MICRO SWITCH Heavy-Duty Limit Switch
HDLS Series
002345
Datasheet
Issue 8
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
Honeywell’s MICRO SWITCH heavy-duty limit switches’
modular construction allows for a wide variety of actuator
styles, operating heads, and electrical circuitry options. The
plug-in versions greatly reduce downtime on production lines
with high actuation rates as replacement of the switch is
accomplished in seconds. The base receptacle contains all the
wiring and conduit connection while the switching component
with operating head easily assembles to the base and is
attached with two screws.
They are ideal for many applications with demanding indoor
and/or outdoor environments, where they may be subjected
to shock or vibration from equipment, temperature extremes,
dust, splashing water, coolant, and/or hose-directed water.
• NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12, 13 and IP65/66/67
environmental sealing
• NEMA/IP sealing features twin shaft seals for an extra
measure of protection
• Rugged, corrosion-resistant zinc head and body are
phosphate treated and epoxy coated
• Diaphragm seal between head and body provides an extra
measure of protection
• Multiple connectivity options for international applications
• Fluorosilicone seals available for low temperature
applications, and fluorocarbon seals available for chemically
harsh environments and higher temperature applications
• Secure head-to-body retention with the head in any one of
four positions 90° apart
• Self-lifting pressure plate terminals saves wiring time
• Wide variety of actuators, switch options, and head styles
• Rotary actuated heads are field adjustable for CW actuation,
CCW actuation, or both
• Silver or gold-plated contacts
• Plug-in and non plug-in bodies have identical operating
characteristics and are dimensionally interchangeable
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
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DIFFERENTIATION
• Sintered bronze bearing on 303 stainless steel operating
shaft for enhanced mechanical life (up to 50 million
actuation cycles) and operational reliability
• All-metal drive train for consistent operating characteristics,
even at high temperature. Lasts longer (without need for
frequent adjustment) than drive trains with plastic parts
• Exclusive teller tab ensures proper torque. When it cannot be
moved, the lever is tight enough to prevent slippage
Machine tools
Automotive machine tools
Material handling
Outdoor electromechanical structures
Balers/compactors
Conveyors
Food and beverage
Power plants
Off-road equipment
Agricultural equipment
Valves
Transportation hubs
PORTFOLIO
VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
• NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12, 13 and IP65/66/67
environmental sealing for demanding applications
• Industry-leading breadth-of-product offering: HDLS
standard, HDLS harsh-duty epoxy sealed, or the HDLS
stainless steel
• UL, CSA, CE, and CCC approvals for global use
• Rapid customization and design-in time
• Large, existing installation base and channel allows for quick
delivery worldwide
The heavy-duty HDLS Series limit switch is part of Honeywell’s
comprehensive and broad limit switch portfolio that includes
global, medium-duty, compact, hazardous area, and specialty
limit switches. To view the entire product portfolio, click
here.
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MICRO SWITCH Heavy-Duty Limit Switch, HDLS Series
Figure 1. MICRO SWITCH HDLS Series Features and Options
303 stainless steel operating shaft
on sintered bronze bearing for
enhanced mechanical life and operational reliability.
Field adjustable operating head
(CW and CCW, CW or CCW)
matches switch to the application.
Tracking interchangeability
of actuator levers for single-
and double-pole switches,
plug-in and non-plug-in.
Dual bearings deliver
enhanced mechanical life.
Twin shaft seals for an
extra measure of
protection. Optional
fluorocarbon or
fluorosilicone seals.
Boss-and-socket
head design for secure
head-to-body retention.
Superior design of plug-in
terminal between switch body
and receptacle maintains electrical
continuity in harsh conditions
of temperature extremes,
equipment vibration, and shock.
Self-lifting pressure
plate terminals save
wiring time.
Easily identified
grounding terminal
(inside) for compliance
with regulatory standards.
Exclusive teller tab ensures
proper torque. When it cannot
be moved, the lever is tight
enough to prevent
slippage.
Diaphragm seal
for exta measure
of protection.
Unique, all-metal drive
train for consistent operating
characteristics even at high
temperature; lasts longer
(without the need for
frequent adjustment) than
drive trains with plastic parts.
Rugged, corrosion-
resistant zinc head and
body are phosphate
treated and epoxy
coated.
One piece flat gasket: seals better than gaskets that go around
curves and corners. Does not contact the terminals pins to reduce
possibility of fluid migration.
