Miniature Basic Switch K

Life Expectancy as Long as 2,000,000

Mechanical Operations
Long-life design with an OT stopper inside the case
and high-precision movable spring.
A choice of types with right-hand barrier, left-hand
barrier and without barrier is available for specific
applications.
Approval obtained for safety standards including
UL, CSA, SEMKO, and VDE.

RCW S 365

Ordering Information
Model Number Legend
Kjj
1 2

1. Barrier 2. Actuator
1: With right-hand barrier None: Pin plunger
2: With left-hand barrier L: Hinge lever
3: Without barrier L13: Simulated hinge lever
L2: Hinge roller lever
List of Models
Actuator OF With right-hand barrier With left-hand barrier Without varrier

Pin plunger 0.25 N K1 K2 K3

{25 gf}
Hinge lever 0.15 N K1L K2L K3L
{15 gf}
Simulated hinge lever 0.15 N K1L13 K2L13 K3L13
{15 gf}
hinge roller lever 0.15 N K1L2 K2L2 K3L2
{15 gf}

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Specifications
Ratings
Rated voltage Non-inductive load Inductive laod
Resistive load Lamp load Inductive load Motor load
NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO
125 VAC 5A 1.5 A 0.7 A 3A 1.5 A 0.7 A
250 VAC 3A 1A 0.5 A 2A 1A 0.5 A
8 VDC 5A 3A 3A 4A 3A
14 VDC 5A 3A 3A 4A 3A
30 VDC 5A 3A 3A 4A 3A
125 VDC 0.4 A 0.05 A 0.05 A 0.4 A 0.05 A
250 VDC 0.2 A 0.05 A 0.03 A 0.2 A 0.03 A
Note: 1. The above values are for the steady-state current.
2. Inductive load has a power factor of 0.7 min. (AC) and a time constant of 7 ms max. (DC).
3. Lamp load has an inrush current of 10 times the steady-state current.
4. Motor load has an inrush current of 6 times the steady-state current.
5. The ratings values apply under the following test conditions:
Ambient temperature: 20±2°C
Ambient humidity: 65±5%
Operating frequency: 30 operations/min

Characteristics
Operating speed 0.1 mm to 1 m/s (at pin plunger models)
Operating frequency Mechanical: 300 operations/min
Electrical: 30 operations/min
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Contact resistance 30 mΩ max. (initial value)
Dielectric strength 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of the same polarities
2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying metal part and ground, and between
each terminal and non-current-carrying metal part (see note 1)
Vibration resistance (see note 2) Malfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude
Shock resistance (see note 2) Destruction: 500 m/s2 {approx. 50G} max.
Malfunction: 300 m/s2 {approx. 30G} max.
Life expectancy Mechanical: 20,000,000 operations min. (Refer to Engineering Data.)
Electrical: 100,000 operations min. (Refer to Engineering Data.)
Degree of protection IP00
Degree of protection against Class I
electric shock
Proof tracking index (PTI) 175
Ambient temperature Operating: –25°C to 80°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity Operating: 85% max. (for 5°C to 35°C)
Weight Approx. 5.9 g (pin plunger models)
Note: 1. The dielectric strength shown in the table indicates a value for models with a Separator.
2. For the pin plunger models, the above values apply for use at both the free position and total travel position. For the lever models,
they apply at the total travel position.

Approved Standards
UL1054 (File No. E41515) VDE0630 (File No. 90487 for
CSA C22.2 No. 55 (File No. LR21642) Pin Plunger Models)
Rated voltage K
(File No. 6151ÜG for Lever Models)
SEMKO (File No. 9118147)
125 VAC 5A
Rated voltage K
250 VAC 3A
125 VAC 5A
250 VAC 3A
Note: Testing conditions: 50,000 operations, T80 (0°C to 80°C)

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Contact Specifications Contact Form (SPDT)

Contact
Co ac Specification Rivet
Material Silver NO
Gap 0.5 mm
(standard value) COM
Inrush
us current
cu e NC 10 A max.
NO 10 A max. NC

Engineering Data
Mechanical Life Expectancy Electrical Life Expectancy
100 1,000
Without load Operating frequency:
70 700
Operating frequency: 300 operations/min 30 operations/min
Number of operations (x10 6)

Number of operations (x10 3)

50 500 At full OT
Ambient temperature: 20±2°C
K1 Ambient humidity: 65±5% 125 VAC cosφ = 1
30 300 Ambient temperature: 20±2°C
K1
Ambient humidity: 65±5%
20

10 100

7 70
5 50

0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Overtravel (mm) Switching current (A)

Dimensions
Terminal

2.4 dia. 1.3 dia.

