Microswitch SERIE MP500

SUBMINIATURE MICROSWITCH (SPDT) ROBUST – SEALED – HIGH PRECISION

 

 

MP500A85C  
  • High precision snap-action spring mechanism
  • Electrical Ratings (resistive load): 0,1A/24VDC, 5A/250VAC
  • Reliable operation, even at extremely slow actuating speed
  • Very low differential travel: down to 0,02 mm max (0,0008 in)
  • Operating temperatures: -40°C to +125°C
  • Degree of protection: IP67/IP69
  • Choice of terminals and cable configurations
  • Wide range of actuators on 2 fixing positions (A & B)

 

 

Main specifications

 

Termination Solder terminals
  PCB terminals
  Cable materials: PVC/PUR/SI, for PVC up to 0.5 mm2 (5A) - Other cable material upon request
EN / UL Certifications  
 Electrical Rating max (resistive load) 5RA  250VAC
 Electrical Rating max (resistive load) for gold plated terminals 0.1RA   24VDC
 Number of cycles certified 50'000
   
Mechanical characteristics  
 Operating force max 2.5 N - optional 1.2 N
 Release force min 0.5 N
 Free position 9.2 ± 0.2 mm
 Operating position 8.7 ± 0.2 mm
 Differential travel max 0.05 mm - optional 0.02 mm
 Overtravel min. 0.5 mm
 Operating temperature -40°C à 125°C
 Mechanical life 10'000'000 cycles
 B10d (24VDC - 10 mA, 100 cycles/min) > 10 Mio
 Contact gap min. 0.25 mm
   
   
Additional specifications  
 Conformity/ certification

EN 61058-1-1
UL 61058-1-1 File E314075        Logo
 Degree of protection IP67 / IP69
 Housing & button PBT + 30% iberglass UL94-V0
 Dimensions

DIN 41 635, form B

20 x 16 x 6.5 mm  -  0.7874 x 0.6299 x 0.2559 in
 Moving blade Beryllium copper
 Contact Silver alloy
 Terminals material brass
 Pollution degree 3
 Proof tracking index PTI 250 V
 Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage 2.5 kV
Glow-wire temp. 850°C
 Micro-isconnection μ
 Electric shock class II / U imp. 2500 V
   
Product adaptations  
 Special actuators: special shapes and lengths  
 Special cable exit, length and material  
 Increased or reduced differential travel  
 Low actuating force  
 Gold plated contacts  
 Other adaptations on demand  
   

 

Housing

 

 

IP67 / IP69

IP40
  MP500 IP67A MP500 IP67
Operating force Fa max 2.5 (N) standard MP500 MP550
Operating force Fa max 1.2 (N) MP520 MP570
     

 

 

Actuator

           

Flat lever stainless steel
MP500L70		 Flat lever with stainless steel roller
MP500L80		 Flat lever stainless steel with dummy roller
MP500L85
L70 L80 L85
     

 

 

Specifications

                             

Type L00 : Pin button
MP500L00 MP500L00PR   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570

 

Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm)

 

2.5

0.5

9.2 ± 0.2

8.7 ± 0.2

0.5

0.05

1.2

0.2

9.2 ± 0.2

8.7 ± 0.2

0.5

0.05
Type A70 : Flat lever MP500L70 - standard position
MP500L70 MP500L70   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570
Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm)

1.0

0.3

12.0 ± 0.4

10.1 ± 0.4

1.2

0.40

0.6

0.2

12.0 ± 0.4

10.1 ± 0.4

1.2

0.40
Type B70 : Flat lever MP500L70 - opposite position
MP500L71 MP500L71   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570
Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm)

2.0

0.3

10.4 ± 0.4

9.4 ± 0.4

0.5

0.20

1.0

0.2

10.4 ± 0.4

9.4 ± 0.4

0.5

0.20
Type A80 : Flat lever with stainless steel roller MP500L80 - standard position
MP500L80 MP500L80   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570
Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm)

1.0

0.3

16.6 ± 0.4

14.2 ± 0.4

1.2

0.40

0.6

0.2

16.6 ± 0.4

14.2 ± 0.4

1.2

0.40
Type B80 : Flat lever with stainless steel roller MP500L80 -  opposite position
MP500L81 MP500L81   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570
Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm)

