Waterproof snap-action micro switches
MWZ series
Distinctive features and specifications
IP67 sealed
UL certified
1 million mechanical lifecycles
Ideal for adverse environment applications
Optional sealed wire outlet available
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Housing
Cover
Actuator
Actuator sealing
Terminals
Contacts
Contact spring
Contact sealing
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–
–
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PA66-FR50
PA66-FR50
PBT
Methyl Vinyl Silicone rubber
CuZn AG plated
AgNi - Silver nickel
Stainless steel
Epoxy resin
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rating
Electrical lifecycle
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5(2)A 125/250VAC
Minimum: 50,000 cycles
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating temperature
Sealing
Contact opening
Typical operating force
Mechanical lifecycle
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-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
IP67
<3 mm (.118in)
1.5N
Minimum: 1 million cycles
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MWZ series
Overview
Waterproof snap-action micro switches
MWZ
SERIES
Operating force
C 1.5N
Contact functions
A NC
B NO
C NCNO
Fixing position
A Near Actuator
B Opposite of actuator
X No actuator lever
Rating
101 5(2)A 125/250VAC
Ambiant
temperature
01 20T85
Actuator
01
03
06
08
Plunger
Hinge lever
Roller lever
Simulated
roller lever
01
02
03
04
05
Terminals
Solder
PCB
PCB (left)
PCB (right)
Quick connect
WIRE OUTLET **
L Left
R Right
G Straight
WIRE LENGTH
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
100mm
200mm
300mm
400mm
500mm
600mm
700mm
800mm
900mm
NOTES: Standard wire colors are: Common = White; Normally closed = Red; Normally open = Black
** Only Solder terminal option available when choosing
optional
WIRE OUTLET.
Sealed to IP67 - protected against dust and liquid ingress
Packaging units:
With wires (bags): 20 to 100 pieces per bag (depending on quantity & length of wire).
Without wires (tray): 100 pieces per tray.
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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Waterproof snap-action micro switches
Dimensional drawings and option detail
CONTACT FUNCTIONS
A - NORMALLY CLOSED
B - NORMALLY OPEN
MWZ series
C - NORMALLY CLOSED / NORMALLY OPEN
ACTUATORS
01 - Plunger
03 - Hinge lever
06 - Roller lever
08 - Simulated roller lever
FIXING POSITION
A - Near actuator
B - Opposite of actuator
X - No actuator lever
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Additional wiring options
Waterproof snap-action micro switches
TERMINALS
01 - Solder terminal
02 - PCB terminal (0.5 x 1.2mm)
03 - PCB terminal (left)
04 - PCB terminal (right)
05 - Quick-Connect
OPTIONAL WIRE OUTLET
L - WIRE OUTLET (LEFT)
R - WIRE OUTLET (RIGHT)
G - WIRE OUTLET (STRAIGHT)
TRAVEL TABLE
MWZ
Plunger (Standard)
Actuator
code
01
Actuator
Length
-
Operating Force
on lever (≤N)
-
Pretravel
(mm)
0.8
Overtravel
(min. mm)
0.4
Movement
differential (≥mm)
0.1
NEAR ACTUATOR FIXED
Hinge Lever
Roller Lever (long)
Simulated Roller Lever
03
06
08
14.4
12.2
15.1
0.55
0.60
0.50
OPPOSITE ACTUATOR FIXED
Hinge Lever
Roller Lever (long)
Simulated Roller Lever
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03
06
08
14.4
12.2
15.1
1.05
1.20
1.00
-
-
-
0.8
0.6
0.8
0.4
0.4
0.4
-
-
-
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.6
0.4
0.6
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