SL (AZ3) Micro
Limit Switches
SUBMINIATURE SIZE
LIMIT SWITCHES
Quickly upgraded to limit switches with lamps by mounting an LED lamp socket.
2. A lamp can be easily added for
operations checks
An exposed terminal type model combined with a socket with cord for the
built-in LED lamp (sold separately) easily
become a limit switch with lamp.
Convenient for maintenance checks
such as operations checks.
LED lamp
SL exposed
terminal type
Socket with
LED lamp
Rubber cover type (roller lever)
Compliance with RoHS Directive
FEATURES
1. Subminiature limit switch
Managed to miniaturize the comparative
bulk with high density mountings in the
equipment’s detector to approximately
1/3 of our own ML limit switches, or
approximately 1/1.6 of the Z model
microswitch.
Approx. 1/3
r
SL limit with lamp
3. Operates with a light force
Comes in two types: O.F. is a maximum
of 1.18N {120gf} (light force model) and
light force commensurate to the
microswitch.
4. Terminal uses both solder and tab
(#110)
5. Achieves stroke tolerance
(O.T./T.T.) of 0.67
Plenty of scope for position fixing with
long life.
Because of the optimum design of the
built-in limit switch and the original Lmodel spring for use in O.T. absorption,
the total travel range has been enlarged,
and both position fixing and the unit’s
lifespan have been improved a level.
6. Long life
By combining the excellent reliability and
solvent proofing of the FS-T microswitch
with the L shape spring, we have
achieved a unit with both long life and
high reliability (electrical life: 105
mechanical life: 107
7. Built-in safety features and excellent environment proofing
The case uses 66 nylon glass fiber the
doubly protect the switch. Also, the body
and cap have been ultrasonically welded, creating a flush construction except
for the terminals. Moreover, by adding a
dedicated socket, the construction is
drip-proof, dust-proof, and dirt-proof, creating a flush construction for the unit as a
whole including the terminals.
Rubber cover type: Equivalent to IP60
Socket with cord type: Equivalent to IP64
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Dust proofing and oil resistance requirement.
Stroke range: 3 times more than the ML limit
ML
SL
PRODUCT TYPE
1. Switch body
Actuator
Operating Force (O.F.)
Exposed terminal type
Rubber cover type
Socket with cord type*
1.18N {120gf}
AZ3012
AZ3512
AZ3712
1.96N {200gf}
AZ3022
AZ3522
AZ3722
1.18N {120gf}
AZ3013
AZ3513
AZ3713
1.96N {200gf}
AZ3023
AZ3523
AZ3723
One-way roller lever
1.96N {200gf}
AZ3024
AZ3524
AZ3724
Hinge short lever
2.94N {300gf}
AZ3025
AZ3525
AZ3725
Short roller lever
2.94N {300gf}
AZ3026
AZ3526
AZ3726
One-way short roller lever
2.94N {300gf}
AZ3027
AZ3527
AZ3727
Hinge lever
Roller lever
Notes) 1. Socket with cord type is combination of; Exposed terminal type + Socket with cord (cord length: 1m 3.281ft.)
2. UL reconized, CSA certified type available. (See page 14.)
2. Socket
Applicable limit switches
Exposed terminal types
Specifications
Part No.
L socket
AZ3806
Socket with cord (1 m 3.281ft.)
AZ3807
Socket with cord (2 m 6.562ft.)
AZ3827
Socket with cord (3 m 9.843ft.)
AZ3837
Socket with cord (5 m 16.404ft.)
AZ3857
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3. Socket with LED (cord length: 1m 3.281ft.)
Applicable limit switches
Lamp Connection
Lamp rating
6V DC
12V DC
24 to 48V DC
6V DC
12V DC
24 to 48V DC
Normally open (N.O.) connection
Expoced terminal types
Normally closed (N.C.) connection
Part No.
AZ3807162
AZ3807161
AZ380716
AZ3807362
AZ3807361
AZ380736
Notes) 1. Types with 24 to 48V DC lamp rating are recommended for PC input use.
2. The following cord lengths are also available and lot-produced upon request.
Cord length
2m
3m
5m
The 5th digit (boxed) of part number denotes the length of cord.
Numerals come in the asterisked (∗) digits, which show the lamp specifications.
The 7th digit: 1: N.O. connection, 3: N.C. connection
The 9th: None: 24 to 48V DC, 1: 12V DC, 2: 6V DC
Part No.
