’06–’07
Limit Switches
Limit Switches ’06–’07
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Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Please contact ..........
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Automation Controls Business Unit
Head Office: 1048, Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8686, Japan
Telephone: +81-6-6908-1050
Facsimile: +81-6-6908-5781
http://www.nais-e.com/
All Rights Reserved © 2006 COPYRIGHT Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
ARCT1B272E 200609-1YT
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in Japan.
Limit Switches
ARCT1B272E ’06.9
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
SUBMINIATURE SIZE
LIMIT SWITCHES
QL (AZ4) Micro
Limit Switches
High precision micro limit switches with excellent environment proofing
Quickly upgraded to limit switches with lamps by mounting an LED lamp socket
An exposed terminal type model com-
bined with a socket with cord for the
built-in LED lamp (sold separately) easily
become a limit switch with lamp.
Convenient for maintenance such as
operations checks.
QL limit
with lamp
QL exposed
terminal type
Socket with
LED lamp
LED lamp
L socket type (roller arm)
RoHS Directive compatibility information
http://www.nais-e.com/
FEATURES
1. Subminiature design
The size of the actual unit is approxi-
mately 1/10 in the case of the plunger
model and approximately 1/6.5 in the
case of the arm model, that of the verti-
cal type limit switch.
Large-scale miniaturization has been
achieved. Ideal for miniaturized machin-
ery designs or highly accurate miniatur-
ized machines.
Approx. 1/10
3. With appropriate O.T. range display
The arm model has a convenient appro-
priate O.T. range display for attachment
adjustment work. This should be set so
that the operations display board’s indi-
cated protrusion winds inside the protru-
sion on the axle receptor, permitting use
under optimum conditions.
O.T. exceeded
Appropriate range
Insufficient O.T. range
Appropriate range
Operating display board
O.T. exceeded
r
Plunger model
Vertical type
QL
2. A lamp can be easily added for
operations checks
4. Terminal uses both solder and tab
(#110)
5. O.P. accuracy of ±0.2 (O.P. repeated
accuracy initially ±0.03) achieved
Attachment accuracy improved greatly
The plunger model has achieved a high
O.P. repeated accuracy of within
0.03mm through the development of a
unique switch mechanism and a stan-
dard attachment surface on the upper
surface of the unit (a surface with no
slants.)
Also, through a unique mechanism that
permits adjustment of the O.P. in each
individual product at the time of assem-
bly, an O.P. accuracy of ±0.2mm
.008inch
can be safeguarded between
lots, so that almost no operating position
adjustment is required during either
attachment or replacement.
6. A subminiature limit switch with a
great stroke margin (O.T./T.T.)
The T.T. has been enlarged by using a
switching mechanism by coil spring for
QL.
7. Long life
The unit has a long mechanical life of
minimum 10
7
times and a long electrical
life of min. 3
10
5
times (5A, 250V AC
resistance load) by means of a silver
alloy contact with excellent solvent-proof
characteristics and a guaranteed wiping
operation that possesses two hinges and
switching method by coil spring.
8. A mechanism with excellent envi-
ronment proofing
• A protective construction equivalent to
IEC IP64
The actuator has an axle seal with spe-
cial packing, and the main case and ter-
minals have both a waterproof ring and
an epoxy-sealed mechanism. Also, the
entire mechanism is water-proof due to
the optional socket.
Socket with cord type... IP64 equivalent
• A sturdy, shockproof construction
The body uses die-cast zinc, and the
actuator uses stainless steel. Moreover,
shock absorbers have been added to
lessen the shock during plunger release.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Any application where compactness,
density, and robustness, such as sub-
miniaturized machines and plant machin-
ery, is required.
PRODUCT TYPE
1. Switch body
Actuator
Push plunger
Roller plunger
Cross roller plunger
Roller arm
Adjustable rod
Adjustable roller arm
Exposed terminal type
AZ4001
AZ4002
AZ4003
AZ4004
AZ4007
AZ4008
L socket type*
AZ4601
AZ4602
AZ4603
AZ4604
AZ4607
AZ4608
Socket with cord type*
AZ4701
AZ4702
AZ4703
AZ4704
AZ4707
AZ4708
Notes) 1. Cadmium free contact types are available on a custom-made basis. Please add an “F” to the end of the part number when ordering.
