AJ8 (J8)CONSTRUCTIONPOWER ROCKER SWITCH AJ8 (J8)SWITCHESAJ8 switch standard actuatorAJ8 switch Wide actuatorFEATURES1. Power rocker switches for safetyrequirements.• All versions comply with ClassIIEN61058-1 insulation grade.Insulation distance: 8mm Min.Contact gap: 3mm Min.• International Standard-approvedstatus2. High inrush current resistance isideal for office automation equipment.3. Operation that only requires a lighttouchThe best operation characteristics weresought by analyzing touch data gatheredby monitoring 1,500 people.• Power Rocker Switch touch curve4. A broad product lineThe AJ8 switches are available with fivedifferent types of terminals:quick-connectterminals, soldering terminals, PC boardterminals, right angle terminals and leftangle terminals.5. Eight standard actuator colorsWhite, black, red, dark gray, light gray,blue, green, yellow6. Cadmium-free contact compatibility.PRECAUTIONS WHENUSING CADMIUM-FREECONTACT TYPEModels with cadmium-free contacts havebeen introduced in order to reduceenvironmentally harmful substances. (“F”is affixed to the end of the part number.)We ask customers who are currentlyusing products with cadmium-containingcontacts (no “F” at the end of the partnumber) to please make the switch tomodels with cadmium-free contacts.When switching, operating life may differdepending on the load. Please be sure toverify this by conducting an evaluationusing actual equipment.RoHS Directive compatibility informationhttp://www.nais-e.com/Already approvedAJ8switchStandardactuatortypeUL, CSA, VDE, TÜV,ÖVE, KEMA, SEMKO,NEMKO, DEMKO,FIMKO, SEVWideactuatortypeUL, CSA, VDE, TÜV,SEMKO, NEMKO,DEMKO, FIMKO, SEV,KEMA, ÖVEType Inrush ContactratingExpectedlifeAJ8 160A 16A 250V AC Min.10 4StrokeForce The EN60950 (intended for office automation equipment)conforms with a 3mm gap.When directly opening or closing the primary power supplyside, a contact gap of at least 3mm is required in order toensure safety.Snap-in ClipCaseActuatorContact gap (more than 3mm)All Rights Reserved © COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.