For detection: Seal Type Switches
ABS ( BS ) Turquoise
Switches
Product Catalog
2022.4
For detection: Seal Type Switches
ABS (BS) Turquoise Switches
Subminiature Size Sealed Switches
FEATURES
Terminal type
Subminiature Size high sealing performance sealed
switches
Elastomer (elastic material) double molding
technology contributes to stable sealing quality
Superior operating position precision
Wire leads
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Automotive (detection of door opening and closing)
Vacuum cleaner
Air purifier
Gas cooking range
Personal hygiene systems
ORDERING INFORMATION (PART NO.)
ABS
Terminal
1: .110 quickconnect 4: Solder terminal
terminal
5: P/C board
terminal
6: Wire leads
Wire and terminal position
1: Straight 4: Right
type
angle
5: Left
angle
Operating Force (OF)
by pin plunger (Max.)
4: 0.98 N
5: 1.47 N
Actuator
0: Pin plunger
1: Short hinge lever
2: Hinge lever
3: Long hinge lever
4: Simulated roller lever
6: Hinge roller lever
8: Leaf lever
(with wire lead)
AgNi alloy
Contact form
3: SPSTN.O.
1: SPDT
2: SPSTN.C.
(Wire leads type only)
(Wire leads type only)
COM N.O. N.C.
COM
Safety standard
Null: Safety standard unacquiring
3 : UL/CUL, ENEC/VDE
(Ag alloy contact, Auclad triple layer
contact type only, terminal type only)
9 : UL/CUL
(Auclad double layer contact type only,
terminal type only)
Contact material
0: AgNi alloy contact
1: CuNi alloy+AgNi alloy
+Auclad triple layer contact
4: CuNi alloy+Auclad
double layer contact
COM N.O.
N.C.
Note) Not every combination is available. Please refer to the following table, “PRODUCT TYPES”.
Auclad
AgNi alloy
CuNi alloy
Auclad
CuNi alloy
TERMINAL AND WIRE LEAD POSITION
P/C board angle terminals
P/C board
right angle terminal
(ABS4******)
Wire leads position
P/C board
left angle terminal
(ABS5******)
Wire leads
straight type
(ABS1******)
Wire leads
right angle type
(ABS4******)
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(ABS5******)
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TYPES
Terminal type
1) AgNi alloy contact
Actuator
P/C board terminal
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
.110 quick-connect
terminal
Solder terminal
0.98 N
ABS111040
1.47 N
ABS111050
0.39 N
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Standard terminal
Right angle
terminal
Left angle terminal
ABS141040
ABS151040
ABS451040
ABS551040
ABS141050
ABS151050
ABS451050
ABS551050
ABS111140
ABS141140
ABS151140
ABS451140
ABS551140
0.59 N
ABS111150
ABS141150
ABS151150
ABS451150
ABS551150
0.34 N
ABS111240
ABS141240
ABS151240
ABS451240
ABS551240
0.54 N
ABS111250
ABS141250
ABS151250
ABS451250
ABS551250
0.25 N
ABS111340
ABS141340
ABS151340
ABS451340
ABS551340
0.44 N
ABS111350
ABS141350
ABS151350
ABS451350
ABS551350
0.34 N
ABS111440
ABS141440
ABS151440
ABS451440
ABS551440
0.54 N
ABS111450
ABS141450
ABS151450
ABS451450
ABS551450
0.39 N
ABS111640
ABS141640
ABS151640
ABS451640
ABS551640
0.59 N
ABS111650
ABS141650
ABS151650
ABS451650
ABS551650
Notes: 1. Please order addition 3 at the end of the part number for safety standard type.
2. Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Actuator
P/C board terminal
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
.110 quick-connect
terminal
Solder terminal
0.98 N
ABS111041
1.47 N
ABS111051
0.39 N
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Standard terminal
Right angle
terminal
Left angle terminal
ABS141041
ABS151041
ABS451041
ABS551041
ABS141051
ABS151051
ABS451051
ABS551051
ABS111141
ABS141141
ABS151141
ABS451141
ABS551141
0.59 N
ABS111151
ABS141151
ABS151151
ABS451151
ABS551151
0.34 N
ABS111241
ABS141241
ABS151241
ABS451241
ABS551241
0.54 N
ABS111251
ABS141251
ABS151251
ABS451251
ABS551251
0.25 N
ABS111341
ABS141341
ABS151341
ABS451341
ABS551341
0.44 N
ABS111351
ABS141351
ABS151351
ABS451351
ABS551351
0.34 N
ABS111441
ABS141441
ABS151441
ABS451441
ABS551441
0.54 N
ABS111451
ABS141451
ABS151451
ABS451451
ABS551451
0.39 N
ABS111641
ABS141641
ABS151641
ABS451641
ABS551641
0.59 N
ABS111651
ABS141651
ABS151651
ABS451651
ABS551651
Notes: 1. Please order addition 3 at the end of the part number for safety standard type.
2. Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Actuator
P/C board terminal
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
.110 quick-connect
terminal
Solder terminal
0.98 N
ABS111044
1.47 N
ABS111054
0.39 N
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Standard terminal
Right angle
terminal
Left angle terminal
ABS141044
ABS151044
ABS451044
ABS551044
ABS141054
ABS151054
ABS451054
ABS551054
ABS111144
ABS141144
ABS151144
ABS451144
ABS551144
0.59 N
ABS111154
ABS141154
ABS151154
ABS451154
ABS551154
0.34 N
ABS111244
ABS141244
ABS151244
ABS451244
ABS551244
0.54 N
ABS111254
ABS141254
ABS151254
ABS451254
ABS551254
0.25 N
ABS111344
ABS141344
ABS151344
ABS451344
ABS551344
0.44 N
ABS111354
ABS141354
ABS151354
ABS451354
ABS551354
0.34 N
ABS111444
ABS141444
ABS151444
ABS451444
ABS551444
0.54 N
ABS111454
ABS141454
ABS151454
ABS451454
ABS551454
0.39 N
ABS111644
ABS141644
ABS151644
ABS451644
ABS551644
0.59 N
ABS111654
ABS141654
ABS151654
ABS451654
ABS551654
Notes: 1. Please order addition 9 at the end of the part number for safety standard type.
2. Push plunger color: green
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3 wire leads type (SPDT)
1) AgNi alloy contact
Actuator
SPDT
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS161040
ABS461040
ABS561040
1.47 N
ABS161050
ABS461050
ABS561050
0.39 N
ABS161140
ABS461140
ABS561140
0.59 N
ABS161150
ABS461150
ABS561150
0.34 N
ABS161240
ABS461240
ABS561240
0.54 N
ABS161250
ABS461250
ABS561250
0.25 N
ABS161340
ABS461340
ABS561340
0.44 N
ABS161350
ABS461350
ABS561350
0.34 N
ABS161440
ABS461440
ABS561440
0.54 N
ABS161450
ABS461450
ABS561450
0.39 N
ABS161640
ABS461640
ABS561640
0.59 N
ABS161650
ABS461650
ABS561650
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Note: Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Actuator
SPDT
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS161041
ABS461041
ABS561041
1.47 N
ABS161051
ABS461051
ABS561051
0.39 N
ABS161141
ABS461141
ABS561141
0.59 N
ABS161151
ABS461151
ABS561151
0.34 N
ABS161241
ABS461241
ABS561241
0.54 N
ABS161251
ABS461251
ABS561251
0.25 N
ABS161341
ABS461341
ABS561341
0.44 N
ABS161351
ABS461351
ABS561351
0.34 N
ABS161441
ABS461441
ABS561441
0.54 N
ABS161451
ABS461451
ABS561451
0.39 N
ABS161641
ABS461641
ABS561641
0.59 N
ABS161651
ABS461651
ABS561651
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS161044
ABS461044
ABS561044
1.47 N
ABS161054
ABS461054
ABS561054
0.39 N
ABS161144
ABS461144
ABS561144
0.59 N
ABS161154
ABS461154
ABS561154
0.34 N
ABS161244
ABS461244
ABS561244
0.54 N
ABS161254
ABS461254
ABS561254
0.25 N
ABS161344
ABS461344
ABS561344
0.44 N
ABS161354
ABS461354
ABS561354
0.34 N
ABS161444
ABS461444
ABS561444
0.54 N
ABS161454
ABS461454
ABS561454
0.39 N
ABS161644
ABS461644
ABS561644
0.59 N
ABS161654
ABS461654
ABS561654
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Note: Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Actuator
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
SPDT
Note: Push plunger color: green
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2 wire leads type (SPST-N.C.)
