Series MR Half-Inch Diameter Process Sealed Rotaries

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General Specifications
Rockers

Electrical Capacity (Resistive Load)

For MRA: 250mA @ 125V AC
For MRF or MRK: 0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC maximum
Pushbuttons

(Applicable Range 0.1mA ~ 0.1A @ 20mV ~ 28V)

Note: Find additional explanation of operating range in Supplement section.

Other Ratings
Programmable Illuminated PB

Contact Resistance: 10 milliohms maximum for MRA; 50 milliohms maximum for MRF & MRK
Insulation Resistance: 100 megohms minimum @ 500V DC
Dielectric Strength: 1,000V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum for MRA
500V AC minimum for 1 minute minimum for MRF & MRK
Mechanical Life: 30,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life: 10,000 operations minimum
Range of Operating Torque: 0.02 ~ 0.07Nm for MRA; 0.005 ~ 0.02Nm for MRF & MRK
Contact Timing: Nonshorting (break-before-make)
MRA – self-cleaning, sliding contact; MRF & MRK – self-cleaning, rotary contactor disk
Indexing: 30°
Keylocks

Materials & Finishes

Shaft: Brass with nickel plating
Stopper Plate: Steel with zinc plating for MRA & MRK; polyamide cover with stopper for MRF
Rotaries

G Bushing/Housing: Zinc alloy with zinc plating

Movable Contacts: Copper with silver plating for MRA; phosphor bronze with gold plating for MRF & MRK
End Contacts & Terminals: Brass with silver plating for MRA; phosphor bronze with gold plating for MRF & MRK
Common Contacts & Terminals: Brass with silver plating for MRA; phosphor bronze with gold plating for MRF & MRK
Slides

Base: Diallyl phthalate for MRA; fiberglass reinforced polyamide for MRF & MRK

Environmental Data
Operating Temperature Range: –10°C through +70°C (+14°F through +158°F)
Tactiles

Humidity: 90 ~ 95% humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C (104°F)

Vibration: 10 ~ 55Hz with peak-to-peak amplitude of 1.5mm traversing the frequency range & returning
in 1 minute; 3 right angled directions for 2 hours
Shock: 50G (490m/s2) acceleration (tested in 3 right angled directions, with 3 shocks in each direction)
Sealing: MRK model meets IP67 of IEC60529 standards
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Installation
Mounting Torque: .686Nm (6.08 l b • in)
Cap Installation Force: 19.6 ~ 29.4N (4.41 ~ 6.61 lbf) for MRA & MRK
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Processing
Soldering Time & Temperature: Wave Soldering for MRA: See Profile A in Supplement section.
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Wave Soldering for MRF & MRK: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering for MRA: See Profile A in Supplement section.
Manual Soldering for MRF & MRK: See Profile B in Supplement section.
Cleaning: Automated cleaning recommended. Stopper plate, as well as washers for MRA & MRK, must be in
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place to maintain automated cleaning. See Cleaning specifications in Supplement section.

Standards & Certifications

MRA, MRF, & MRK models have not been tested for UL recognition or CSA certification.
These switches are designed for use in a low-voltage, low-current, logic-level circuit.
Supplement

When used as intended in a logic-level circuit, the results do not produce hazardous energy.

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Distinctive Characteristics

Rockers
Low profile body of MRF model accommodates space limitations
required for PCB mounting. For the MRA and MRK bushing

Pushbuttons
mount models, the range of behind panel body depths is .323”
to .669” (8.2mm to 17.0mm).

Programmable Illuminated PB
Positive detent mechanism for distinct feel and audible feedback.

Metal bushing and housing construction increases durability.

Adjustable stopper plate allows 2–12 position settings.

Keylocks
High contact reliability achieved by the self-cleaning
contact mechanism.

Rotaries
G
Break-before-make contact timing with sliding contacts
in MRA and rotary contactor disk in MRF and MRK
models.