Dimensions and Operating Characteristics

Note: 1. All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
2. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
3. Dimensions of models without barrier are exactly the same as those of models with right- or left-hand barrier except the dimensions
of the barrier.
4. Barrier specification symbol will be indicated in the j of the model number.

K1 (With Right-hand Barrier) 2R (see note) Model K1

20.2±0.25
OF max. 0.25 N {25 gf}
PT +0.13
3.1 –0.03 dia. holes RF min. 0.05 N {5 gf}
2.8
4.2 2.8
PT max. 1.6 mm
2.8 3.5
OP OT min. 0.8 mm
10.3±0.15 5.15
15.9
5.15 MD max. 0.8 mm
+0.13
3.1 –0.03 OP 14.4±0.7 mm
3.4±0.15 dia. 10.3
2.8 t=0.5
22.2±0.15 13.4±0.8 Three, quick-connect
terminals (#187)
17±0.8
43.3±0.8

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K2 Model K2
OF max. 0.25 N {25 gf}
20.2±0.25
4.2
+0.13
3.1 –0.03 dia. holes PT RF min. 0.05 N {5 gf}
2.8 2.8
PT max. 1.6 mm
2.8
OT min. 0.8 mm
15.9 10.3 OP
MD max. 0.8 mm
OP 14.4±0.7 mm
+0.13
10.3 3.4±0.15 dia. 3.1 –0.03
13.35±0.8
22.2±0.15 2.8
(t=0.5)
17±0.8
Three, 43.3±0.8
quick-connect
terminals
(#187)

KjL t = 0.5 (stainless-steel lever) Model KjL

PT 35.6±0.8
+0.13
3.1 –0.03 dia. holes OF max. 0.15 N {15 gf}
8.1 4.3 2.8 RF min. 0.015 N {1.5 gf}
2.8 PT max. 4.7 mm
OP
15.9
OT min. 1.3 mm
10.3±0.15
MD max. 2.4 mm
+0.13
3.1 –0.03 OP 14.9±2 mm
3.4±0.15 dia.
10.3
2.8
22.2±0.15 13.4±0.8 t=0.5
Three,
17±0.8 quick-connect
43.3±0.8 terminals (#187)

KjL13 t = 0.5 (stainless-steel lever) Model KjL13

32.6±0.8 3.1 +0.13
–0.03 dia. holes OF max. 0.15 N {15 gf}
PT
3.5R
4.3 2.8 RF min. 0.015 N {1.5 gf}
8.1
PT max. 4.7 mm
2.8
OP OT min. 1.3 mm
10.3±0.15 15.9 MD max. 2.4 mm

3.1 +0.13
OP 18.4±2 mm
–0.03

3.4±0.15 dia. 10.3

t=0.5
2.8 Three,
22.2±0.15 13.4±0.8 quick-connect
terminals (#187)
17±0.8
43.3±0.8

KjL2 4.8 dia. × 4.8 t = 0.5 (see note 2)

Model KjL2
(see note 1)
OF max. 0.15 N {15 gf}
PT 5.3
34±0.8 +0.13 RF min. 0.015 N {1.5 gf}
3.1 –0.03 dia. holes
PT max. 4.7 mm
2.8 8.1
OT min. 1.3 mm
OP
MD max. 2.4 mm
10.3±0.15 15.9
OP 20.4±2 mm
3.1 +0.13
–0.03
3.4±0.15 dia. Note: 1. Oil-less polyacetal resin roller
10.3
2. Stainless-steel lever
2.8
t=0.5
22.2±0.15 13.4±0.8
Three,
17±0.8 quick-connect
43.3±0.8 terminals (#187)

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Precautions
Mounting Dimension Since the Switch is designed for a small load, its resetting force is
small. Therefore, resetting failure may occur if unnecessary load is
Mounting Holes applied to the Switch.
Use two M3 mounting screws with plain washers or spring washers
Two, 3.1-dia. mounting holes or
M3 screw holes to mount the Switch. Tighten the screws to a torque of 0.39 to
0.59 N S m {4 to 6 kgf S cm}.
Microvoltage/-current Load
10.3 ± 0.1 For details, refer to General Information.

Connector
22.2 ± 0.1 Refer to Terminal Connectors on page 214.

Actuator (Sold Separately)

Correct Use Various Actuators are available as shown on pages 111 to 113.
Refer to pages 22 to 29 for common precautions.
Mounting Direction
For a Switch with an Actuator, mount the Switch in a direction where
the Actuator weight will not be applied to the Switch.

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. B014-E1-7

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