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Ratings / Performance

Ratings
Shape / Structure General-purpose Limit switches
service life General type
Operating mechanism Snap action
Actuator Roller plunger
Electrical ratings 1 A at 125 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Switching mechanism Self-reset mechanism
Contact configuration Single-Pole, Double-Throw type
Contact form 1c
Load General load
Ratings (AC): Non-Inductive load Rated voltage: 125 VAC, Resistive load: 1 A (NC) 1 A (NO), Lamp load: 1 A (NC) 0.7 A (NO)
Ratings (AC): Inductive load Rated voltage: 125 VAC, Inductive load: 1 A (NC) 1 A (NO), Motor load: 1 A (NC) 1 A (NO)
Explanation The above values indicate the steady-state current. Lamp load has an inrush current of 10 times the steady-state current. Inductive load has a power factor of 0.4 Min. (AC) and a time constant of 7 ms Max. (DC). Motor load has an inrush current of 6 times the steady-state current.
Inrush current NC: 5 A
NO: 2.5 A
Ambient temperature Operating: -10 CEL to 70 CEL
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35%RH to 95%RH
(with no icing or condensation)
Characteristics
Permissible operating speed 0.1 mm/s to 0.5 m/s
Permissible operating frequency (Mechanically) 120 operations / 1 minute Max.
Permissible operating frequency (Electrically) 30 operations / 1 minute Max.
Contact resistance 100 m Ohm Max. (Initial value)
(Measuring method is contact resistance meter.)
Insulation resistance Between each terminal of the same polarities: 100 M Ohm Min.
Between live-metallic part and ground: 100 M Ohm Min.
Between each terminal and non-live-metallic part: 100 M Ohm Min.
(at 500 VDC Megger)
Dielectric strength Between each terminal of the same polarities: 1,000 VAC
Between live-metallic part and ground: 1,500 VAC
Between each terminal and non-live-metallic part: 1,500 VAC
(50/60 Hz for 1 min)
Durability (Mechanically) 10,000,000 operations Min. (No load)
(Temperature, Humidityconditions: 5 CEL to 35 CEL, 40 %RH to 70 %RH)
Durability (Electrically) 200,000 operations Min. (Resistive load 1 A at 125 VAC)
(Temperature, Humidityconditions: 5 CEL to 35 CEL, 40 %RH to 70 %RH)
Vibration resistance (Malfunction) Vibration frequency range: 10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude: 1.5 mm, Contact opening: 1 ms Max. at the free position and the total travel position.
Shock resistance (Destruction) 1,000 m/s2
Shock resistance (Malfunction) Contact opening is 1 ms Max. at the free position and the total travel position at 500 m/s2.
Degree of protection IEC60529 (JEM): IP67
NEMA250: Type3,4,13
Applicable standard (UL) Standard No.: UL508
File number: E76675
Applicable standard (CSA) Standard No.: C22.2 NO.14
File number: LR45746
Mounting specification Front mounting
Weight Approx. 523 g
Operating characteristics
Operating Force (OF) Standard value 11.77 N Max.
Release Force (RF) Standard value 4.41 N Min.
Pre-Travel (PT) Standard value 1.8 mm Max.
Over-Travel (OT) Standard value 3 mm Min.
Movement Differential (MD) Standard value 0.2 mm Max.
Operating Position (OP) Standard value 28.5 +/- 1 mm

Precautions for correct use:
Make sure that the panel to which the switch is mounted is flat. If the panel is warped or has protruding part, the switch may malfunction.

As of March 1, 2008