1) AgNi alloy contact
Actuator
SPST-N.C.
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS162040
ABS462040
ABS562040
1.47 N
ABS162050
ABS462050
ABS562050
0.39 N
ABS162140
ABS462140
ABS562140
0.59 N
ABS162150
ABS462150
ABS562150
0.34 N
ABS162240
ABS462240
ABS562240
0.54 N
ABS162250
ABS462250
ABS562250
0.25 N
ABS162340
ABS462340
ABS562340
0.44 N
ABS162350
ABS462350
ABS562350
0.34 N
ABS162440
ABS462440
ABS562440
0.54 N
ABS162450
ABS462450
ABS562450
0.39 N
ABS162640
ABS462640
ABS562640
0.59 N
ABS162650
ABS462650
ABS562650
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Note: Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Actuator
SPST-N.C.
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS162041
ABS462041
ABS562041
1.47 N
ABS162051
ABS462051
ABS562051
0.39 N
ABS162141
ABS462141
ABS562141
0.59 N
ABS162151
ABS462151
ABS562151
0.34 N
ABS162241
ABS462241
ABS562241
0.54 N
ABS162251
ABS462251
ABS562251
0.25 N
ABS162341
ABS462341
ABS562341
0.44 N
ABS162351
ABS462351
ABS562351
0.34 N
ABS162441
ABS462441
ABS562441
0.54 N
ABS162451
ABS462451
ABS562451
0.39 N
ABS162641
ABS462641
ABS562641
0.59 N
ABS162651
ABS462651
ABS562651
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS162044
ABS462044
ABS562044
1.47 N
ABS162054
ABS462054
ABS562054
0.39 N
ABS162144
ABS462144
ABS562144
0.59 N
ABS162154
ABS462154
ABS562154
0.34 N
ABS162244
ABS462244
ABS562244
0.54 N
ABS162254
ABS462254
ABS562254
0.25 N
ABS162344
ABS462344
ABS562344
0.44 N
ABS162354
ABS462354
ABS562354
0.34 N
ABS162444
ABS462444
ABS562444
0.54 N
ABS162454
ABS462454
ABS562454
0.39 N
ABS162644
ABS462644
ABS562644
0.59 N
ABS162654
ABS462654
ABS562654
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Note: Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Actuator
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
SPST-N.C.
Note: Push plunger color: green
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2 wire leads type (SPST-N.O.)
1) AgNi alloy contact
Actuator
SPST-N.O.
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS163040
ABS463040
ABS563040
1.47 N
ABS163050
ABS463050
ABS563050
0.39 N
ABS163140
ABS463140
ABS563140
0.59 N
ABS163150
ABS463150
ABS563150
0.34 N
ABS163240
ABS463240
ABS563240
0.54 N
ABS163250
ABS463250
ABS563250
0.25 N
ABS163340
ABS463340
ABS563340
0.44 N
ABS163350
ABS463350
ABS563350
0.34 N
ABS163440
ABS463440
ABS563440
0.54 N
ABS163450
ABS463450
ABS563450
0.39 N
ABS163640
ABS463640
ABS563640
0.59 N
ABS163650
ABS463650
ABS563650
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Note: Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Actuator
SPST-N.O.
