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Technical Terminology & Cautions for Use (Detection Switches)

Panasonic Corporation 2021

AECTB36E   202110

 Usage, storage, and transport conditions (except 

turquoise switches)

During usage, storage, or transportation, avoid locations subject to 

direct sunlight and maintain normal temperature, humidity, and 

pressure conditions.

The allowable specifications for environments suitable for usage, 

storage, and transportation are given below.

1)  Temperature: The allowable temperature range differs for each 

switch, so refer to the switch’s individual specifications. In 
addition, when transporting or storing switches while they are 
tube packaged, there are cases when the temperature may differ 

from the allowable range. In this situation, be sure to consult the 

individual specifications.

2)  Humidity: The allowable temperature range differs for each 

switch, so refer to the switch’s individual specifications.

3)  Pressure: 86 to 106 kPa

 

The humidity range varies with the temperature. Use within the 

range indicated in the graph below. 

5

85

Humidity (% RH)

Avoid icing

when used at

temperatures

lower than 0°C

Avoid con­

densation when 

used at tem­

peratures higher 

than 0°C

Allowable range

Ambient temperature (℃)

0

85

­40

 

(The allowable temperature depends on the switch.)

 Condensation will occur inside the switch if there is a sudden 
change in ambient temperature when used in an atmosphere of 

high temperature and high humidity. This is particularly likely to 
happen when being transported by ship, so please be careful of 

the atmosphere when shipping. Condensation is the phenomenon 

whereby steam condenses to cause water droplets that adhere to 
the switch when an atmosphere of high temperature and humidity 
rapidly changes from a high to low temperature or when the 
switch is quickly moved from a low humidity location to one of high 
temperature and humidity.

Please be careful because condensation can cause adverse 

conditions such as deterioration of insulation, coil cutoff, and rust.
 Condensation or other moisture may freeze on the switch when 

the 

temperatures is lower than 0°C 32°F. This causes problems such as 

sticking of movable parts or operational time lags.
 The plastic becomes brittle if the switch is exposed to a low 

temperature, low humidity environment for long periods of time.

 Storage for extended periods of time (including transportation 

periods) at high temperatures or high humidity levels or in 
atmospheres with organic gases or sulfide gases may cause a 
sulfide film or oxide film to form on the surfaces of the contacts and/
or it may interfere with the functions. Check out the atmosphere in 

which the units are to be stored and transported.

 In terms of the packing format used, make every effort to keep 

the 

effects of moisture, organic gases and sulfide gases to the absolute 

minimum.

 We reserve the right to modify without notice the 

materials, internal components, and other parts to 

improve product quality. 

Handling precautions

When handling the switches, be careful not to drop them on the floor 
since this may damage them.

*  Select contact sulfurization (clipping) prevention products (FS and Au-clad double 

layer contacts) for use with extremely small loads or an environment-resistant 

Turquoise switch.

Others

1)  Failure modes of switches include short-circuiting, opencircuiting 

and temperature rises. If this switch is to be used in equipment 

where safety is a prime consideration, examine the possible 
effects of these failures on the equipment concerned, and ensure 
safety by providing protection circuits or protection devices. In 
terms of the systems involved, make provision for redundancy in 
the design and take steps to achieve safety design.

2)  The ambient operating temperature (and humidity) range quoted 

is the range in which the switch can be operated on a continuous 

basis: it does not mean that using the switch within the rating 
guarantees the durability performance and environment 

withstanding performance of the switch. For details on the 

performance guarantee, check the specifications of each product 

concerned.

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Summary of Contents for AH1

Page 1: ...Left angle terminal Right angle terminal ORDERING INFORMATION PART NO AH 1 Operation Force OF by pin plunger Max 6 1 47 N 8 0 74 N Contact material Nil AgNi alloy contact 61 AgNi alloy Au clad contact Actuator 0 Pin plunger 2 Hinge lever 4 Simulated roller lever Safety standard 9 UL C UL Mounting hole and terminal 4 Self standing P C board terminal 5 Straight P C board terminal 6 Solder terminal 7...

Page 2: ...AgNi alloy contact type AgNi alloy Au clad contact type Pin plunger 0 74 N AH1580 AH158061 1 47 N AH1560 AH156061 Hinge lever 0 25 N AH1582 AH158261 0 49 N AH1562 AH156261 Simulated roller lever 0 26 N AH1584 AH158461 0 54 N AH1564 AH156461 Note 1 Color of plunger AgNi alloy contact type white AgNi alloy Au clad contact type dark red 2 Please order addition 9 at the end of the part number for UL C...

