ABJ141441

For detection: Seal Type Switches ABJ ( BJ ) Turquoise Switches Product Catalog 2022.4 For detection: Seal Type Switches ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches Ultra-miniature Size Sealed Switches FEATURES Terminal type Mounting hole 2.3 mm type Wire leads bottom type Ultra-miniature size, High sealing performance sealed switches Elastomer (elastic material) double molding technology contributes to stable sealing quality and production volume efficiency Superior operating position precision Long stroke type is available Wire leads side type Mounting hole 2.3 mm type TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Long stroke type Automotive (opening and shutting detection for doors) Electric pot ORDERING INFORMATION (PART NO.) ABJ Terminal 4: Solder terminal 5: P/C board terminal 6: Wire leads bottom type Actuator 0: Pin plunger 2: Hinge lever 4: Simulated roller lever 6: Roller lever 7: Wire leads right side type 8: Wire leads left side type 8: Leaf lever Operating Force (OF) (Max.) by pin plunger 4: 1.23 N 6: 1.96 N 7: 2.45 N (Long stroke type only) Contact material 0: AgNi alloy 1: AgNi alloy＋Au­clad (Mounting hole 3 mm lead wire type only) L: Long stroke type Size of mounting hole 1: Mounting hole 1.2 mm (P/C board, Solder and Wire leads terminals) 2: Mounting hole 2.3 mm (Solder and Wire leads terminals) 3: Mounting hole 3 mm (Leaf lever type only) 4: Fixed pin (right side pin) type 5: Fixed pin (left side pin) type Contact form 1: SPDT　2: SPST­NC　　　 3: SPST­NO (Wire leads type only) (Wire leads type only) COM N.O. COM N.C. N.C. COM N.O. Note) Not every combination is available. Please refer to the following table, “PRODUCT TYPES”. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー1ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) TYPES Terminal type: Mounting hole 1.2 mm type / 2.3 mm type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Mounting hole 1.2 mm type Mounting hole 2.3 mm type Operating Force (OF) Max. Solder terminal P/C board terminal Solder terminal 1.23 N ABJ141040 ABJ151040 ABJ241040 1.96 N ABJ141060 ABJ151060 ABJ241060 0.39 N ABJ141240 ABJ151240 ABJ241240 0.64 N ABJ141260 ABJ151260 ABJ241260 0.39 N ABJ141440 ABJ151440 ABJ241440 0.64 N ABJ141460 ABJ151460 ABJ241460 0.39 N ABJ141640 ABJ151640 ABJ241640 0.64 N ABJ141660 ABJ151660 ABJ241660 Operating Force (OF) Max. Solder terminal P/C board terminal Solder terminal 1.23 N ABJ141041 ABJ151041 ABJ241041 1.96 N ABJ141061 ABJ151061 ABJ241061 0.39 N ABJ141241 ABJ151241 ABJ241241 0.64 N ABJ141261 ABJ151261 ABJ241261 0.39 N ABJ141441 ABJ151441 ABJ241441 0.64 N ABJ141461 ABJ151461 ABJ241461 0.39 N ABJ141641 ABJ151641 ABJ241641 0.64 N ABJ141661 ABJ151661 ABJ241661 Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Mounting hole 1.2 mm type Mounting hole 2.3 mm type Note: Push plunger color: dark red Wire leads (bottom type): Mounting hole 1.2 mm type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 1.23 N ABJ161040 ABJ162040 ABJ163040 1.96 N ABJ161060 ABJ162060 ABJ163060 0.39 N ABJ161240 ABJ162240 ABJ163240 0.64 N ABJ161260 ABJ162260 ABJ163260 0.39 N ABJ161440 ABJ162440 ABJ163440 0.64 N ABJ161460 ABJ162460 ABJ163460 0.39 N ABJ161640 ABJ162640 ABJ163640 0.64 N ABJ161660 ABJ162660 ABJ163660 Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 1.23 N ABJ161041 ABJ162041 ABJ163041 1.96 N ABJ161061 ABJ162061 ABJ163061 0.39 N ABJ161241 ABJ162241 ABJ163241 0.64 N ABJ161261 ABJ162261 ABJ163261 0.39 N ABJ161441 ABJ162441 ABJ163441 0.64 N ABJ161461 ABJ162461 ABJ163461 0.39 N ABJ161641 ABJ162641 ABJ163641 0.64 N ABJ161661 ABJ162661 ABJ163661 Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: dark red Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー2ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Wire leads bottom type: Mounting hole 2.3 mm type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 1.23 N ABJ261040 ABJ262040 ABJ263040 1.96 N ABJ261060 ABJ262060 ABJ263060 0.39 N ABJ261240 ABJ262240 ABJ263240 0.64 N ABJ261260 ABJ262260 ABJ263260 0.39 N ABJ261440 ABJ262440 ABJ263440 0.64 N ABJ261460 ABJ262460 ABJ263460 0.39 N ABJ261640 ABJ262640 ABJ263640 0.64 N ABJ261660 ABJ262660 ABJ263660 Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 1.23 N ABJ261041 ABJ262041 ABJ263041 1.96 N ABJ261061 ABJ262061 ABJ263061 0.39 N ABJ261241 ABJ262241 ABJ263241 0.64 N ABJ261261 ABJ262261 ABJ263261 0.39 N ABJ261441 ABJ262241 ABJ263441 0.64 N ABJ261461 ABJ262461 ABJ263461 0.39 N ABJ261641 ABJ262641 ABJ263641 0.64 N ABJ261661 ABJ262661 ABJ263661 Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: dark red Wire leads bottom leaf lever type: Mounting hole 3 mm type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 0.98 N ABJ361840 ABJ362840 ABJ363840 1.27 N ABJ361860 ABJ362860 ABJ363860 Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 0.98 N ABJ361841 ABJ362841 ABJ363841 1.27 N ABJ361861 ABJ362861 ABJ363861 Leaf lever Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color:black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Leaf lever Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: dark red Wire leads side type: Fixed pin (right side pin) type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads direction 1.27 N Wire leads type SPST-NC SPST-NO Right ABJ472840 ABJ473840 1.27 N Left ABJ482840 — 1.76 N Right ABJ472860 ABJ473860 1.76 N Left ABJ482860 — Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads direction 1.27 N Leaf lever Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Leaf lever Wire leads type SPST-NC SPST-NO Right ABJ472841 ABJ473841 1.27 N Left ABJ482841 — 1.76 N Right ABJ472861 ABJ473861 1.76 N Left ABJ482861 — Note: Push plunger color: dark red Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー3ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Wire leads side type: Fixed pin (left side pin) type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads direction 1.27 N Wire leads type SPST-NC SPST-NO Right ABJ572840 ABJ573840 1.27 N Left