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS163041
ABS463041
ABS563041
1.47 N
ABS163051
ABS463051
ABS563051
0.39 N
ABS163141
ABS463141
ABS563141
0.59 N
ABS163151
ABS463151
ABS563151
0.34 N
ABS163241
ABS463241
ABS563241
0.54 N
ABS163251
ABS463251
ABS563251
0.25 N
ABS163341
ABS463341
ABS563341
0.44 N
ABS163351
ABS463351
ABS563351
0.34 N
ABS163441
ABS463441
ABS563441
0.54 N
ABS163451
ABS463451
ABS563451
0.39 N
ABS163641
ABS463641
ABS563641
0.59 N
ABS163651
ABS463651
ABS563651
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.98 N
ABS163044
ABS463044
ABS563044
1.47 N
ABS163054
ABS463054
ABS563054
0.39 N
ABS163144
ABS463144
ABS563144
0.59 N
ABS163154
ABS463154
ABS563154
0.34 N
ABS163244
ABS463244
ABS563244
0.54 N
ABS163254
ABS463254
ABS563254
0.25 N
ABS163344
ABS463344
ABS563344
0.44 N
ABS163354
ABS463354
ABS563354
0.34 N
ABS163444
ABS463444
ABS563444
0.54 N
ABS163454
ABS463454
ABS563454
0.39 N
ABS163644
ABS463644
ABS563644
0.59 N
ABS163654
ABS463654
ABS563654
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Note: Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Actuator
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
SPST-N.O.
Note: Push plunger color: green
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3 wire leads type/Leaf lever type (SPDT)
1) AgNi alloy contact
Operating force Max.
SPDT
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS161840
ABS461840
ABS561840
1.08 N
ABS161850
ABS461850
ABS561850
Note: Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Operating force Max.
SPDT
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS161841
ABS461841
ABS561841
1.08 N
ABS161851
ABS461851
ABS561851
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS161844
ABS461844
ABS561844
1.08 N
ABS161854
ABS461854
ABS561854
Note: Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Operating force Max.
SPDT
Note: Push plunger color: green
2 wire leads type/Leaf lever type (SPST-N.C.)
1) AgNi alloy contact
Operating force Max.
SPST-N.C.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS162840
ABS462840
ABS562840
1.08 N
ABS162850
ABS462850
ABS562850
Note: Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Operating force Max.
SPST-N.C.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS162841
ABS462841
ABS562841
1.08 N
ABS162851
ABS462851
ABS562851
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS162844
ABS462844
ABS562844
1.08 N
ABS162854
ABS462854
ABS562854
Note: Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Operating force Max.
SPST-N.C.
Note: Push plunger color: green
2 wire leads type/Leaf lever type (SPST-N.O.)
1) AgNi alloy contact
Operating force Max.
SPST-N.O.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS163840
ABS463840
ABS563840
1.08 N
ABS163850
ABS463850
ABS563850
Note: Push plunger color: black
2) CuNi alloy + AgNi alloy + Au-clad triple layer contact
Operating force Max.
SPST-N.O.
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS163841
ABS463841
ABS563841
1.08 N
ABS163851
ABS463851
ABS563851
Bottom type
Right side type
Left side type
0.88 N
ABS163844
ABS463844
ABS563844
1.08 N
ABS163854
ABS463854
ABS563854
Note: Push plunger color: dark red
3) CuNi alloy + Au-clad double layer contact
Operating force Max. gf
SPST-N.O.
Note: Push plunger color: green
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RATING
Coil data
Item
Specifications
Contact specifications
Au-clad contact type
AgNi alloy contact type
Triple layer contact type
Double layer contact type
Load style
Resistive load
Inductive load (cosφ 0.7)
Resistive load
Resistive load
125 V AC
2A
2A
0.1 A
—
250 V AC
2A
2A
0.1 A
—
30 V DC
2A
2A
0.1 A
0.1 A
125 V DC
0.4 A
0.05 A
—
—
Note: Inductive load with direct current is 7 ms time constant or less.
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
Specifications
Mechanical life (OT: Specified value)
Electrical life (OT: Max.)