AZ38 2 7∗6∗
AZ38 3 7∗6∗
AZ38 5 7∗6∗
FOREIGN STANDARDS
Standards
Applicable product
Part No.
File No.: E122222
Ratings: 105 rating 4A, 250V AC
Product type: All products
UL recognized product
File No.: LR55880
Ratings: 105 rating 4A, 250V AC
Product type: All products excluding types with socket and cord.
CSA certified product
Add “9” to the end of the part No.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Rating
Rated control voltage
Resistive load (cos φ]1)
Inductive load (cos φ]0.4)
125V AC
4A
2.5A
250V AC
4A
2.5A
30V DC
4A
2.5A
125V DC
0.1A
0.1A
2. Characteristics
Contact arrangement
Initial contact resistance, max.
Contact material
Initial insulation resistance (At 500V DC)
1 From C
60 mΩ (By voltage drop 5 to 6V DC 1A)
AgNi contact
Min. 100MΩ
1000 Vrms for 1 min
1500 Vrms for 1 min
1500 Vrms for 1 min
107 (at 60 cpm)
105 (at 20 cpm, 4A 250V AC resistive)
–20 to +60°C -4 to +140°F
Max. 95% R.H.
120 cpm
Between non-consective terminals
Between dead metal parts and each terminal
Between ground and each terminal
Mechanical
Electrical
Initial breakdown voltage
Expected life (min. operations)
Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity
Max. operating speed
3. Mechanical characteristics
Actuator
Hinge lever
Roller lever
Operating Force (O.F.)
1.18N {120gf} 1.96N {200gf} 1.18N {120gf}
98m/s2 {10G} 294m/s2 {30G} 98m/s2 {10G}
Shock resis- In the free position
tance, min. In the full operating position 294m/s2 {30G} 294m/s2 {30G} 294m/s2 {30G}
Vibration rate
10 to 55Hz
10 to 45Hz
Vibration
resistance Double amplitude
1.5mm .059inch
1.0mm .039inch
1.96N {200gf}
196m/s2 {20G}
294m/s2 {30G}
10 to 55Hz
1.5mm .059inch
One-way roller
lever
1.96N {200gf}
147m/s2 {15G}
294m/s2 {30G}
10 to 45Hz
1.0mm .039inch
Hinge short
lever
2.94N {300gf}
294m/s2 {30G}
294m/s2 {30G}
10 to 55Hz
1.5mm .059inch
Short roller
lever
2.94N {300gf}
196m/s2 {20G}
294m/s2 {30G}
10 to 55Hz
1.5mm .059inch
One-way short
roller lever
2.94N {300gf}
147m/s2 {15G}
294m/s2 {30G}
10 to 55Hz
1.5mm .059inch
4. Operating characteristics
Characteristics
O.F.(N{gf}) max.
R.F. (N{gf}) min.
1.18 {120}
1.96 {200}
1.18 {120}
1.96 {200}
1.96 {200}
2.94 {300}
2.94 {300}
2.94 {300}
0.24 {25}
0.49 {50}
0.24 {25}
0.49 {50}
0.49 {50}
0.59 {60}
0.59 {60}
0.59 {60}
Actuator
Hinge lever
Roller lever
One-way roller lever
Hinge short lever
Short roller lever
One-way short roller lever
Movement
Overtravel
Pretravel (P.T.),
(O.T.),
Differential (M.D.),
max. mm inch
max. mm inch min. mm inch
3.0 .118
1.5 .059
6.0 .236
3.0 .118
1.5 .059
6.0 .236
3.0 .118
1.5 .059
6.0 .236
2.0 .079
1.0 .039
3.5 .138
2.0 .079
1.0 .039
3.5 .138
2.0 .079
1.0 .039
3.5 .138
Operating Position
(O.P.) mm inch
16.7±1.5 .657±.059
30.7±1.5 1.209±.059
40.5±1.5 1.594±.059
13.7±1.5 .539±.059
27.7±1.5 1.091±.059
36.7±1.5 1.445±.059
Note) For the operating characteristics, refer to the TECHNICAL INFORMATION.
5. Protective characteristics
Protective construction
IEC
IP60
IP62
IP63
IP64
6. LED rating
Rubber cover type
Types with socket and cord
Rated operating voltage
Operating voltage range
Internal resistance
–
–
–
6V DC
12V DC
24 to 48V DC
5 to 15V DC
9 to 28V DC
20 to 55V DC
2.4KΩ
4.7KΩ
15KΩ
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DATA
WIRING DIAGRAMS
1. Life curve
2.Actual load life curve
1,000
SL
1,000
1
COM
2
No. of operations (104)
No. of operations (104)
Resistive load 250V AC
500
100
80
60
40
20
N.C.