2. *L socket type or socket with cord type is combination of;
L socket type = Exposed terminal type + L socket, Socket with cord type = Exposed terminal type + Socket with cord type (cord length: 1m)
3. UL recognized, CSA certified type available. When ordering, add suffix 9 to part No..
(For the socket with cord type, only UL recognized type available with suffix 9 to the part No.)
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QL (AZ4)
2. Socket
Applicable limit switches
Specifications
L socket
Socket with cord (1 m)
Socket with cord (2 m)
Socket with cord (3 m)
Socket with cord (5 m)
Part No.
AZ3806
AZ3807
AZ3827
AZ3837
AZ3857
Exposed terminal types
3. Socket with LED
Applicable limit switches
Lamp connection
Normally open connection
Exposed terminal types
Normally closed connection
Notes) 1. Types with 24 to 48V DC lamp rating are recommended for PC input use.
2. The following cord lengths are also available and lot-produced upon request.
Lamp rating
6V DC
12V DC
24V to 48V DC
6V DC
12V DC
24V to 48V DC
Part No.
AZ3807162
AX3807161
AZ380716
AZ3807362
AZ3807361
AZ380736
Cord length
2m
6.562ft.
3m
9.843ft.
5m
16.404ft.
Part No.
AZ38 2 7
∗
6
∗
AZ38
3
7
∗
6
∗
AZ38
5
7
∗
6
∗
The 5th digit (boxed) of product code denotes the length of cord.
Numerals come in the asterisked (*) digits, which show the lamp specifications.
The 7th digit: 1: N.O. connection, 3: N.C. connection
The 9th digit: None: 24 to 48V DC, 1: 12V DC, 2: 6V DC
FOREIGN STANDARDS
Standards
UL recognized product
Applicable product
File No.
: E122222
Ratings
: 5A 250V AC
Product type : All products
File No.
: LR55880
Ratings
: 5A 250V AC
Product type : All products excluding socket with cord types.
Part No.
Add “9” to the end of the part No.
CSA certified product
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Rating
Rated control voltage
Resistive load (cos
φ
]1)
Inductive load (cos
φ
]0.4)
125V AC
5A
3A
250V AC
5A
3A
30V DC
5A
3A
125V DC
0.4A
0.1A
2. Characteristics
Contact arrangement
Initial contact resistance, max.
Contact material
Initial insulation resistance (At 500V DC)
Initial breakdown voltage
Between non-consective terminals
Between dead metal parts and each terminal
Between ground and each terminal
In the free position
In the full operating position
Mechanical
Electrical
1 From C
50 mΩ (By voltage drop 5 to 6V DC 1A)
Ag alloy (Contains cadmium.)
Min. 100MΩ
1000 Vrms for 1 min
1500 Vrms for 1 min
1500 Vrms for 1 min
Max. 300 m/s
2
{Approx. 30G} (Adjustable rod type and adjustable roller
arm type: Min. 100m/s
2
{Approx. 10G}
10 to 55 Hz, double amplitude of 1.5 mm
10
7
(at 120 cpm)
3
10
5
(at 20 cpm, 5A 250V resistive load)
–20 to +60°C
–4 to +140°F
Max. 95% R.H.
120 cpm
Shock resistance
Vibration resistance
Expected life (min. operations)
Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity
Max. operating speed
3. Operating characteristics
Characteristics
Actuator
Push plunger
Roller plunger
Cross roller plunger
Roller arm
Adjustable rod
Adjustable roller arm
Operating Force
[O.F.] (N{gf}) max.
Release Force
[R.F.] (N{gf}) min.
Pretravel [P.T.], max.
mm
inch
1
.039
1
.039
1
.039
15°± 3°
15°± 3°
15°± 3°
Movement
Differential [M.D.]
max. mm
inch
0.15
.006
0.15
.006
0.15
.006
3°
3°
3°
Overtravel [O.T.],
min. mm
inch
4
.157
4
.157
4
.157
–
–
–
Totaltravel [T.T.],
min.