AgNi alloy contact type
Min. 5 x 104 (at 20 cpm) (at rated load)
Au-clad contact type
Min. 2 x 105 (at 20 cpm) (at rated load)
Insulation resistance
Dielectric
strength
Between non-continuous terminals
Min. 100 MΩ (at 500 V DC insulation resistance meter)
1,000 Vrms for 1 min
Between each terminal and other exposed metal parts 1,500 Vrms for 1 min
Between each terminal and ground
Vibration resistance (Pin plunger type)
Shock resistance (Pin plunger type)
Contact
resistance
(Initial)
Leaf lever: Min. 5 x 105 (at 60 cpm), Other types: Min. 5 x 106 (at 60 cpm)
1,500 Vrms for 1 min
10 to 55 Hz at single amplitude of 0.75 mm (Contact opening Max. 1 msec)
Min. 294 m/s2 (Contact opening Max. 1 msec)
AgNi alloy contact type
Terminal type Max. 50 mΩ
Wire leads: Max. 100 mΩ
(by voltage drop 1 A 6 to 8 V DC)
Au-clad contact type
Terminal type: Max. 100 mΩ
Wire leads: Max. 150 mΩ
(by voltage drop 0.1 A 6 to 8 V DC)
Allowable operating speed (at no load)
0.1 to 500 mm/sec (at pin plunger position)
Max. operating cycle rate (at no load)
120 cpm
Ambient temperature
–40 to +85°C
Unit weight
Approx. 2 g (Terminal type)
Protection grade
IP67 (except exposed terminal part of terminal type)
Note: Test conditions and judgement are complying with “NECA C 4505”.
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Operating characteristics
Type of actuator
8th digit of
Part No.
Pin plunger
Short hinge lever
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Simulated roller lever
Roller lever
Leaf lever
Operating Force
(OF) Max.
Release Force
(RF) Min.
Pretravel
(PT) Max.
Movement
Differential
(MD) Max.
Overtravel
(OT) Min.
Operating
Position
(OP)
4
0.98 N
0.15 N
0.6 mm
0.1 mm
0.4 mm
8.4±0.3 mm
5
1.47 N
0.20 N
0.6 mm
0.1 mm
0.4 mm
8.4±0.3 mm
8.8±0.8 mm
4
0.39 N
0.034 N
2.5 mm
0.5 mm
0.8 mm
5
0.59 N
0.039 N
2.5 mm
0.5 mm
0.8 mm
8.8±0.8 mm
4
0.34 N
0.029 N
2.8 mm
0.8 mm
1.2 mm
8.8±0.8 mm
5
0.54 N
0.034 N
2.8 mm
0.8 mm
1.2 mm
8.8±0.8 mm
4
0.25 N
0.025 N
3.5 mm
1.0 mm
1.6 mm
8.8±1.2 mm
5
0.44 N
0.029 N
3.5 mm
1.0 mm
1.6 mm
8.8±1.2 mm
4
0.34 N
0.029 N
2.8 mm
0.8 mm
1.2 mm
11.65±0.8 mm
5
0.54 N
0.034 N
2.8 mm
0.8 mm
1.2 mm
11.65±0.8 mm
4
0.39 N
0.034 N
2.5 mm
0.5 mm
0.8 mm
14.5±0.8 mm
5
0.59 N
0.039 N
2.5 mm
0.5 mm
0.8 mm
14.5±0.8 mm
4
0.88 N
0.17 N
4.5 mm
1.0 mm
2.5 mm
14.5±1.5 mm
5
1.08 N
0.20 N
4.5 mm
1.0 mm
2.5 mm
14.5±1.5 mm
DATA
Guidelines for selecting contact materials for load voltage and current
2A
AgNi alloy
100 mA
Au triple layer contact type
Au double layer contact type
1 mA
0
DC
AC
5
5
15
30 V
30
250 V
Note) If the contact is being used in the constant lowlevel
circuit load range, the Auclad double layer contact is
recommended. If there is a danger of the current being
less than 0.5 A, for instance if the contact is being turned
on and off, the Auclad triple layer contact type is
recommended.