ABJ582840 — 1.76 N Right ABJ572860 ABJ573860 1.76 N Left ABJ582860 — Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads direction 1.27 N Leaf lever Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Leaf lever Wire leads type SPST-NC SPST-NO Right ABJ572841 ABJ573841 1.27 N Left ABJ582841 — 1.76 N Right ABJ572861 ABJ573861 1.76 N Left ABJ582861 — Note: Push plunger color: dark red Wire leads side type: Mounting hole 3 mm type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Wire leads type Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads direction 1.27 N Left ABJ382840 1.76 N Left ABJ382860 Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads direction 1.27 N Left ABJ382841 1.76 N Left ABJ382861 Leaf lever SPST-NC Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Leaf lever Wire leads type SPST-NC Note: Push plunger color: dark red Wire leads bottom long stroke type: Mounting hole 2.3 mm type 1) AgNi alloy contact Actuator Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 2.45 N ABJ261L70 ABJ262L70 ABJ263L70 Operating Force (OF) Max. Wire leads type SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO 2.45 N ABJ261L71 ABJ262L71 ABJ263L71 Pin plunger (Horizontal) Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: black 2) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact Actuator Pin plunger (Horizontal) Wire leads type Note: Push plunger color: natural (white) Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー4ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) RATING Contact rating Item Specifications Contact specifications AgNi alloy contact type Operating Force OF Max. Load AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact type 1.23 N 1.96 V 2.45 N 1.23 N 1.96 N 2.45 N 125 V AC 1A 2A 1A 0.1 A 0.1 A 0.1 A 30 V DC 1A 2A 1A 0.1 A 0.1 A 0.1 A Note: OF is the value for the pin plunger type. Low-level circuit rating (Au-clad contact type) Rated voltage Resistive load 6 V DC 5 mA 12 V DC 2 mA 24 V DC 1 mA Specifications Item Expected life Mechanical life (OT: Specified value) Electrical life (OT: max.) AgNi alloy contact type Min. 3 × 104 (at 20 cpm) (at rated load) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact type Min. 105 (at 20 cpm) (at rated load) Insulation resistance Dielectric strength Specifications Leaf lever type: Min. 5 × 105 (at 60 cpm) Wire leads side type: Min. 3 × 105 (at 60 cpm) Between non-continuous terminals Min. 100 MΩ (at 500 V DC insulation resistance meter) 600 Vrms Between each terminal and other exposed metal parts 1,500 Vrms Between each terminal and ground 1,500 Vrms Vibration resistance (Pin plunger type) 10 to 55 Hz at single amplitude of 0.75 mm (Contact opening max. 1 msec) Shock resistance (Pin plunger type) Min. 294 m/s2 (Contact opening max. 1 msec) Contact resistance (Initial) AgNi alloy contact type Terminal type: Max. 50 mΩ Wire lead type: Max. 100 mΩ (By voltage drop 1 A 6 to 8 V DC) AgNi alloy + Au-clad contact type Terminal type: Max. 100 mΩ Wire lead type: Max. 150 mΩ (By voltage drop 0.1 A 6 to 8 V DC) Allowable operating speed (at no load) 1 to 500 mm/sec Max. operating cycle rate (at no load) 120 cpm (Long stroke type: 60 cpm) Ambient temperature –40 to +85°C Unit weight Approx. 0.5 g (Terminal type) Protection grade IP67 (except exposed terminal part of terminal type) Note: Test conditions and judgement are complying with “NECA C 4505”. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー5ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Operating characteristics 8th digit of Operating Force Part No. (OF) Max. Type of actuator Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated roller lever Roller lever Wire leads bottom type Leaf lever Release Force (RF) Min Pretravel (PT) Max. Movement Differential (MD) Max. Overtravel (OT) Min. Operating Position (OP) 0.6 mm 0.12 mm 0.25 mm Mounting hole: 1.2 type 5.5±0.2 mm Mounting hole: 2.3 type 7.0±0.2 mm 3.0 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm Mounting hole: 1.2 type 6.8±1.0 mm Mounting hole: 2.3 type 8.3±1.0 mm 3.0 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm Mounting hole: 1.2 type 9.8±1.0 mm Mounting hole: 2.3 type 11.3±1.0 mm 3.0 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm Mounting hole: 1.2 type 13.1 ±1.0 mm Mounting hole: 2.3 type 14.6±1.0 mm 0.20 N 6.0 mm 1.0 mm 2.5 mm Mounting hole: 3.0 type 16.0±2.0 mm 1.27 N 0.29 N 6.0 mm 1.0 mm 2.5 mm Mounting hole: 3.0 type 16.0±2.0 mm 4 1.27 N 0.22 N 2.6 mm 0.5 mm 1.4 mm Fixed pin type 10.7±0.7 mm Mounting hole: 3.0 type 16.25±0.7 mm 6 1.76 N 0.26 N 2.6 mm 0.5 mm 1.4 mm Fixed pin type 10.7±0.7 mm Mounting hole: 3.0 type 16.25±0.7 mm 7 2.45 N 0.20 N — 0.5 mm 2.0 mm 2.5±0.4 mm 4 1.23 N 0.15 N 6 1.96 N 0.25 N 4 0.39 N 0.029 N 6 0.64 N 0.049 N 4 0.39 N 0.029 N 6 0.64 N 0.049 N 4 0.39 N 0.029 N 6 0.64 N 0.049 N 4 0.98 N 6 Wire leads side type Long stroke type Note: The OP differs between the 1.2 mm and 2.3 mm dia. mounting hole types. DATA Guidelines for selecting contact materials for load voltage and current 2A AgNi alloy contact 1A OF1.23 N OF1.96 N 100 mA Au­clad contact 1 mA 0 DC 5 V AC 5 V 15 V 15 V 30 V 125 V Note) OF: Value of pin plunger The diagram above is intended as a reference. Please use the product within the rated voltage and current. