VX
Miniature Basic Switch
Miniature Basic Switch
with Low Operating Force
and High Contact
Reliability
●
Wide variation extends from micro load to 5A
switching current, with shapes identical to those
of the V-series Miniature Basic Switch.
●
Unique internal mechanism ensures the high
contact reliability even in micro load operations.
Applicable for detection of lightweight objects.
RoHS Compliant
V
X
Model Number Legend
1
VX-
@
1. Ratings
5 : 250 VAC 5 A
01 : 30 VDC 0.1 A
2. Actuator
None : Pin plunger
1 : Short hinge lever
2 : Hinge lever
3 : Long hinge lever
4 : Simulated roller lever
5 : Short hinge roller lever
6 : Hinge roller lever
3. Lever mounting position
None : Lever set distant from plunger
K : Lever set close to plunger
2 3
4 5 6
@ @
-
@ @ @
4. Contact form
1 : SPDT
2 : SPST-NC
3 : SPST-NO
5. Terminals
A : Solder terminals
C2 : Quick Connect Terminal (#187)
6. Maximum Operating Force (OF)
2 : 0.25N {25 gf} (for pin plungers only)
3 : 0.49N {50 gf}
Note. These values are for the pin plunger models.
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List of Models
Actuator
Terminals
Ratings
5A
Contact
Lever mounting position
Standard Position
Position K
Form
Maximum Operating Force (OF)
VX-5-1A2
-
SPDT
SPST-NC
0.25 N {25 gf}
VX-5-2A2
-
SPST-NO
VX-5-3A2
-
VX-5-1A3
SPDT
-
SPST-NC
0.49 N {50 gf}
VX-5-2A3
-
SPST-NO
VX-5-3A3
-
VX-5-1C22
SPDT
-
SPST-NC
0.25 N {25 gf}
VX-5-2C22
-
SPST-NO
VX-5-3C22
-
VX-5-1C23
SPDT
-
SPST-NC
0.49 N {50 gf}
VX-5-2C23
-
SPST-NO
VX-5-3C23
-
VX-51-1A3
SPDT
-
SPST-NC
VX-51-2A3
-
SPST-NO
VX-51-3A3
-
0.49 N {50 gf}
SPDT
VX-51-1C23
-
SPST-NC
VX-51-2C23
-
SPST-NO
VX-51-3C23
-
VX-52-1A3
SPDT
-
SPST-NC
VX-52-2A3
-
SPST-NO
VX-52-3A3
-
0.29 N {30 gf}
SPDT
VX-52-1C23
-
SPST-NC
VX-52-2C23
-
SPST-NO
VX-52-3C23
-
VX-53-1A3
VX-53K-1A3
SPDT
SPST-NC
VX-53-2A3
VX-53K-2A3
SPST-NO
VX-53-3A3
VX-53K-3A3
0.20 N {20 gf}
SPDT
VX-53-1C23
VX-53K-1C23
SPST-NC
VX-53-2C23
VX-53K-2C23
SPST-NO
VX-53-3C23
VX-53K-3C23
VX-54-1A3
VX-54K-1A3
SPDT
SPST-NC
VX-54-2A3
VX-54K-2A3
SPST-NO
VX-54-3A3
VX-54K-3A3
0.29 N {30 gf}
SPDT
VX-54-1C23
VX-54K-1C23
SPST-NC
VX-54-2C23
VX-54K-2C23
SPST-NO
VX-54-3C23
VX-54K-3C23
VX-55-1A3
SPDT
-
SPST-NC
VX-55-2A3
-
SPST-NO
VX-55-3A3
-
0.59 N {60 gf}
SPDT
VX-55-1C23
-
SPST-NC
VX-55-2C23
-
SPST-NO
VX-55-3C23
-
VX-56-1A3
VX-56K-1A3
SPDT
SPST-NC
VX-56-2A3
VX-56K-2A3
SPST-NO
VX-56-3A3
VX-56K-3A3
0.29 N {30 gf}
SPDT
VX-56-1C23
VX-56K-1C23
SPST-NC
VX-56-2C23
VX-56K-2C23
SPST-NO
VX-56-3C23
VX-56K-3C23
Miniature Basic Switch
0.1 A
Standard Position
VX-01-1A2
VX-01-2A2
VX-01-3A2
VX-01-1A3
VX-01-2A3
VX-01-3A3
VX-01-1C22
VX-01-2C22
VX-01-3C22
VX-01-1C23
VX-01-2C23
VX-01-3C23
VX-011-1A3
VX-011-2A3
VX-011-3A3
VX-011-1C23
VX-011-2C23
VX-011-3C23
VX-012-1A3
VX-012-2A3
VX-012-3A3
VX-012-1C23
VX-012-2C23
VX-012-3C23
VX-013-1A3
VX-013-2A3
VX-013-3A3
VX-013-1C23
VX-013-2C23
VX-013-3C23
VX-014-1A3
VX-014-2A3
VX-014-3A3
VX-014-1C23
VX-014-2C23
VX-014-3C23
VX-015-1A3
VX-015-2A3
VX-015-3A3
VX-015-1C23
VX-015-2C23
VX-015-3C23
VX-016-1A3
VX-016-2A3
VX-016-3A3
VX-016-1C23