The diagram above is intended as a reference.
Please use the product within the rated voltage and
current.
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DIMENSIONS
Unit: mm
CAD The CAD data of the products with a “CAD” mark can be downloaded from our Website.
.110 quick-connect terminal
CAD
Pin plunger
7.6±0.3
Operating
Position
(OP)
8.4±0.3
6.7
NO
5.5±0.1
11.0
7.1±0.15
NC
3.4±0.15
C
2.4
7.7
2.4+0.1
-0.05
φ1.7
11.8±0.4
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 0.6
External dimensions
φ2.4+0.1
-0.05
φ1.2±0.05
C 0.6
2.5±0.1
9.5±0.1
t=0.5
2.8±0.1
4.0
Pretravel (PT) Max.
0.6 mm
Movement Differential (MD) Max.
0.1 mm
Overtravel (OT) Min.
0.4 mm
5.2
6.4±0.2
7.6±0.15 7.6±0.15
19.8±0.3
Operating
Position (OP)
General tolerance: ±0.25
Short hinge lever
Distance from
mounting hole
8.4±0.3 mm
Distance from
stand-off
11.8±0.4 mm
NC
NO
12.2±0.9
C
4.0
(3.7)
Operating
Position
(OP)
8.8±0.8
5.0±0.4
6.3
12.85
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 2.5
External dimensions
Pretravel (PT) Max.
2.5 mm
Movement Differential (MD) Max.
0.5 mm
Overtravel (OT) Min.
0.8 mm
Operating
Position (OP)
General tolerance: ±0.25
Hinge lever
Distance from
mounting hole
8.8±0.8 mm
Distance from
stand-off
12.2±0.9 mm
NC
4.0
(3.7)
12.2±0.9
C
Operating
Position
(OP)
8.8±0.8
7.15±0.4
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 2.8
External dimensions
NO
General tolerance: ±0.25
Pretravel (PT) Max.
2.8 mm
Movement Differential (MD) Max.
0.8 mm
Overtravel (OT) Min.
1.2 mm
Operating
Position (OP)
Distance from
mounting hole
8.8±0.8 mm
Distance from
stand-off
12.2±0.9 mm
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Long hinge lever
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 3.5
External dimensions
NC
4.0
(3.5)
12.2±1.3
C
Operating
Position
(OP)
8.8±1.2
13.1±0.4
NO
Pretravel (PT) Max.
3.5 mm
Movement Differential (MD) Max.
1.0 mm
Overtravel (OT) Min.
1.6 mm
Operating
Position (OP)
General tolerance: ±0.25
Simulated roller lever
Distance from
mounting hole
8.8±1.2 mm
Distance from
stand-off
12.2±1.3 mm
NC
4.0
(3.5)
15.05±0.9
C
Operating Position
(OP)
11.65±0.8
R 2.5
6.3±0.4
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 2.8
External dimensions
NO
Pretravel (PT) Max.
2.8 mm
Movement Differential (MD) Max.
0.8 mm
Overtravel (OT) Min.
1.2 mm
Operating
Position (OP)
General tolerance: ±0.25
Roller lever
Distance from
mounting hole
11.65±0.8 mm
Distance from
stand-off
15.05±0.9 mm
C
NC
φ5.0
3.2
17.9±0.9
5.15±0.4
Operating Position (OP)
14.5±0.8
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 2.5
External dimensions
NO
Pretravel (PT) Max.
2.5 mm
Movement Differential (MD) Max.
0.5 mm
Overtravel (OT) Min.