–
–
–
80°
80°
80°
6.86 {700}
0.69 {70}
6.86 {700
0.69 {70}
6.86 {700}
0.69 {70}
4.41 {450}
0.24 {25}
4.41 {450} to 1.11 {113} 0.24 {25} to 0.06 {6}
4.41 {450} to 2.01 {205} 0.24 {25} to 0.11 {11}
Note) For the operating characteristics, refer to the TECHNICAL INFORMATION.
4. Protective characteristics
Protective construction
IEC
IP64
IP65
IP66
Switch body
L socket type
Type with socket
and cord
–
–
5. LED rating
Rated operating voltage
6V DC
12V DC
24 to 48V DC
Operating voltage range
5 to 15V DC
9 to 28V DC
20 to 55V DC
Internal resistance
2.4kΩ
4.7kΩ
15kΩ
–
–
Note) For the switch proper, protect its terminals.
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QL (AZ4)
DATA
1. Life curve
1,000
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
30
0
2. Actual load life curve (relay coil load)
1,000
10
4
)
→
WIRING DIAGRAMS
QL
1
COM
No. of operations ( 10
4
)
→
Operating rate: 20 cpm
No. of operations (
2
500
3
N.C.
N.O.
1
2
3
4
Applied load (A)
→
250 V AC
Resistive load
5
0
0.5 1
(NK) (HC)
3 5
50
260
700
Various relay loads (VA)
→
Note) The FC magnetic contactor series is 200 V AC.
The NK is 2 Form C 24 V DC type.
(HP) (HG) (VC20) (FC-10)
(FC-35) (FC-100)
DIMENSIONS
1. L socket type
Push plunger
1 max.(P.T.)
.039
(O.P.)
17.2±0.2
.677±.008
4.9
.193
23.7
.933
15.4
.606
Roller pluger
14 dia. 8 dia.
.551 .315
stainless
steel plunger
12.6
.496
28±0.2
1.102±.008
2-4.5 dia.
2-.177
mounting holes
1.6
.063
15.6
.614
M12 (P=1.25)
head section M8
hexagon nut
1 max.(P.T.)
.039
(O.P.)
25.5±0.2
1.004±.008
23.7
.933
15.4
.606
4.9
.193
28±0.2
1.102±.008
2-4.5 dia.
2-.177
mounting holes
14 dia.
.551
10.5 3.8 dia.
.413 .150 dia.
stainless steel roller
mm
inch
12.6
.496
1.6
.063
15.6
.614
M12 (P=1.25)
head section M8
hexagon nut
3.6
37.2
.142
1.465
3.6
37.2
.142
1.465
AZ4601
Weight:
90g
15.6
23
.614
.906
(2.4)
M3 socket
(.094)
fastening screw
8
.315
14±0.2
.551±.008
(25)
(.984)
(32.5)
(1.280)
23.7
.933
15.4
.606
4.9
.193
28±0.2
1.102±.008
2-4.5 dia.
2-.177
mounting holes
7.5
.295
14.8
.583
AZ4602
Weight:
90g
15.6
23
.614
.906
14±0.2
.551±.008
8
.315
(25)
(.984)
(32.5)
(1.280)
23.7
.933
16
.630
R25
M4 arm fixing
(with hexagonal holes)
14.5
.571
3.6 37.5
.142 1.476
15.6
.614
23
.906
(2.4)
(.094)
M3 socket
fastening screw
7.5
.295
14.8
.583
13
.512
(2.4)
M3 socket
(.094)
fastening screw
13
.512
(Set with AZ4001 exposed terminal
type and AZ3806 L socket.)
(Set with AZ4002 exposed terminal
type and AZ3806 L socket.)
14 dia.
.551
10.5 3.8 dia.
.413 .150 dia.
stainless steel roller
General tolerance: ±0.4
±.016
38.1±1
1.500±.039
Cross roller plunger
1 max.(P.T.)
.039
(O.P.)
25.5±0.2
1.004±.008
Roller arm
(8.3)
PT 15°±3°
(.327)
12.5 3.8 dia.
.492 .150
dia.
stainless steel roller
M4 arm
fixing nut
14±0.2
35.1±1
27 min.