3
N.O.
500
0.5 1
NK HC
1
2
4
3
5
3 5
50
FC-10
HP HG
VC 20
260 700
FC-35 FC-100
Various relay loads (VA) →
6
Note: The FC magnetic contactor series is 200V AC.
The NK is 2 Form C 24V DC type.
Load current (A)
DIMENSIONS
mm inch
1. Rubber cover
Hinge lever
Roller lever
(PT)
3 max.
.118
61
2.402
19.7
27
.776
1.063
4.3±0.1 dia. OP
16.7±1.5
.169±.004
8 mounting .657±.059
hole
.315
4
.157
24.1 .949
14±0.2
.551±.008
AZ3512
AZ3522
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
AZ3513
AZ3523
7
.276
57
2.244
15
.591
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
16
.630
When rubber cover is removed,
teminal details are shown.
COM(1)
24.1 .949
One-way roller lever
14±0.2
.551±.008
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
(PT)
3 max.
.118
15.4
.606
12.4
.488
14±0.2
.551±.008
5
.197
24.5
.965
8
.315
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
AZ3525
15
.591
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
16
.630
8
.315
16
.630
General tolerance: ±0.4 ±.016
27
1.063
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
2 max.
(P.T.) .079
F.P.
(15.7) 4.3±0.1 dia.
O.P.
(.618) .169±.004
8
mounting hole
.315
13.7±1.5
.539±.059
8
.315
15
.591
5
.197
24.5
.965
7
.276
16
.630
General tolerance: ±0.4 ±.016
One-way short roller lever
AZ3526
36
1.417
15
.591
24.1 .949
14±0.2
.551±.008
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
40
1.575
4
.157
24.1 .949
Short roller lever
4
.157
5
.197
24.5
.965
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
12.58 dia.
.492.315 dia. glass fiber
reinforced nylon 66 roller
43.5
1.713
OP
40.5±1.5
4.3±0.1 dia. 1.594±.059
.169±.004
8
mounting
hole
.315
27
1.063
24.1 .949
AZ3524
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
Hinge short lever
57
2.244
ion
deflect
ck
Bra etgle 90°
an
25
.984
4
.157
15
.591
NO(3)
M3
fastening screw
3-tab (#110)
terminals (t=0.5)
12.58 dia.
.492.315 dia. glass fiber
reinforced nylon 66 roller
33.7
1.327
OP
4.3±0.1 dia. 30.7±1.5
.169±.004 1.209±.059
8
mounting
.315
hole
14±0.2
.551±.008
NC(2)
12.4
.488
15
.591
27
1.063
4
.157
8
.315
5
.197
24.5
.965
(PT)
3 max.
.118
27
1.063
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
AZ3527
12.4
.488
2 max.
(P.T.) .079
12.58 dia.
.492.315 dia. glass fiber
reinforced nylon 66 roller
36
1.417
ion
deflect 25
Bracketgle 90°
an
.984
4
.157
(29.7)
(1.169)
(O.P.)
27.7±1.5
4.3±0.1 dia.
1.091±.059 .169±.004
8
mounting hole
.315
15
.591
5
.197
24.5
.965
24.1 .949
14±0.2
.551±.008
8
.315
16
.630
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
27
1.063
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
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15.4
.606
12.4
.488
2max.
P.T. .079
12.58 dia.
.492.315 dia. glass fiber
reinforced nylon 66 roller
(39.5)
(1.555)
(O.P.)
36.7±1.5
1.445±.059 4.3±0.1 dia.
.169±.004
8
mounting hole
.315
15
.591
5
.197
24.5
.965
8
.315
16
.630
General tolerance: ±0.4 ±.016
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2. Exposed terminal type
Hinge lever
3. Socket with cord type
One-way roller lever
mm inch
AZ3724
4
.157
27
1.063
61
2.402
24.1 .949
14±0.2
.551±.008
AZ3012
AZ3022
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
7
.276
3max.
