Datasheet
Flush Silhouette Switches LB Series
Flush Silhouette Switches LBW Series
ø16mm LB Series Switches and Pilot Lights
7
Illuminated
Pushbutton
Pilot Light
Pushbutton
Selector
Illuminated
Selector
Key Selector
Lever Switch
Buzzer
Accessories
Maintenance
Parts
Panel
Cut-out
Instructions
Flush Silhouette
LB Series
Flush Silhouette
LBW Series
ø16
LB Series
UP Series
Flush bezel projects only 2 mm from front of panel. Standard bezel with only a panel depth 
of 27.9 mm. Removable contact blocks ideal for single board mounting. 
Contact Ratings
Gold Contact (switch base: blue)
Rated Insulation Voltage 250V
Rated Thermal Current 3A
Rated Operating Voltage 30V DC 125V AC
Rated Operating Current 
(electrical life: 100,000 operations)
Resistive 
Load
0.1A 0.1A
Contact Material Gold-clad silver
• Minimum applicable load (reference value): 5V AC/DC, 1 mA 
Applicable range is subject to the operating conditions and load.
•See electrical life in Specifications.
Silver Contact (switch base: gray)
Rated Insulation Voltage 250V
Rated Operating Voltage 30V 125V 250V
Rated 
Operating 
Current
Electrical
Life 
50,000
operations
AC
50/60Hz
Resistive load — 5A 5A
Inductive load — 3A 1.5A
DC
Resistive load 5A 1.1A —
Inductive load 2A 0.4A —
Electrical
Life 
100,000
operations
AC
50/60Hz
Resistive load — 5A 3A
Inductive load — 3A 1.5A
DC
Resistive load 3A 0.6A —
Inductive load 1A 0.22A —
Rated Thermal Current 5A
Contact Material Silver
•AC inductive load: PF=0.6 to 0.7 DC inductive load: L/R=7 ms max.
LED Ratings
Rated Voltage 5V DC 12V AC/DC 24V AC/DC
Voltage Range 5V DC±5%
12V AC/DC±10%
24V AC/DC ±10%
LED Part No.
LB9Z-LED5➁ LB9Z-LED1➁ LB9Z-LED2➁
Current Draw
A, R, W:  18 mA 
G, S:    6 mA
PW:    5 mA
Voltage 
Marking
Marked on the side of the LED unit
LED Life
(reference 
value) 
Approx. 30,000 hours [until the brightness reduces to 
50% of the initial value when lit at the rated voltage 
(direct current) under 25°C environment.]
Internal
Circuit
A, G, R, PW, S
、
 W
X
1
(+
)
X2
(
−)
X
2
X
1
Zener Diode
Resistor
LED Chip
• ➁ (color code): A (amber), G (green), PW (pure white), R (red), S (blue), 
  W (white)
•Use the pure white (PW) module for yellow illumination.
•LED lamp contains a current-limiting resistor.
Applicable Standards Mark File No. or Organization
UL508
UL Recognition
No.E55996
CSA 22.2 No.14
CSA File No. LR 21451
EN60947-5-1
TÜV Rheinland
EU Low Voltage Directive
GB14048.5
Contact IDEC for approval file 
no.
•See page 49 for approval ratings.
Specifications 
Operating Temperature
–25 to +60°C (no freezing) 
Illuminated units: –25 to +55°C
Storage Temperature –30 to +80°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Contact Resistance
50 mW maximum (initial value)
Insulation Resistance
100 MW minimum (500V DC megger)
Dielectric 
Strength
Switch Unit
Bet ween live part and ground: 
2,000V AC, 1 minute
Bet ween terminals of different poles: 
2,000V AC, 1 minute
Bet ween terminals of the same poles: 
1,000V AC, 1 minute
Illumination
Unit
Bet ween live part and ground: 
2,000V AC, 1 minute
Vibration Resistance
Operating extremes/Damage limits:
5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.5 mm
Shock Resistance
Operating extremes:  100 m/s
2
Damage limits:  1,000 m/s
2
Mechanical Life 
(minimum operations)
Momentary: 2,000,000
Maintained:   250,000
Selector switches    250,000
Key selector switches  250,000
Electrical Life 
(minimum operations)
Momentary:  50,000 / 100,000 (*1)
Maintained:  50,000 / 100,000 (*2)
Selector switches:  50,000 / 100,000 (*2)
Key selector switches: 50,000 / 100,000 (*2)
Degree of Protection IP65 (IEC 60529)
Terminal Style
Solder/tab terminal #110
PC board terminal
Weight (approx.)
11g (LB3L-M1T24)
10g (LB3P-1T04)
10g (LB3B-M1T2)
12g (LB3S-2T2)
25g (LB3K-2ST2A)
14g (LB8L-M1T24)
13g (LB8P-1T04)
13g (LB8B-M1T2)
15g (LB8S-2T2)
27g (LB8K-2ST2A)
15g (LB8GL-M1T24)
14g (LB8GB-M1T2)
16g (LBW7L-M1T24)
14g (LBW7P-1T04)
15g (LBW7B-M1T2)
17g (LBW7S-2T2)
29g (LBW7K-2ST2A)
17g (LBW7GL-M1T24)
18g (LBW7GB-M1T2) 
* 1:  Switching frequency 1,800 operations/h.
* 2:  Switching frequency 1,200 operations/h.
 • Pushbuttons, selector switches, and key selector switches with up to 3PDT contacts.
 • Wave keys are used for key selector switches to prevent 
duplication of keys. Six different keys are available besides 
standard key.
 • Black or metallic flush bezels available.
 • Bright and clear illumination surface. LED illumination.
 • Gold-clad, cross-bar contact, or high-capacity silver contacts.
 • Protection degree: IP65 (IEC60529)
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