Panasonic AJ8 (J8) User Manual

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AJ8 (J8)
CONSTRUCTION
POWER ROCKER SWITCH
AJ8 (J8) 
SWITCHES
AJ8 switch standard actuator
AJ8 switch Wide actuator
FEATURES
1. Power rocker switches for safety 
requirements.
• All versions comply with ClassII 
EN61058-1 insulation grade.
Insulation distance: 8mm Min.
Contact gap: 3mm Min.
• International Standard-approved 
status
2. High inrush current resistance is 
ideal for office automation equipment.
3. Operation that only requires a light 
touch
The best operation characteristics were 
sought by analyzing touch data gathered 
by monitoring 1,500 people.
• Power Rocker Switch touch curve
4. A broad product line
The AJ8 switches are available with five 
different types of terminals:quick-connect 
terminals, soldering terminals, PC board 
terminals, right angle terminals and left 
angle terminals.
5. Eight standard actuator colors
White, black, red, dark gray, light gray, 
blue, green, yellow
6. Cadmium-free contact compatibility.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN 
USING CADMIUM-FREE 
CONTACT TYPE
Models with cadmium-free contacts have 
been introduced in order to reduce 
environmentally harmful substances. (“F” 
is affixed to the end of the part number.)
We ask customers who are currently 
using products with cadmium-containing 
contacts (no “F” at the end of the part 
number) to please make the switch to 
models with cadmium-free contacts. 
When switching, operating life may differ 
depending on the load. Please be sure to 
verify this by conducting an evaluation 
using actual equipment.
RoHS Directive compatibility information
http://www.nais-e.com/
Already approved
AJ8 
switch
Standard 
actuator 
type
UL, CSA, VDE, TÜV, 
ÖVE, KEMA, SEMKO, 
NEMKO, DEMKO, 
FIMKO, SEV
Wide 
actuator 
type
UL, CSA, VDE, TÜV, 
SEMKO, NEMKO, 
DEMKO, FIMKO, SEV, 
KEMA, ÖVE
Type
Inrush
Contact 
rating
Expected 
life
AJ8
160A
16A 250V AC
Min.10
4
Stroke
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The EN60950 (intended for office automation equipment) 
conforms with a 3mm gap.
When directly opening or closing the primary power supply 
side, a contact gap of at least 3mm is required in order to 
ensure safety.
Snap-in Clip
Case
Actuator
Contact gap (more than 3mm)
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