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V Miniature Basic Switch

Reliable Basic Switches in a Wide Variation

  • Wide variation of best-selling microswitches with switching currents of 10 to 21 A.
  • Can be used for interrupting current when doors are opened or closed.
  • Available in two types of cases: thermoplastic resin and thermosetting resin.
  • RoHS Compliant
This web page provides an excerpt from a datasheet.
Refer to Datasheetand other applicable documents for more information.
OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
General-purpose Models
(Only standard combinations of terminal availability are shown.)
Thermoplastic Case
Actuator Contact form Terminals (see note)
21 A
16 A
(OF: 3.92 N {400 gf}) (OF: 1.96 N {200 gf})
Pin plunger

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SPDT A --- V-16-1A5
C2 --- V-16-1C25
C V-21-1C6 V-16-1C5
SPST-NC A --- V-16-2A5
C2 --- V-16-2C25
C V-21-2C6 V-16-2C5
SPST-NO A --- V-16-3A5
C2 --- V-16-3C25
C V-21-3C6 V-16-3C5
Short hinge lever

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SPDT A --- V-161-1A5
C2 --- V-161-1C25
C V-211-1C6 V-161-1C5
Hinge lever

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A --- V-162-1A5
C2 --- V-162-1C25
C V-212-1C6 V-162-1C5
Long hinge lever

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A --- V-163-1A5
C2 --- V-163-1C25
C V-213-1C6 V-163-1C5
Simulated roller lever

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A --- V-164-1A5
C2 --- V-164-1C25
C V-214-1C6 V-164-1C5
Short hinge roller lever

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A --- V-165-1A5
C2 --- V-165-1C25
C V215-1C6 V-165-1C5
Hinge roller lever

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A --- V-166-1A5
C2 --- V-166-1C25
C V216-1C6 V-166-1C5
Note: A: Solder terminals
C2: Quick-connect terminals (#187)
C: Quick-connect terminals (#250)
Consult your OMRON sales representative for details on SPST-NO and SPST-NC models.


Thermosetting Case

Actuator Contact
form
Terminals
(see note 1)
15 A
10 A
OF: 1.96 N
{200 gf}
OF: 1.96 N
{200 gf}
OF: 0.98 N
{100 gf}
Pin plunger

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SPDT A V-15-1A5 V-10-1A5 V-10-1A4
C2 V-15-1C25 V-10-1C25 V-10-1C24
SPST-NC A V-15-2A5 V-10-2A5 V-10-2A4
C2 V-15-2C25 V-10-2C25 V-10-2C24
SPST-NO A V-15-3A5 V-10-3A5 V-10-3A4
C2 V-15-3C25 V-10-3C25 V-10-3C24
Short hinge lever

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SPDT A V-151-1A5 V-101-1A5 V-101-1A4
C2 V-151-1C25 V-101-1C25 V-101-1C24
Hinge lever

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A V-152-1A5 V-102-1A5 V-102-1A4
C2 V-152-1C25 V-102-1C25 V-102-1C24
Long hinge lever

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A V-153-1A5 V-103-1A5 V-103-1A4
C2 V-153-1C25 V-103-1C25 V-103-1C24
Simulated roller lever

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A V-154-1A5 V-104-1A5 V-104-1A4
C2 V-154-1C25 V-104-1C25 V-104-1C24
Short hinge roller lever

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A V-155-1A5 V-105-1A5 V-105-1A4
C2 V-155-1C25 V-105-1C25 V-105-1C24
Hinge roller lever

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A V-156-1A5 V-106-1A5 V-106-1A4
C2 V-156-1C25 V-106-1C25 V-106-1C24
Note: 1. A: Solder terminals
C2: Quick-connect terminals (#187)
2. OF values shown in the table are for the pin plunger models.
Consult your OMRON sales representative for details on SPST-NO and SPST-NC models.