VX-016-2C23
VX-016-3C23
Position K
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
VX-013K-1A3
VX-013K-2A3
VX-013K-3A3
VX-013K-1C23
VX-013K-2C23
VX-013K-3C23
VX-014K-1A3
VX-014K-2A3
VX-014K-3A3
VX-014K-1C23
VX-014K-2C23
VX-014K-3C23
-
-
-
-
-
-
VX-016K-1A3
VX-016K-2A3
VX-016K-3A3
VX-016K-1C23
VX-016K-2C23
VX-016K-3C23
Solder terminals
Pin plunger
V
X
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Short hinge lever
Solder terminals
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Solder terminals
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Hinge lever
Long hinge lever
Solder terminals
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Solder terminals
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Simulated roller lever
Short hinge roller
lever
Solder terminals
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Hinge roller lever
Solder terminals
Quick Connect
Terminal (#187)
Contact Form
●SPDT
NC
NO
COM
COM
●SPST-NC
NC
●SPST-NO
NO
COM
Separator (Sold Separately), Actuator (Sold Separately), Terminal Connector (Sold Separately)
Refer to "Basic
Switch Common Accessories"
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Contact Specifications
Item
Specification
Contact
Material
Gap (standard value)
Inrush
current
NC
NO
15 A max.
-
5 VDC 160 mA
Model
VX-5 models
Rivet
Silver alloy
0.5 mm
-
-
5 VDC 1 mA
Dielectric
strength *1
VX-01 models
Crossbar
Gold alloy
Miniature Basic Switch
Characteristics
Item
Permissible operating speed
Permissible Mechanical
operating
Electrical
frequency
Insulation resistance
Contact resistance (initial value)
Between terminals of the
same polarity
Between current-carrying
metal parts and ground
Between terminals and
non-current-carrying
metal parts
Model
VX-5 models
VX-01 models
0.1 mm to 1 m/s (for pin plunger models)
600 operations/min (for pin plunger models)
60 operations/min
100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC with insulation tester)
30 mΩ max.
50 mΩ max.
Minimum applicable load
(reference value) *
*
1,000 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 min
1,500 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 min
1,500 VAC 50/60 Hz for 1 min
10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude
400 m/s
2
{approx. 40G} max.
100 m/s
2
{approx. 10G} max.
50,000,000 operations min. 10,000,000 operations min.
(60 operations/min)
(60 operations/min)
500,000 operations min.
(30 operations/min)
1,000,000 operations min.
(30 operations/min)
Please refer to "Using
Micro Loads"
in "●Precautions" for more
information on the minimum applicable load.
V
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Ratings
Item
Model
VX-5 models
VX-01 models
Rated voltage
250 VAC
125 VAC
30 VDC
Resistive load
5A
0.1 A
0.1 A
Durability *3
Vibration
Malfunction
resistance *2
Shock
resistance
Durability
Malfunction *2
Mechanical
Electrical
Degree of protection
Degree of protection against electric
shock
Proof tracking index (PTI)
Note. The above rating values apply under the following test conditions.