Domestic and international
conduit threads.
Front mounting and interchangeability of single- and double-pole switches,
plug-in and non-plug-in with one another and with other switch brands.
Each switch has four mounting holes; two “through” holes for front mount, and
two tapped holes in back for rear mount
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MICRO SWITCH Heavy-Duty Limit Switch, HDLS Series
Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic
Product type
Parameter
MICRO SWITCH heavy-duty limit switches
Side plunger - adjustable
Side roller plunger
Top plunger - adjustable
Top rotary
Wobble - coil spring
Side plunger - pin
Side rotary
Top plunger - pin
Wobble - cable
Wobble - plastic rod
Side plunger maintained - pin
Side rotary maintained
Top roller plunger
Wobble - cat whisker
Wobble - spring wire
Acutators/heads
Circuitry
1NC 1NO SPDT snap action, double break
2NC 2NO DPDT center neutral, snap action, double break
2NC 2NO DPDT snap action, double break
2NC 2NO DPDT sequential, snap action, double break
10 A thermal
Single and double pole: AC15 A600; DC13 R300 (see table on page 5)
Zinc die-cast with an electrostatic epoxy coating
0.5 in - 14NPT conduit
PG 13,5 conduit
4-pin mini-style connector
Manifold mounting
HDLS Plug-in, HDLS Non-Plug-in
IP65/66/67; NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 12, 13
-12°C to 121°C [10°F to 250°F];
optional: -40°C to 121°C [-40°F to 250 ’F]
UL, CE, CSA, CCC
302119
302119 Switches and controls and relays
0.75 in - 14NPT conduit
20 mm conduit
5-pin mini-style connector
12 ft cable, 6 ft cable
4-pin micro-style connector
9-pin mini-style connector
Electrical
Housing material
Termination types
Housing type
Sealing
Operating temperature
Agency approvals and stan-
dards
UNSPSC code
UNSPSC commodity
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Figure 2. Product Nomenclature
LS
Switch Type
A
Heads
1A
Body/Basic Switch Codes
Side rotary,
sequential
Side rotary,
center neutral
Side rotary,
maintained
Side rotary,
momentary,
low pretravel
Side rotary,
momentary,
low torque
Side rotary,
gravity return
extr. low torque
Side rotary,
momentary,
extr. low torque
Side rotary,
momentary,
5° max. pretravel
Top plunger,
adjustable
Side plunger,
momentary,
adjustable
1
Modification Codes
Non-plug-in
Double Pole
–
Wobble Actuator
HDLS
Series
Heavy-Duty
Limit Switch
A
B
C
Side rotary,
momentary
Top rotary,
momentary
Top plunger,
plain
Top roller
plunger
Side plunger
plain, momentary
Side plunger
roller, momentary
Side plunger
plain, maintained
Side rotary,
momentary, low
pretravel & torque
Wobble
stick
Cat
whisker
L
M
N
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
Plug-in
Single Pole
Plug-in
Double Pole
A
B
C
E
J
M
P
R
S
X
4-pin
mini-style
5-pin
mini-style
5-conductor
STOW-A cable,
6 ft
4-conductor
SJTOW-A cable,
6 ft
8-pin
mini-style
9-conductor
STOOW-A cable,
6 ft
5-conductor
STOOW-A cable,
12 ft
9-pin
mini-style
5-pin
micro-style
9-conductor
STOOW-A cable,
12 ft
3-foot mini-style
pigtail,
single pole
PA
XA
PB
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1A
1E
1G
1H
5A
8A
9A
Standard
switch
Gold
contacts
Gold contacts,
manifold mount
Low
force
120 V neon
indicator
240 V neon
indicator
24 V LED
indicator
2B
2C
2D
2R
2S
2T
2U
6B
6C
6D
Standard
switch
Sequential
Center
neutral
120 V neon
indicator
Standard switch
golf contacts
Sequential,
gold contacts
Center neutral,
gold contacts
Standard
switch,
1/2 in conduit
Sequential,
1/2 in conduit
Center neutral,
1/2 in conduit
120 V neon
indicator,
1/2 in conduit
Stnd. switch,
gold contacts,
1/2 in conduit
Sequential,
gold contacts,
1/2 in conduit
Center neutral,
gold contacts,
1/2 in conduit
4L
Standard
switch
5-conductor
STOOW-A cable,
8 ft
9-conductor
STOOW-A cable,
8 ft
5-conductor
STOOW-A cable,
30 ft