Heat Resistant Models (Up to 150ºC)
Actuator Contact form Terminals
15 A
10 A
OF: 1.96 N {200 gf} OF: 0.98 N {100 gf}
Pin plunger

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SPDT A V-15-1A5-T V-10-1A4-T
Short hinge lever

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V-151-1A5-T V-101-1A4-T
Hinge lever

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V-152-1A5-T V-102-1A4-T
Long hinge lever

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V-153-1A5-T V-103-1A4-T
Simulated roller lever

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V-154-1A5-T V-104-1A4-T
Short hinge roller lever

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V-155-1A5-T V-105-1A4-T
Hinge roller lever

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V-156-1A5-T V-106-1A4-T
Note: A: Solder terminals.
Consult your OMRON sales representative for details on SPST-NO and SPST-NC models.


Barrier (V-21 and V-16 Models Only)
Contact Form
SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO
OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Ratings
 
Item
Model
Rated voltage
Resistive load
V-21 250VAC 21A
125VDC
250VDC
0.6A
0.3A
V-16 250VAC 16A
125VDC
250VDC
0.6A
0.3A
V-15 250VAC 15A
125VDC
250VDC
0.6A
0.3A
V-10 250VAC 10A
125VDC
250VDC
0.6A
0.3A
Note:

The ratings values apply under the following test conditions:
Ambient temperature:20±2°C
Ambient humidity:65±5%
Operating frequency:30operations/min


Characteristics
Operating speed
0.1 mm to 1 m/s (pin plunger models)
Operating frequency
Mechanical: 600 operations/min max. (pin plunger models)
Electrical: 60 operations/min max.
Insulation resistance
100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Contact resistance
(initial value)
15 mΩ max.
Dielectric strength
(see note 2)
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of the same polarity
V-21 and V-16 models: 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying metal parts and ground, and between each terminal and non-current-carrying metal parts
V-15 and V-10 models: 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying metal parts and ground, and between each terminal and non-current-carrying metal parts
Vibration resistance (see note 3)
Malfunction:10 to 55 Hz, 1.5-mm double amplitude
Shock resistance (see note 3)
Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 {approx. 100G} max.
Malfunction: V-21/V-16/V-15: 300 m/s2 {approx. 30G} max.
V-10: 200 m/s2 {approx. 20G} max.
Durability
(see note 4)
Mechanical: 50,000,000 operations min. (60 operations/min)
Electrical: V-21/V-16/V-15: 100,000 operations min.(30 operations/min)(V-15 heat resistive: 20,000 operation min.(30 operations/min))
V-10: 300,000 operations min.(30 operations/min) (V-10 heat resistive: 50,000 operation min.(30 operations/min))
Degree of protection
IEC IP40
Degree of protection against electric shock
Class I
Proof tracking index (PTI)
175
Ambient operating temperature
-25ºC to 80ºC (at ambient humidity of 60% max.)(with no icing or condensation)
-25ºC to 150ºC for heat-resistive model (at ambient humidity of 60% max.)
(with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity
85% max. (for 5ºC to 35ºC)
Weight
Approx. 6.2 g (pin plunger models)
Note: 1. The data given above are initial values.
2. The dielectric strength values shown in the table are for models with a Separator.
3. For the pin plunger models, the above values apply for use at both the free position and total travel position. For the lever models,they apply at the total travel position.
4. For testing conditions, contact your OMRON sales representative.
OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Note: 1. All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
2. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.
3. The in the model number is for the terminal code.
4. The operating characteristics are for operation in the A direction ().

Thermoplastic Case (V-21/-16 Models)
  The following illustrations and drawings are for quick-connect terminals (#250) (terminals C). V models with a switching current of 16 A incorporates terminals A and C2. These models are different from #250 models in terminal size only. Terminals A, C2, are omitted from the following drawings.

Pin Plunger Models
(Without Barrier)
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V-21-16
V-16-15
V:dimensions1
Model
V-21-16
V-16-15
OF max.
RF min.
3.92 N {400 gf}
0.78 N {80 gf}
1.96 N {200 gf}
0.49 N {50 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
1.2 mm
1.0 mm
0.4 mm
OP
14.7±0.4 mm


Short Hinge Lever Models
V-211-16
V-161-15
V:dimensions4
Model
V-211-16
V-161-15
OF max.
RF min.
3.92 N {400 gf}
0.49 N {50 gf}
1.96 N {200 gf}
0.49 N {50 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.6 mm
OP
15.2±0.5 mm

