MICRO SWITCH™
Miniature Sealed Basic Switches
SE and XE Series
Datasheet
MICRO SWITCH™ SE and XE Series
Miniature Sealed Basic Switches
Honeywell SE and XE miniature sealed basic switches are designed for precise and reliable position indication of
critical applications on aircraft and military systems. The applications range from military and commercial aircraft and
helicopters to military land vehicles (track and wheeled vehicles). These switches are also suitable for other commer-
cial and industrial applications where a degree of environmental sealing is required.
The environmentally sealed SE Series is designed for demanding applications where water and/or particulate contam-
inant is present along with the potential for a wide range of temperatures. The SE Series incorporates the Honeywell
time-proven MICRO SWITCH™ SM Series electromechanical switches in the SE housing.
The environmentally sealed miniature XE Series is similar to the SE Series except smaller in package size, utilizing the
Honeywell MICRO SWITCH™ SX subminiature electromechanical switch. In addition, select Honeywell XE switches
are MIL-PRF-8805 qualified satisfying the requirements where a military qualified or compliant switch is required.
To add to the versatility of the SE and XE family of products, CSA and UL certified products are available where the
application is not aerospace or military related.
What makes our switches better?
SE Series is certified by UL and CSA. XE Series holds
approval from UL and within the family qualified to
MIL-PRF-8805
Built with high quality MICRO SWITCH™ switching
mechanism: SE Series features MICRO SWITCH™ SM
switches and XE Series is built with MICRO SWITCH™ SX
switches
Available with pin plungers or auxiliary levers to meet
equipment requirements
Designed for control of circuits ranging from logic level to
power duty
Big performance
in a little package.
HIGH PERFORMANCE • DURABILITY
COMPACT • CUSTOMIZATION/CONFIGURABLE
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Features
and Benefits
MIL-QUALIFIED AND AGENCY CERTIFIED
Military qualified listings offered
in the MICRO SWITCH™ XE product family
are for onboard or support equipment as specified. UL and CSA certified products
are available for use where the application is not aerospace or military related.
COMPACT AND SEALED
Miniature overall package size
requires less space on the equipment.
SE and XE Series switches are environmentally sealed in a small package
for stringent indoor or outdoor applications where liquid and/or particulate
contaminates are present.
Tiny, tough, and high-temp rated
WELL SUITED FOR HIGH TEMPERATURES
SE/XE switches boast temperature ratings from -53 °C to 105 °C [-65 °F
to 221 °F] for design flexibility, with
high temperature options
to 149 °C [300 °F].
LOW VOLTAGE AND POWER DUTY CAPABILITY
SE/XE product are available with
silver contacts
for control of power duty circuits
or
gold contacts
for control of logic level circuits.
LEVERS FURTHER EXPAND FUNCTIONALITY
Auxiliary actuators
expand the capability of the products for additional
applications.
RANGE OF TERMINATION OPTIONS
Electrical connectivity options include solder post, preleaded with MIL-rated
leadwire, or custom connectivity to
decrease installation time.
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Potential Applications
MILITARY AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTERS
• Monitor doors or panels whether open/closed or locked/unlocked
• Mechanical position of actuators
• Valve position open or closed in conjunction with the hydraulics, fuel, and other
systems
• Missile, bomb, and ordnance systems
COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT AND HELICOPTERS
• Monitor doors or panels whether open/closed or locked/unlocked
• Mechanical position of actuators
• Valve position open or closed in conjunction with the hydraulics, fuel, and other
systems
AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
• Monitoring doors or panels
• Valve position whether open or closed
MILITARY LAND VEHICLES
(TRACK AND WHEELED VEHICLES)
• Monitor position of doors, guards
• Monitor position of valves and solenoids
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MICRO SWITCH™ Miniature Sealed Basic Switches
Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic
Description
Housing material
Mechanical endurance
Electrical endurance
Circuitry
Electrical termination
Electrical rating
Sealing
Temperature range
Temperature range (optional)
Vibration
Approvals
Actuators
Table 2. Electrical Ratings
Rating code
A
B
C
D
E
F
SE/XE Series
Sea level @ 28 Vdc; 5 A res. and 3 A ind.
50,000 feet @ 28 Vdc; 5 A res. and 2.5 A ind.
General purpose; 5 A res. and 5 A ind. at 125 or 250 Vac, 60 Hz
UL and CSA rating; 5 A at 125 or 250 Vac, 60 Hz
Sea level @ 28 Vdc; 7 A res. and 4 A ind.
50,000 feet @ 28 Vdc; 7 A res. and 2.5 A ind.
General purpose; 7 A res. and 4 A ind. at 115 Vac, 400 Hz
UL rating; 7 A at 125 or 250 Vac, 60 Hz
Sea level @ 28 Vdc; 7 A res. and 4 A ind.
50,000 feet @ 28 Vdc; 7 A res and 2.5 A ind.
Logic level @ 28 Vdc; 1 amp res. and 0.50 A ind.
SE Series
environmentally sealed switch
Anodized aluminum
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SPST (NC), SPST (NO), SPDT
epoxy sealed leadwire, (0,52 mm² [20 awg]) or
epoxy sealed solder pins
5 A @ 30 Vdc; 5 A @ 250 Vac, 60 Hz
Symbol 3 “watertight” per MIL-PRF-8805
-53 °C to 105 °C [-65 °F to 221 °F] (standard)
-26 °C to 85 °C [-15 °F to 185 °F] (5SE Series)
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Grade 2 (15 G) per MIL-PRF-8805
UL, CSA
Top pin plunger, optional auxiliary actuators available
XE Series
environmentally sealed miniature switch
Anodized aluminum
25,000
25,000
SPST (NC), SPST (NO), SPDT
epoxy sealed leadwire, (0,52 mm² [20 awg]) or
epoxy sealed solder pins
7 A @ 28 Vdc; 7 A @ 250 Vac, 60 Hz
Symbol 3 “watertight” per MIL-PRF-8805
-53 °C to 105 °C [-65°F to 221 °F] (standard)
-26 °C to 85 °C [-15 °F to 185 °F] (5XE Series)
-53 °C to 149 °C [-65°F to 300 °F] (14XE Series)
Grade 2 (15 G) per MIL-PRF-8805
UL, MIL-PRF-8805
Top pin plunger, optional auxiliary actuators available
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