0.8 mm
Operating
Position (OP)
General tolerance: ±0.25
Distance from
mounting hole
14.5±0.8 mm
Distance from
stand-off
17.9±0.9 mm
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Solder terminal
External dimensions
CAD
2.8±0.2
2.5±0.1
9.5±0.1
3.4±0.15
φ2.4+0.1
-0.05
0.5
1.25±0.1
8.7±0.15
5.2
15.4±0.15
1.85±0.2
NC
NO
1.5±0.12
1.1±0.12
6.7
C
2.4
1.9
7.4
2.4
7.7
7.6±0.3
2.4+0.1
-0.05
φ1.7
6.4±0.2
19.8±0.3
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) Dimensions of the actuator types are the same as those of corresponding
.110 quickconnect terminal types.
P/C board terminal
External dimensions
CAD
Bottom type
P/C board pattern
7.6±0.3
3φ1.2±0.05
8.7±0.1
1.1±0.12
NC
φ2.4+0.1
-0.05
0.9
2.5±0.1
9.5±0.1
2.2
3.4±0.15
2.4
7.4
NO
0.5
1.25±0.1
8.7±0.15
5.2
15.4±0.15
1.5±0.12
2.4
C
1.85±0.2
15.4±0.1
6.7
+0.1
-0.05
7.7
φ1.7
6.4±0.2
19.8±0.3
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) Dimensions of the actuator types are the same as those of corresponding
.110 quickconnect terminal types.
P/C board right side terminal
External dimensions
CAD
P/C board pattern
1.3
6C0.3
3φ1.5±0.05
5.08±0.2
7.62±0.1 7.62±0.1
C
NC
NO
0.5
6.4
7.62±0.15 7.62±0.15
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) Dimensions of the actuator types are the same as those of
corresponding .110 quickconnect terminal types.
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P/C board left side terminal
External dimensions
CAD
P/C board pattern
3φ1.5±0.05
6C 0.3
7.62±0.1 7.62±0.1
5.08±0.2
1.3
C
NC
0.5
NO
7.62±0.15 7.62±0.15
6.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) Dimensions of the actuator types are the same as those of
corresponding .110 quickconnect terminal types.
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Wire leads
CAD
Wire leads bottom type
External dimensions
7.6±0.3
Wire lead thickness: 0.5 mm2
Wire lead color
: COM…Black
N.O. …White
N.C. …Red
6.7
7.7
2.4+0.1
-0.05
φ1.7
NC
C
NO
9.2
2.5±0.1
SPSTN.C.
φ2.4+0.1
-0.05
9.5±0.1
5±2
300±10
SPDT
SPSTN.O.
21.2±0.4
6.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) Other dimensions are the same as those of .110 quickconnect terminal types.
Dimensions of the actuator types are the same as those of corresponding .
110 quickconnect terminal types.
Wire leads right side type
External dimensions
NC
C
8.4±0.4
NO
5±2
23.8±0.4
300±10
6.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Wire leads left side type
External dimensions
NC
C
8.4±0.4
NO
5±2
300±10
23.8±0.4
6.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) For wire leads right angle type and left angle type, the wire lead is
changed to UL compliant (AWG20).
Color of the wire is same as straight type.
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Wire leads leaf lever type
CAD
Wire leads bottom type
5.0
Free position (FP)
(16.5)
Operating Position(OP)
14.5±1.5
Totaltravel position
(TTP)
(Min. 10.5)
NC
C
Wire lead thickness: 0.5 mm2
Wire lead color
: COM…Black
N.O. …White
N.C. …Red
8.4±0.4
NO
2.5±0.1
φ2.4+0.1
-0.05
9.5±0.1
6.4
5±2
300±10
1.5
6.7
7.7
2.4+0.1
-0.05
8.0±1.0
Pre travel (PT)
Max. 4.5
External dimensions
23.8±0.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Wire leads right side type
External dimensions
5.0
NC
C
8.4±0.4
NO
5±2
23.8±0.4
300±10
6.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Wire leads left side type
External dimensions
5.0
NO
8.4±0.4
NC
C
5±2
300±10
23.8±0.4
6.4
General tolerance: ±0.25
Note) For wire leads right angle type and left angle type, the wire lead is changed to
UL compliant (AWG20).
Color of the wire is same as straight type.
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when designing your product.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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