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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.
JPN
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OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
General-purpose Models
(Only standard combinations of terminal availability are shown.)
Thermoplastic Case
Actuator COM terminal position Contact form Terminals (see note) 21 A (OF: 3.92 N {400 gf})
Without barrier

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Right-hand barrier
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Left-hand barrier

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Pin plunger

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Bottom
SPDT
C
V-21-1C6
V-21-1CR6
V-21-1CL6
SPST-NC
V-21-2C6
V-21-2CR6
V-21-2CL6
SPST-NO
V-21-3C6
V-21-3CR6
V-21-3CL6
Short hinge lever

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SPDT
V-211-1C6
V-211-1CR6
V-211-1CL6
Hinge lever

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V-212-1C6
V-212-1CR6
V-212-1CL6
Long hinge lever

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V-213-1C6
V-213-1CR6
V-213-1CL6
Simulated roller lever

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V-214-1C6
V-214-1CR6
V-214-1CL6
Short hinge roller lever

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V-215-1C6
V-215-1CR6
V-215-1CL6
Hinge roller lever

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V-216-1C6
V-216-1CR6
V-216-1CL6
Note: C: Quick-connect terminals (#250)


Actuator COM terminal position Contact form Terminals (see note) 16 A (OF: 1.96 N {200 gf})
Without barrier
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Right-hand barrier
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Left-hand barrier
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Pin plunger

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Bottom
SPDT
A
V-16-1A5
V-16-1AR5
V-16-1AL5
C2
V-16-1C25
V-16-1C2R5
V-16-1C2L5
C
V-16-1C5
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---
SPST-NC
A
V-16-2A5
V-16-2AR5
V-16-2AL5
C2
V-16-2C25
V-16-2C2R5
V-16-2C2L5
C
V-16-2C5
---
---
SPST-NO
A
V-16-3A5
V-16-3AR5
V-16-3AL5
C2
V-16-3C25
V-16-3C2R5
V-16-3C2L5
C
V-16-3C5
---
---
Short hinge lever

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SPDT
A
V-161-1A5
V-161-1AR5
V-161-1AL5
C2
V-161-1C25
V-161-1C2R5
V-161-1C2L5
C
V-161-1C5
---
---
Hinge lever

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A
V-162-1A5
V-162-1AR5
V-162-1AL5
C2
V-162-1C25
V-162-1C2R5
V-162-1C2L5
C
V-162-1C5
---
---
Long hinge lever

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A
V-163-1A5
V-163-1AR5
V-163-1AL5
C2
V-163-1C25
V-163-1C2R5
V-163-1C2L5
C
V-163-1C5
---
---
Simulated roller lever

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A
V-164-1A5
V-164-1AR5
V-164-1AL5
C2
V-164-1C25
V-164-1C2R5
V-164-1C2L5
C
V-164-1C5
---
---
Short hinge roller lever

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A
V-165-1A5
V-165-1AR5
V-165-1AL5
C2
V-165-1C25
V-165-1C2R5
V-165-1C2L5
C
V-165-1C5
---
---
Hinge roller lever

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A
V-166-1A5
V-166-1AR5
V-166-1AL5
C2
V-166-1C25
V-166-1C2R5
V-166-1C2L5
C
V-166-1C5
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---
Note: A:
C2:
C:

Solder terminals
Quick-connect terminals (#187)
Quick-connect terminals (#250)



Actuator COM terminal position Contact form Terminals (see note) 11 A (OF: 0.98 N {100 gf}
Without barrier
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Pin plunger

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Bottom
SPDT
A
V-11-1A4
C2
V-11-1C24
C
V-11-1C4
Short hinge lever

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A
V-111-1A4
C2
V-111-1C24
C
V-111-1C4
Hinge lever

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A
V-112-1A4
C2
V-112-1C24
C
V-112-1C4
Long hinge lever

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A
V-113-1A4
C2
V-113-1C24
C
V-113-1C4
Simulated roller lever

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A
V-114-1A4
C2
V-114-1C24
C
V-114-1C4
Short hinge roller lever

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A
V-115-1A4
C2
V-115-1C24
C
V-115-1C4
Hinge roller lever

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A
V-116-1A4
C2
V-116-1C24
C
V-116-1C4
Note: A:
C2:
C:

Solder terminals
Quick-connect terminals (#187)
Quick-connect terminals (#250)




