Series KB
Toggles
Miniature Pushbuttons
General
Specifications
Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)
Power Level (silver):
Logic Level (gold):
1A @ 125/250V AC or 1A @ 30V DC
0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum (Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)
Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.
Pushbuttons
Rockers
Other Ratings
Programmable
Illuminated PB
D
Contact Resistance:
Insulation Resistance:
Dielectric Strength:
Mechanical Life:
Electrical Life:
Nominal Operating Force:
Contact Timing:
Travel:
Keylocks
50 milliohms maximum
1,000 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
For Silver: 1,000V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum &
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum;
For Gold: 750V AC minimum between contacts for 1 minute minimum &
1,500V AC minimum between contacts & case for 1 minute minimum
100,000 operations minimum
50,000 operations minimum for silver; 100,000 operations minimum for gold
Single pole 0.98 ~ 2.45N for maintained & 0.98 ~ 1.96N for momentary;
Double pole 1.47 ~ 3.43N for maintained & 1.47 ~ 2.94N for momentary
Nonshorting (break-before-make)
Pretravel .087” (2.2mm); Overtravel .031” (0.8mm); Total Travel .118” (3.0mm)
Materials & Finishes
Slides
Housing:
Movable Contactor:
Stationary Contacts:
Housing Base:
Terminal Base:
Common Terminals:
End Terminals:
Lamp Terminals:
Polyamide (UL94V-0)
Silver for power circuit; copper with gold plating for logic level circuit
Silver for power circuit; copper with gold plating for logic level circuit
Polyamide (UL94V-0)
Polyester
Phosphor bronze with silver flash plating for power circuit;
Phosphor bronze with gold flash plating for logic level circuit
Brass with silver flash plating for power circuit;
Brass with gold flash plating for logic level circuit
Phosphor bronze with nickel flash plating
Tactiles
Rotaries
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range:
Humidity:
Vibration:
Shock:
–25°C through +50°C (–13°F through +122°F) for Illuminated
–25°C through +70°C (–13°F through +158°F) for Nonilluminated
90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)
10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
50G (490m/s
2
) acceleration (tested in 6 right angled directions, with 3 shocks in each direction)
Touch
Tilt
Installation
Indicators
Mounting Torque:
Cap Installation Force:
Soldering Time & Temperature:
0.78Nm (6.9 lb
•
in) maximum
4.51N (1.0 lbf) maximum downward force on cap
Manual Soldering: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Standards & Certifications
Accessories
Flammability Standards:
UL:
CSA:
Supplement
UL94V-0 housing & housing base
File No. E44145 - Recognized only when ordered with marking on switch.
Add “/U” or “/CUL” before first dash in part number to order UL recognized switch.
Single & double pole models recognized at 1A @ 125/250V AC, 1A @ 30V DC, & 0.4VA @ 28V DC.
File No. 023535_0_000 - Certified only when ordered with marking on switch.
Add “/C” before first dash in part number to order CSA certified switch.
Single & double pole models recognized at 1A @ 125/250V AC, 1A @ 30V DC, & 0.4VA @ 28V DC.
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Series KB
Toggles
Distinctive
Characteristics
Bright illumination with numerous color variations. Spot illumination available.
Square, rectangular, and round shaped caps.
Front panel relamping.
Choice of bright or super bright LEDs in red, amber, green,
white, and blue.
Latchdown feature gives indication of circuit status. Audible
and tactile feedback with smooth and responsive operation.
Snap-action mechanism for long life.
Stainless steel frame on snap-in models has a specially
designed projection, which prevents rotation and correctly
orients switch in panel.
12mm body diameter.
Molded-in terminals lock out flux, dust, and other contaminants.
8mm panel thickness capability. Rear panel bushing or
snap-in mounting.
Optional PCB adaptors in straight and right angle types.
Matching indicators available.
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Accessories
Indicators
Touch
Actual Size
Tilt
Tactiles
Slides
Rotaries
Keylocks
Programmable
Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Rockers
Series KB
Toggles
Miniature Pushbuttons
TYPICAL SWITCH
KB
Poles
1
5
Shapes
Bushing Mounting
S
C
R
Square
Round
Rectangular
C
K
Housing
K
Black only
W01
Barrier Type
No
No Barrier
Code
B
With Barrier
Programmable
Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Rockers
D
1
2
SPDT
DPDT
Circuits
5
6
ON
ON
(ON)
ON
( ) = Momentary
Alternate Action
with Latchdown
Snap-in Mounting
K
M
N
Square
Round
Rectangular
Contacts & Terminals
W01
Silver Contacts and
Solder Lug Terminals
1A @ 125/250V AC
Gold Contacts and
Solder Lug Terminals
0.4VA @ 28V AC/DC
Keylocks
G01
Rotaries
IMPORTANT:
Switches are supplied without UL, cULus & CSA marking unless specified.
