MICRO SWITCH™
Weather-Sealed,
Explosion-Proof Switches
CX Series
Datasheet
MICRO SWITCH™ CX Series
Weather-Sealed, Explosion-Proof Switches
MICRO SWITCH™ CX switches are built especially for outdoor use in hazardous atmospheres. These enclosures are
constructed to withstand the pressure of an internal explosion. Flame paths cool the exploded gases to a point less
than the lowest safe operating temperature of the surrounding gas.
MICRO SWITCH™ 80CX Series switches have rugged bronze housings that are designed to be resistant to salt
water and other corrosive environments. They comply with the NEMA 4X requirement for protection against corrosion,
in addition to NEMA enclosure standards met by other CX switches.
The product’s o-ring seals make the enclosure rain tight, but are outside of required flame paths so explosion proof
requirements are maintained. Unless special ordered, all basic switches operate on clockwise and counterclockwise
rotation. The actuating mechanism can be field adjusted for CW or CCW operation only. No tools are required.
What makes our switches better?
Building block design allows for digital switching outputs, or 4 mA
to 20 mA analog output, or digital switching outputs with a 4 mA
to 20 mA analog output
Weather sealed to NEMA and IP ratings
UL, CSA, ATEX, IEC Ex, INMETRO certified for hazardous
(explosive) environments
Designed with the end user in mind, these switches help to create
user-friendly interfaces with broad application possibilities to help
meet the challenges of many different environments
Available with gold contacts, low-temp seals, and
bronze corrosion-resistant housing
COST OPTIMIZATION
RELIABILITY • GLOBALLY ACCEPTED
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Features
and Benefits
WELL-SUITED FOR EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
MICRO SWITCH™ CX Series switches are certified for applicable portions of
NEMA 7 and 9
for hazardous locations (explosive environments). Select CX
switches are certified to ATEX, IEC Ex, and INMETRO specifications for global
applications.
Available with digital or analog outputs
WATERTIGHT AND DUST-TIGHT FOR OUTDOOR USE
Due to its engineering design and sealing (NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, and 13), the
MICRO SWITCH™ CX Series is rated for
rain, wind, snow, ice, and blowing
dust environments.
CORROSION RESISTANT
Bronze housing material is available on 80CX Series catalog listings.
4 MA TO 20 MA ANALOG OUTPUT AVAILABLE
Allows for use in accurate positioning applications, such as those found on seaside
grain and fuel-loading docks, oil and gas wells, refineries, chemical plants, and
more.
MEETS HAZARDOUS AREA REQUIREMENTS
UL Listed, file #E14274, Analog UL file #E68247, CSA Certified, file #LR57324,
ATEX certificate KEMA 01ATEX2111 X, IEC Ex certificate IEC Ex TSA 06.003X, and
INMETRO certificate TUV 14.0553.
OPTIONAL HOUSING CHOICES
CX Series switches offer a
choice of rugged cast aluminum or bronze
housings.
Both housings withstand harsh environments, and bronze is available
for use in corrosive environments.
UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES
Featuring
field-adjustability,
the CX Series allows pretravel, overtravel, and
actuating sequence to be field adjusted without tools (all basics can be adjusted
individually). Rotary types convert in seconds to clockwise, counterclockwise,
or both-way operation. These features
may help to reduce set up time
while
allowing for quick and easy changes to switch operation.
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Potential Applications
INDUSTRIAL
•
Seaside grain and fuel loading docks that may require explosion proof and
corrosion resistant switches
• Oil and gas wells, refineries, and fuel storage facilities that may require explosion
proof and corrosion resistant switches
• Chemical plants with corrosive environments
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Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic
Actuators
Housing material
Termination
Sealing
Parameter
0518
side rotary (choice of levers), side rotary (with flat shaft), plunger actuator
aluminum with electrostatic epoxy coating or corrosion resistant bronze
3/4 x 14 NPT, M25 x 1,5 mm conduit
NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, and 13; IP66
NEMA 7: Class I, Div.1 & Div. 2, Groups B (14CX, 16CX, 24CX, 26CX, 36CX only), C, and D;
NEMA 9: Class II, Div.1 & Div. 2, Groups E, F, and G
ATEX/IEC Ex, INMETRO (Gas) II 2 G; Exd IIC T6
ATEX/IEC Ex, INMETRO (Dust) II 2 D; Exd tD A21 T85°C
-25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F]
UL Listed, file #E14274, Analog UL file #E68247
CSA Certified, file #LR57324
ATEX certificate KEMA 01ATEX2111 X
IEC Ex certificate IEC Ex TSA 06.003X
INMETRO certiticate TUV 14.0553
Hazardous area designations
Operating temperature
Agency approvals
Table 2. Electrical Ratings (in amperes)
Rating Code
A
B
C
D
F
Switch Description
BZ basic switch, SPDT
BA basic switch, SPDT
DT basic switch, DPDT
HS basic switch (hermetic sealed), SPDT
BZ basic switch (gold contacts) SPDT
UL/CSA
15 A 120/240/480 Vac; 1/8 HP, 120 Vac
1/4 HP, 240 Vac; 0.5 A, 125 Vdc; 0.25 A, 250 Vdc
20 A 120/240/480 Vac; 1 HP, 120 Vac; 2 HP, 240 Vac;
0.5 A, 125 Vdc; 0.25 A, 250 Vdc
10 A 120/240/480 Vac, 0.3 A 125 Vdc; 0.15 A, 250 Vdc
1 A, 125 Vac; 5 A, 28 Vdc
1 A, 125 Vac
Table 3. Analog Position Sensing Specifications
Specification
Voltage compliance range
Replacement PC board
Current signal output
Span
Null
Parameter
12.5 Vdc to 40 Vdc
15PA261-CX
4 mA to 20 mA
Adjustable from 15 ° to 90 ° of angular rotation
4 mA position may be set at any angular position
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MICRO SWITCH™ Weather-Sealed, Explosion-Proof Switches
PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE
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Switch Type
Housing Style &
Actuator Type
1
CX
Switch
Type
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Additional
Options
Non-threaded
thru holes
Circuitry
Switches
CX
Series
Hazardous
Area
Limit Switch
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
Short housing,
side rotary
Standard housing,
side rotary
Short housing,
plunger actuator
Standard housing,
plunger actuator
Short housing,
black epoxy
Stand. housing, bronze
material, 5/16-18
UNC-2B mtg holes
Standard housing,
bronze material
Switch assemblies
(replacement)
1
2
4
6
8
15 A, SPDT
basic switch/es
20 A, SPDT
basic switch/es
10 A, DPDT
basic switch/es
1 A, SPDT,
hermetically sealed
basic switch/es
4 mA to 20 mA output
for position sensing
1 A, SPDT, gold-
plated contacts,
basic switch/es
CX
Momentary
0
1
2
3
4
5
4 mA to 20 mA
One switch
Two switches
Three switches
Four switches
Two switches,
one CW oper.,
one CCW oper.
CX1
Maintained
A
B
C
E
M
Side mounting,
5/16-18(8)
Thru mounting,
3/8-24(4)
Low temperature
ATEX/IEC Ex/
INMETRO certified
with cover clamp
Metric,
M25 x 1.5 conduit
Flat shaft
172
D01
00
various specials
Or other numbers,
Other special configurations may be available.
For more information, contact your Honeywell representative.
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