Slides
Interior housing seal and molded-in PC terminals, plus shaft

Tactiles
rubber o-ring on MRA and MRK and polyamide cover on MRF
model, allow cleaning after automated soldering.

MRK model meets IP67 of IEC60529 specifications (similar to NEMA 4 & 13).

Tilt
Actual Size

Touch
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TYPICAL SWITCH ORDERING EXAMPLE

MR A 206 A
Rockers
Pushbuttons

Actuators & Terminals Poles & Circuits Knobs Colors

A Shaft Actuated with PC Terminals 112 SP with 2-12 Positions A Plain Black For Plain Knob
Programmable Illuminated PB

Low Profile Screwdriver Actuated 206 DP with 2-6 Positions B Small Color Tipped No
F Black
with PC Terminals Code
403 4P with 2-3 Positions C Large Color Tipped
Low Profile Shaft Actuated with For Color Tipped
K
PC Terminals
A Black
B White
C Red
DESCRIPTION FOR TYPICAL ORDERING EXAMPLE E Yellow
MRA206-A
Keylocks

F Green
G Blue
H Gray

Shaft Actuated with

Rotaries

G Plain Black Knob

DP with 2-6
Adjustable Positions
Slides

PC Terminals
Tactiles

ACTUATORS & TERMINALS

Tilt

Shaft Actuated Low Profile Low Profile

A with PC Terminals
F Screwdriver Actuated
K Shaft Actuated
with PC Terminals with PC Terminals
Touch
Indicators

9
12
11 10 4 5
6 (3.1)
(3.1)
7

.122
23

89

.122
10 11
1

12 9
2
1 10 2 M R- 2
12 11 10
M R - K 1 1 29
(2.28)
12 11
(2.28) 1C
12 11 10
1 C
12 11 10 .090
.090 (3.5) (3.5) (3.5)
.138 (0.8) .138 .138
.031
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(3.15) Dia (1.0)

(10.0) .124 .039 (10.0)
.394 (0.5) (0.5) .394 (0.5)
.020 .020 .020
Thk = (0.25) Thk = (0.25) Thk = (0.25)
.010 .010 .010
Supplement

Shaft Terminal Slotted for Terminal Shaft Terminal

Screwdriver

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POLES & CIRCUITS
Pole Model Number of Positions Stopper Settings Number of Terminals Schematics
A
MRA112 2–12 2, 3, 4, . . . 12 1 COM, 12 LOAD

Rockers
SP MRF112 2–12 2, 3, 4, . . . 12 1 COM, 12 LOAD
MRK112 2–12 2, 3, 4, . . . 12 1 COM, 12 LOAD
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A B

Pushbuttons
MRA206 2–6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2 COM, 12 LOAD
DP MRF206 2–6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2 COM, 12 LOAD
MRK206 2–6 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 2 COM, 12 LOAD
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

Programmable Illuminated PB
A B C D
MRA403 2–3 2, 3 4 COM, 12 LOAD
4P MRF403 2–3 2, 3 4 COM, 12 LOAD
MRK403 2–3 2, 3 4 COM, 12 LOAD
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

POSITION SETTING FOR MRA, MRF, & MRK MODELS

Each switch is supplied with the stopper set for the maximum number of positions allowed for that model. Prior to installation,

Keylocks
the desired position setting should be made. Contact factory for continuous rotation.

MRF Models Protective Cover

1. Remove the protective cover from the switch body.

Rotaries
2. Turn the shaft counterclockwise to the extreme left by using a screwdriver.
Lens
Projection
G
3. Inside the cover is a magnifying lens which would be positioned over the 4 5
6

7
23

89
number which is to be the maximum position used; when the cover is then
10 11

1
12
-
2
1C MR
snapped into the switch, the projection beside the lens fits into the correct 12 11 10

hole for setting the stop.

