GENERAL PURPOSE Basic Switch Z General Purpose Basic Switch High precision basic switch in a variety of styles ■ Wide margins of operating conditions increase the operating speed range ■ Available in general purpose and dripproof types ■ Ordering Information Pin plunger Slim spring plunger Short spring plunger Spring plunger Panel mount plunger Panel mount roller plunger Hinge lever Low-force hinge lever Low-force wire hinge lever Short hinge roller lever Hinge roller lever Unidirectional short hinge roller lever Panel mount cross roller plunger Flexible rod GENERAL PURPOSE TYPE Standard Actuator Pin plunger Slim spring plunger Short spring plunger Panel mount plunger Panel mount roller plunger Panel mount cross roller plunger Hinge lever Low-force hinge lever Short hinge roller lever Hinge roller lever Unidirectional short hinge roller lever Operating Characteristics Low OP Middle OP Low OF Parallel Low OF Rated Current 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A Part Number Solder Terminal Z-15G Z-15GS Z-15GD Z-15GQ Z-15GQ22 Z-15GQ21 Z-15GW Z-15GW4 Z-15GW22 Z-15GW2 Z-15GW2277 Screw Terminal Z-15G-B Z-15GS-B Z-15GD-B Z-15GQ-B Z-15GQ22-B Z-15GQ21-B Z-15GW-B Z-15GW4-B Z-15GW22-B Z-15GW2-B Z-15GW2277-B Z Z GENERAL PURPOSE TYPE High-sensitivity Actuator Pin plunger Low-force hinge lever Low-force, wire hinge lever Short hinge roller lever Operating Characteristics Rated Current 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A Part Number Solder Terminal — — Z-15HW78 — Screw Terminal Z-15H-B Z-15HW24-B Z-15HW78-B Z-15HW22-B Parallel High OF Rated Current 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A 15 A Contact Gap 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 mm Part Number Solder Terminal Z-15GS55 Z-15GD55 Z-15GK55 Z-15GK355 Z-15GQ55 — — Z-15GW55 Z-15GW2255 Z-15GW255 Z-15GNJ55 Screw Terminal Z-15GS55-B Z-15GD55-B Z-15GK55-B Z-15GK355-B Z-15GQ55-B Z-15GQ2255-B Z-15GQ2155-B Z-15GW55-B Z-15GW2255-B Z-15GW255-B Z-15GNJ55-B Operating Characteristics Middle OP High OF Rated Current 15 A 15 A Contact Gap 0.25 mm 0.25 mm Part Number Solder Terminal — — Screw Terminal Z-15HQ55-B Z-15HNJS55-B Low OF DRIP-PROOF TYPE Standard Operating Characteristics Actuator Slim spring plunger Short spring plunger Spring plunger Panel mount plunger Panel mount roller plunger Panel mount cross roller plunger Hinge lever Short hinge roller lever Hinge roller lever Flexible rod Middle OP High OP Middle OP Low OF DRIP-PROOF TYPE High-sensitivity Actuator Panel mount plunger Flexible rod Note: For smaller mounting hole types, please consult OMRON. ■ BASIC CONTACT FORM Type General purpose Drip-proof Contact gap H: 0.25 mm (high sensitivity) G: 0.5 mm (standard) H: 0.25 mm (high sensitivity) G: 0.5 mm (standard) Features Pin plunger and lever types available. Drip-proof and flexible rod types are also available. The pin plunger is sealed from the other switch mechanisms by a resilient rubber, and the case and cover are sealed by adhesive so that the switch is resistant to humidity, oil and dust. The degree of protection conforms to IEC IP63. Basic Contact form 2 Z Z Specifications Standard type (except flexible rod types) Contact gap Rated voltage G,H 125 VAC 250 VAC 500 VAC 8 VDC 14 VDC 30 VDC 125 VDC 250 VDC 8 VDC 14 VDC 30 VDC 125 VDC 250 VDC G H Non-inductive load (A) Resistive load Lamp load NC NO NC NO 15 (10) — 3 1.5 15 (10) — 2.5 1.25 10 — 1.5 0.75 15 — 3 1.5 15 — 3 1.5 6 — 3 1.5 0.5 — 0.5 0.5 0.25 — 0.25 0.25 15 — 3 1.5 15 — 3 1.5 2 — 2 1.4 0.4 — 0.4 0.4 0.2 — 0.2 0.2 Inductive load (A) Inductive load NC NO 15 (10) — 15 (10) — 6 — 15 — 10 — 5 — 0.05 — 0.03 — 15 — 10 — 1 — 0.03 — 0.02 — Motor load NC NO 5 2.5 3 1.5 1.5 0.75 5 2.5 5 2.5 5 2.5 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.03 5 2.5 5 2.5 1 1 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 Inrush current (A) NC NO 30 max. 15 max. Inductive load (A) Inductive load NC NO 7 — 5 — 7 — 7 — 1 — 0.03 — 0.02 — Motor load NC NO 2.5 2 1.5 1 3 1.5 3 1.5 1 0.5 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 Inrush current (A) NC NO 30 max. 15 max. Standard flexible rod types Non-inductive load (A) Resistive load Lamp load NC NO NC NO 15 — 2 1 15 — 1 0.5 15 — 2 1 15 — 2 1 2 — 2 1 0.4 — 0.4 0.4 0.2 — 0.2 0.2 Rated voltage 125 VAC 250 VAC 8 VDC 14 VDC 30 VDC 125 VDC 250 VDC ■ CONSTRUCTION Drip-proof type Rubber cap protects the built-in switch from water and dust Fixed contact (NC) Glued surface (adhesive is filled between case and cover) Movable contact Spring pivot Fixed contact (NC) Movable spring 3 Z Z Characteristics Operating speed Operating frequency Mechanical Electrical Insulation resistance Contact resistance Dielectric strength (VAC) G contact gap model H contact gap model Vibration Malfunction Shock Mechanical durability Malfunction Standard types Drip-proof types Standard types Drip-proof types Mechanical Ambient temperature Humidity Service life Electrical Weight Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. Standard Standard flexible rod types (except flexible rod types) (coil spring and steel wire type) 0.01 mm to 1 m/second (see note 2) 1 mm to 1 m/second 240 operations/min. 120 operations/min. 20 operations/min. 20 operations/min. 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) 50 mΩ max. (initial) 15 mΩ max. (initial) 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between terminals of same polarity 600 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between current carrying metal parts and ground and between each terminal and non-current carrying metal parts 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm 10 to 20 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude (see note 4) double amplitude 1,000 m/s2 min. (approx. 100 g) 300 m/s2 min. (approx. 30 g) (see note 3) 50 m/s2 min. (approx. 5 g) -25° to 80°C (with no icing) -15° to 80°C (with no icing) 35% to 85% RH 35% to 95% RH G, H contact gap models 1,000,000 operations min. 20,000,000 operations min. (see note 4) G, H contact gap models 100,000 operations min. 500,000 operations min. (see note 2) Approx. 22 to 58 g Approx. 42 to 48 g Data shown are of initial value. Apply to the pin plunger models or the pin plunger of the lever models. Apply to Z-15G. Apply to the pin plunger models. ■ ACCESSORIES (order separately) Operating Characteristics (when used with Z-15) Characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP ZAA-1 w/Z-15G-B 500 g 170 g — 12.7 mm 2.2 mm 34.5 mm 28.9±1.6 mm ZAA-2 w/Z-15G-B 500 g 170 g — 12.7 mm 2.2 mm 46.1 mm 40.4±1.6 mm Terminal enclosures - Standard models Material Phenolic resin Metal Polyvinyl chloride 4 Mounting method Side mounting Side mounting Side mounting For solder terminal AP-A AP1-A AP-Z For screw terminal AP-B AP1-B AP-Z Remarks — Use in conjunction with AP-A and AP-B Excels in safety and dust-proofing property Z Z Mechanical service life Z-15G Electrical service life Z-15G Number of operations (x106) Number of operations (x104) ■ CHARACTERISTIC DATA Overtravel (mm) Switching current (A) 5 Z Z Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) Z-15G-B, Z-15H-B Operating characteristics OF RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15G-B 250 to 350 g 114 g .4 mm (0.02) .13 mm (0.01) .05 mm (0.002) 15.9 ± 0.4 mm (0.63 ± 0.02) Z-15H-B 200 to 280 