MICRO SWITCH™
Subminiature Basic Switches
ZX Series
Datasheet
MICRO SWITCH™ ZX Series
Subminiature Basic Switches
Honeywell’s MICRO SWITCH™ ZX Series is a subminiature snap-action switch from the family of Z series
subminiature basic switches. Although small in size, the ZX Series is rated for controlling electrical loads ranging from
logic-level/computer-based circuits to limited power-duty switching (up to 3 A/125 Vac). The ZX subminiature switch
package is available with either solder terminals or a variety of different styles of printed circuit board (PCB) terminals
to fulfill the requirements for electrical connectivity.
A wide variety of stainless steel levers are available and when combined with the subminiature package size, can
adapt the ZX Series to a wide range of applications. To enhance the versatility of ZX switches, the family is certified to
UL, cUL, ENEC, and CQC for worldwide use. The ZX Series is the right choice for a cost-effective subminiature switch
package.
What makes our switches better?
Designed to operate in a variety of applications
Current carrying capacity, up to 3 A, allows for a solution in
many applications where space is a premium
Cost-effective switch in a compact package
Subminiature switch package designed to meet a wide
range of temperature requirements
RIGHT SWITCH FOR THE RIGHT APPLICATION
RELIABILITY • ELECTRICAL RATING
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Features
and Benefits
SMALL PACKAGE SIZE
Subminiature package size (6,5 mm x 12,8 mm [0.25 in x 0.50 in]) allows the
MICRO SWITCH™ ZX Series switch to fit in applications where other sensors or
switches are too large.
Enhanced performance in a compact package
WELL SUITED FOR POWER-DUTY AND LOGIC-LEVEL LOADS
ZX switch design helps assure control of limited power-duty switching with silver
contacts or logic-level (low voltage, and milliamperes) with gold-plated contacts.
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
Designed with a pin plunger for actuation, the ZX Series is also available with
various styles of levers. The optional levers expand the versatility of the switch
in the application. In addition, the ZX Series features a variety of terminations
designed to provide flexibility for the electrical connectivity. Certified to cUL, UL,
ENEC, and CQC for global applications, as well as RoHS compliant.
WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY
Entire family of ZX switches is available worldwide through Honeywell’s network.
Potential Applications
INDUSTRIAL
Circuit breaker box module interlock
Electric utility meter tamper switch
Tamper switch for computer modules
COMMERCIAL
Small residential appliances
ATM equipment
MEDICAL
Hospital bed pendant controls
Infusion pumps (end of travel)
Syringes (end of travel)
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ZX Series
PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE
ZX
10
E
10
A
Switch Type
Current
Rating
Operating Force3
Terminal
Type
(Levers Mounted Internal)
ZX Series
Subminiature 10
Basic
40
Switch
(at pin plunger)
Actuator Type4
0.1 A 48 Vdc/125 Vac
0.2 A 60 Vdc
gold-plated contacts
C
90 gf max.
10
Solder,
straight
A
Pin plunger
1 A/3 A 125 Vac
silver contacts
E
150 gf max.
20
PCB
(straight)
B
Short straight
lever (10 mm)
30
PCB
(snap-in)
C
Standard straight
lever (13 mm)
50
PCB
(right side)
E
Sim. roller lever
(11,8 mm,
r 2,5 mm)
60
PCB
(left side)
F
Roller lever
(10,7 mm,
Ø 4,8 mm)
99
SPECIAL2
G
Sim. roller lever
(10 mm,
r 1,3 mm)
H
Sim. roller lever
(15 mm,
r 1,3 mm)
J
Long straight
lever (30 mm)
S
NOTES:
SPECIAL2
1
Not all combinations of model code are available.
Please contact your Honeywell provider/representative for assistance.
2
Actuator Type “99” and/or Actuator Type “S” designates a special and requires a special designator at the end of the listing.
3
Operating force is measured at the plunger. Adding an actuator/lever will change the operating force. See pages 6 and 7 for operating forces.
4
Lever length dimension is measured as follows: Straight lever - from center line of lever pivot to end of lever;
Roller and simulated roller lever - from center line of pivot to center of roller diameter. See page 8 for dimension details.
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01
Circuitry
01
SPDT
—
Special
Designator2
A special designator
is used to indicate
non-standard
features. This code
consists of three
alphanumeric
characters max.
A special designator
is required when
Terminal Type is “99”
and/or Actutor Type is “S”
MICRO SWITCH™ Subminiature Basic Switches
Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic
Circuitry
Operating force
Termination
ZX10 Series (Logic Level)
ZX40 Series (Power Duty)
SPDT
SPDT
90 g or 150 g @ plunger
90 g or 150 g @ plunger
PCB, solder
PCB, solder
internal live parts protected to IP40,
IP00 due to exposed terminals
internal live parts protected to IP40,
IP00 due to exposed terminals
pin plunger, short flat lever, standard flat lever,
long flat lever, roller lever, short simulated roller lever,
standard simulated roller lever, long sim. roller lever,
special levers
pin plunger, short flat lever, standard flat lever,
long flat lever, roller lever, short simulated roller lever,
standard simulated roller lever, long sim. roller lever,
special levers
UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC, RoHS compliant
UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC, RoHS complaint
-40 °C to 85 °C [-40 °F to 185 °F]
-40 °C to 85 °C [-40 °F to 185 °F]
3,000,000 min. @ 120 cycles/minute max.
3,000,000 min. @ 120 cycles/minute max.
10,000 min. @ 30 cycles/minute max.
10,000 min. @ 30 cycles/minute max.
100 mΩ max.
50 mΩ max.
100 MΩ min. (500 Vdc for one minute)
100 MΩ min. (500 Vdc for one minute)
1500 VRMS for one minute