A3P (Super Luminosity Type)

Lighted Pushbutton Switch (Square) Ultra Bright LED Type

Large Square-bodied Lighted Pushbutton Switches New models added with Ultra LEDs.

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last update: January 20, 2022

Approved Standard Ratings

UL (File No. E41515), CSA (File No. LR45258)

Standard Load:
5 A at 125 VAC
3 A at 250 VAC
Microload:
0.1 A at 125 VAC
0.1 A at 30 VDC
Note: Certification has been obtained for the Switch Unit.
For detailed information on individual products that have received certification, consult your supplier.

CCC (GB/T14048.5)

Standard Load:
3 A at 250 VAC
4 A at 30 VAC
Microload:
0.1 A at 125 VAC
0.1 A at 30 VDC

Ratings

Contact Ratings Silver Alloy Contacts (for Standard Loads)

Rated voltage (V)	Non-inductive load (A)				Inductive load (A)
	Resistive load		Lamp load		Inductive load		Motor load
	NC	NO	NC	NO	NC	NO	NC	NO
125 VAC 250 VAC	5 3		0.7 0.5		3 2		1.3 0.8
8 VDC 14 VDC 30 VDC 125 VDC 250 VDC	5 5 4 0.4 0.2		2 2 2 0.05 0.03		4 4 3 0.4 0.2		3 3 3 0.05 0.03

Note:
1. The above values are for steady-state currents.
2. Inductive load: Power factor = 0.4; time constant = 7 ms.
3. The lamp load has an inrush current of 10 times the steady-state current.
4. The motor load has an inrush current of 6 times the steady-state current.
Standard testing condition
(1) Ambient temperature: 20 ± 2°C
(2) Ambient humidity: 65 ± 5%RH
(3) Operating frequency: 20 times/min.

Gold Alloy Contacts (for Microloads)

Rated voltage (V)	0.1 A at 30 VDC (resistive load); 0.1 A at 125 VAC (resistive load)
Minimum applicable load	1 mA at 5 VDC

Bullet Shape LED and LED Lamp Ratings

Bullet Shape LEDs

Model		A3PJ/M2PJ	A3PA/M2PA
Model		Rated current	Rated current
Applied voltage	Rated voltage	Single screen	Single screen
5 VDC ±5%	5 VDC	40 mA	20 mA
12 VDC ±5%	12 VDC	20 mA	10 mA
24 VDC ±5%	24 VDC	10 mA	10 mA

LED Lamps

Applied voltage	Rated voltage	Rated current
5 VDC±5%	5 VDC	8 mA
12 VAC/VDC±5%	12 VDC
24 VAC/VDC±5%	24 VDC

Characteristics

Operating frequency		Mechanical	120 operations/minute max. *1
Operating frequency		Electrical	30 operations/minute max.
Insulation resistance			100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Contact resistance	Standard load		40 mΩ max. (initial value)
Contact resistance	Microload		100 mΩ max. (initial value)
Dielectric strength	Between terminals of same polarity		1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute *2
	Between terminals of different polarity		2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
	Between current-carrying metal part and ground		2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
	Between each terminal and non-current-carrying metal part		2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute
	Between lamp terminals		1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute *3
Vibration resistance		Malfunction	10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude (1 ms max.)
Shock resistance		Destruction	500 m/s² max.
Shock resistance		Malfunction	200 m/s² max. (1 ms max.)
Life expectancy		Mechanical	Momentary operation models: 1,000,000 operations min. Alternate operation models: 200,000 operations min. (One operation consists of set and reset operations.)
Life expectancy		Electrical	100,000 operations min.
Weight			Approx. 30 g
Inrush current		NC	Silver contact: 10 A max.
Inrush current		NO	Silver contact: 10 A max.
Ambient operating temperature			Bullet Shape LEDs: -10°C to 40°C (with no icing or condensation) LED Lamps: -10°C to 50°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity			35% to 85%RH
Ambient storage temperature			-25°C to 65°C
Degree of protection			IP40
Electric shock protection class			Class II
PTI (proof tracking index)			175
Pollution degree			3 (IEC947-5-1)

*1. With alternate operation models, 60 operations/minute max. One operation cycle consists of set and reset operations.
*2. 600 VAC for microloads.
*3. With no incandescent lamp or LED lamp mounted.

Operating Characteristics

Model		A3PJ series		A3PA series		A3PT series
Operating Characteristics		Momentary operation models	Alternate operation models	Momentary operation models	Alternate operation models	Momentary operation models	Alternate operation models
Operating force	OF max.	5.88 N	6.86 N	5.88 N	6.86 N	3.92 N	4.90 N
Releasing force	RF min.	0.39 N	0.29 N	0.39 N	0.29 N	0.39 N	0.29 N
Total travel	TT	Approx. 3.5 mm	Approx. 3.5 mm	Approx. 3.5 mm	Approx. 3.5 mm	Approx. 3.5 mm	Approx. 3.5 mm
Pretravel	PT max.	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm
Lock travel alternate	LTA min.	---	0.5 mm	---	0.5 mm	---	0.5 mm

last update: January 20, 2022

Product Category

Switches
- Push Buttons / Indicator Lamps
  - Discontinued
    - A3P (Super Luminosity Type)

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