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A3BK-7031-1

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR 3-DIR. BARRIER

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BT-7132-1

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

ROUND STANDARD

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

B3F-1022S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

GRAY

0 deg

500VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

5.9944 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

4

24 V

STICK PACKAGING

.138 inch

D4GS-N2T

Omron

SAFETY DOOR SWITCH

D4GS-N

B3F-1100S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

WHITE

0 deg

500VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

5.9944 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

5

24 V

STICK PACK., GROUND TERMINALS

.138 inch

A3GA-99C1-H1NG

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

GREEN

BLACK

0 deg

100000 Cycle(s)

LAMP

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

SQUARE ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

A3BJ-7111-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BP-7132-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

RECT. LARGE FLANGE, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3GJ-99C0-B

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

BLACK

0 deg

2000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.647 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

RECTANGULAR ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

B3F-1125S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

PINK

0 deg

500VAC

300000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

5.9944 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

5

24 V

STICK PACK., GROUND TERMINALS

.138 inch

A3BK-7142-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

RECT. 3-DIR. BARIER, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BT-7121-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

ROUND, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3GA-99C0-Y

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

YELLOW

0 deg

2000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.647 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

SQUARE ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

A3GT-99C0-R

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

RED

0 deg

2000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.647 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

ROUND ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

B3F-1150S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

GRAY

0 deg

500VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

5.9944 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

5

24 V

STICK PACK., GROUND TERMINALS

.138 inch

A3BK-7021-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECT. 3-DIR. BARIER, OIL TIGH

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BA-7041-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

SQUARE, OIL TIGHT

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BJ-7031-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR, OIL TIGHT

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3GA-99C1-H1NW

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

WHITE

BLACK

0 deg

100000 Cycle(s)

LAMP

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

SQUARE ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

A3BA-7111-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

SQUARE, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

B3F-1155S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

0 deg

500VAC

300000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

5.9944 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

5

24 V

STICK PACK., GROUND TERMINALS

.138 inch

A3BP-7111-1

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR LARGE FLANGE

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BP-7111-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECT. LARGE FLANGE, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BJ-7021-1

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR STANDARD

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

D4GS-N2R-3

Omron

SAFETY DOOR SWITCH

D4GS-N

A3BJ-7121-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3GJ-99C1-H1NG

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

GREEN

BLACK

0 deg

100000 Cycle(s)

LAMP

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

RECTANGULAR ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

B3F-1020S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

BLACK

0 deg

500VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

5.9944 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

4

24 V

STICK PACKAGING

.138 inch

A3BJ-7122-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

6

30 V

RECTANGULAR, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

D4GS-N1T

Omron

SAFETY DOOR SWITCH

D4GS-N

A3GT-99C0-Y

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

YELLOW

0 deg

2000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.647 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

ROUND ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

A3BT-7142-1

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

ROUND STANDARD

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

B3F-5001S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

0 deg

500VAC

10000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

11.9888 mm

11.9888 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

6

24 V

STICK PACKAGING

.138 inch

B3F-5101S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

0 deg

500VAC

10000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

11.9888 mm

11.9888 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

.118 inch

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

7

24 V

STICK PACK., GROUND TERMINALS

.138 inch

A3BK-7132-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

RECT. 3-DIR. BARIER, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BA-7132-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

SQUARE, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BP-7112-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

6

30 V

RECT. LARGE FLANGE, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

D4GS-N1R-3

Omron

SAFETY DOOR SWITCH

D4GS-N

A3BA-7131-3

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

SQUARE, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3GJ-99D1-H1ND

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

N.O.-N.C.

3A@250VAC

RED

BLACK

0 deg

100000 Cycle(s)

LAMP

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.374 inch

MAINTAINED

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

RECTANGULAR ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

A3BT-7121-1

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

30 V

ROUND STANDARD

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3GT-99C1-H1NG

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPDT

PUSHBUTTON

(N.O.) (N.C.)

3A@250VAC

GREEN

BLACK

0 deg

100000 Cycle(s)

LAMP

24.003 mm

24.003 inch

.673 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

26.289 mm

0.025A@25VDC

3 A

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.025 A

SCREW

A3G

25 V

ROUND ACTUATOR

250 V

M16X1

0 inch

D4GS-N2T-3

Omron

SAFETY DOOR SWITCH

D4GS-N

B3F-5151S

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

OFF-(ON)

0 deg

500VAC

10000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

11.9888 mm

11.9888 inch

0 inch

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

4.2926 mm

0.05A@24VDC

70 Cel

-25 Cel

.118 inch

MOMENTARY

.05 A

SOLDER

B3F

100 mohm

7

24 V

STICK PACK., GROUND TERMINALS

.138 inch

A3BJ-7142-1

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

10

30 V

RECTANGULAR STANDARD

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BP-7021-1

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

RECTANGULAR LARGE FLANGE

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BA-7041-1

Omron

PANEL MOUNT

DPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-OFF

0.5A@250VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

100000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.5 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

ALTERNATE

1 A

SOLDER LUG

A3B

50 mohm

3.5052

30 V

SQUARE STANDARD

250 V

M16X1

.197 inch

A3BK-7112-3

Omron

THROUGH HOLE-STRAIGHT

SPST

PUSHBUTTON

ON-(OFF)

0.1A@125VAC

0 deg

1000VAC

1000000 Cycle(s)

100000000 ohm

BREAK-BEFORE-MAKE

23.495 mm

0.1A@30VDC

55 Cel

.1 A

-10 Cel

.374 inch

MOMENTARY

.1 A

SOLDER

A3B

100 mohm

3.5052

6

30 V

RECT. 3-DIR. BARIER, OIL TIGHT

125 V

M16X1

.197 inch

Other Function Switches

Other function switches are electronic switches that perform specific functions beyond simply turning a circuit on or off. They are commonly used in a variety of applications, such as industrial control systems, consumer electronics, and medical devices.

Some examples of other function switches include:

1. Tactile switches: These are small, low-profile switches that provide tactile feedback when pressed. They are commonly used in consumer electronics, such as mobile phones and remote controls.

2. Push-button switches: These are momentary switches that are activated when pressed and released. They are commonly used in industrial control systems and consumer electronics.

3. Rocker switches: These are switches that are activated by rocking them back and forth. They are commonly used in automotive and marine applications.

4. Toggle switches: These are switches that are activated by flipping a lever up or down. They are commonly used in industrial control systems and consumer electronics.

5. Rotary switches: These are switches that are activated by rotating a dial or knob. They are commonly used in audio equipment, such as volume controls.

Other function switches offer several advantages over traditional on/off switches. They provide more options for controlling circuits, such as momentary activation or variable speed control. They also offer more tactile feedback and can be easier to operate.