FS-H Float Switch for Horizontal Mounting
Features
Normally Open contact. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Higher Shock Limits. Easy Screw Mounting. 30W Contact Rating.
Description
This float switching can be mount horizontally and is available in Normally Open form for use in different logic circuits to control liquid levels. 30W line voltages can be switched safely.
Electrical
| Contact Form | A | |
| Contact Rating (max) | W/VA | 30.0 |
| Switching Current (max) | A | 0.5 |
| Carry Current (max) | A | 2.50 |
| DC Switching Voltage (max) | VDC | 230 |
| Breakdown Voltage (min) | VDC | 350 |
| Contact Resistance (max) | mΩ | 150 |
| Insulation Resistance (min) | Ω | 109 |
| Capacitance (typ) | pF | 0.2 |
Miscellaneous
| Operate Time (max) | ms | 0.35 |
| Bounce Time (max) | ms | 0.30 |
| Release Time (max) | ms | 0.15 |
| Resonance Frequency (typ) | Hz | >2000 |
| Operating Frequency (max) | Hz | 500 |
| Operating Temperature Range | °C | -40 to +70 |
| Shock Resistance (½Sin wave for 11ms) | G | 50 |
| Vibration Resistance (10-2000 Hz) | G | 20 |
Ordering Code
FS-H-(Cable Length in mm)-(Cable Termination Code)
| Cable Termination Code | Termination Type |
| S | Stripped to 5.0 mm |
| T | Stripped and Tinned |
FS-H-500-S denotes Normally Open FS-H Float Switch with 500 mm cable length and Stripped ends.
Other Special Configurations: Special Release AT Limits, Built-in Contact Protection Circuit.
Usage Notes
Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.
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