Slides
MRK & MRA Models
Standard Mounting Hardware

Tactiles
1. Using the actuator knob, turn the shaft Packaged Loose with Each Switch:
counterclockwise to the extreme left. If
the shaft is not turned counterclockwise Hex Face Nut
to the extreme left, proper setting can-
not be achieved. At this extreme posi- Locking Ring
tion, the white line on the knob points

Tilt
Lockwasher
to the number 1 position shown on the
side of the switch. Rubber Ring (MRK)

2. Remove the knob from the shaft and Factory Assembled:

Touch
loosen the nut far enough to allow rais- Hex Nut
ing the stopper plate, plus washer(s),
for resetting to the desired position. Stopper Plate
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3. Note the position numbers on the side Metal Washer (MRA)

of the switch; these correspond to the Rubber Washer
terminal numbers and stopper holes.
Insert the stopper in the hole numbered
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for the maximum desired number of

stop settings. Satisfactory switch func-
tioning cannot be assured if the stopper 9 9

plate is not properly positioned.

12 11 10 12 10
2 M R - K 1 1 29
1 C
11
12 11 10
2
10
Supplement

1
12 11

4. Tighten the nut (beveled side up) firmly

against the stopper plate.

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TYPICAL SWITCH DIMENSIONS

MRA • PC Terminals
1 Pole 2 Pole 4 Pole
Rockers

(0.8) Dia Typ (3.0) Dia (3.0) Dia (3.0) Dia

M6 P0.75 .031 .118 .118 .118
Pushbuttons

8 7 2 1 2 1
6 6 3
B B

2
9

3
D

1
10 11

4
C

1
4

3
12 A A
6 A

3
5

2
2 2 3 1 2
1 1

(2.28)
Keyway .090
(3.1) (1.0) (6.0)
.039 .236 p p p
.122 30° Ty 30° Ty 30° Ty
Programmable Illuminated PB

(16.0) Dia (10.0) (5.0) (17.0) (10.0) (9.5) Dia (9.5) Dia (9.5) Dia
.630 .394 .197 .669 .394 .374 .374 .374

MRA112

MRF • PC Terminals 1 Pole 2 Pole 4 Pole

(0.8) (0.25) Typ

.031 Cover .010

15
15
15
Keylocks

°
°
°
6 7 8 8
7
21
B 21
B

30°
6

30°
30°
9 3 6 3

3
9 10 11
3 4 5

(12.0) Dia

21
5

C
4

D
4
.472
1 10

21
21

3
3

3
12 1 2 1 2 1 21 2 1
A A A

(4.2) (0.5) Typ yp yp

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15° T 15° T
yp 15° T
G
.165 .020
(14.0) Dia (8.2) (3.5) (12.6) Dia (12.6) Dia (12.6) Dia
.551 .323 .138 .496 .496 .496

MRF403
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MRK • PC Terminals 1 Pole 2 Pole 4 Pole

(0.25) Typ
M6 P0.75 .010
Tactiles

15°
15
15

°
°

7 B B

Typ
8 2 1 30° 2 1
30°

9 6 3 3
3

2 1
(12.0) Dia
5

C
4

D
1 10

.472
4

2 1
65
21

3
32
3

1 2 1 2 1
A A 1 A
(2.28)
.090
Keyway (0.5) Typ
y p yp yp
.020 15° T 15° T 15° T
Tilt

(3.1) (10.0) (5.5) (10.1) (3.5) (12.6) Dia (12.6) Dia (12.6) Dia
.122 .394 .217 .398 .138 .496 .496 .496

MRK devices are designed to be panel mounted. Installation without panel mounting will affect reliability.
Touch

MRK112

FOOTPRINTS
Indicators

Single Pole Double Pole Four Pole Single Pole Double Pole Four Pole
MRA112 MRA206 MRA403 MRF112 MRF206 MRF403
MRK112 MRK206 MRK403
Accessories

(0.8) Dia Typ (0.8) Dia Typ (0.8) Dia Typ

(3.0) Typ (3.0) Typ (3.0) Typ .031 .031 .031
7
.118 1
.118 1
.118 8
B 1
2
B 1
2
7 8 2 2 6
30° Typ

