FS-V Float Switch for Vertical Mounting
Features
Normally Open and Normally Closed contact Available. Sputtered Ruthenium Contact. Higher Shock Limits. 30W Contact Rating.
Description
This float switching can be mount vertically and is available in Normally Closed or Normally Open forms for use in different logic circuits to control liquid levels. 30W line voltages can be switched safely without the need for any contact protection. This float switching can be mount vertically and is available in Normally Closed or Normally Open forms for use in different logic circuits to control liquid levels. 30W line voltages can be switched safely without the need for any contact protection.
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-V-(Contact Form Code)-(Cable Length in mm)-(Lead Type Code)
| Contact Form Code | Contact Type |
| A | Normally Open |
| B | Normally Closed |
| Cable Termination Code | Termination Type |
| S | Stripped to 5.0 mm |
| T | Stripped and Tinned |
FS-V-B-750-T denotes FS-V Float Switch in Normally Closed Form, with 750 mm cable length and Tinned cable 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.
Effects of Temperature
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Product Handling
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Ferro-magnetic parts
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Cable Handling
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Applications
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