Thermosetting Case

Actuator COM terminal position Contact
form
Terminals
(see note1)
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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Bottom
SPDT
A
V-15-1A5
V-10-1A5
V-10-1A4
C2
V-15-1C25
V-10-1C25
V-10-1C24
B
V-15-1B5
V-10-1B5
V-10-1B4
SPST-NC
A
V-15-2A5
V-10-2A5
V-10-2A4
C2
V-15-2C25
V-10-2C25
V-10-2C24
B
V-15-2B5
V-10-2B5
V-10-2B4
SPST-NO
A
V-15-3A5
V-10-3A5
V-10-3A4
C2
V-15-3C25
V-10-3C25
V-10-3C24
B
V-15-3B5
V-10-3B5
V-10-3B4
Side
SPDT
A
V-15-4A5
V-10-4A5
V-10-4A4
SPST-NC
V-15-5A5
V-10-5A5
V-10-5A4
SPST-NO
V-15-6A5
V-10-6A5
V-10-6A4
Short hinge lever

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Bottom
SPDT
A
V-151-1A5
V-101-1A5
V-101-1A4
C2
V-151-1C25
V-101-1C25
V-101-1C24
B
V-151-1B5
V-101-1B5
V-101-1B4
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
B
V-152-1B5
V-102-1B5
V-102-1B4
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
B
V-153-1B5
V-103-1B5
V-103-1B4
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
B
V-154-1B5
V-104-1B5
V-104-1B4
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
B
V-155-1B5
V-105-1B5
V-105-1B4
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
B
V-156-1B5
V-106-1B5
V-106-1B4
Note:

1.

A:
C2:
B:
Solder terminals
Quick-connect terminals (#187)
Screw terminals
  2. OF values shown in the table are for the pin plunger models.



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

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Bottom SPDT
Solder terminals (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


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-11 250VAC 11A
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.
Electrical: 30 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, V-16, and V-11 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-11/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-11/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)
-25ºC to 150ºC for heat-resistive model (at ambient humidity of 60% max.) (with no icing)
Ambient operating humidity
85% max. (for 5ºC to 35ºC)
Weight
Approx. 6.2 g (pin plunger models)
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 following illustrations and drawings are for quick-connect terminals (#250) (terminals C). V models with a switching current of 16 A or 11 A incorporates terminals A and C2. These models are different from #250 models in terminal size only. Terminals A, C2, and side common terminals are omitted from the following drawings. Refer to Kinds of Terminals on page 119 for these terminals.
  4. The in the model number is for the terminal code.
  5. The operating characteristics are for operation in the A direction ().

Pin Plunger Models
(Without Barrier)
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V-21-16
V-16-15
V-11-14
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(With Right-hand Barrier)
V-21-1R6
V-16-1R5
V:dimensions2
(With Left-hand Barrier) img
V-21-1L6
V-16-1L5
V:dimensions3
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

Model
V-11-14
V-11-15
OF max.
RF min.
0.98 N {100 gf}
0.20 N {20 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-111-14
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Model
V-211-16
V-161-15
V-111-14
OF max.
RF min.
3.92 N {400 gf}
0.49 N {50 gf}
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-212-16
V-162-15
V-112-14
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Model
V-212-16
V-162-15
V-112-14
OF max.
RF min.
2.45 N{250 gf}
0.25 N {25 gf}
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-213-16
V-163-15
V-113-14
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Model
V-213-16
V-163-15
V-113-14
OF max.
RF min.
1.27 N {130 gf}
0.12 N {12 gf}
0.69 N {70 gf}
0.06 N {6 gf}
0.34 N {35 gf}
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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
V-214-16
V-164-15
V-114-14
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Model
V-214-16
V-164-15
V-114-14
OF max.
RF min.
2.45 N{250 gf}
0.25 N{25 gf}
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
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V-215-16
V-165-15
V-115-14
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Model
V-215-16
V-165-15
V-115-14
OF max.
RF min.
4.71 N{480 gf}
0.49 N{50 gf}
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
V-216-16
V-166-15
V-116-14
Model
V-216-16
V-166-15
V-116-14
OF max.
RF min.
2.45 N{250 gf}
0.25 N{25 gf}
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


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 B or C2. These models are different from #187 models in terminal size only. Refer to Terminals on page 119 for these terminals.
Pin Plunger Models
V-15-15
V-10-15
V-10-14
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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
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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}
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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