Basic Switch Selection Guide

Basic Switch Selection Table

Limit Switch Selection Table

General-purpose Basic Switch

Miniature Basic Switch

Subminiature Basic Switch

Ultra Subminiature Basic Switch

Sealed Basic Switch

Detection Switch

Door Switch

 Item                       Model

Z

Appearance

Z-15H2

Z-15H

Z-15G

Z-15E

Z-01H

Z-10FY

Z-15ER

Features

Basic Models (most popular)

High sensitivity models, drip-proof models, micro load models, and models with protective covers.

Split-contact model

Maintained contact model

Contact

Contact specification

Rivet

Single crossbar

Rivet

Contact material

Silver

Gold alloy

Silver

Rating (resistive load)

15 A at 250 VAC

0.1A at 125 VAC

10A at 250 VAC (series connection)

15A at 250 VAC

0.4A at 125 VDC

0.5 A at 125 VDC

0.75 A at 125 VDC

Inrush current

NC: 30A max.

NO: 15A max.

NC: 0.1A max.

NO: 0.1A max.

NC: 40A max.

NO: 20A max.

NC: 30A max.

NO: 15A max.

Minimum applicable load

160 mA at 5 VDC

1 mA at 5 VDC

160 mA at 5 VDC

160 mA at 5 VDC

Operating force (OF)

1.96 to 2.75 N

2.45 to 3.43N

Drip-proof:

2.45 to 4.22N

6.12 to 7.85 N

2.45 N

Drip-proof:

3.43 N

4.46 to 7.26 N

1.96 to 2.50 N

Durability

Mechanical

20 × 10⁶ min.

300 × 10^³ min.

10 × 10⁶ min.

500 × 10^³ min.

300 × 10^³ min.

Electrical

500 × 10^³ min.

100 × 10^³ min.

500 × 10^³ min.

100 × 10^³ min.

100 × 10^³ min.

Ambient operating temperature

-25°C to 80°C (Drip-proof: -15°C to 80°C)

Mounting pitch

25.4 mm

Actuators

• Pin plunger

• Pin plunger

• Panel mount plunger

• Panel mount roller plunger

• Leaf spring

• Hinge lever

• Roller leaf spring

• Hinge roller lever

• Flexible rod

• Pin plunger

• Panel mount plunger

• Panel mount roller plunger

• Roller leaf spring

• Pin plunger

• Panel mount plunger

• Roller leaf spring

• Pin plunger

• Panel mount plunger

• Panel mount roller plunger

• Hinge lever

• Hinge roller lever

• Pin plunger

• Hinge lever

Terminals

Solder

Screw

Screw

Solder

 Item                       Model

A

X

TZ

Appearance

Features

High-capacity load switching

Direct current switching.

Built-in permanent magnet for extinguishing arc.

Ideal for controlling two independent circuits with two built-in switches.

Stable operation at 400°C.

Suitable for electric furnaces or boilers.

Contact

Contact specification

Rivet

Cylinder + flat surface

Rivet

Rivet

Contact material

Silver alloy

Silver alloy

Silver alloy

Platinum

Rating (resistive load)

20A at 250 VAC

10A at 125 VDC

20A at 250 VAC

1A at 250 VAC

Inrush current

NC: 75A max.

NO: 75A max.

NC: 30A max.

NO: 15A max.

NC: 9A max.

NO: 4.5A max.

Minimum applicable load

160 mA at 5 VDC

160 mA at 5 VDC

160 mA at 5 VDC

20 mA at 5 VDC

Operating force (OF)

3.92 to 6.13 N

5.00 N

5.59 N

4.90 N

Durability

Mechanical

1 × 10⁶ min.

1 × 10⁶ min.

1 × 10⁶ min.

1 × 10⁵ min.

Electrical

500 × 10^³ min.

100 × 10^³ min.

500 × 10^³ min.

50 × 10^³ min.

Ambient operating temperature

-25°C to 80°C

-25°C to 80°C

-25°C to 80°C

-65°C to 400°C

Mounting pitch

25.4 mm

25.4 mm

25.4 mm

25.4 mm

Actuators

• Pin plunger

• Panel mount plunger

• Panel mount roller plunger

• Hinge lever

• Roller leaf spring

• Hinge roller lever

• Pin plunger

• Panel mount plunger

• Panel mount roller plunger

• Leaf spring

• Hinge lever

• Hinge roller lever

• Pin plunger

• Hinge lever

• Hinge roller lever

• Pin plunger

• Hinge lever

• Hinge roller lever

Terminals

Solder

Screw

Solder

Screw

Solder

Screw

Screw