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー6ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) DIMENSIONS Unit: mm CAD The CAD data of the products with a “CAD” mark can be downloaded from our Website. P/C board terminal: Mounting hole 1.2 mm type Pin plunger External dimensions CAD P/C board pattern Operating Position (OP) Pretravel (PT) 5.5±0.2 Max. 0.6 φ1.2±0.05 1.1±0.12 1.6 t=0.4 6­C0.3 6.5±0.1 1.25±0.12 5.08±0.15 5.08±0.15 4.4 12.8±0.15 6 1.5±0.12 0.9 1.0 1.5±0.1 2­φ1.2＋0.12 －0 φ1.5 5.50 5.0±0.15 5.4±0.3 5.08±0.1 5.08±0.1 General tolerance: ±0.25 Pretravel (PT) Max. 0.6 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.12 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 0.25 mm Operating Position (OP) Distance from mounting hole 5.5±0.2 mm Distance from stand-off 7±0.3 mm P/C board terminal: Hinge lever External dimensions Operating Position (OP) 6.8±1.0 4.2 φ1.2±0.05 3 8.3±1.2 4.4±0.4 8.6 P/C board pattern Pretravel (PT) Max. 3.0 CAD General tolerance: ±0.25 5.08±0.1 5.08±0.1 Pretravel (PT) Max. 3.0 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 0.5 mm Operating Position (OP) Distance from mounting hole 6.8±1.0 mm Distance from stand-off 8.3±1.2 mm P/C board terminal: Simulated roller lever 3.3±0.4 P/C board pattern Pretravel (PT) Max. 3.0 External dimensions CAD φ1.2±0.05 3 5.08±0.1 5.08±0.1 11.3±1.2 Operating Position (OP) 9.8±1.0 R2.5 Pretravel (PT) Max. 3.0 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 0.5 mm Operating Position (OP) General tolerance: ±0.25 Distance from mounting hole 9.8±1.0 mm Distance from stand-off 11.3±1.2 mm Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー7ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) P/C board terminal: Roller lever External dimensions φ1.2±0.05 2.2 φ4.8 5.08±0.1 5.08±0.1 14.6±1.2 Operating Position (OP) 13.1±1.0 3.4±0.4 P/C board pattern Pretravel (PT) Max. 3.0 CAD Pretravel (PT) Max. 3.0 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 0.5 mm Operating Position (OP) General tolerance: ±0.25 Distance from mounting hole 13.1±1.0 mm Distance from stand-off 14.6±1.2 mm Solder terminal CAD 4.6±0.3 6.5±0.1 5.08±0.15 5.08±0.15 12.8±0.15 4.4 6 5.7 φ1.5 1.7 2.4＋0.1 －0.05 6.5±0.15 0.4 2 1.5 6­C0.3 0.5 2.2 5.7 1.2 Operating Position Pretravel (PT) (OP) Max. 0.6 7±0.2 7.8 φ1.5 5 2 1.5 1 2­φ1.2＋0.12 　0 0.5 1.5±0.1 5±0.15 5.4±0.3 Mounting hole 2.3 mm type Operating Position Pretravel (PT) (OP) 5.5±0.2 Max. 0.6 Mounting hole 1.2 mm type φ2.4＋0.1 －0.05 2.5±0.1 1.2 t=0.4 6 2.2 4.8±0.1 General tolerance: ±0.25 6 5.08±0.15 5.08±0.15 12.8±0.15 General tolerance: ±0.25 Note) Dimensions of the actuator type are the same as corresponding P/C board terminal types. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー8ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Bottom wire leads type CAD Mounting hole 1.2 mm type Mounting hole 2.3 mm type 5±2 5.0±2.0 300±10 300±10 7.50 8.2 6.5±0.15 13.9±0.4 13.9±0.4 6.0 General tolerance: ±0.25 Note) Products with dimensions other than shown are similar to solder terminal type. Dimensions of the actuator type are the same as corresponding P/C board terminal types. General tolerance: ±0.25 Thickness of the lead wire 0.3 mm2 Thickness of the lead wire 0.3 mm2 Color of the lead wire COM ... Black NO ... White NC ... Red Color of the lead wire COM ... Black NO ... White NC ... Red Wire leads bottom leaf lever type CAD Mounting hole 3 mm type 2.5 9.25 3.3 7.5 3.1＋0.1 －0.05 6.5 4.4 R2.5 9 5 Free Position (FP) (19.0) 8.6±1 Totaltravel Position (TTP) (11.5) 5 4.8±0.3 Operating Position (OP) 16±2 13±0.1 Pretravel (PT) Max. 6 External dimensions 3＋0　 －0.15 5±2 300±10 R3.25 6 20±0.4 General tolerance: ±0.25 Pretravel (PT) Max. 6.0 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 1.0 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 2.5 mm Operating Position (OP) Distance from mounting hole Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー9ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 16.0±2.0 mm AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Wire leads side type CAD Fixed pin type (Right side pin) Wire leads right side type External dimensions C0.2 5.0＋0 －0.2 3.45 7.6±1.0 6.9±0.3 8.55 Totaltravel position (TTP) (8.55) Operating position (OP) 10.7±0.7 Free position (FP) Max. 13.05 R2.0 2.6±0.05 6.7 6.0 5.0 9.53±0.1 2.6±0.05 φ2.2±0.05 9.53 5±2 300±10 16.65 General tolerance: ±0.25 Pretravel (PT) Max. 2.6 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 1.4 mm Operating Position (OP) Wire leads left side type Distance from mounting hole External dimensions C0.2 9.53±0.1 2.6±0.05 φ2.2±0.05 9.53 5.0＋0 －0.2 3.45 7.6±1.0 6.9±0.3 8.55 Totaltravel position (TTP) (8.55) Operating position (OP) 10.7±0.7 Free position (FP) Max. 13.05 R2.0 2.6±0.05 6.7 6.0 5.0 5±2 300±10 16.65 General tolerance: ±0.25 Pretravel (PT) Max. mm 2.6 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 1.4 mm Operating Position (OP) Distance from mounting hole side pin Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ 10.7±0.7 mm ー 10 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 10.7±0.7 mm AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Fixed pin type (Left side pin) Wire leads right side type External dimensions 9.53 φ2.2±0.05 2.6±0.05 C0.2 6.7 6.0 5.0 7.6±1.0 6.9±0.3 8.55 3.45 Totaltravel position (TTP) (8.55) 2.6±0.05 Operating position (OP) 10.7±0.7 R2.0 Free position (FP) Max. 13.05 5.0＋0 －0.2 9.53±0.1 5±2 16.65 300±10 General tolerance: ±0.25 Pretravel (PT) Max. 2.6 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 1.4 mm Operating Position (OP) Wire leads left side type Distance from mounting hole side pin 10.7±0.7 mm External dimensions 9.53 φ2.2±0.05 2.6±0.05 C0.2 6.7 6.0 5.0 3.45 7.6±1.0 6.9±0.3 8.55 Totaltravel position (TTP) (8.55) Operating position (OP) 10.7±0.7 R2.0 Free position (FP) Max. 13.05 2.6±0.05 5.0＋0 －0.2 9.53±0.1 5±2 300±10 16.65 General tolerance: ±0.25 Pretravel (PT) Max. 2.6 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 1.4 mm Operating Position (OP) Distance from mounting hole side pin Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 11 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 10.7±0.7 mm AECTB59E 202204 ABJ (BJ) Turquoise Switches (ABJ1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Wire leads side leaf lever type CAD Mounting hole 3mm type External dimensions C0.30 8.4＋0.1 －0.3 5.8±1.0 6.0＋0.2 －0.15 12.3 R2.0 6.0 9.0 3.1＋0.1 －0 1.85±0.3 Totaltravel position (TTP) (14.1) Operating position (OP) 16.25±0.7 φ3.0＋0 －0.1 Free position (FP) Max. 18.6 5.0 3.3 5±2 4.0 13.0±0.1 300±10 19.6 Pretravel (PT) Max. 2.6 mm Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 1.4 mm Operating Position (OP) General tolerance: ±0.25 Distance from mounting hole 16.25±0.7 mm Wire leads long stroke type CAD Mounting hole 2.3 mm type External dimensions Operating position (OP) 2.5±0.4 Free position (FP) Max. 3.2 4.95 9.0 6.0 12.8 19.4 6.0±0.15 C0.6 φ2.4＋0.1 －0.05 2.4＋0.1 －0.05 8.2 8.1 φ2.0 φ3.0＋0 －0.15 1.0 2.5±0.1 5±2 300±10 4.8±0.1 COM N.O. N.C. 13.9±0.4 General tolerance: ±0.25 Movement Differential (MD) Max. 0.5 mm Overtravel (OT) Min. 2.0 mm Operating Position (OP) 2.5 ±0.4 mm Please refer to "the latest product specifications" when designing your product. •Requests to customers: https://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/salespolicies/ Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 12 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB59E 202204 Notes for Turquoise Switches (BJ, BS, BV type) CAUTIONS FOR USE (Common for BJ, BS and BV types) Fastening of the switch body 1) Fasten the switch body onto a smooth surface using the correct screw as shown in the chart below and tighten it with the prescribed torque. The switch case may deform depending on the type of screw (screw head diameter, etc.), the size of the washer, and the use or non-use of a washer. Therefore, please confirm the appropriate torque of actual conditions. Also, it is recommended that adhesive be applied to lock the screws to prevent loosening of the screws. When doing so, please be careful not let any adhesive get inside the switch. Screws Tightening torque M1.2 Not more than 0.098 N·m ABJ (BJ) switches M2.3 Not more than 0.29 N·m M3.0 Not more than 0.29 N·m ABS (BS) switches M2.3 Not more than 0.29 N·m ABV (BV) switches M3.0 Not more than 0.49 N·m 2) Fixed pin type To secure the switch unit, thermally crimp or press-fit the mounting pins. If the pins are to be press-fitted, install a guide on the opposite surface to the mounting pins to prevent them from slipping out of position and developing play. 3) Be sure to maintain adequate insulating clearance between each terminal and ground. 4) The positioning of the switch should be such that direct force is not applied to the pushbutton or actuator in its free position. The operating force to the pushbutton should only be applied in a perpendicular direction. 5) The standard value of overtravel used should be within the range of 70% to 100% of the rated OT value. 6) When soldering the BV type turquoise switch or the immersion protected type of the BJ and BS type switches, the sealing material sometimes forms a lump or bulge at the base of the terminal or lead. Be sure to allow enough space for this when attaching the switch. Soldering operations 1) Manual soldering: Perform soldering in less than 3 seconds with maximum 350 C iron. Care should be taken not to apply force to the terminals during soldering. We recommend a soldering iron with temperature adjustment in order to prevent poor quality soldering. Please consult us if you intend to use a soldering iron of 60 W or higher. 2) Terminal portions should not be moved within 1 minute after soldering. Soldering time ABJ (BJ) switches Within 3 seconds ABS (BS) switches Within 3 seconds ABV (BV) switches Within 5 seconds Cautions regarding use 1) When switching inductive loads (relays, solenoids, buzzers, etc.), an arc absorbing circuit is recommended to protect the contacts. 2) If switching of the contact is synchronized with the phase of the AC power, reduced electrical life or welded contact may occur. Therefore, test the switch while it is operating under actual loads for this condition. If found, you may wish to take corrective action in your design. 3) In the slow or high speed operating condition, the electrical life might be greatly reduced depending upon the switching load. Please consult us before use. 4) Using lever type in do not condition, there is the concern that the flexible part may be impeded and return movement may not be possible. In this situation take the following precautions: • Select a product of higher OF or use a leaf type lever. • Attach a protective cover to the lever. 5) If the leaf lever type switch is excessively pushed (pushed further than the operational limit position) or switching is done at high speed or is accompanied by the impact, the lever will break. Please be careful. Also, be careful with the short roller lever type ABV (BV) switch as improper return may result from pressing too much. Protection from dust, water and corrosive gas 1) The pin button and the space around the body cap Turquoise switches are sealed with elastic material, the terminal portion is integrally molded. This prevents dust entry and protects the switch against corrosive gases. Wireleaded types are recommended for applications subject to water or oil splash. However, avoid soaking these immersion protected types in oil or water, because those types are not of completely oil tight construction. 2) Switch operation or rapid temperature change while water droplets are on the switch may cause the water invasion inside the switch because of breathing action on condensation. Especially do not use switch in a bath. If sources of silicon gas are existing in the vicinity of the switch (silicon rubber, silicon oil, silicon coating, and silicon filler, etc.), silicon gas (low molecular siloxane, etc.) will be emitted and it will get into the product due to the permeability of the plastic. If the switch is used or stored in such an environment, silicon compound might generate on the contacts, cause the and faulty contacting. Therefore, please do not use sources that can emit silicon gas in the vicinity of the switch. Do not use in areas where flammable or explosive gases from gasoline and thinner, etc., may be present. Selection of the switch Allow for up to 20% variation of the specified characteristics values to compensate for long term operational wear of the switch in your design. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 13 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB35E 202204 Notes for Turquoise Switches (BJ, BS, BV type) ㅡ Hydrogen sulfide exposure test Test conditions: Concentration: 3 ppm, Temperature: 40 °C, Humidity: 75% RH 1Ω 100 mΩ 10 mΩ 100 Ω Typical products 10 Ω 1Ω 100 mΩ Turquoise switches 10 mΩ 0 Standard value 8 hours 100 200 300 400 500 Elapsed time (h) Oil-proof and chemical-proof characteristics 2 4 6 The rubber elastomer swells when exposed to oil and chemicals. The extent of swelling will vary widely depending on the type and amount of oil and chemicals. Check with the actual oil or chemicals used. In particular, be aware that solvents such as freon, chlorine, and toluene cannot be used. 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Elapsed time (h) ㅡ Waterproof test Test conditions: Immersion protected IP67 switches ... Submerge at 1 m below the water surface for 30 minutes. Insulation resistance (MΩ) Contact resistance Contact resistance ㅡ Dust protection test Test conditions: The talcum powder used shall be able to pass through a square- meshed sieve the nominal wire diameter of 7 μm. The amount of talcum powder to be used is 2 kg per cubic metre of the test chamber volume. The duration of the test is 8 hours. No damage observed after the test. Washability [ABJ (BJ) and ABS (BS)] Do not clean the switch. Doing so can cause problems. Please contact us if cleaning is necessary. 1000 100 10 Standard value 30 minutes 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Elapsed time (h) Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 14 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB35E 202204 Notes for Turquoise Switches (BJ, BS, BV type) REFERENCE Dust-protected type This type of construction prevents dust that is large enough to have an effect on operation from getting inside the unit. This construction is stipulated by protective classes against solid matter in the IEC standards (IEC60529). The talcum powder used shall be able to pass through a squaremeshed sieve the nominal wire diameter of 7 μm. The amount of talcum powder to be used is 2 kg per cubic metre of the test chamber volume. The duration of the test is 8 hours. No damage observed after the test. of protection indicated by the 1st Characteristics number ㅡLevel 1st Characteristics number Immersion-protected type This type of construction prevents any harmful effects even after the device is left underwater at a depth of 1 m for 30 minutes. This construction is stipulated by protective classes against water in the IEC standards (IEC60529). IEC’s IP Codes 0 No protection 1 Protected against solid matter larger than 50 mm 2 Protected against solid matter larger than 12 mm 3 Protected against solid matter larger than 2.5 mm 4 Protected against solid matter larger than 1.0 mm 5 Dust-protected type Prevents dust that is large enough to have an effect on operation from getting inside the unit 6 Dust-resistant type Prevents dust from getting inside the unit ㅡ Level of protection indicated by the 2nd Characteristics number The IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) has defined the IP characteristic code that represents the levels of protection described in IEC standard (IEC60529). The two numbers that follow the IP code (the characteristics numbers) indicate the suitability of this protection for all environmental conditions. 1st characteristics number Protection level (IEC60529/Solid matter) JIS C 0920 IP 2nd characteristics number 2nd Characteristics Protection level (IEC60529/Liquid matter) number 0 No protection Droplet-protected type I 1 Protected against water droplets that fall perpendicular to the unit Droplet-protected type II 2 Protected against water droplets that fall from within 15° of perpendicular to the unit Rain-protected type 3 Protected against water droplets that fall from within 60° of perpendicular to the unit Splash-protected type 4 Protected against water that splashes on the unit from any direction Spray-protected type 5 Free from adverse effects even if sprayed directly with water from any direction Water-resistant type 6 Protected against water sprayed directly on the unit from any direction Immersionprotected type 7 Water does not get inside of the unit when submerged in water according to the specified conditions Underwater type 8 Unit can be used underwater Note: Details of test conditions are the same as NECA C 0920. Please refer to them. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 15 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB35E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches) TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY Detection Switches A compact switch equipped with an enclosed micro-gap snapaction contact mechanism that makes a specified motion with a specified force to open/close a circuit, and an actuator outside the enclosure (hereinafter referred to as the switch) Actuator A part of the switch that transmits the received external force to an internal spring mechanism to move the movable contact so that the switch can be opened and closed Actuator stopper Contact form This refers to the components determining the type of application which make up the electrical input/output circuits in the contact. SPDT SPST­N.C. SPST­N.O. Insulation resistance A part of the switch to limit the actuator movement in the switch operation direction Resistance between non-continuous terminals, each terminal and other exposed metal parts and between each terminal and ground. Rated values Values indicating the characteristics and performance guarantee standards of the snap-action switches. The rated current and rated voltage, for instance, assume specific conditions (type of load, current, voltage, frequency, etc.). Dielectric Mechanical life Contact resistance The service life when operated at a preset operating frequency without passing electricity through the contacts. (The life test is performed at a switching frequency of 60 times/minute and operating speed of 100 mm/second at the regular cam.) Threshold limit