MICRO SWITCH™
Basic Switches
Line Guide
The switch is on.
Simple, superior, durable, and irreplaceable
even by 21st-century standards, the MICRO SWITCH™
technology cycles on. Today, Honeywell Sensing and Control
(S&C) manufactures millions of MICRO SWITCH™ basic switches
annually for water and irrigation, aerospace and defense,
industrial, off-highway, and medical applications. They are
globally compliant, and known worldwide for their compact and
lightweight design, accurate repeatability, and extended life.
Looking for enhanced accuracy and repeatability? Our premium
line of MICRO SWITCH™ Large and Subminiature switches were
designed for high-precision applications. Originally developed
to support United States aircraft in World War II, advancements
in packaging and operating controls have helped further expand
applications over the past 75 years while maintaining enhanced
accuracy and repeatability. Our standard line of basic switches
includes our V15 series, and is designed with the same high
quality standards, but for low cost-of-failure applications – ones
where the cost of replacing the switch is less than the cost of a
switch failing.
MICRO SWITCH™ V-Basic series switches are often best suited
for presence and absence detection where physical contact with
an object is permissible. They also excel in applications requiring
simple on-and-off actions.
FEATURES
PREMIUM V-BASIC SWITCHES
V7 Series.
Features:
Best suited for higher cost-
of-failure applications • Designed for
100K operations at a full load or 10M for
mechanical life • World-wide package size
acceptance • Current rating ranges from
0.1 A to 25 A • UL/CSA recognized, ENEC
(European) approval available • Choice
of actuation, termination and operating
characteristics
Benefits: “Premium”
product line. For
broad range electrical loads and
operating force in high cost-of-failure
potential applications: appliances, timing
devices, office equipment, computer/
business equipment, test instruments,
manually operated devices, and valves.
ENEC, and CQC) • Limited configuration
options available
Benefits:
“Standard” product line.
Series for low cost-of-failure potential
applications: appliances, gaming, vending
machines, water heaters, and industrial
controls.
PREMIUM MINIATURE/
SUBMINIATURE SWITCHES
SM Series.
Features:
Extended operating life
• Elongated mounting hole provides for
easier, more accurate mounting • Choice
of actuation, electrical termination, and
operating characteristics (sensitive
differential travel as low as 0,0254 mm
[0.001 in] maximum, low operating force to
0,56 N [2.0 oz] maximum) • MIL-PFR-8805
qualified listings available
Benefits:
Small size and light weight are
combined with ample electrical capacity,
precision operation, and extended life.
Features high precision and repeatability.
Options available (gold contacts for
low energy switching, bifurcated gold
contacts for maximum reliability, power
load switching capability to 11 A).
Potential applications include aerospace,
instrumentation, appliances, office
equipment, medical/dental equipment,
valves, and more.
WATERTIGHT SWITCHES
V15W Series.
Features:
Designed for harsh-duty,
wash down areas • Delivers high sealing
capability with an IP67 rating (pre-leaded
only) • Gives highly accurate machine
control for turning circuits on and off
• Current ratings of 0.1 A, 5 A, 10 A
• Global approvals (UL, cUL, ENEC, and
CQC)
Benefits:
compact, lightweight and long-
lasting basic switch. Potential applications
include appliances, HVAC wall controls,
valves, automotive, truck, and boat wire
harnesses, lock modules for tail-gate/
trunk, sub-assemblies for convertible
roofs, foot pedal controls.
STANDARD V-BASIC SWITCHES
V15 Series.
Features:
Best suited for lower cost-
of-failure applications • Designed for
50K operations at a full load or 5M for
mechanical life • Worldwide package size
acceptance • Current ratings of 5 A to
26 A • Global approvals (UL/CSA, cUL,
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MICRO SWITCH™ Basic Switches Line Guide
Products and solutions to meet
any need.
Honeywell S&C MICRO
SWITCH™ premium and standard
basic switches are precision snap-
action mechanisms enclosed in
accurately molded plastic cases.
Each switch contains a spring
and a set of contacts that convert
mechanical energy applied to an
actuator into an electrical output.
And each regular size, miniature
and subminiature basic switch
is carefully manufactured and
thoroughly inspected.
Honeywell S&C also offers a wide
variety of actuators, terminations,
circuitry configurations, electrical
ratings, contact materials,
operating characteristics and
sealing — to provide amazing
application flexibility. Potential
sample applications include power
load switching, dc motor and
solenoid control, limit and control
mechanisms, door interlock and
multiple mounting configurations.
While special application products
include door interlocks that
automatically cut power when
service drawers are opened,
as well as switches handling a
variety of special electrical load
requirements.
Premium V-Basic
Switches
V7 Series
0.1 A to 25 A
SPDT, SPNO, SPNC
0.7 oz max. to 14.6 oz max.