(1) Ambient temperature: 20±2°C
(2) Ambient humidity: 65±5%
(3) Operating frequency: 30 operations/min
IEC IP40
Class I
175
-25°C to
+80°C
(at ambient humidity of
60% max.) (with no icing or condensation)
85% max. (for
+5
to
+35°C)
Approx. 6.2 g (pin plunger models)
Approved Safety Standards
UL (UL1054)/CSA (CSA C22.2 No.55)
Rated voltage
125 VAC
250 V
30 VDC
Model
VX-5
5A
5A
-
VX-01
0.1 A
-
0.1 A
Ambient operating temperature
Ambient operating humidity
Weight
VDE (EN61058-1)
Rated voltage
250VAC
125VAC
Model
VX-5
5A
5A
VX-01
-
0.1 A
Note. The data given above are initial values.
*1. The values for dielectric strength shown are for models with a Separator
(refer to "Micro
Switch Common Accessories").
*2. For the pin plunger models, the above values apply for use at the free
position and total travel position. For the lever models, they apply at the
total travel position. Close or open circuit of the contact is 1 ms max.
*3. For testing conditions, consult your OMRON sales representative.
Testing conditions: 5E4 (50,000 operations) T105 (0 to 105°C)
Terminals/Appearances
Solder terminals
（5.5）
（6.5）
2.9
t=0.5
（10）
3-Solder terminals
6.35
3.2*
4.75
±0.1
2.4 dia. 1.6 dia.
* This indicates the length to the center of
1.6 dia. hole.
(Unit: mm)
Quick Connect Terminal (#187)
Mounting Holes
(Unit: mm)
2-3.1 dia. mounting holes
or M3 screw holes
（5.5）
（6.5）
2.9
t=0.5
（10）
3-Quick Connect Terminal (#187)
22.2
±0.1
10.3
±0.1
6.35
3.2
4.75
±0.1
1.6 dia. terminal holes
Note. The above is for the SPDT contact specifications.
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Dimensions
(Unit: mm)
and Operating Characteristics
Miniature Basic Switch
The following illustrations and drawings are for solder terminals. Illustrations for Quick Connect Terminal (#187) are omitted. For details, refer to
"Terminals/Appearances"
on previous page.
The
@
is replaced with the code for the terminals. See the "List
of Models"
for available combinations of shapes.
●Pin
plunger
VX-5-1@2
VX-5-1@3
VX-01-1@2
VX-01-1@3
PT
A
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
20.2
±0.25
2.8
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
4.2 2.8
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Model VX-5-1@2
VX-01-1@2
VX-5-1@3
VX-01-1@3
15.9 18.8
OF Max. 0.25 N {25 gf} 0.49 N {50 gf}
RF Min. 0.03 N {3 gf} 0.05 N {5 gf}
1.2 mm
1.0 mm
0.3 mm
14.7±0.4 mm
V
X
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
27.8
37.8
±0.8
2.8
(10)
3-Solder terminals
Pretravel
PT Max.
Overtravel
OT Min.
Movement Differential MD Max.
10.3
Operating Position
OP
●Short
hinge lever
VX-51-1@3
VX-011-1@3
PT
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
A
t=0.5*
22.1
8.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
4.3 2.8
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
10.3
3-Solder terminals
* Stainless-steel lever
VX-51-1@3
VX-011-1@3
0.49 N {50 gf}
0.04 N {4 gf}
(reference value)
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.5 mm
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
2.8
27.8
（10）
37.8
±0.8
Operating Position
OP
15.2±0.5 mm
Note. The indicated reference values of RF are for cases
where the lever weight is not applied to the plunger.