value that a high voltage can be applied to a predetermined measuring location for one minute without causing damage to the insulation. This indicates the electrical resistance at the contact part. Generally, this resistance includes the conductor resistance of the spring and terminal portions. Vibration resistance Electrical life The service life when the rated load is connected to the contact and switching operations are performed. (The life test is performed at a switching frequency of 20 times/minute and operating speed of 100 mm/second at the regular cam.) Malfunction vibration ... Vibration range where a closed contact does not open for longer than a specified time due to vibrations during use of the snap-action switches. Shock resistance Shock durability ... Shock range where the mechanical shocks received during snap-action switches transport and installation do not damage the parts or harm the operating characteristics. Malfunction shock ... Shock range where a closed contact does not open for longer than a specified time due to shocks during use of the snap-action switches. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 16 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches) TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY ■ Definition of operating characteristic The main terminological illustrations and meanings which are used with snapaction switches are as follows. RF OF PT FP Classification TF OT OP TT Force MD RP TTP Movement Center of mounting holes Symbol Unit Varying display method Operating Force OF N Max. The force required to cause contact snap-action. It is expressed terms of force applied to the the actuator. Release Force RF N Min. The force to be applied to the the actuator at the moment contact snaps back from operated position to total travel position. Totaltravel Force TF N Pretravel PT mm, degree Max. Distance or agree of the actuator movement from free position to operating position. Overtravel OT mm, degree Min. The distance or degree which the actuator is permitted to travel after actuation without any damage to the switching mechanism. Movement Differential MD mm, degree Max. The distance or degree from operating position to release position of the actuator. Totaltravel TT mm, degree The migration length or the move angle from the free position to total travel position of actuator Free Position FP mm, degree Position of the actuator when no force is applied to. Operating Position OP mm, degree Release Position RP mm, degree The position of the actuator when the traveling contact snaps back from operating position to its original position. Total travel Position TTP mm, degree The stopping position of the actuator after total travel. Terminology Starting current Force applied to an actuator required to move from an operating position to a total travel position Position ± The position of the actuator when the traveling contacts snaps with the fixed contact. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 17 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches) TECHNICAL NOTES ON MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS Actuation Force and Stroke Changes in Operating Characteristics Adequate stroke setting is the key to high reliability. It is also important that adequate contact force be ’maintained to ensure high reliability. For a normally closed (N.C.) circuit, the driving mechanism should be set so that the actuator is normally in the free position. For a normally open (N.O.) circuit, the actuator should be pressed to 70% to 100% of the specified stroke to absorb possible errors. If the stroke is set too close to the operating point (OP), this may cause unstable contact, and in the worst case may cause actuator damage due to inertia of the drive mechanism. It is advisable that the stroke be adjusted with the mounting plate or driving mechanism. Exercise design care so that malfunctions will not occur if the operating characteristics vary by as much as 20% from, rated values. In the OF Max. 0.98N specification for FS snap-action switches, the allowable Max. is 0.98 N (100%+20%) = 1.18 N In the RF Min. 0.15 N Min. specification the allowable Min. 0.15 N (100%–20%) = 0.12 N Mechanical Conditions for Type Selection Actuator type should be selected according to activation method, activation speed, activation rate, and activation frequency. 1) An extremely slow activation speed may cause unstable contact transfer, possibly resulting in contact failures or contact fusion. 2) An extremely high activation speed may cause damage to contacts or contact response failure. Contact force Operating force The figure at right shows a typical example of activation and contact forces varying with stroke. In the vicinity of the OP and RP, the contact force is diminished, causing chatter and contact bounce immediately before or after reversal. For this reason, use the switch while giving due consideration to this. This also causes the snap action switch to be sensitive to vibration or shock. Driving Mechanism Use of a driving mechanism which will cause physical impact to the actuator should be avoided. OF ＜Example＞ RF RP FP OP MD PT TTP Stroke Bad OT Good N.C. On FP On reversal Stroke On reversal On OTP N.O. TECHNICAL NOTES ON ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1) The snap-action switch is designed for AC operations. While it has small contact gaps and no arc absorber, it may be used for lowcapacity DC operations. Please refer to the rating of each products 2) For applications with very small switching voltage or current, choose the low-level load type (Au contact). Small current and voltage application range (Au contact) Current (mA) 500 100 50 10 5 2 1 4 8 12 16 20 DC voltage (VDC) 24 3) When selecting a contact type of a snap-action switch to be used for low-level load switching, the following should be noted. Silver contacts’ surfaces are prone to be oxidized and form a sulfide film. The switch operates with no problems at thebeginning of use. However, as the contact surfaces develop films with time, the film may not be broken by the switching operation, causing a conduction failure. Therefore, please choose the Au contact type for switching a load of 0.1 A or below. 