1.382±.039
1.063
12.6
.496
1.6
.063
15.6
.614
M12 (P=1.25)
head section M8
hexagon nut
AZ4603
3.6
37.2
.142
1.465
AZ4604
.551±.008
Weight:
28±0.2 4.8
92.5g
1.102±.008 .189
2-4.5±0.2 dia.
2-.177±.008 dia.
mounting holes
M12(P=1.25)
head section M8
(Between side
7.5
distance 13)
.295
8
.315
22.5
.886
15.6
23
.614
.906
(2.4)
(
)
M3 socket
.094
fastening screw
14±0.2
.551±.008
8
.315
(25)
(.984)
(32.5)
(1.280)
7.5
.295
14.8
.583
13
.512
(Set with AZ4003 exposed terminal
type and AZ3806 L socket.)
(Set with AZ4004 exposed terminal
type and AZ3806 L socket.)
25
.984
(32.5)
(1.280)
14.8
.583
38.8±1
1.528±.039
15.6
.614
General tolerance: ±0.4
±.016
Adjustable rod
3
°
PT 15
°±
23.7
.933
2.6 dia.
(8.5)
.102 dia.
stainless rod
(.335)
Presettable at any angle
5
in the 360° range
.197
M4 rod fastening plate screw
Rod fastening plate
Adjustable roller arm
Adjustable
length rod
(25–100)
(.984–3.937)
14.5
.571
Mounting metal
M6 mounting
metal fastening
screw
with hexagonal
holes
37.3±1
1.469±.039
PT 15°±3°
15°
12.5 3.8 dia.
.492 .150 dia.
stainless steel roller
Presettable at any angle
in the 360° range
(8.3) 23.7
(.327) .933
44.6±1
1.756±.039
41.6±1
1.638±.039
35.9±1
1.413±.039
32.9±1
1.295±.039
(
)
(
22.5
.886
)
16
.630
M4 arm fastening plate screw
Arm fastening plate
Adjustable
length rod
(25~55)
(.984~2.165)
14.5 Mounting metal
.571
M6 mounting
metal fastening
3.6 37.5 screw
.142 1.476
with hexagonal
15.6
holes
.614
23
.906
(2.4)
(.094)
M3 socket
fastening screw
AZ4607
28±0.2
Weight:
1.102±.008
94.5g
2-4.5±0.2 dia.
2-.177±.008 dia.
mounting holes
3.6 37.5
.142 1.476
15.6
.614
23
.906
(2.4)
(.094)
AZ4608
Weight:
97g
14±0.2
.551±.008
28±0.2 4.8
1.102±.008 .189
22.5
.886
(Set with AZ4007
exposed terminal type and AZ3806 L socket.)
4.8
.189
14±0.2
.551±.008
8
M12(P=1.25)
.315
head section M8 7.5
25
(Between side
.295
.984
distance 13)
(32.5)
(1.280)
2-4.5±0.2 dia.
2-.177±.008 dia.
mounting holes
1.5
.059
M3 socket
fastening screw
14.8
.583
(45.6)
(1.795)
15.6
.614
(Set with AZ4008
exposed terminal type and AZ3806 L socket.)
M12(P=1.25)
head section M8 7.5
(Between side
.295
distance 13)
8
.315
25
.984
(32.5)
(1.280)
14.8
.583
(46.6)
(1.835)
15.6
.614
General tolerance: ±0.4
±.016
14 dia.
.551 dia.
8 dia.
.315
stainless steel
plunger
12.6
.496
28±0.2
1.102±.008
2-4.5±0.2 dia.
2-.177±.008 dia.
mounting holes
1.6
.063
15.6
.614
2. Exposed terminal type
Push plunger
23.7
.933
1 max. (P.T.) 15.4
.039
.606
(O.P.) 4.9
17.2±0.2
.193
.677±.008
3.6
37.2
.142
1.465
28±0.2
1.102±.008
2-4.5±0.2 dia.
2-.177±.008 dia.
mounting holes
14 dia.
.551 dia.
8 dia.
.315
stainless steel
plunger
12.6
.496
1.6
.063
3. Socket with cord type
Push plunger
Black COM
Red N.C.