quick connect, pc board, pcb straight angle left
pin plunger, straight, short flag, roller, sim. roller, curved tip, loop, paddle
125 Vac, 250 Vac, 277 Vac
UL, CSA, ENEC
-40 °C to 82 °C [-40 °F to 180 °F]
silver, silver cadmium oxide, gold
PCT polyester thermoplastic
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
Standard V-Basic
Switches
V15 Series
5 A to 26 A
SPDT, SPNO, SPNC
US: ≥100 g (16 A to 26 A);
AP: 15 g to 400 g (5 A to 26 A)
quick connect; direct wire connection with
no terminals, RAST
pin plunger, straight, roller, sim. roller
125 Vac, 250 Vac
UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC
-25 °C to 150 °C [-13 °F to 300 °F]
silver cadmium oxide
PBT polyester thermoplastic
V15W Watertight Series
0.1 A, 5 A, 10 A
SPDT, SPNC, SPNO
15 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 200 g
preleaded; terminals: 4,8 mm x 0.8 mm or
4,8 mm x 0.5 mm
pin plunger, straight, roller, sim. roller,
special
125 Vac, 250 Vac, 30 Vdc, 48 Vdc
UL, cUL, ENEC, CQC
-40 °C to 85 °C [-40 °F to 185 °F]
silver nickel, gold-plated option
PBT polyester thermoplastic
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
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Premium
Miniatures and
Subminiatures
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
SM Series
0.1 A to 11 A
SPDT
0.04 oz to 2 oz
quick connect, solder, pcb
pin plunger, straight, roller, sim. roller, paddle
115 Vac, 125 Vac, 250 Vac, 30 Vdc
UL, CSA, ENEC, CE
-55 °C to 125 °C [-67 °F to 267 °F]
silver, gold
phenolic
SX Series
1 A to 7 A
SPDT, SPNO
0.71 oz to 6 oz
quick connect, solder, pcb
pin plunger, straight, roller, sim. roller, offset flag, crossed roller
125 Vac, 250 Vac, 28 Vdc
UL, CSA, ENEC, CE
-55 °C to 125 °C [-67 °F to 267 °F]
silver, gold
phenolic or valox
Standard
Miniatures and
Subminiatures
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
ZD Series
0.1 A, 3 A
SPDT
130 gf to 195 gf
solder, pcb straight, pcb left
angle, pcb right angle, pre-
wired
pin plunger, straight,
sim roller
125 Vac, 12 Vdc
UL, cUL, CE, ENEC
-40 °C to 85 °C
[-40 °F to 185 °F]
silver, gold-plated silver
PBT polyester
ZM Series
0.1 A, 5 A, 10.1 A, 16 A
SPST, SPDT, SPNO
0.18 oz to 8.78 oz
quick connect, solder, pcb
pin plunger, straight, roller,
sim. roller, L-shaped
125 Vac, 250 Vac,
30 Vdc
UL, CSA, CE
-25 °C to 85 °C
[-13 °F to 185 °F]
silver, gold-plated silver,
silver-tin-indium oxide
polyamide (nylon)
ZW Series
0.1 A, 5 A
SPDT, SPNO, SPNC
1.94 oz to 7.16 oz
quick connect, solder, cable
bottom/end,
cable side exit
pin plunger, straight, roller,
sim. roller
125 Vac, 250 Vac
UL, cUL, CE, ENEC
-25 °C to 80 °C
[-13 °F to 176 °F]
silver, gold-plated silver
PBT (polyester)
ZX Series
0.1 A, 3 A
SPDT
0.53 oz to 5.3 oz
solder, pcb snap-in, pcb left
angle, pcb right angle
pin plunger, straight,
sim. roller, special
125 Vac, 48 Vdc
UL, CSA
-25 °C to 85 °C
[-13 °F to 185 °F]
silver, gold-plated silver
polyamide (nylon)
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Premium Large
Basic Switches
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
BZ, BA, BM, BE Series
15 A (BZ); 22 A (BM); 20 A (BA); 25 A (BE)
SPDT
1.0 oz to 28 oz
quick connect, solder, screw
pin plunger, overtravel plunger, straight, roller, flexible roller leaf,
flexible leaf
115 Vac, 125 Vac, 250 Vac
UL, CSA, ENEC, CE (varies by model)
-55 °C to 85 °C [-67 °F to 185 °F]
silver, silver cadmium oxide
general purpose phenolic
DT Series
10 A
DPDT
7.0 oz to 10.0 oz
screw
pin plunger
250 Vac, 28 Vdc
UL, CSA
-55 °C to 85 °C [-67 °F to 185 °F]
silver
general purpose phenolic
Premium Large
Basic Switches
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
MT Series
10 A
SPDT
2.0 oz to 18 oz
screw
pin plunger, straight, roller
125 Vac, 125 Vdc
UL, CSA
-55 °C to 82 °C [-67 °F to 180 °F]
silver
arc resistant melamine
3MN Series
15 A
two circuit, double break (2 CKT DB)
7.0 oz to 20 oz
screw
pin plunger
480 Vac
UL, CSA
-55 °C to 85 °C [-67 °F to 185 °F]
silver
general purpose phenolic
6AS Series
10 A, 15 A, 20 A
SPDT
8 oz to 14 oz
solder, screw, A2, T
straight, roller, leaf
125 Vac, 250 Vac, 480 Vac
UL
-55 °C to 85 °C [-67 °F to 185 °F]
silver
general purpose phenolic
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Special Application
Precision Switches
Amp rating
Circuitry
Operating force
Terminations
Actuators/Levers
Voltage
Approvals
Operating temperature
Contacts
Housing material
AC Series
5 A to 25 A
SPDT
–
turret-type solder, screw, flying leads
rod
125 Vac, 250 Vac, 480 Vac, 30 Vdc
UL versions available
[-54 °C to 121 °C] -65 °F to 250 °F
silver
die-cast stainless steel bracket, stainless steel or polyester rod
DM Series
10 A, 16 A
SPDT, DPDT
4,17 N [15 oz] max.
quick connect
bullet nose plunger
125 Vac, 250 Vac, 277 Vac
UL, CSA
-37 °C to 82 °C [-35 °F to 180 °F]
silver
polyester
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