A01 series

Pushbutton switches & indicators

Distinctive features and specifications
A01_AX1607USR1

Panel Sealed to IP65

Single pole to four pole changeover

Custom engraving or film legends options

Push on tab terminals

6A 250VAC

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS PANEL CUT OUT

• Current/Voltage Rating : 10mA 5VAC min, 6A 250VAC, 6Amp 12VDC
Round & Square bezel
• Initial Contact Resistance : 10mΩ max at 1A 4VDC
operators only
• Insulation Resistance : 50MΩ min
• Dielectric Strength : 750V between open contacts, 5KV live to accessible Ø16.00 0.00/+0.30
(.629 DIA .000/+.011 )
• Electrical Life : 50,000 cycles min
• Contact Gap : >1mm (0.039)
• Insulation : Class 2
• Lamp Life : LED, 60,000 hours to 75% relative luminosity filament, approx. 5000 hours
1.50
neon, approx. 10,000 hours (.059)

(.285)
7.25
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rectangular bezel
operators only
• Mechanical Life : (operator) Momentary, 1 million cycles, maintained 100,000 cycles
• Lamp : Midget grove T1 ¾ filament, neon or LED Ø16.00 0.00/+0.30
(.629 DIA .000/+.011 )
• Terminals : Solder/quick connect 2.8mm (0.110) Ø2.00
(.078 DIA)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AGENCY APPROVALS

• Operating Temperature : -20°C to +55°C 10.50

(.413)
• Solder Heat Resistance : 350°C for 5 seconds
• Sealing : Panel sealed to IP65, rear of panel IP40 Max panel thickness 8mm (0.314)

MATERIALS CIRCUIT
• Screens : PC
• Reflector Assembly : PC
• Operator : PBT
• Nut : ABS
• Camtrack Momentary : PPE
• Camtrack Maintained : PPSU
• Switch Block 1 & 2 Pole : PBT
• Switch Block 3 & 4 Pole : PEI
• Contacts : Gold plated silver

Dimensions : first dimensions are in mm while inches are shown in brackets.

Refer to the following pages for further information.

Mounting accessories : standard hardware 1 nut and 1 sealing washer.

The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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Pushbutton switches & indicators
Panel cut-out Ø16 (0.755)

Pushbutton

Indicator

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Pushbutton switches & indicators
Overview

Pushbutton

+ (if required)
+ +

Indicator
+ +

Unsealed switches & indicators (IP40) suffix 01 to the end of the part number.
Screen engraving insertable legends, & bi-color LED’s please contact APEM

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Pushbutton switches & indicators
Accessories

Flush mount bezels

Dark grey plastic material – supplied with sealing washer

(.630DIA)

(.630DIA)
(.866 DIA)

(.984 DIA)
(.630DIA)

Ø16.00

Ø16.00
Ø16.00

Ø22.00

Ø25.00
(.712)

(.803)

(.937)
18.10

20.40

23.80

(.715)
18.15
(.712)

(.803)

(.937)
18.10

20.40

23.80
12.00 29.80 12.00 23.80 11.00
(.472) (1.173) (.472) (.937) (.433)

(.811 .000)
+0.20
+.008
20.60 0.00

+0.20
22.20 0.00
+0.20 +0.20
26.70 0.00 20.60 0.00 +.008
(.874 .000 )
(1.051 +.008
.000 )
(.811 +.008
.000 )

Rectangular : A01FM1 Square : A01FM Round : A01FM2

Anodised aluminium/matt black

(.630DIA)
(.866 DIA)

(.984 DIA)
(.630DIA)
(.866 DIA)

(.984 DIA)

Ø16.00
Ø22.00

Ø25.00
Ø16.00
Ø22.00

Ø25.00

(.715)
18.15
(.715)
18.15

11.00 11.00
(.433) (.433)

+0.20 +0.20
22.20 0.00 22.20 0.00
+.008 +.008
(.874 .000 ) (.874 .000 )

Round natural anodised : A01FMM Round matt black : A01FMMG

PCB Sockets

5,00 0,197 7,65 0,301

10,25 0,404 7,65 0,301
Number of Poles Part No. 10,50 0,413
0 18,40 0,724

7.65 7.65
Single pole, non illuminated : A01PC1 (.301) (.301)
Double pole, non illuminated : A01PC2
Single pole, illuminated : A01PC3
(.031)
0.80

Double pole, illuminated : A01PC4

6,00 0,236

Indicator : A01PC5
6,00 0,236
236
18,25 0,719

1,10 0,043
(.167)
4,25 0,167
4,25 0,167

Dimensions : first dimensions are in mm while inches are shown in brackets.

Refer to the following pages for further information.

The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

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Accessories

Flap guards

(.531)
13.50
(.531)
13.50
24.00 24.00
(.945) (.945)

(.354)
9.00
(.472)
12.00

(.708)
18.00
24.00
(.945)
13.65
13.65 (.537)
(.537)

To fit rectangular bezel : A01FG1 To fit round & Square bezel: A01FG2

Aluminium bezel protection guards

18.00 12.00
(.708) (.472) Ø 19.60
18.00
Ø2.00 (.708) 12.00
(.078DIA) (.472) Ø 16.05

9.00

10.00
(.399)
10.15
24.00
(.944)

(.717)
18.20

Ø16.00
(.630DIA)
Ø16.00
(.630DIA)

Rectangular : A01MG1 Square : A01MG Round natural anodised: A01MG2

Matt black : A01MG2G

Anti rotation ring Blanking plugs

Ø16.00 24.0 18.0 Ø18.0

(.629DIA) (.946) (.709) (.709 DIA)
(.708)

(.580)
18.00

14.75

(.709)

(.709)
18.0

18.0

18.00 2.00
(.708) (.078)

Rectangular : A0131 Square : A0132 Round : A0133

A01LW

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Pushbutton switches & indicators
Installation & tools

Installation guide

PUSHBUTTONS PANEL MOUNTING ASSEMBLY

& INDICATORS

SCREEN • Drill/punch hole shaped as shown on

LEGEND
page one.
ROTARY KEYLOCK
LEVER SWITCHES SWITCHES • Assemble front operator through hole,
REFLECTOR
fit fxing nut and tighten to a maximum
LOCATING
SLOT torque of 0.8Nm using tool No. 30-0001.
BULB • Wire chosen switch block as required
POLARISING
DOT and slide onto operator until
PANEL latch engages.
SEAL • Fit bulb if required using tool
No. 30-0002.
• Snap screen onto reflector assembly
(.314 max)
8.00 max
FIXING
NUT
with legend in between if required
OPERATOR
and snap onto front operator,
take care to line up the locating slot
with the polarising dot and not to
LATCH damage the internal seal
• To place/remove the bulb use the bulb
SWITCH BLOCK extractor 30-0002.

SWITCH BLOCK ASSEMBLY

To assemble switch block to the operator, firstly, take care to line up the switch block with the back of the operator.
Once in position slide on to the back of the operator. N.B. Ensure latch is fully engaged correctly onto the switch block.
To remove switch block, depress the latch and slide the switch block off the operator.

Tools

Nut fixing key Bulb remover

30-0001 30-0002

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