Page 3: ...as the reference point be careful not to make a mistake RATING Contact rating Standard rating Minimum applicable load AgNi alloy contact type OF 0 74 N type 1 A 125 V AC 1 A 30 V DC OF 1 47 N type 3 A 125 V AC 2 A 30 V DC AgNi alloy Au clad contact type 0 1 A 125 V AC 0 1 A 30 V DC 5 mA 6 V DC 2 mA 12 V DC 1 mA 24 V DC Note OF Value of pin plunger Specifications Item AgNi alloy contact type AgNi a...

Page 4: ...istance from mounting hole 8 0 25 N 0 025 N 8 3 1 2 mm Distance from stand off 6 8 1 0 mm Distance from mounting hole 3 Simulated roller lever 3th digit of Part No Operating Force OF Max Release Force RF Min Pretravel PT Max Movement Differential MD Max Overtravel OT Min Operating Position OP 6 0 54 N 0 039 N 2 1 mm 0 5 mm 0 5 mm 11 0 1 2 mm Distance from stand off 9 5 1 0 mm Distance from mountin...

Page 5: ...8 0 15 12 8 0 15 0 9 5 0 15 1 5 0 1 2 0 12 0 0 12 0 φ2 R2 5 5 4 0 3 3 3 0 4 Pre travel PT Max 2 1 Operating Position OP 9 5 1 0 11 1 2 0 12 0 2 2 6 5 0 1 5 08 0 1 5 08 0 1 3 φ1 2 0 05 DIMENSIONS CAD The CAD data of the products with a CAD mark can be downloaded from our Website Unit mm CAD Pin plunger External dimensions P C board terminal P C board pattern Pretravel PT Max 0 5 mm Movement Differe...

Page 6: ...der to prevent poor quality soldering Please consult us if you intend to use a soldering iron of 60 W or higher When switching low level current and voltage AgNi alloy Au clad contact type is recommended Environment Locations where corrosive gases having a bad influence on contacts are present and locations where there is an excessive amount of siliceous or other abrasive dust should be avoided Pl...

Page 7: ...Electrical life The service life when the rated load is connected to the contact and switching operations are performed The life test is performed at a switching frequency of 20 times minute and operating speed of 100 mm second at the regular cam Contact form This refers to the components determining the type of application which make up the electrical input output circuits in the contact SPDT SPS...

Page 8: ...equired to move from an operating position to a total travel position Movement Pretravel PT mm degree Max Distance or agree of the actuator movement from free position to operating position Overtravel OT mm degree Min The distance or degree which the actuator is permitted to travel after actuation without any damage to the switching mechanism Movement Differential MD mm degree Max The distance or ...

Page 9: ...in contact failures or contact fusion 2 An extremely high activation speed may cause damage to contacts or contact response failure Driving Mechanism Use of a driving mechanism which will cause physical impact to the actuator should be avoided Example Bad Good TECHNICAL NOTES ON ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 1 The snap action switch is designed for AC operations While it has small contact gaps and no...

Page 10: ... AC and DC Impedance of r is nearly equal to impedance of R C 0 1 μF R diode Contact for snap action switch 1 For DC circuits only ZNR Varistor Contact for snap action switch Induction load Can be used for both AC and DC 2 Do not connect the contacts on individual switches to different type or different poles of the power supply Examples of power supply connections connection to different poles PL...

Page 11: ...ing hole 2 Depressed position The plunger lever should be pressed down to 70 or more of OT Over Travel Therefore the depressed position should be calculated based on the minimum value of OP Operating Position and the 70 and 100 of the OT value OP Min 70 of OT 8 0 0 84 7 16 mm OP Min 100 of OT 8 0 1 2 6 80 mm The plunger lever should be pressed down to the position of 6 80 to 7 16 mm from the mount...

Page 12: ...sation can cause adverse conditions such as deterioration of insulation coil cutoff and rust Condensation or other moisture may freeze on the switch when the temperatures is lower than 0 C 32 F This causes problems such as sticking of movable parts or operational time lags The plastic becomes brittle if the switch is exposed to a low temperature low humidity environment for long periods of time St...

Page 13: ...r is required Hinge lever Large Medium Small Possible Little force required for operation Appropriate for use with low speed cams and dogs has large stroke Lever available in various shapes to fit operating unit Simulated roller lever Large Medium Small Possible Tip of hinge lever is bent into a semi circle enabling use as a simple roller type Leaf lever Large Large Small Excellent Play in lever i...

Page 14: ...Electromechanical Control Business Division industral panasonic com ac e Specifications are subject to change without notice 1006 Oaza Kadoma Kadoma shi Osaka 571 8506 Japan Panasonic Corporation 2022 AECTB15E 202203 ...

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