g 114 g .3 mm (0.01) .13 mm (0.01) .025 mm (0.001) 15.9 ± 0.4 mm (0.63 ± 0.02) Z-15GS-B Operating characteristics OF RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GS-B 250 to 350 g 114 g 0.4 mm (0.02) 1.6 mm (0.06) 0.05 mm (0.002) 28.2 ± 0.5 mm (1.1 ± 0.02) Z-15GD-B Operating characteristics OF RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GD-B 250 to 350 g 114 g 0.4 mm (0.02) 1.6 mm (0.06) 0.05 mm (0.002) 21.5 ± 0.5 mm (0.85 ± 0.02) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 6 Z Z Z-15GQ-B Operating characteristics OF RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GQ-B 250 to 350 g 114 g 0.4 mm (0.02) 5.5 mm (0.22) 0.05 mm (0.002) 21.8 ± 0.8 mm (0.86 ± 0.03) Z-15GQ22-B Operating characteristics OF RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GQ22-B 250 to 350 g 114 g 0.4 mm (0.02) 3.58 mm (0.14) 0.05 mm (0.002) 33.4 ± 1.2 mm (1.31 ± 0.05) Z-15GQ21-B Operating characteristics OF RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GQ21-B 250 to 350 g 114 g 0.4 mm (0.02) 3.58 mm (0.14) 0.05 mm (0.002) 33.4 ± 1.2 mm (1.31 ± 0.05) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 7 Z Z Unit: mm (inch) Z-15GW-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW-B 70 g 14 g 5.6 mm (0.22) 1.27 mm (0.05) 28.2 mm (1.11) 19 ± 0.8 mm (0.75 ± 0.03) Z-15GW4-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GW4-B 28 g 3.5 g 10 mm (0.39) 5.6 mm (0.22) 1.27 mm (0.05) 19 ± 0.8 mm (0.75 ± 0.03) Z-15HW24-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15HW24-B 6g 0.5 g 19.8 mm (0.78) 10 mm (0.39) 2 mm (0.08) 19.8 ± 1.6 mm (0.75 ± 0.03) Z-15HW78-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15HW78-B 4g 0.3 g 10 mm (0.39) 6 mm (0.24) 3 mm (0.12) 20 ± 1 mm (0.79 ± 0.04) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 8 Z Z Z-15GW22-B, Z-15HW22-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW22-B 160 g 42 g 2.4 mm (0.09) 0.5 mm (0.02) 32.5 mm (1.28) 30.2 ± 0.4 mm (1.19 ± 0.02) Z-15HW22-B 150 g 42 g 2.4 mm (0.09) 0.45 mm (0.02) 32.5 mm (1.28) 30.2 ± 0.4 mm (1.19 ± 0.02) Z-15GW2-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW2-B 100 g 22 g 4 mm (0.16) 1.02 mm (0.04) 36.5 mm (1.44) 30.2 ± 0.8 mm (1.19 ± 0.03) Z-15GW2277-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW2277-B 170 g 42 g 2.4 mm (0.09) 0.51 mm (0.02) 43.6 mm (1.72) 41.3 ± 0.8 mm (1.63 ± 0.03) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 9 Z Z Unit: mm (inch) Z-15GS55-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GS55-B 540 g 114 g 1.9 mm (0.07) 1.6 mm (0.06) 0.06 mm (0.002) 28.2 ± 0.5 mm (1.11 ± 0.02) Z-15GD55-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GD55-B 540 g 114 g 1.8 mm (0.07) 1.6 mm (0.06) 0.06 mm (0.002) 21.5 ± 0.5 mm (.85 ± 0.02) Z-15GK55-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GK55-B 540 g 114 g 2.3 mm (0.09) 1.6 mm (0.06) 0.06 mm (0.002) 28.2 ± 0.5 mm (1.11 ± 0.02) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 10 Z Z Z-15GK355-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GK355-B 540 g 114 g 2.4 mm (0.09) 3.5 mm (0.14) 0.06 mm (0.002) 37.8 ± 1.2 mm (1.49 ± 0.05) Z-15GQ55-B, Z-15HQ55-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT min. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GQ55-B 540 g 114 g 1.8 mm (0.07) 5.5 mm (0.22) 0.06 mm (0.002) 21.8 ± 0.8 mm (0.86 ± 0.03) Z-15GH55-B 400 g 114 g 1.7 mm (0.07) 5.5 mm (0.22) 0.04 mm (0.002) 21.8 ± 0.8 mm (0.86 ± 0.03) Z-15GQ2255-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GQ2255-B 540 g 114 g 1.8 mm (0.07) 3.58 mm (0.14) 0.06 mm (0.002) 33.4 ± 1.2 mm (1.31 ± 0.05) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 11 Z Z Unit: mm (inch) Z-15GQ2155-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. PT max. OT min. MD max. OP Z-15GQ2155-B 540 g 114 g 1.8 mm (0.07) 3.58 mm (0.14) 0.06 mm (0.002) 33.4 ± 1.2 mm (1.31 ± 0.05) Z-15GW55-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW55-B 100 g 14 g 5.6 mm (0.22) 2 mm (0.08) 28.2 mm (1.11) 19 ± 0.8 mm (0.75 ± 0.03) Z-15GW2255-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW2255-B 200 g 42 g 2.44 mm (0.10) 0.8 mm (0.03) 32.9 mm (1.30) 30.2 ± 0.4 mm (1.19 ± 0.02) Z-15GW255-B Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. OT min. MD max. FP max. OP Z-15GW255-B 130 g 21 g 4 mm (0.16) 1.6 mm (0.06) 36.5 mm (1.44) 30.2 ± 0.8 mm (1.19 ± 0.03) Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 12 Z Z Z-15GNJ55-B Operating characteristics OF max. PT max. Z-15GNJ55-B 50 g 20 mm* (0.79) * Reference value Z-15HNJS55-B Operating characteristics OF max. PT max. Z-15HNJ55-B 15 g 25 mm* (0.98) * Reference value Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 2. For smaller diameter mounting holes, please consult OMRON. 3. All drawings show the switches with screw terminals. For solder terminals, remove the “-B” from the end of the part number. 13 Z Z Unit: mm (inch) ■ MOUNTING HOLES Side mounting Panel mounting plunger type Roller plunger type ■ TERMINALS Solder terminal (blank) Screw terminal (B) Three M4 x 5.5 dia. Terminal screws (with tooth washers) ■ MOLDED TERMINAL TYPE ORDERING INFORMATION -M■ ■■ Lead outlet directions (L, R, D, F, H) The solder terminal type can be supplied with molded terminals with a choice of five different lead outlet directions. When placing your order for the molded terminal type, add the following code to the model number. Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mold thickness (No symbol)…a = 12 mm with VSF 19…a = 19 mm with VCT Standard leads are single-core vinyl cords (VSF) with a nominal cross sectional area of 1.25 mm2. Standard vinyl cord lengths are 1 m, 3 m, and 5 m. Mold thickness will be 19 mm when using VCT cords. Standard unit has three lead outlets in the same direction. Connect the black lead to the COM terminal, white lead to the NO terminal, and red lead to the NC terminal, respectively. ■ DIRECTIONS OF LEAD OUTLETS The following diagrams show the molded terminal version of sealed type Z-15GW2255, with a mold thickness of 12 mm. Z-15GW2255-ML (left-hand) Z-15GW2255-MF (forward) Z-15GW2255-MR (right-hand) Z-15GW2255-MH (rearward) Z-15GW2255-MD (underside) Note: Respective directions of lead outlets are determined with the plunger viewed on your left. ■ LEAD WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Type VSF (single-core, vinyl cord) VCT (vinyl-insulated cable) 14 Nominal crosssectional area (mm2) 1.25 Finished outer diameter (mm) Approx. 3.1 Approx. 9.6 (2-core) Approx. 10.5 (3-core) Connection to terminal Black-COM White-NO Red-NC Length (m) 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 5 (standard) Z Z ■ ACCESSORIES, order separately Hinge lever ZAA-1 Hinge roller lever ZAA-2 Panel mount plunger ZAQ-3 Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. RT max. OT min. MD max. OP ZAQ-3 with Z-15G 550 g 144 g 1 mm (0.04 in) 4.5 mm (0.18 in) 0.2 mm (0.01 in) 27.8±1.5 mm (1.09±0.06 in) Panel mount plunger ZAQ-2 Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. RT max. OT min. MD max. OP ZAQ-2 with Z-15G 550 g 144 g 1 mm (0.04 in) 4.5 mm (0.18 in) 0.2 mm (0.01 in) 53.2±1.5 mm (2.09±0.06 in) Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.8 mm applies to all dimensions. 