pl-k AL6Q-PlP-k

Rectangular (18mm x 24mm Lens)

AL6H-Pl-k AL6H-PlP-k
Relays & Sockets

1. In place of k, specify Lens Color Code from table below.

2. In place of l, specify Voltage Code from table below.
3. LEDs also available in 5V DC, 6V AC/DC or 12 V AC/DC, change “4” using voltage codes (ie AL6M-P3-k uses
12V AC/DC LED).
4. LED is included and contains built-in current limiting resistor and reverse polarity protection diode. (no
external resistor required)
5. To order sub-assembled, see page 463.
6. For accessories, see page 466.
7. For dimensions, see page 468.
8. For one piece pilot lights and/or dome lens pilot lights, see AP series miniature pilot lights.

kLens/LED Color Code lVoltage Code

Color Code Voltage Code
Timers

Amber A 5V DC 1
Green G 6V AC/DC 2
Red R 12V AC/DC 3
Blue S 24V AC/DC 4
Warm White W
Cool White JW
Yellow Y
Terminal Blocks
Circuit Breakers

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AL6 Pilot Lights (Sub-Assembled)

Switches & Pilot Lights

Operator + LED Lamp + Lens = Completed Unit

Operators
Part Number
Style
Round Square Rectangular
AL6 Pilot Lights

Display Lights
AL6M-P00 AL6Q-P00 AL6H-P00

Lenses
Part Number
Degree of Protection
Dustproof IP40 Oiltight IP65

Relays & Sockets

AL6M-LK1-k AL6M-LK3-k

Round

AL6Q-LK1-k AL6Q-LK3-k

Square

Timers
AL6H-LK1-k AL6H-LK3-k

Rectangular

1. In place of k, specify Lens Color Code from table below.

2. Lenses which are rated IP65 include a waterproof rubber gasket.

Terminal Blocks
3. For accessories, see page 466.

kLens/LED Color Code LED Lamps

Color Code Appearance Rated Voltage Part Number
Amber A 5V DC LATD-5 k
Green G 6V AC/DC LATD-6 k
Red R 12V AC/DC LATD-1 k
Blue S 24V AC/DC LATD-2 k
Circuit Breakers

Warm White W
1. In place of k, specify LED Color Code from table at left.
Cool White JW
Yellow Y

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AS6 Selector and Keylock Switches

Switches & Pilot Lights

AS6 Selector Switches and Keylock Switches (2 & 3 Position) Contact Operations
(for all selectors)
Style Function Knob Key
Operator Position
Contents

2-Position 90º
L
Round Selector Maintained R
AS6M-2Y2P AS6M-2KT2Pj & Contact Operation
Left Right
Contact Contact
Spring Return L R AS6M-21Y2P AS6M-21KT2PB NO NC NO NC
Right Left
C C C
Maintained L R AS6M-3Y2P AS6M-3KT2Pj 2-pos. (DPDT)
Left Right
Contact Contact
Round Keylock Spring Return C
NO NC NO NC
Right
3-Position 45º

L R AS6M-31Y2P AS6M-31KT2Pj
Right gCenter
Display Lights

C C

Spring Return C
L R AS6M-32Y2P AS6M-32KT2Pj Left Right
Left gCenter Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC
Left
2-Way C
L R AS6M-33Y2P AS6M-33KT2PD
ReturngCenter C C

Left Right
2-Position 90º

L Contact Contact
Maintained R
AS6Q-2Y2P AS6Q-2KT2Pj
Square Selector NO NC NO NC
3-pos. (DPDT) Center
Spring Return to L R AS6Q-21Y2P AS6Q-21KT2PB C C
Right
Left Right
Relays & Sockets

C Contact Contact
NO NC NO NC
Maintained L R AS6Q-3Y2P AS6Q-3KT2Pj
Right
C C
Square Keylock Spring Return C
3-Position 45º

L R AS6Q-31Y2P AS6Q-31KT2Pj
RightgCenter
jKey Retention Codes
Spring Return C
L R AS6Q-32Y2P AS6Q-32KT2Pj Code Description
Left gCenter
Key not retained in any position
2-Way C A
L R AS6Q-33Y2P AS6Q-33KT2PD (removable in all positions)
ReturngCenter
B Key retained in right position only
2-Position 90º

L
Rectangular Selector Maintained R
AS6H-2Y2P AS6H-2KT2Pj C Key retained in left position only
Key retained in left and right
Spring Return D
Timers

L R AS6H-21Y2P AS6H-21KT2PB (3 position only)

