
POWER ROCKER SWITCH
AJ8 (J8)
SWITCHES
AJ8 switch standard actuator
FEATURES
1. Power rocker switches for safety
requirements.
? All versions comply with Class II
EN61058-1 insulation grade.
Insulation distance: 8mm Min.
Contact gap: 3mm Min.
? International Standard-approved
status
4. A broad product line
The AJ8 switches are available with ?ve
different types of terminals:quick-connect
terminals, soldering terminals, PC board
terminals, right angle terminals and left
angle terminals.
5. Cadmium-free contact compatibility.
6. TV-8 rating type added to lineup
AJ8 switch Wide actuator
Already approved
Standard
actuator
UL/C-UL, ENEC/VDE
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
AJ8
switch
type
Wide
actuator
UL/C-UL, ENEC/VDE
USING CADMIUM-FREE
CONTACT TYPE
type
2. High inrush current resistance is
ideal for of?ce automation equipment.
Contact Expected
Type Inrush
rating life
Models with cadmium-free contacts have
been introduced in order to reduce
environmentally harmful substances. (“F”
is af?xed to the end of the part number.)
We ask customers who are currently
AJ8
160A
16A 250V AC
Min.10 4
using products with cadmium-containing
contacts (no “F” at the end of the part
3. Operation that only requires a light
touch
number) to please make the switch to
models with cadmium-free contacts.
RoHS compliant
The best operation characteristics were
sought by analyzing touch data gathered
by monitoring 1,500 people.
? Power Rocker Switch touch curve
When switching, operating life may differ
depending on the load. Please be sure to
verify this by conducting an evaluation
using actual equipment.
Stroke
CONSTRUCTION
Actuator
Case
Snap-in Clip
Contact gap (more than 3mm)
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.
A E CTB4E 201201-T
Panasonic Corporation
Automation Controls Business Unit
industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e