Clockwise
head rotation
Counterclockwise
head rotation
Head assembled
with actuator to
right side
Head assembled
with actuator to
left side
Head assembled
with actuator to
mounting surface
Roller
perpendicular to
mounting surface
Indicator light
wired to normally
closed circuit
Roller on side
plunger in
vertical position
7A
Wobble,
plastic
7M
Wobble,
wire
7N
8A
8B
8C
8D
Wobble,
cable
Cat whisker,
5.5 in steel
Cat whisker,
7.5 in steel
Coil spring,
5.5 in
Cat whisker,
plastic
4M
Sequential
4N
4S
4T
4U
7L
Center
neutral
Standard switch
golf contacts
Sequential,
gold contacts
Center neutral,
gold contacts
Standard
switch,
1/2 in conduit
* 3 or 4 after
the “LS”
indicates
special metric
conduit
threads:
3 = PG 13,5
4 = 20 mm
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
Non-plug-in
Single Pole
7M
Sequential,
1/2 in conduit
7N
7S
7T
7U
Center neutral,
1/2 in conduit
Stnd. switch,
gold contacts,
1/2 in conduit
Sequential,
gold contacts,
1/2 in conduit
Center neutral,
gold contacts,
1/2 in conduit
3K
Standard
switch
BB
NOTE:
Not all combinations of model codes
are available. Please contact your local
Honeywell provider for assistance.
6R
6S
6T
6U
DD
with jumper
4-pin micro-style
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MICRO SWITCH Heavy-Duty Limit Switch, HDLS Series
ASSEMBLY MODIFICATIONS • ROTARY
Momentary action rotary switches can be furnished in other
than the normal assembled conditions. To specify modifica-
tions, add the numbers shown below to the catalog listings.
Modification number suffixes are:
1
Clockwise actuation only
2
Counterclockwise actuation only
3
Shaft to right of switch front
4
Shaft to left of switch front
5
Shaft to back of switch
7
Indicator light wired to NC circuit
For example,
Catalog listing LSA1A23 is an LSA1A switch adjusted for coun-
terclockwise actuation only. The operating shaft is to the right
side of the switch when viewing it from the front (label side).
No lever.
Catalog listing LSA8A7 is an LSA8A switch with the 240 volt
indicator light wired to the NC circuit. No lever.
HDLS Series Electrical Ratings:
10 A Continuous Carry
ac Volts; Pilot Duty: AC15, A600/B600
Electrical
Rating
A*
AC15,
A600
Circuitry
Vac
Amps at 0.35
Power Factor
Make
60
30
15
12
30
15
7.5
6
Amps at 0.35
Power Factor
Break
6
3
1.5
1.2
3
1.5
0.75
0.60
SPDT
DPDT
120
240
480
600
B
AC15,
B600
D
120
240
480
600
D
Gravity return (Model LSS..) and extra-low torque (Model
LST..)
HDLS Series Electrical Ratings:
dc Volts; Pilot Duty: DC13, R300
Electrical
Rating
A, B*
Circuitry
Vdc
Make & Break
Amps
Inductive
0.25
0.15
Make & Break
Amps
Resistive
0.8
0.4
PLUNGER ASSEMBLY MODIFICATIONS
Add the following modification numbers to the catalog listing
in the plunger switch:
3
Side plunger to right of switch front
4
Side plunger to left of switch front
5
Side plunger to back of switch
6
Roller on top plungers perpendicular to mounting sur-
face
7
Light on indicator versions wired to NC circuit
8
Roller on side plungers in vertical position
For example,
Catalog listing LSF1A3 is an LSF1A switch with the side roller
plunger to the right side.
SPDT
DPDT
120
240
* For switches with an indicator light, use only at voltage stated
for indicator light.
MICRO SWITCH HDLS limit switches are capable of the follow-
ing low voltage dc loads
Circuitry
SPDT
DPDT
Vdc
24
24
Amps
Inductive
10
10
Amps
Resistive
10
10
PLUG-IN VS. NON-PLUG-IN MODELS
Honeywell HDLS limit switches are offered in two styles: non-
plug-in design and plug-in design. With plug-in construction,
the wiring and conduit connection is made to the base recep-
tacle. This feature reduces downtime as the plug-in unit can
be removed and replaced without disconnecting the wiring or
conduit connections to the switch.
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