6 9 6 3
30° Typ

6 3 3
180°

3
15° Ty

9 3 3 5 5
5 5 2 2
10 (9.5) Dia B
4 (9.5) Dia C B
1 (9.5) Dia 10 (12.0) Dia 4 (12.0) Dia 1 D (12.0) Dia
4 A .374 4
A .374 1 A D .374 4
.472 4
.472 C 1
.472
90°

11 5 2 2
3 3 3 11 5
12 3
Supplement

6 3 6
2 1 2 2 12 3
1 1 3 3
2 1 A 2 1 A
30 (1.0) Dia Typ 30 (1.0) Dia Typ 30° (1.0) Dia Typ 2 1 A
° Typ .039 ° Typ 15 15 15°
.039 Typ .039 ° Ty ° Typ Typ
p

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KNOBS

AT433 AT4103 Small AT4104 Large

A Plain Black
B Color Tipped
C Color Tipped

Rockers
Material: Base Material: Base Material:
Polyacetal Polyester (16.0) Dia
Polyester (18.0) Dia
.709
(19.0) Dia
.748
Base Color: .630 Base Color: (11.0) Dia
(9.5) Dia

Pushbuttons
Color: (11.0) Dia Black .374 Black .433
.433
Black
only Polyamide Tip (14.3)
Polyamide Tip (15.8)
(13.0)
.512 (9.5) Colors: .563 (9.5) Colors: .622
(9.5)
.374 .374 .374
A, B, C, E, F, G, H A, B, C, E, F, G, H

Programmable Illuminated PB
(0.5) (0.5) (0.5)
.020 .020 .020

Color Codes:
A Black
B White
C Red
E Yellow
F Green
G Blue
H Gray

PANEL CUTOUTS & MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE PANEL THICKNESS

MRA & MRK MRK

Keylocks
With Standard Hardware on Nonsealed Panel:
Nonsealed Panel Sealed Panel MRA .067” (1.7mm) MRK .087” (2.2mm)

Without With Without Locking Ring on Nonsealed Panel:

Keyway Keyway (5.6) (6.2) Dia MRA .098” (2.5mm) MRK .118” (3.0mm)
.220 .244

Rotaries
G
(6.35) Dia (6.5)
(6.35) Dia
.250 .256
.250
(0.6)
.024 (5.4) With AT513M & AT535 only on Sealed Panel:
(2.2) Dia .213 MRK .106” (2.7mm)
.087

STANDARD MOUNTING HARDWARE

Slides
AT513M AT545 AT509 AT535
Metric Hexagon Nut Locking Ring Lockwasher Rubber Ring

Material: Material: Material: Material:

Tactiles
Brass, nickel plating Steel, chromate over zinc plating Steel, chromate over zinc plating Nitrile butadiene rubber
1 for MRA; 1 for MRK 1 for MRA; 1 for MRK 1 for MRA; 1 for MRK 1 for MRK
(5.5)
.217 (6.0)
.236 (6.2) Dia
M6 P0.75 .244

Tilt
(8.0) (11.6) (6.4) Dia (10.2) Dia (9.4) Dia
.315 .457 .252 .370
(2.0) .402
.079
(12.0)

Touch
.472

(9.0) (1.5) (1.7) (0.8) (0.5) (1.3)

.354 .059 .067 .031 .020 .051
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OPTIONAL SUPPORT BRACKET

AT543
Support Bracket for MRK A support bracket
Accessories

(18.0)
Material: (18.0)
.709 .709 is needed when
Steel with tin plating (17.5) the MRK is mounted
(14.9)
.587
.689 only to a PC board
and does not have
(0.5) Typ
(3.8) Typ the bushing through
Supplement

.150 .020
(14.0)
.551
(0.8) Typ (17.2) (1.2) Dia Typ a panel.
.031 .677 .047

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