Hinge Lever Models img
V-212-16
V-162-15
V:dimensions5
Model
V-212-16
V-162-15
OF max.
RF min.
2.45 N{250 gf}
0.25 N {25 gf}
1.23 N{125 gf}
0.14 N {14 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
OP
15.2±1.2 mm

Long Hinge Lever Models img
V-213-16
V-163-15
V:dimensions6
Model
V-213-16
V-163-15
OF max.
RF min.
1.27 N {130 gf}
0.12 N {12 gf}
0.69 N {70 gf}
0.06 N {6 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
9.0 mm
2.0 mm
2.8 mm
OP
15.2± +2.6 mm
-3.2


Simulated Roller Lever Models
V-214-16
V-164-15
V:dimensions7
Model
V-214-16
V-164-15
OF max.
RF min.
2.45 N{250 gf}
0.25 N{25 gf}
1.23 N {125 gf}
0.14 N{14 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
OP
18.7±1.2 mm


Short Hinge Roller Lever Models
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V-215-16
V-165-15
V:dimensions8
Model
V-215-16
V-165-15
OF max.
RF min.
4.71 N{480 gf}
0.49 N{50 gf}
2.35 N {240 gf}
0.49 N{50 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.6 mm
OP
20.7±0.6 mm

Hinge Roller Lever Models
V-216-16
V-166-15
Model
V-216-16
V-166-15
OF max.
RF min.
2.45 N{250 gf}
0.25 N{25 gf}
1.23 N {125 gf}
0.14 N{14 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
OP
20.7±1.2 mm


Thermosetting Case(V-15/-10 Models)

The following illustration and drawing are for solder and quick-connect terminals (#187) (terminals A). V models with a switching current of 15 A or 10 A incorporate terminals C2. These models are different from #187 models in terminal size only.
Pin Plunger Models
V-15-15
V-10-15
V-10-14
V:dimensions10
Model
V-15-15
V-10-15
V-10-14
OF max.
RF min.
1.96 N{200 gf}
0.49 N{50 gf}
0.98 N {100 gf}
0.20 N{20 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
1.2 mm
1.0 mm
0.4 mm
OP
14.7±0.4 mm

Short Hinge Lever Models img
V-151-15
V-101-15
V-101-14
V:dimensions11
Model
V-151-15
V-101-15
V-101-14
OF max.
RF min.
1.96 N{200 gf}
0.49 N{50 gf}
0.98 N {100 gf}
0.15 N{15 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.6 mm
OP
15.2±0.5 mm

Hinge Lever Models img
V-152-15
V-102-15
V-102-14
V:dimensions12
Model
V-152-15
V-102-15
V-102-14
OF max.
RF min.
1.23 N{125 gf}
0.14 N {14 gf}
0.59 N {60 gf}
0.06 N {6 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
OP
15.2±1.2 mm

Long Hinge Lever Models img
V-153-15
V-103-15
V-103-14
V:dimensions12
Model
V-153-15
V-103-15
V-101-14
OF max.
RF min.
0.69 N{70 gf}
0.06 N {6 gf}
0.34 N {35 gf}
---
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
9.0 mm
2.0 mm
2.8 mm
9.0 mm
3.2 mm
2.8 mm
OP
15.2± +2.6 mm
-3.2
15.2±2.6 mm

Simulated Roller Lever Models img
V-154-15
V-104-15
V-104-14
V:dimensions13
Model
V-154-15
V-104-15
V-104-14
OF max.
RF min.
1.23 N{125 gf}
0.14 N {14 gf}
0.59 N {60 gf}
0.06 N {6 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
OP
18.7±1.2 mm

Short Hinge Roller Lever Models img
V-155-15
V-105-15
V-105-14
V:dimensions14
Model
V-155-15
V-105-15
V-105-14
OF max.
RF min.
2.35 N{240 gf}
0.49 N{50 gf}
1.18 N {120 gf}
0.15 N{15 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.6 mm
OP
20.7±0.6 mm

Hinge Roller Lever Models img
V-156-15
V-106-15
V-106-14
V:dimensions15
Model
V-156-15
V-106-15
V-106-14
OF max.
RF min.
1.23 N{125 gf}
0.14 N{14 gf}
0.59 N {60 gf}
0.06 N{6 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
4.0 mm
1.6 mm
1.5 mm
OP
20.7±1.2 mm
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