Right
Key retained in center only
C E
Maintained L AS6H-3Y2P AS6H-3KT2Pj (3 position only)
R
Key retained right and center
G
Rectangular Keylock Spring Return C (3 position only)
3-Position 45º

L R AS6H-31Y2P AS6H-31KT2Pj
Right gCenter Key retained left and center
H
(3 position only)
Spring Return C
L R AS6H-32Y2P AS6H-32KT2Pj Key cannot be removed in a spring return
LeftgCenter position.
Terminal Blocks

2-Way C
L R AS6H-33Y2P AS6H-33KT2PD
ReturngCenter
1. All models are IP65 and DPDT.
2. In place of j, specify Key Retention Code. See table on right.
3. Available as assembled units only.
4. For accessories, see page 466.
5. For dimensions, see page 468.
Circuit Breakers

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Switch Engraving Order Form – A6 Series

Switches & Pilot Lights

Copy this order form and use it to specify Letter Height, Maximum Number of Lines and Text to be engraved.

To insure engraving accuracy, fax it to your IDEC representative or Distributor.

Your Company: Telephone:

Name: Fax:

Address: Email:

PO: Part Number to be Engraved:

Display Lights
Please check one of the boxes below to indicate your choice of engraving options:

Rectangular Square Round

Switch Switch Switch

# of Letter Max. Characters Letter Max. Characters # of Letter Max. Characters

# of Lines
Lines Height Per Line Height Per Line Lines Height Per Line

Relays & Sockets

1 5/32 6 1 5/32 5 5/32 3
1
5/32 6 5/32 5 1/8 3
2 2
1/8 6 1/8 6 2 5/32 Custom*

3 1/8 6 3 1/8 6 3 1/8 Custom*

4 N/A 4 N/A 4 3/32 Custom*

*Engraving is possible, but character size will be

smaller than standard sizes.

Timers
1. Engraving is done on the button itself for non-Illuminated pushbuttons and on marking plate for illuminated pushbuttons and pilot lights.
2. Please enter text exactly how you want it engraved, take care to emphasize capital or small letters.

Enter text to be engraved: Sample Letter Sizes

1/8 Letters:
Line 1:

Line 2: 5/32 Letters:

Terminal Blocks
Line 3:

Line 4:
Circuit Breakers

For IDEC Internal Use Only:

Work Order #:

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Accessories
Switches & Pilot Lights

Appearance Description Used With Part Number

Ø 5/8” (16mm) units MT-001
Locking Ring Made of metal. Used for tightening plastic locking ring during Ø 31/64” (12mm) AP2M units MT-002
Wrench installation. Tightening torque should not exceed 3kgf-cm
Ø 13/32” (10mm) AP1M units MT-003

Made of metal. Used for removing lens or button from the

Lens Removal Tool All pushbuttons and pilot lights MT-101
housing

Made of rubber. Used for removing and replacing LED lamps All illuminated pushbuttons and pilot
Lamp Holder Tool OR-77
in illuminated units lights
Display Lights

Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP40 dust-tight. Round/Square AL-K6

90 degrees opening maintained Rectangular AL-KH6
Switch Guard
Prevents inadvertent switch operation. IP65 oiltight Round/Square AL-K6SP
180 degrees opening, spring return Rectangular AL-KH6SP

Terminal Cover Made of translucent nylon. Fits over and shields the terminals All 5/8” (16mm) units AL-V6

All round units AL-D6

Fits over the lens or button to provide extra protection from All square units AL-DQ6
Relays & Sockets

Dust Cover
dust (not applicable for oversize lenses or buttons).
All rectangular units AL-DH6

Plug-on terminal adaptor with solder terminals AL-C6

Adaptor Socket All 5/8” (16mm) units
Plug-on terminal adaptor with PCB terminals AL-C6V

Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of nitrile rubber. Push-in

Rubber AL-B6
installation from front of panel. IP65 (oiltight).
Fills unused panel cutouts. Made of aluminum. Screw-on
Aluminum AL-BM6
locking ring from inside of panel. IP65 (oiltight).
Mounting Hole Plug
Round Mounting Hole Plug LA9Z-BS6
Plastic (Applicable for flush mount
Timers

Square Mounting Hole Plug LA9Z-BS7

switches only)
Rectangular Mounting Hole Plug LA9Z-BS8
5V DC LATD-5 k

Replacement LED with built in current limiting resistor (with all 6V AC/DC LATD-6 k
LED Lamps illuminated assemblies). 12V AC/DC LATD-1 k
24V AC/DC LATD-2 k

Replacement Fastens operators to panel (included with

All switches & pilot lights HA9Z-LN
Terminal Blocks

Locking Ring all operators).