15 Z Z Panel mount plunger ZAQ-1 Operating characteristics OF max. RF min. RT max. OT min. MD max. OP ZAQ-1 with Z-15G 550 g 144 g 1 mm (0.04 in) 20.4 mm (0.80 in) 0.2 mm (0.01 in) 69.1±1.5 mm (2.72±0.06 in) Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.8 mm applies to all dimensions. AP-A (for solder terminal) AP1-A (for solder terminal) AP1-B AP-Z Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions. 16 AP-B (for screw terminal) Z Z ■ CABLE OUTLET DIMENSIONS A-A section B-B section Note: The cable outlet is provided with two stepped openings (6 dia. and 8 dia.) to permit the use of either opening according to the finished OD of the cable to be connected. ■ APPROVALS UL (File No. E41515)/CSA (File No. LR21642)/SEV (File No. S20/163) Type Z-15 Series Rating 15 A 125, 250 or 480 VAC 1/2 A 125 VDC, 1/4 A 250 VDC 1/8 HP 125 VAC, 1/4 A 250 VAC Note: The rated values approved by each of the safety standards (e.g. UL/CSA) may be different from the performance characteristics individually defined in this catalog. Precautions ■ MOUNTING ■ OPERATION Use M4 mounting screws with plain washers or spring washers to mount the switch. Tighten the screws at a torque of 12 to 15 kg-cm. High sensitivity switch (Z-15H) Solder the lead to the terminal by applying a soldering iron rated at 60 W max. quickly (within 5 seconds). Note that applying a soldering iron for too long a time or using one that is rated at more than 60 W may degrade the switch characteristics. Panel mount type (Z-15■ ■ Q) When mounting a panel mount type switch (the one having a suffix “-Q” in its model number) to a panel, tighten the hexagon nut of the actuator at a torque of 50 kg-cm or less. When using the switch in a DC circuit, be sure to provide an arc suppressor as well because the small contact gap of the switch may result in contact troubles. In an application where a high repeat accuracy is required, limit the current that flows through the switch to within 0.1 A. Also, use a relay to control a high-capacity load if the switch is connected to such a load. (In this case, the current of the relay coil is the load of the switch.) Do not apply a force of 2 kg or higher to the pin plunger. Exercise care that the environment conditions such as temperature and humidity do not change abruptly. When mounting a panel mount type switch on its side, remove the hexagon nut from the actuator and carefully adjust the dog angle and operating speed because too large a dog angle or too high an operating speed may damage the switch. Especially be careful not to apply an impulsive force to the actuator when operating it. By the same token, too high an operating speed and too long an overtravel may damage a panel mount switch with a roller pin plunger. Drip-proof type (Z-■ ■ 55) Do not use mounting holes of the switch body when mounting on panel with M12 mounting nut. Flexible rod type (Z-15■ ■ NJ■ ■ 55) (drip-proof type) The switch is not perfectly oil-tight; so, do not dip it in oil or water. Depending on the environments, the materials of the rubber boots must be selected. Oil-tight, cold-resistive, and heatresistive rubbers are available from OMRON. When the rod is fully swung, the switch may operate when the lever returns, causing chattering. Use a circuit that compensates for chattering wherever possible. Do not switch the rod to the fullest extent when the switch is to break a power circuit because such a practice may cause metal deposition to occur between the mating contacts of the switch. 17 Z OMRON ELECTRONICS, INC. OMRON CANADA, INC. One East Commerce Drive Schaumburg, IL 60173 885 Milner Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8 1-800-55-OMRON 416-286-6465 Cat. No. GC SW5 18 Z 4/98 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.