White N.O.
(Set with AZ4001
exposed terminal
type and AZ3807
socket with cord.)
23.7
.933
1 max. (P.T.) 15.4
.039
.606
··· ··· ···
(O.P.) 4.9
17.2±0.2
.193
.677±.008
3.6
37.2
.142
1.465
AZ4001
17.0
.669
8
.315
14
.551
23
.906
8.7
.343
23.7
.933
14±0.2
.551±.008
3-quick connecting
terminal (#110)
15.6
.614
AZ4701
M3 mounting screw
Vinyl cabtire cord
(VCTF) 0.75E3-wire
20
.787
Approx. 1000
39.370
8±2
.315±.079
14.8
.583
Note) The following types are also available. Roller plunger: AZ4002
Cross roller plunger: AZ4003 Roller arm: AZ4004
Adjustable rod: AZ4007 Adjustable roller arm: AZ4008
Note) The following types are also available. Roller plunger: AZ4702
Cross roller plunger: AZ4703 Roller arm: AZ4704
Adjustable rod: AZ4707 Adjustable roller arm: AZ4708
General
tolerance:
±0.4
±.016
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QL (AZ4)
SOCKETS
L socket
Terminal case
5
mm
inch
14.8
.583
10
.394
22.5
.886
15.6
.614
(2.4)
(.094)
Socket fastening screw
.197
Terminal body
3
1
2
14.8
.583
(32.5)
(1.280)
Rubber
packing
t=0.5±0.2
14.8 dia.
.583 dia.
Waterproof ring
13
.512
M12 1.25
Head section
M8
Hexagonal nut
AZ3806
Rubber packing
Terminal receptacle
Terminal number
1
2
3
Terminal
COM
N.C.
N.O.
General tolerance: ±0.4
±.016
Socket with cord
14.8
.583
Rubber packing
(t=0.5±0.2)
16.5
.650
2 Approx.
.079
1000
39.370
8±2
.315±.079
20±3
.787±.118
Socket body
Cord
(PVC)
23 8.7
.906 .343
5
.197
3
1
9.5
.374
2
7.5
.295
(2.4)
(.094)
Cord
Rubber packing
Waterproof ring
Socket fastening screw
AZ3807 (cord length: 1m)
weight: 85g
Terminal number
1
2
3
Cord color
B (Black)
R (Red)
W (White)
Terminal
COM
N.C.
N.O.
General tolerance: ±0.4
±.016
Socket with LED
LED lamp
Cord
(PVC)
14.8
.583
Rubber packing
(t=0.5±0.2)
Socket body
Approx.
1000
2
.079 39.370
16.5
8±2
.650
20±3
.315±.079
.787±.118
23 8.7
.906 .343
5
.197
3
1
9.5
.374
2
7.5
.295
1.5 max.
.059
Cord
3.8
.150
LED (Red)
(2.4)
(.094)
3.8
.150
Rubber
packing
Waterproof ring
Socket fastening screw
AZ380716 (cord length: 1m)
Terminal number
1
2
3
Cord color
B (Black)
R (Red)
W (White)
Terminal
COM
N.C.
N.O.
General tolerance: ±0.4
±.016
LAMP LIGHTING CIRCUIT
1. Load at N.O. side
Use normally open (N.O.) connection ter-
minal. LED will be turned on when switch
is in free position, when switch is on,
LED will be turned off.
LED
2. Load at N.C. side
Use normally closed (N.C.) connection
terminal. LED will be turned off when is
in free position, when switch is on, LED
will be turned on.
3
N.O.
COM
1
Load
2 N.C.
Load
3
N.O.
1
COM
LED
Notes)
1. Keep possible leakage current (see the CAUTIONS)
in mind in order to prevent the load from malfunc-
tioning.
2. Types with the 24 to 48V DC lamp rating are recom-
mended for sequencer input use.
3. Connect the red and black leads to the positive
B
and negative
v
terminals, respectively, for the N.C.
type, and the white and black leads to the positive
B
and negative
v
terminals, respectively, for the
N.O. type.
2 N.C.
+
DC power source
–
+
DC power source
–
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