Prevents rotation of switches in panel

Anti-Rotation Ring All switches & pilot lights AL6-LP
(included with all operators).

Round standard AL6M-W

Square standard AL6Q-W
Replacement Engraving plates to allow legends underneath translucent
Rectangular standard AL6H-W
Engraving Inserts lenses (included with all lenses).
Round oversize AL6M-MW
Circuit Breakers

Square/rectangular oversize AL6Q-QW

Pair of keys (#132).

Replacement Keys All key selectors AS6-SK
All key switches use same standard key.

1. In place of k specify color code. A=Amber, G=Green, Y=Yellow, R=Red, S=Blue, W=Warm White, JW=Cool White.
2. LEDs include built-in current limiting resistor and reverse polarity protection diode.

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Appearance Description Used With Part Number

Switches & Pilot Lights

Pushbuttons, pilot lights, illuminated
ø24mm round, metal (aluminum color), panel cut-out ø20.2mm pushbutton, selector switches, key LA9Z-SM61
selector switches and illuminated selec-
tor switches.

ø24mm round, plastic (black), square panel cut-out ø20.2mm LA9Z-S61B

Flush Bezel A6 Switch

+
24mm square, plastic (black), panel cut-out 20.2 x 20.2mm LA9Z-S71B

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Flush Bezel
24 x 30mm rectangular, plastic (black), rectangular
LA9Z-S81B
panel cut-out ø20.2 x 26.2mm =

Switch Guard
w/ Flush Bezel Rectangular, plastic (black) LA9Z-KS8
(spring return) Flush Switch

Schematics — A Series: 5/8” (16mm)

Relays & Sockets

Terminal Arrangement (Top View)

Non-illuminated Pushbuttons and

Illuminated Pushbuttons Selector Switches Pilot Lights
(TOP) (TOP)
(TOP) (TOP) (TOP)
NC1 NC1 NC2 NC1 NC1 NC2

NO1 NO1 NO2 NO1 NO1 NO2

Lamp Lamp
C1 C1 C2 Terminal (+) Terminal (–)
Lamp Lamp C1 C2

Timers
Lamp Lamp C1
Terminal (+) Terminal (–) Terminal (+) Terminal (–)

SPDT Contact DPDT Contact SPDT Contact DPDT Contact

(Single-pole/Double Throw) (Double-pole/Double Throw) (Single-pole/Double (Double-pole/Double
Throw) Throw)

IDEC’s Superbright LED Internal Circuits

Terminal Blocks
LATD-1,-2,-6 (GS) LATD-5 (ARWY)

LED Chip
Protective Diode
Zener Diode

LATD-1,-2,-6 (ARWY) LATD-5 (GS)

Circuit Breakers

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Dimensions (mm)
Switches & Pilot Lights

Pushbuttons, Ø 5/8” (16mm)

Rubber Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t Anti-rotation Ring
Round ø18
2.5 3 Rectangular Square
Locking Ring (TOP)
(TOP) (TOP)
5

18
5

1 0.6 5.7
24 18
8 22 9 9
Display Lights

Oversize Lens
Rubber Gasket
Anti-rotation Ring Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
Teminal Width 2.8×0.5t Rectangular Square Round
2.5 3 Locking Ring (TOP) (TOP) (TOP)

ø23.5
c 23.5
5 5

17.5

6 6 1 0.6 9 23.5 0.6 9 0.6

Relays & Sockets

8 22 15.5 15.5 12.5

Selector Switches, Ø 5/8” (16mm)

Rubber Gasket Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t
Anti-rotation Ring Rectangular Square Round
2.5 3 (TOP) (TOP) (TOP)
Locking Ring
8
ø1
5

18
5

1 8
Timers

8 22 15.5 24 c18

Key Selector Switches, Ø 5/8” (16mm)

Right Contact
2.5

TOP
3
Terminal Blocks

Left Contact
Rubber Gasket
Anti-rotation Ring Panel Thickness 0.5 to 6 Rectangular Square Round
Terminal Width 2.8×0.5t (TOP) (TOP) (TOP)
Locking Ring
2.5 3

NC
5

18

NO
5

1
Circuit Breakers

8 22 26 24 18 ø18

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Switch Guard, Ø 5/8” (16mm)

Panel Thickness
34 0.5 to 5

Switches & Pilot Lights

Panel Thickness

(45.5 minimum for 180° opening type)

(45.5 minimum for 180° opening type)

32 0.5 to 5
18 24 R2
2

33
13

13
23.5

23.5
10.5

10.5
26.5 minimum

26.5 minimum
Rubber Gasket Rubber Gasket
14 28 14 28

(90°/110° opening type) (180° opening type)

19 minimum 25 minimum

Display Lights
Panel Thickness
34 0.5 to 5

Waterproof Gasket
18 24 R2 for Switch Guard
2

33
10.5 13

10.5 13
23.5

23.5
45.5 min.