2.0

0.3

15.5 ± 0.4

14.2 ± 0.4

0.6

0.20

1.0

0.2

15.5 ± 0.4

14.2 ± 0.4

0.6

0.20
Type A85 : Flat lever with dummy roller MP500L85 - standard position 
MP500L85 MP500L85   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570
Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm))

1.0

0.3

14.6 ± 0.4

12.6 ± 0.4

1.2

0.40

0.6

0.2

14.6 ± 0.4

12.6 ± 0.4

1.2

0.40
Type B85 : Flat lever with dummy roller MP500L85 - opposite position 
MP500L86 MP500L86   MP500 - MP550 MP520 - MP570
Actuating Force Fa max. (N)
Release Force Fr min (N)
Free Position Pr (mm)
Operating Position Pa (mm)
Over-travel sr min. (mm)
Differential movement sd max. (mm)

2.0

0.3

12.9 ± 0.4

11.8 ± 0.4

0.6

0.20

1.0

0.2

12.9 ± 0.4

11.8 ± 0.4

0.6

0.20

 

 

Terminations

 

T000

Solder terminals

T001

PCB terminals

CXXX

Cable overmould
MP500L00T000 MP500L00T001 MP500 New
MP500L00CS MP500L00PCB MP500L00Cable

Flexible conductors to be used.


With provisions for securing the conductor by mechanical means and providing circuit continuity by soldering.
Soldering by hand with a soldering iron.


Remark : Avoid overheating as this may damage the switch.

Recommendation: Temperature of soldering iron max. 340 ° C for 4 seconds, using a welding wire preferably without Chlore.

 Print PCB

 

MP500 Print PCB

  
     

 

       
  Cable/Wires standard exit Cable/Wires opposite exit Cable/Wires underside exit
Cable CXXX DXXX FXXX
Wires GXXX
 KXXX NXXX
   Sortie std  Sortie s  Sortie C
       

 

 

Standard wiring diagram

 

           
 

Solder terminal
PCB

T000

T001

 Schéma 

Cable
Wires

     2A - 0.25 mm2 5A - 0.50 mm2
PVC
EN/UL certified
-20°C to 105°C		 XXXP

1 - Brown

2 - Black

4 - Blue

1 - Black

2 - Grey

4 - Blue
Polyurethane
EN certified
-40°C to 80°C		 XXXU

1 - Brown

2 - White

4 - Green

  /
Silicon
EN certified
-40°C to 125°C		 XXXS

1 - Brown

2 - White

4 - Green

  /
           

 

 

 

Ordering information

 

  MP5 X X XXX XXXX

Protection - Force

0 : IP67/IP69 Standard force

2 : IP67/IP69 Low force

5 : IP40 Standard force

7 : IP40 Low force

          

Contact

0 : Silver Contact 2A - cable-wire cross section 0.25 mm2
1 : Gold Contact 1μ - cable-wire cross section 0.25 mm2 or Solder lugs or PCB
5 : Silver Contact 5A - with PVC cross section 0.50mm2 or Solder lugs or PCB

          

Actuator

L00 : Pin button

A70 : Flat lever MP500L70 - standard position

B70 : Flat lever MP500L70 - opposite position

A80 : Flat lever with stainless steel roller MP500L80 - standard position

B80 : Flat lever with stainless steel roller MP500L80 - opposite position

A85 : Flat lever with dummy roller MP500L85 – standard position

B85 : Flat lever with dummy roller MP500L85 – opposite position

          

Terminals without cable or wires

T000 : Solder terminals

T001 : PCB terminals

          
           
Termination with cable / wires
C : Cable standard exit
D : Cable opposite exit
F : Cable underside exit
G : Single wires standard exit - only PVC
K : Single wires opposite exit - only PVC
N : Single wires underside exit - only PVC		          
Cable / Wires length
05 : 0.5 m
10 : 1 m
20 : 2 m		          

Cable / Wires material
P : PVC
U : PUR - only 2A - Section 0.25 mm2
S : Silicon - only 2A - Section 0.25 mm2