APEM
KR series
Power rocker switches
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Wide choice of colours
Laser etched symbols
Illuminated or non-illuminated
Optionally sealed to IP68
Up-to-date
rocker design
KR series
Power rocker switches
The K range at a glance
A range of mix and match products
KR rocker switches
Attractive rugged rocker switches
with more that 3.000.000
possible combinations.
Custom laser etching.
KL locking rocker switches
Available with 2 or 3 positions,
with one locked position.
Patented intuitive ergonomics.
KI indicators
A complete indicator series with
a wide choice of colours and a
large number of LEDs.
Long life expectancy.
2008 new product
KG rocker switches
With a raised protection bezel
preventing inadvertent actuation
of the rocker.
Accessories
Hole plug
For future extensions.
Connector
For separate wiring.
Mounting panel units
To limit the number of cut-outs.
Removing tool
APEM will be happy to develop custom product solutions. Please contact us with your requirements.
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KR series
Power rocker switches
Distinctive features
Attractive rugged rocker switch
Removable actuator
Easy to stock
Easy to customize
Up-to-date rocker design
Smooth curves
Wide choice of colours and symbols
Laser etched symbols on illuminated versions
High performance LEDs
Optional panel seal
Long life expectancy
An array of colours and voltages
High performance ultrasonic
welding
Protection against dust and the
effects of continuous immersion
under pressure.
Integrated resistors
Easy electrical connection
Robust roller contact
Very long life expectancy
Many electrical functions available
Large variety of terminal options
Up to 10 terminals
Screw, solder lug and quick-connect
APEM will be happy to develop custom product solutions. Please contact us with your requirements.
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KR series
Power rocker switches
Specifications
K
Up-to-date rocker design
q
K
Wide choice of colours
q
K
Laser etched symbols
q
K
Illuminated or non-illuminated
q
K
Optionally sealed to IP68
q
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MATERIALS
• Currrent/voltage rating with resistive load :
5A 24VDC, 100.000 cycles
10A 24VDC, 10.000 cycles (terminals 6.35 x 0.8 only)
• Initial contact resistance : 10 mΩ max.
• Insulation resistance : 1.000 MΩ min. at 500VDC
• Dielectric strength : 2.000 Vrms 50 Hz min. between terminals
• Mechanical life :150.000 cycles min.
• Case : PA 6-6
• Actuator : ABS
• Bezel : PA 6-6
• Terminals : brass, silver plated
• Contacts : silver
• Contact roller : brass, nickel plated
SEALING
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Degree of protection of sealed versions : frontal sealing to IP68
according to IEC 60529 (submersion under 1 meter of water for more than
30 minutes)
• Salt spray resistance : 96 hours according to IEC 512-6, test 11f
• Operating temperature : -40°C to +85°C
Sealing is optional.
To order a sealed product,
complete the appropriate box of
ordering format on the following
pages.
DIMENSIONS
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Flat seal
46.50
(1.830)
24.00
(.944)
35.50
(1.398)
12.00
(.472)
50.00 Max
(1.969 Max)
11.00
(.433)
U2282
Dimensions
: First dimensions are in mm while
inches are shown as bracketed numbers.
Tolerance
: The general tolerance for
dimensions in this brochure is ± 0,3 (.012).
Overall dimension tolerance is ± 0,5 (.020).
25.00
(.984)
47.00
(1.850)
Packaging unit
: 40 pieces
Dimensions, specifications and data shown in this brochure are subject to change without notice.
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KR series
Power rocker switches
Selection guide
HOW TO ORDER
• To order a complete product, fill in all the boxes of the following order guide.
• To order case only (without actuator), finish your order number with the LED wiring code.
• To order actuator only (without case), begin the order number with code KRR, then follow the order format from
”actuator type” until the end of the options.
CASE
KR
+
LEDS
Side A
Side B
SERIES
Electrical functions
1
4
4-1R
5
6
7
8
9
ON
ON
ON
MOM
ON
MOM
ON
ON
-
OFF
ON
ON
ON MOM
-
ON
-
ON
OFF MOM
OFF MOM
OFF
ON
Contacts
A
Silver
X
K
Sealing
No
Yes
X
A
B
C
M
R
D
E
F
N
S
J
K
L
P
T
LEDS
None
LED 6V red
LED 6V green
LED 6V amber
LED 6V blue
LED 6V white
LED 12V red
LED 12V green
LED 12V amber
LED 12V blue
LED 12V white
LED 24V red
LED 24V green
LED 24V amber
LED 24V blue
LED 24V white
LED wiring
See diagrams
page 9.
Poles
3
Single pole
4
Double pole
Terminals
Screw
0
6 terminals with barrier
Solder lug/quick-connect
2
6 terminals with barrier
4
6 terminals w/o barrier
A
10 term. with barrier
B
10 term. w/o barrier
C
10 terminals for use
with connector U2292
Quick-connect 6,35x0,8
3
6 terminals with barrier
Terminals (continued)
Quick-connect 6,35x0,8
5
6 terminals w/o barrier
D
10 term. with barrier
E
10 term. w/o barrier
F
10 term. for use with
connector U2292
Quick-connect 2,8x0,8
G
10 term. with barrier
H
10 term. w/o barrier
J
10 terminals for use
with connector U2282
ACTUATOR
ACTUATOR MARKING
Area A
Area M
Area B
Type
1
For non-illuminated
application
2
For illuminated
application
1
1/4
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
A
Colour
Blue
Dark blue
Black
Green
Grey
Yellow
Red
Ivory
Orange
Chrome
N
Orientation
4
Symbols
1
ON
5
2
OFF
6
3
1
2
3
A
M
B
4
1
See table pages 11 & 12.
5
2
6
3
O
ON
4
5
OFF
6
Marking in M area : on request.
3
6
S
OFF
2
5
1
ON
4
Accessories : see page 14.
6
5
4
E
OFF
3
2
ON
1
NOTICE
: please note that not all combinations of above numbers are available. Refer to the following pages for further information.
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