4) Application to Electronic Circuits • The snap-action switch contacts can sustain bounce or chatter when closed. Bounce or chatter can cause noise or pulse count errors when the snap action switch is used in electronic circuits. • If contact bounce or chatter poses problems in the vicinity of the OP and RP, use a suitable absorption network, such as a C/ R network. 5) Check the surge current, normal current and surge duration. 6) Contact resistance given in performance specifications is measured with a voltage drop method using 6 to 8 V DC, 1 A (except for low-level load type). Contact resistance across COM and N.C. terminals is measured in the free position, while contact resistance across COM and N.O. terminals is measured in the total travel position. 7) To prevent contact welding failure, be sure to use a serial resistance for each capacitive load. 8) If snap-action switch operation is synchronized with the AC supply phase, this may cause: shortened electrical life, contact fusion failure, contact transfer, or other reliability problems. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 18 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches) CAUTIONS IN A CIRCUIT 1) Contact protection is recommended when snap-action switches are used in an inductive load circuit. Circuit diagram Cautions for use Contact for snap­action switch r c R 2) Do not connect the contacts on individual switches to different type or different poles of the power supply. Examples of power supply connections (connection to different poles) Wrong (1) r = more than 10 Ω (2) In an AC circuit Impedance of R is to be slightly smaller than impedance of r and c. Lamp load PL Solenoid load Contact for snap­action switch r R c Can be used for both AC and DC. Impedance of r is nearly equal to impedance of R. C: 0.1 μF Right Lamp load PL Solenoid load Load connected to same pole Contact for snap­action switch diode (1) For DC circuits only. R Example of wrong power supply connection (connection to different poles of power supply) This may lead to mixed DC and AC. ZNR Varistor Induction load Contact for snap­action switch Wrong Can be used for both AC and DC. Load L AC DC Load L 3) Avoid circuits which apply voltage between contacts. (This may lead to mixed deposition.) Wrong 200 V L 100 V Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 19 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches) MOUNTING STATE AND ENVIRONMENT Checking the insulation distance Soldering precautions After mounting and wiring, check the insulation distance between terminals and the ground. If the insulation distance is inadequate, mount insulating material between as required. For manual soldering, lay the terminals flat (horizontal with the ground) and quickly perform the soldering operation using a soldering iron with the appropriate heat capacity and the proper amount of solder. Take care that the flux does not flow into the switch interior by using a ventilation fan to discharge flux gas and to prevent contact of the switch body with the soldering iron tip. Be careful not to apply force to the lead wires or the terminal portions immediately after soldering. The temperature setting and time conditions vary depending on the product. See the section “CAUTIONS FOR USE” for each product. Fastening the snap-action switch body See the Section “CAUTIONS FOR USE” for the individual switch. Position adjustment with effector 1) The effector should be positioned so that direct force is not applied to the plunger or actuator in its free position. The operating force to the plunger should only be applied in a perpendicular direction. 2) Note that the use of the switch as a stopper may cause an operational problem. ＜Examples＞ Soldering iron tip Switch installation position Basically, the switch should be installed so that the object to press the switch’s plunger or lever can press it down to 70 to 100% of OT of the switch. When determining the position, the tolerance of OP (Operating Position) and other factors should be taken into account. The following describes the case where the strictest tolerance conditions are adopted. Example: Hinge lever type FS switch Reference values: OP = 8.8±0.8 mm PT = Max. 2.8 mm OT = Min. 1.2 mm Wrong Avoid using in a silicon atmosphere Avoid using organic silicon rubber, adhesives, sealing compounds, oil, grease, and wires in a silicon atmosphere.  lease consult us when using under the following P conditions*: FP OP TTP Correct PT 1) Environments where hydrogen sulfide or other corrosive gases are present. 2) Environments where gasoline, thinner or other flammable, explosive gases are present. 3) Dusty environments (for non-seal type snap action switches). 4) The perpendicular operating speed exceeds the allowable operating speed. 5) Switching between different poles. 6) Use in environments not in the prescribed temperature or humidity range. OT (1) When the switch is not pressed The object to press the lever should not be in contact with the lever. For this purpose, the object should be at a distance from the switch father than the maximum FP (Free Position) value. FP Max = OP Max + PT Max = 9.6 + 2.8 = 12.4 mm Max The object should be at a distance of 12.4 mm or more from the mounting hole. (2) Depressed position The plunger/lever should be pressed down to 70% or more of OT (Over Travel). Therefore, the depressed position should be calculated based on the minimum value of OP (Operating Position) and the 70 and 100% of the OT value. OP Min - 70% of OT = 8.0 - 0.84 = 7.16 mm OP Min - 100% of OT = 8.0 - 1.2 = 6.80 mm The plunger/lever should be pressed down to the position of 6.80 to 7.16 mm from the mounting hole. Storage precautions To prevent discoloration due to sulfurization of the terminals (silverplated), store the switches in a polyethylene bag or other suitable airtight container. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 20 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches)  sage, storage, and transport conditions (except U turquoise switches) During usage, storage, or transportation, avoid locations subject to direct sunlight and maintain normal temperature, humidity, and pressure conditions. The allowable specifications for environments suitable for usage, storage, and transportation are given below. 1) Temperature: The allowable temperature range differs for each switch, so refer to the switch’s individual specifications. In addition, when transporting or storing switches while they are tube packaged, there are cases when the temperature may differ from the allowable range. In this situation, be sure to consult the individual specifications. 2) Humidity: The allowable temperature range differs for each switch, so refer to the switch’s individual specifications. 3) Pressure: 86 to 106 kPa The humidity range varies with the temperature. Use within the range indicated in the graph below. Humidity (％ RH) 85 Allowable range Avoid icing when used at temperatures lower than 0°C Avoid con­ densation when used at tem­ peratures higher than 0°C 5 ­40 0 Ambient temperature (℃)  e reserve the right to modify without notice the W materials, internal components, and other parts to improve product quality. Handling precautions When handling the switches, be careful not to drop them on the floor since this may damage them. * Select contact sulfurization (clipping) prevention products (FS and Au-clad double layer contacts) for use with extremely small loads or an environment-resistant Turquoise switch. Others 1) Failure modes of switches include short-circuiting, opencircuiting and temperature rises. If this switch is to be used in equipment where safety is a prime consideration, examine the possible effects of these failures on the equipment concerned, and ensure safety by providing protection circuits or protection devices. In terms of the systems involved, make provision for redundancy in the design and take steps to achieve safety design. 2) The ambient operating temperature (and humidity) range quoted is the range in which the switch can be operated on a continuous basis: it does not mean that using the switch within the rating guarantees the durability performance and environment withstanding performance of the switch. For details on the performance guarantee, check the specifications of each product concerned. 85 (The allowable temperature depends on the switch.)  ondensation will occur inside the switch if there is a sudden C change in ambient temperature when used in an atmosphere of high temperature and high humidity. This is particularly likely to happen when being transported by ship, so please be careful of the atmosphere when shipping. Condensation is the phenomenon whereby steam condenses to cause water droplets that adhere to the switch when an atmosphere of high temperature and humidity rapidly changes from a high to low temperature or when the switch is quickly moved from a low humidity location to one of high temperature and humidity. Please be careful because condensation can cause adverse conditions such as deterioration of insulation, coil cutoff, and rust. Condensation or other moisture may freeze on the switch when the temperatures is lower than 0°C 32°F. This causes problems such as sticking of movable parts or operational time lags. The plastic becomes brittle if the switch is exposed to a low temperature, low humidity environment for long periods of time. Storage for extended periods of time (including transportation periods) at high temperatures or high humidity levels or in atmospheres with organic gases or sulfide gases may cause a sulfide film or oxide film to form on the surfaces of the contacts and/ or it may interfere with the functions. Check out the atmosphere in which the units are to be stored and transported. In terms of the packing format used, make every effort to keep the effects of moisture, organic gases and sulfide gases to the absolute minimum. Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 21 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches) Shape Pretravel (PT) Overtravel (OT) Operating Force (OF) Vibration Shock Features Pin plunger Small Small Large Outstanding Appropriate for linear short-stroke action. Pin plunger acts directly on snap action mechanism, enabling high-precision positioning. Amount of movement after operation is smallest among all of the actuators, however, so reliable stopper is required. Hinge lever Large Medium Small Possible Little force required for operation. Appropriate for use with low-speed cams and dogs; has large stroke. Lever available in various shapes to fit operating unit. Simulated roller lever Large Medium Small Possible Tip of hinge lever is bent into a semi-circle, enabling use as a simple roller type. Leaf lever Large Large Small Excellent Play in lever is used to assure maximum stroke. Construction provides for space where lever is attached, for outstanding resistance to freezing. Hinge roller lever Large Medium Small Possible This is a hinge lever with a roller, and can be used with highspeed cams and dogs. The force required for pin plunger action is lighter than that of the lever, and the stroke is longer. Classification Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. Electromechanical Control Business Division industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ー 22 ー Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 AECTB36E 202204 Electromechanical Control Business Division 1006, Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8506, Japan industral.panasonic.com/ac/e/ ©Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. 2022 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AECTB59E 202204 2022.4