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The AC figure covers most control-circuit loads (contactors, relays, solenoid valves) within a 24–240 VAC panel. The DC rating is lower because DC arcs are harder to extinguish — 270 mA at 250 VDC is typical for small indicator lamps or PLC digital inputs; don't plan to switch a DC solenoid or brake directly without checking inrush against the 270 mA continuous limit. IP67 means the switch body and the actuator entry are sealed against dust ingress and temporary immersion — suitable for washdown zones in food processing, packaging lines, or outdoor conveyor transfers. The screw terminals accept ferruled stranded or solid wire; strip length per the manufacturer's recommendation is 7–8 mm to avoid exposed conductor outside the cage. ## Mounting and mechanical notes The switch measures 88.5 mm wide, 95 mm tall, and 35.5 mm deep — a compact footprint that fits standard 40 mm profile framing. The head can be oriented in four directions (top, bottom, left, right) relative to the actuator entry, which simplifies alignment on hinged or sliding guards. Mechanical lock type means the key (actuator) stays trapped when the solenoid is de-energized; the door cannot open until the control circuit releases the lock. Rated mechanical life is 1 million cycles, electrical life at rated load is 500,000 cycles. Those numbers assume the switching frequency and load stay within the datasheet's derating curves — inductive loads or higher inrush will reduce electrical life proportionally.","metaTitle":"Omron D4NL2AFAB4 Safety Door Lock Switch, 2NO/2NC, IP67","metaDescription":"Omron D4NL2AFAB4 safety-door switch with mechanical lock, 2NO/2NC contacts, IP67, screw terminals. Rated 3 A AC / 270 mA DC. Sourced to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Limit Switches"],"specifications":{"Depth":"35.5 mm","Width":"88.5 mm","title":"D4NL2AFAB4","Height":"95 mm","Series":"D4NL","Lock Type":"Mechanical","Switch Type":"Safety-Door Switch","description":"Safety Door Lock Switch, 2NO / 2NC, IP67, Screw Terminal","Actuator Type":"Key","lifecycle_stage":"mature","Termination Type":"Screw Terminal","Protection Rating":"IP67","Contact Configuration":"2NO;2NC","Switching Current - AC":"3 A","Switching Current - DC":"270 mA","Switching Voltage - AC":"240 V","Switching Voltage - DC":"250 V","Service Life - Electric":"500000 Cycles","Number of Head Directions":"4","Service Life - Mechanical":"1 Million Cycles"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$126.37 – $198.00","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.aoctrl.com/8fad8bcd5f903720d1f8c7306b96a1e2.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What are the key electrical ratings for this switch?","answer":"The switch is rated 3 A at 240 V AC and 270 mA at 250 V DC, with a 2NO/2NC contact configuration. Electrical life is 500,000 cycles at rated load."},{"question":"What is the IP rating and what does it mean for installation?","answer":"IP67 — dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion. Suitable for washdown environments and outdoor installations where the switch may be hosed down or exposed to rain."},{"question":"What is the closest alternative in the D4NL family?","answer":"Within the D4NL series, the 2AFAB4 suffix defines the 2NO/2NC contact arrangement and mechanical lock with key actuator. A different suffix (e.g., 2AFB4 or 2AFA4) changes the contact count or actuator style, so verify the exact configuration before substituting."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/omron/D4NL2AFAB4","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/omron/D4NL2AFAB4 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:51:03.652Z","indexable":true}}