45.5 min.

Rubber
Gasket

Relays & Sockets

0.4
14 28

19 min. 25 min.

Flush Bezel Flush Bezel with Switch

Mounting Flush Panel Thickness 0.5 to 5
Bracket Gasket Bezel Metal Plastic
ø21.4

Round
22.6

14.8
ø 20

8 8
ø1 ø1
1
4

0.9
ø2

ø2

0.8 8 29 2
9.8 8.5 2

Timers
21.4

Square
24
18
20

Selector Switches
Illuminated &
8.5 2 Non-illuminated Key Lever

Rectangular
21.4

20

24
18

2 2
2
24 8.5 18.1

Terminal Blocks
17
30
27.4
23

26

9.3 2

Flush Bezel Mounting Hole Layout

Round Square Rectangular
26.2 +0.2
– 0 0.2

+0.2
20.2
.1

– 0.1
+

– 0.1
2
0.
ø2

Circuit Breakers
20.2 -0.1
+0.2

24 min.∗
24 min.∗

24 min.∗

30 min.∗
24 min.∗ 24 min.∗

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 16mm A6 Switches & Pilot Devices

Terminal Sockets
+0.3
TOP Terminal 1.5×0.3t 8-1.6 0 Holes
Switches & Pilot Lights

33.5 2.5 3 33.5 2.5 3

2.4
(TOP)
NC1 NC2

5 5

5 5
NO1 NO2

16.2 7.5 6 6 16.2 3.8 6 6 C1 C2

Lamp Lamp
Terminal (+) Terminal (–)
Solder Terminal Type PC Board Terminal Type PC Board Terminal Arrangement
(AL-C6) (AL-C6V) Mounting Hole Layout (Bottom View)
(Bottom View)

Dust Covers Panel Cut-Outs For Units w/Dust Cover

Display Lights

AL-D6, Round AL-DQ6, Square AL-DH6, Rectangular Round/Square Rectangular

ø24 c 24 30 +0.2 +0.2
ø16.2 0 ø16.2 0

24

24 min.

24 min.
13
13

13
Relays & Sockets

7.5
7.5

7.5

24 min. 30 min.
0.3
0.3
0.3

Waterproof Gasket Waterproof Gasket Waterproof Gasket

for Dust Cover for Dust Cover for Dust Cover

Marking Plates
Pushbuttons with Standard Size Lens Pushbuttons with Oversize Lens
Style Round—AL6M-W Square—AL6Q-W Rectangular—AL6H-W Style Round—AL6M-MW Square/Rectangular—AL6Q-QW
OD2
øa øOD
❏ OD ❏a
øOD
øOD

Marking Engraving
OD1

Engraving
a1

Area Area
Area
Dimensions
Timers

Dimensions øa ca
a2 Marking Marking
0.8

0.8

Area Area
0.8

Ø 5/8” (16mm) Outside (OD) Ø 0.491” (12.6mm) 0.491” (12.6mm)

(OD1 x OD2) 13.8 x Marking Area
Outside (OD) (13.8mm) (13.8mm) Ø 0.429” (11mm) 0.429” (11mm)
19.8mm (a)
Marking Area
(12mm) (12mm) (a1xa2) 12 x 18mm
(a)
Engraving must be made on the engraving area within 0.02” (0.5mm) deep.
Terminal Blocks

Replacing & and Marking Plate

Removal Installation
Remove the lens holder assembly (lens, marking plate and holder) from the opera- For illuminated pushbuttons:
tor by holding the color lens recesses with the lens removal tool (Part No.MT-101) 1. Insert marking plate inside lens in correct direction
and pulling out. Remove marking plate by pushing the color lens from the rear to 2. Press color lens on to lens holder to engage latches.
disengage the latches. Marking plate must be engraved on the side as shown in 3. Insert lens holder into housing in correct direction.
the figure on the right. Do not loosen spring on illuminated pushbutton units (except on pilot light units). The
Ø 5/8” (16mm) marking plate must be engraved on the front side as shown above.
Circuit Breakers

Fitting Grooves
Grooves

Engraving
Surface

Color Lens Marking Plate Lens Holder

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