Miniature Basic Switch [VX]
Caution
Product Description
Miniature basic switch with low operating loads and high contact reliability.
[Features]
· The wide variation extends from micro load to 5 A switching current types, with shapes identical to those of the V-Series Miniature Basic Switch.
· The unique internal mechanism ensures high contact reliability, even in low-load operations. Possible to use in applications such as the detection of low-weight objects.
Dimensional Drawing of OMRON Micro Switches
Note 1. The dimensional tolerance of the parts not specified in the above external dimensions is ±0.4 mm.
Note 2. The operating characteristics are for operation in the A direction (↓).
Specification Table of OMRON Micro Switches
OMRON Micro Switches Performance
| Micro Switches item | Micro Switches Model number | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model VX-5 series | Model VX-01 series | ||
| Allowable Operating Speed | 0.1mm to 1m/s (for pin push button type) | ||
| Allowable operating frequency | Mechanical | 600 times/min (for pin push button type) | |
| Electrical | 60 times/min | ||
| Insulation resistance | 100MΩ or more (DC500V insulation resistance tester) | ||
| Contact resistance (initial value) | 30mΩ or less | 50mΩ or less | |
| Withstand voltage*1 | Between same-polarity terminals | AC1,000V 50/60Hz 1min | |
| Between live metal parts and earth | AC1,500V 50/60Hz 1min | ||
| Between each terminal and non-current-carrying metal parts | AC1,500V 50/60Hz 1min | ||
| Vibration*2 | malfunction | Frequency: 10 to 55 Hz, Double amplitude: 1.5 mm | |
| Impact*2 | Durability | Up to 400m/s2 | |
| malfunction | Maximum 100m/s2 | ||
| Durability | Mechanical | Over 50 million times (60 times/min) | Over 10 million times (60 times/min) |
| Micro Switches Electrical | Over 500,000 times (30 times/min) | Over 1 million times (30 times/min) | |
| Protective structure | IEC IP40 | ||
| Electric shock protection class | Class I | ||
| PTI (Tracking Characteristics) | 175 | ||
| Operating temperature range | -25 to +105°C, 60% RH or less (but no freezing or condensation) | ||
| Operating humidity range | 85% RH or less (at +5 to +35°C) | ||
| mass | Approx. 6.2g (pin push button type) | ||
Note: The above values are initial values.
*1. The withstand voltage is the value when a separator (see "Common Accessories for Microswitches") is used.
*2. The value is for the free position and full travel position for Micro Switches type, and for the full travel position for lever type. The contacts make or break within 1 ms.
Specification of OMRON Micro Switches
OMRON Micro Switches Operating Characteristics
| Micro Switches Actuator | Micro Switches format | Operating characteristics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force required for operation | The power of return | Movement up to operation | Movement after action | Differential movement | Operating position | ||
| OF Max | RF Min | PT Max | OT Min | MD Max | OP | ||
| Micro Switches type | Model VX-5-1□2 Model VX-01-1□2 | 025N | 0.03N | 1.2mm | 1.0mm | 0.3mm | 14.7±0.4mm |
| Model VX-5-1□3 Model VX-01-1□3 | 0.49N | 0.05N | |||||
| Hinge/ short lever type (standard position) | Model VX-51-1□3 Model VX-011-1□3 | 0.49N | 0.04N (reference value) | 1.6mm | 0.8mm | 0.5mm | 15.2±0.5mm |
| Hinge lever type (standard position) | Model VX-52-1□3 Model VX-012-1□3 | 0.29N | - | 4.0mm | 1.6mm | 0.8mm | 15.2±1.2mm |
| Hinge/ Long lever type (standard position) | Model VX-53-1□3 Model VX-013-1□3 | 0.20N | - | 9.0mm | 3.2mm | 2.0mm | 15.2±2.6mm |
| Hinge/ Long lever type (K position) | Model VX-53K-1□3 Model VX-013K-1□3 | 0.12N | - | 15.0mm | 5.0mm | 4.2mm | 15.2±4.4mm |
| Hinge roller lever type (standard position) | Micro Switches Model VX-54-1□3 Micro Switches Model VX-014-1□3 | 0.29N | 0.02N | 4.0mm | 1.6mm | 0.8mm | 18.7±1.2mm |
| Hinge roller lever type (K position) | Model VX-54K-1□3 Model VX-014K-1□3 | 0.18N | (0.01N) | 7.2mm | 2.5mm | 2.0mm | 18.7±2.2mm |
| Hinge roller short lever type (standard position) | Model VX-55-1□3 Model VX-015-1□3 | 0.59N | 0.04N (reference value) | 1.6mm | 0.8mm | 0.5mm | 20.7±0.6mm |
| Hinge roller lever type (standard position) | Model VX-56-1□3 Model VX-016-1□3 | 0.29N | - | 4.0mm | 1.6mm | 0.8mm | 20.7±1.2mm |
| Hinge roller lever type (K position) | Model VX-56K-1□3 Model VX-016K-1□3 | 0.18N | (0.01N) | 7.2mm | 2.5mm | 2.0mm | 20.7±2.2mm |
Note 1. The RF reference value is the value when the lever is installed in a direction that does not apply weight to the Micro Switches.