●Hinge
lever
VX-52-1@3
VX-012-1@3
PT
A
t=0.5*
35.6
±0.8
Model
8.1
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
4.3 2.8
dia. holes
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-52-1@3
VX-012-1@3
0.29 N {30 gf}
-
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
15.2±1.2 mm
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
27.8
37.8
±0.8
2.8
（10）
10.3
3-Solder terminals
* Stainless-steel lever
Operating Position
●Long
hinge lever
VX-53-1@3
VX-013-1@3
PT
A
t=0.5*
59.4
±0.8
8.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
4.3 2.8
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
Operating Position
10.3
3-Solder terminals
* Stainless-steel lever
VX-53-1@3
VX-013-1@3
0.20 N {20 gf}
-
9.0 mm
3.2 mm
2.0 mm
15.2±2.6 mm
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
2.8
27.8
（10）
37.8
±0.8
●Long
hinge lever (K)
VX-53K-1@3
VX-013K-1@3
PT
OP
t=0.5*
A
65.4
±0.8
4.3 2.8
14.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-53K-1@3
VX-013K-1@3
0.12 N {12 gf}
-
15.0 mm
5.0 mm
4.2 mm
15.2±4.4 mm
2.8
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
2.8
27.8
（10）
37.8
±0.8
10.3
3-Solder terminals
* Stainless-steel lever
Operating Position
Note 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of
±0.4
mm applies to all dimensions.
Note 2. The operating characteristics are for operation in the A direction ( ).
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●Simulated
roller lever
VX-54-1@3
VX-014-1@3
R3.5
PT
A
Miniature Basic Switch
t=0.5*
32.6
±0.8
8.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
4.3 2.8
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
Operating Position
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-54-1@3
VX-014-1@3
0.29 N {30 gf}
0.02 N {2 gf}
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
18.7±1.2 mm
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
27.8
37.8
±0.8
2.8
（10）
10.3
3-Solder terminals
* Stainless-steel lever
V
X
●Simulated
roller lever (K)
VX-54K-1@3
VX-014K-1@3
PT
R3.5
A
38.6
±0.8
t=0.5*
2.8
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
4.3 2.8
14.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
Operating Position
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-54K-1@3
VX-014K-1@3
0.18 N {18 gf}
(0.01 N {1 gf})
7.2 mm
2.5 mm
2.0 mm
18.7±2.2 mm
OP
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
27.8
37.8
±0.8
2.8
（10）
10.3
3-Solder terminals
* Stainless-steel lever
●Short
hinge roller lever
VX-55-1@3
PT
VX-015-1@3
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
t=0.5 *1
A
20.1
8.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
4.8x4.8 *2 dia.
5.1
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-55-1@3
VX-015-1@3
0.59 N {60 gf}
0.04 N {4 gf}
(reference value)
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.5 mm
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
27.8
37.8
±0.8
2.8
10
10.3
3-Solder terminals
*1. Stainless-steel lever
*2. Polyacetal resin roller
Operating Position
OP
20.7±0.6 mm
Note. The indicated reference values of RF are for cases where the
lever weight is not applied to the plunger.
●Hinge
roller lever
VX-56-1@3
VX-016-1@3
t=0.5 *1
PT
A
34
±0.8
8.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
4.8x4.8 *2 dia.
5.1
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
Operating Position
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-56-1@3
VX-016-1@3
0.29 N {30 gf}
-
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
20.7±1.2 mm
2.8
OP
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
2.8
27.8
（10）
37.8
±0.8
10.3
3-Solder terminals
*1. Stainless-steel lever
*2. Polyacetal resin roller
●Hinge
roller lever (K)
VX-56K-1@3
VX-016K-1@3
PT A
t=0.5 *1
40
±0.8
4.8x4.8 *2 dia.
5.1
14.1
3.1
+0.13
dia. holes
-0.03
Model
Operating Characteristics
Operating Force
Releasing Force
Pretravel
Overtravel
Movement Differential
Operating Position
OF
RF
PT
OT
MD
OP
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
VX-56K-1@3
VX-016K-1@3
0.18 N {18 gf}
(0.01 N {1 gf})
7.2 mm
2.5 mm
2.0 mm
20.7±2.2 mm
OP
2.8
10.3
±0.1
15.9 18.8
3.1
+0.13
-0.03
3.4
±0.15
dia.
22.2
±0.1
2.8
27.8
（10）
37.8
±0.8
10.3
3-Solder terminals
*1. Stainless-steel lever
*2. Polyacetal resin roller
Note 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of
±0.4
mm applies to all dimensions.
Note 2. The operating characteristics are for operation in the A direction ( ).
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