(PT) .118
OP
16.7±1.5 19.7
8
.657±.059 .776
.315
4.3±0.1 dia. .169±.004
mounting hole
3-tab (#110)
terminals (t=0.5)
8
5 .315
.197
8.7
.343
57
2.244
ion
deflect
Bracketgle 90°
an
2
25
.984
3
1
5
.197
10
.394
16
.630
4
.157
27
1.063
14±0.2
.551±.008
4.5±0.1 dia.
.177±.004
mounting hole
Note) The following types are also available.
Roller lever: AZ3013, AZ3023
One-way roller lever: AZ3024
Hinge short lever: AZ3025
Short roller lever: AZ3026
One-way short roller lever: AZ3027
28±0.2
1.102±.008
37
1.457
12.58 dia.
.492.315 dia. glass fiber
reinforced nylon 66 roller
43.5
1.713
OP
40.5±1.5
1.594±.059
4.3±0.1 dia. .169±.004
mounting hole
8
.315
24.1 .949
15.4
.606
12.4
.488
(PT)
3 max.
.118
5
.197
17.0
.669 Approx.
1000
39.370
8.7
.343
23
.906
Vinyl cabtire
cord (VCTF)
0.75E3 wire
M3 mounting screw
14.8
.583
16
.630
8
.315
Black: COM
Red: NC
White: NO
General tolerance: ±0.4 ±.016
(Combination of the AZ3024 exposed terminal type and the AZ3807 socket with cord type)
Note) The following types are also available.
Hinge lever: AZ3712, AZ3722
Roller lever: AZ3713, AZ3723
Hinge short lever: AZ3725
Short roller lever: AZ3726
One-way short roller lever: AZ3727
CONNECTION METHOD FOR RUBBER COVER
1) Remove the rubber cover from the
limit switch.
3) Connect lead wire to the receptacle
terminals (#110) with insulating sleeve
provided and insert it into the terminal of
limt switch. (The lead wire can directly be
soldered to the terminals without using
receptacle terminals)
2) After stripping the sheath from the
appropriate cord (refer to table on the
right) and removing the covering of the
lead wires, insert the cord into the rubber
cover.
Wire name
4) Push the rubber cover securely over
the terminals.
Applicable wire
Finished outside diameter
2-wire 6.6mm .260inch dia.
3-wire 7.0mm .276inch dia.
Conductor Wire strand
2
Vinyl cabtire 0.75mm
cord (VCTF) 0.75mm2
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CAUTIONS
1. Ambient conditions
1) The use of these switches under the
following conditions should be avoided.
If the following conditions should become
necessary, we recommend consulting us
first.
• Use where there will be direct con tact
with organic solvents, strong acids or
alkalis, or direct exposure to their vapors.
• Use where inflammable or corrosive
gases exist.
• Because these switches are not of
water resistant or immersion-proof construction, their use in water or oil should
be avoided. Also, locations where water
or oil can normally impringe upon the
switch or where there is an excessive
accumulation of dust should be avoided.
2) To improve reliability during actual
use, it is recommended that the operation be checked under installation conditions.
3) If OT is too big, the life of limit switch
will be shortened switching friction. Use it
with enough margin of OT. 70% of OT
standard value will be good for use.
4) Do not use the switch in a silicon
atmosphere. Case should be taken
where organic silicon rubber, adhesive,
sealing material, oil, grease or lead wire
generates silicon.
5) Avoid use in excessively dusty environments where actuator operation
would be hindered.
6) When used outdoors (in places where
there is exposure to direct sunlight or
rain such as in multistory car parks) or in
environments where ozone is generated,
the influence of these environments may
cause deterioration of the rubber material. Please consult us if you intend to use
a switch in environments such as these.
2. Mounting and wiring
1) Although SL limit switches have large
over-travel (O.T.), excessive O.T. will
occur wear and change in its characteristics. Specifically, where there is a need
for long life, it is recommended that the
proper O.T. as given below should be
used. Specifically, where there is a need
for long life, it is recommended that the
proper O.T. as given below should be
used.
• Within 1 to 3mm .039 to .118inch
2) When the operating object is in the
free condition, force should not be
applied directly to the actuator.
3) Use their own accessories when
mounting and wiring SL limit switches so
as to maintain their own characteristics.
When the SL rubber cover type is used,
there should absolutely be no tension
applied to the cord. If there is the fear
that tension may be applied, the L socket
or socket with cord attached should be
used. The maximum permissible tension
with the above socket use is
98N{10kgF}.
4) The tightening torque when installing
this limit switch should be 1.18 to 1.47
N·m (12 to 15 kg·cm).
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