Note 2. The operating characteristics are when it operates in the A direction (↓).
Model designation method of OMRON Micro Switches
OMRON Micro Switches Format Standards
OMRON Micro Switches Contact Specifications
OMRON Micro Switches Type/Shape
Note: The above is for contact specifications 1c.
Technical Information of OMRON Micro Switches
OMRON Micro Switches Rating
OMRON Micro Switches Contact Specifications
| Micro Switches format | Micro Switches Rated voltage | Micro Switches item |
|---|---|---|
| Resistive Load | ||
| Micro Switches Model VX-5 series | AC250V | 5A |
| Micro Switches Model VX-01 series | AC125V | 0.1A |
| DC 30V | 0.1A |
| Micro Switches item | Micro Switches format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model VX-5 series | Model VX-01 series | ||
| contact | specification | rivet | Crossbar |
| Micro Switches Material | Silver Alloy | Gold alloy | |
| Interval (standard value) | 0.5mm | ||
| Inrush current | Normally closed | Maximum 15A | - |
| Normally open | Maximum 15A | - | |
| Minimum applicable load (reference value)* | DC5V 160mA | DC5V 1mA | |
(1) Ambient temperature: 20±2°C
(2) Ambient humidity: 65±5% RH
(3) Operation frequency: 30 times/min.
please refer to "●Using with Micro Switches" in "■Please Use Properly".
How to Use of OMRON Micro Switches
OMRON Micro Switches Mounting Hole Dimensions
OMRON Micro Switches Usage Notes
Micro Switches Regarding installation
The Micro Switches Use M3 screws for mounting and securely attach using flat washers, spring washers, etc. The tightening torque should be 0.39 to 0.59 N m.
Mounting direction
Regarding the actuator specifications, please install the actuator in a direction that does not apply its own weight to the Micro Switches.
This is a low Micro Switches and has a small return force, which may cause a return failure.
Regarding use with Micro Switches
Using a general-purpose switch when switching a Micro Switches circuit can cause poor contact. We recommend using the switch within the range of use, referring to the diagram below. Even if a microload type is used within the area shown inthe diagram below, if the load generates an inrush current when Micro Switches, contact wear will be rapid and durability will decrease, so insert a contact protection circuit as necessary. The minimum applicable load is the N-levelreference value. This represents the failure level at a confidence level of 60% (λ60
). (JIS C5003)
λ60 = 0.5×10-6/times means that at a confidence level of 60%, failure is estimated to occur less than 1/2,000,000 times.
Cautions and Prohibitions of OMRON Micro Switches
OMRON Micro Switches Safety Precautions
Micro Switches Handling
Do not subject the switch to strong shocks, as this is a low Micro Switches and may cause damage to the internal mechanism.
Regarding soldering
- As a guideline, the soldering time for connecting to the soldering terminals should be less than 5 seconds with a soldering iron of 60W (tip temperature +250 to +350°C), and no external force should be applied for 1 minute after soldering
. Use the minimum amount of flux possible. If flux gets inside the Micro Switches, it may cause contact failure. - Micro Switches Connection to #187 tab terminals
: Use a #187 tab receptacle and insert it straight into the terminal.
Applying excessive external force to the side or top/bottom of the terminal may cause deformation of the terminal and damage to the housing.