UL, cULus & CSA recognized only when ordered with marking on the switch.
Specific models, ratings, & ordering instructions are noted on the General
Specifications page.
Slides
Tactiles
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE
Tilt
KB15CKW01-12-FF
Touch
12-volt Incandescent Lamp
Round
with Bushing Mounting
SPDT
ON-(ON) Circuit
Solid Cap with
Green Lens and Green Filter
Indicators
Black Housing
Accessories
Silver Contacts and
Solder Lug Terminals;
Rated 1A @ 125/250V AC
Supplement
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ORDERING EXAMPLE
Series KB
FF
Cap Types & Colors
Solid Cap: Lens/Filter Colors
A
BB
CB
CC
EB
Black/None (Nonilluminated Only.
Available in Square and Round Only.)
White/White
Red/White
Red/Red
Yellow/White
FB
FF
GB
GG
Green/White
Green/Green
Blue/White
Blue/Blue
Toggles
12
Lamps
Incandescent Lamp Used with Solid Cap
05
12
No Code
5-volt
12-volt
Nonilluminated
D
05
12
01
No Code
5-volt
12-volt
110-volt Neon
Nonilluminated
JB
JC
JE
*
JF
*JG
Clear/White
Clear/Red
Clear/Yellow
Clear/Green
Clear/Blue
* JF & JG not suitable with neon.
Bright LED Used with Cap for LED
Colors
5C
5D
5F
Red
Amber
Green
05
12
24
Resistor
No Code
No Resistor
5-volt
12-volt
24-volt
AB
JB
JC
JD
JF
LED Cap: Lens/Diffuser Colors
Square Spot Illuminated
Black Cap/White Window
Clear/White
Clear/Red
Clear/Amber
Clear/Green
Touch
Tilt
Super Bright LED Used with Cap for LED
6B
6F
6G
White
Green
Blue
JB
LED Cap: Lens/Diffuser Colors
Clear/White
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Indicators
Tactiles
Slides
Rotaries
Incandescent or Neon Used with Insert Cap
Insert Cap: Lens/Filter Colors
Keylocks
Programmable
Illuminated PB
Pushbuttons
Rockers
Series KB
Toggles
Miniature Pushbuttons
POLES & CIRCUITS
Plunger Position
( ) = Momentary
Pole
Model
KB15
*KB16
KB25
*KB26
Normal
Down
Connected Terminals
Normal
Down
Notes:
Throw & Switch/Lamp Schematics
Switch is marked with “+” and “–”.
Lamp circuit is isolated and requires
external power source.
2 (COM)
L (+)
3
2
3
(COM)
1
6
1
5
L (+)
4
(-) L
(-) L
Rockers
Pushbuttons
SP
DP
ON
ON
ON
ON
(ON)
ON
(ON)
ON
2-3
2-3 5-6
2-1
2-1 5-4
SPDT
DPDT
Programmable
Illuminated PB
D
* When in latchdown position for the alternate circuit, cap position is .055” (1.4mm) above the built-in bezel.
MOUNTING TYPES & SHAPES
Bushing Mounting
S
.551” (14.0mm)
Square
C
.551” (14.0mm)
Round
R
.551” x .728” (14.0mm x 18.5mm)
Rectangular
Rotaries
Keylocks
No barrier
With barrier
No barrier
With barrier
Bezel or barrier is an integral part of the switch body. One mounting nut AT057 supplied with each switch.
Slides
Snap-in Mounting
K
Tactiles
.551” (14.0mm)
Square
M
.551” (14.0mm)
Round
N
.551” x .728” (14.0mm x 18.5mm)
Rectangular
Tilt
No barrier
With barrier
Bezel or barrier is an integral part of the switch body.
No barrier
With barrier
Touch
Panel Cutouts
Bushing Mounting
Panel Thickness:
.020” ~ .315”
(0.5 ~ 8.0mm)
(4.9)
.193
(12.3) Dia
.484
Snap-in Mounting
(1.2) R
.047
Indicators
Without
Keyway
(12.3) Dia
.484
With
Keyway
Panel Thickness:
.039” ~ .138”
(1.0 ~ 3.5mm)
Accessories
(6.8)
.268
(12.3) Dia
.484
Panel thicknesses, when using optional accessories, are shown with the accessories at the end of this KB section.
HOUSING
K
D26
Supplement
Housing available in black only.
Bezel or barrier is an integral part of the switch body.
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