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VX Miniature Basic Switch
Miniature Basic Switch with Low Operating Force and High Contact Reliability
  • Wide variation extends from micro load to 5-A switching current, with shapes identical to those of the V-series Miniature Basic Switch.
  • A unique internal mechanism enables high contact strength with low operating force. Can be used for detecting lightweight objects.
JPN
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OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Actuator Terminals (see note) OF max. Model
5 A 0.1 A
Pin plunger

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A
0.25 N {25 gf}
VX-5-1A2
VX-01-1A2
0.49 N {50 gf}
VX-5-1A3
VX-01-1A3
C2
0.25 N {25 gf}
VX-5-1C22
VX-01-1C22
0.49 N {50 gf}
VX-5-1C23
VX-01-1C23
Short hinge lever
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A
0.49 N {50 gf}
VX-51-1A3
VX-011-1A3
C2
VX-51-1C23
VX-011-1C23
Hinge Lever
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A
0.29 N {30 gf}
VX-52-1A3
VX-012-1A3
C2
VX-52-1C23
VX-012-1C23
Long hinge lever
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A
0.20 N {20 gf}
VX-53-1A3
VX-013-1A3
C2
VX-53-1C23
VX-013-1C23
Simulated roller lever
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A
0.29 N {30 gf}
VX-54-1A3
VX-014-1A3
C2
VX-54-1C23
VX-014-1C23
Short hinge roller lever
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A
0.59 N {60 gf}
VX-55-1A3
VX-015-1A3
C2
VX-55-1C23
VX-015-1C23
Hinge roller lever
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A
0.29 N {30 gf}
VX-56-1A3
VX-016-1A3
C2
VX-56-1C23
VX-016-1C23
Note: 1. Contact your OMRON sales representative for details on SPST-NO and SPST-NC models.
  2. Terminals A:
C2: 		Solder terminals
Quick-connect terminals (#187)

Contact Form
SPDT SPST-NC SPST-NO
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OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Ratings
 
Item
Model
Rated voltage
Resisteve load
VX-5 250VAC 5A
VX-01 125VAC 0.1A
30VDC 0.1A
Note: The ratings values apply under the following test conditions:
Ambient temperature: 20±2ºC
Ambient humidity: 65±5%
Operating frequency: 30 operations/min

Characteristics
Item VX-5 VX-01
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 MΩmin. (at 500 VDC)
Contact resistance
(initial value)
30 mΩmax.
50 mΩ max.
Dielectric strength
(see note 2)
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between terminals of same polarity
1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying metal parts and ground
1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min 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: 400 m/s2 {approx. 40G} max.
Malfunction: 100 m/s2 {approx. 10G} max.
Durability
(see note 4)
Mechanical:50,000,000 operations min.(60 operations/min)
(Refer to the following Engineering Data.) Electrical:500,000 operations min.(30 operations/min)
(Refer to the following Engineering Data.)
Mechanical:10,000,000 operations min.(60 operations/min)
(Refer to the following Engineering Data.) Electrical:1,000,000 operations min.(30 operations/min)
(Refer to the following Engineering Data.)
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)
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 value for dielectric strength shown is 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. Contact opening or closing time is within 1 ms.
  4. For testing conditions, contact your OMRON sales representative.
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OrderingInformationRatings / CharacteristicsDimensions
Pin Plunger Models img
VX-5-12
VX-5-13
VX-01-12
VX-01-13
VX:Dimensions1
Model
VX-5-12
VX-01-12
VX-5-13
VX-01-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.25 N {25 gf}
0.03 N {3 gf}		 0.49 N {50 gf}
0.05 N {5 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 1.2 mm
1.0 mm
0.3 mm
OP
14.7±0.4 mm
Short Hinge Lever Models img
VX-51-13
VX-011-13
VX:dimensions2
Model
VX-51-13
VX-011-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.49 N {50 gf}
0.04 N {4 gf}(reference value)
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.5 mm
OP
15.2±0.5 mm
Note: The values indicated in parentheses are reference values for cases
when the installation direction is such that the lever weight is not
applied to the plunger.

Hinge Lever Models img
VX-52-13
VX-012-13
VX:dimensions3
Model
VX-52-13
VX-012-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.29 N {30 gf}
---
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 4.0 mm
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
OP
15.2±1.2 mm

Long Hinge Lever Models img
VX-53-13
VX-013-13
VX:dimensions3
Model
VX-53-13
VX-013-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.20 N {20 gf}
---
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 9.0 mm
3.2 mm
2.0 mm
OP
15.2±2.6 mm

Simulated Roller Lever Models img
VX-54-13
VX-014-13
VX:dimensions5
Model
VX-54-13
VX-014-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.29 N {30 gf}
0.02 N {2 gf}
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 4.0 mm
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
OP
18.7±1.2 mm

Short Hinge Roller Lever Models img
VX-55-13
VX-015-13
VX:dimensions6
Model
VX-55-13
VX-015-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.59 N {60 gf}
0.04 N {4 gf}(reference value)
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 1.6 mm
0.8 mm
0.5 mm
OP
20.7±0.6 mm
Note: The values indicated in parentheses are reference values for cases when the installation direction is such that the lever weight is not applied to the plunger.

Hinge Roller Lever Models img
VX-56-13
VX-016-13
VX:dimensions7
Model
VX-56-13
VX-016-13
OF max.
RF min.
 0.29 N {30 gf}
---
PT max.
OT min.
MD max.
 4.0 mm
1.6 mm
0.8 mm
OP
20.7±1.2 mm
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