Small Safety Limit Switch

D4F CSM_D4F_DS_E_5_2

Smallest Class of Safety Limit Switches in Note: Contact your sales representative for details on
models with safety standard certification.
the World
• The world's smallest limit switch with a direct opening
mechanism (four-contact construction model).
• High-sensitivity safety limit switch.
• Built-in switches with two- or four-contact construction are
available.
• Degree of protection: IP67
• Conforms to EN115-1, EN81-1 and EN81-2.
(slow-action models only)
• Certified standards: UL, EN (TÜV), and CCC
Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” on page 6
and the “Precautions for All Safety Limit Switches” .

For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.

Model Number Structure

Model Number Legend
D4F-@@-@@
1 2 3 4
1. Built-in Switch 3. Cable Length
1: 1NC/1NO (slow-action) 1: 1 m
2: 2NC (slow-action) 3: 3 m
3: 2NC/2NO (slow-action) 5: 5 m
4: 4NC (slow-action) 4. Pull-outing direction of cable
2. Actuator R: Horizontal
02: Roller plunger D: Vertical
(Metal roller)
20: Roller lever
(Metal lever, resin roller)

Ordering Information
List of Models
Safety Limit Switches (with Direct Opening Mechanism)
Consult with your OMRON representative when ordering any models that are not listed in this table.
Built-in switch
Cable Pull-outing 1NC/1NO 2NC 2NC/2NO 4NC
Actuator (slow-action) (slow-action) (slow-action) (slow-action)
length direction of cable
Direct Direct Direct Direct
Model opening Model opening Model opening Model opening
Horizontal D4F-120-1R D4F-220-1R D4F-320-1R D4F-420-1R
Roller lever 1 m
(Metal lever, Vertical D4F-120-1D D4F-220-1D D4F-320-1D D4F-420-1D
resin roller) Horizontal D4F-120-3R D4F-220-3R D4F-320-3R D4F-420-3R
3m
Vertical D4F-120-3D D4F-220-3D D4F-320-3D D4F-420-3D
Horizontal D4F-120-5R D4F-220-5R D4F-320-5R D4F-420-5R
5m
Vertical D4F-120-5D D4F-220-5D D4F-320-5D D4F-420-5D
Roller Horizontal D4F-102-1R D4F-202-1R D4F-302-1R D4F-402-1R
1m
plunger Vertical D4F-102-1D D4F-202-1D D4F-302-1D D4F-402-1D
(Metal roller) Horizontal D4F-102-3R D4F-202-3R D4F-302-3R D4F-402-3R
3m
Vertical D4F-102-3D D4F-202-3D D4F-302-3D D4F-402-3D
Horizontal D4F-102-5R D4F-202-5R D4F-302-5R D4F-402-5R
5m
Vertical D4F-102-5D D4F-202-5D D4F-302-5D D4F-402-5D

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Specifications
Standards and EC Directives Certified Standard Ratings
Conforms to the following EC Directives: TÜV (EN60947-5-1), CCC (GB14048.5)
• Machinery Directive Item Utilization category AC-15 DC-13
• Low Voltage Directive
Rated operating current (Ie) 0.75 A 0.27 A
• EN50047
• EN60204-1 Rated operating voltage (Ue) 240 V 250 V
• EN ISO 14119 Note: Use a 10 A fuse type gI or gG that conforms to IEC60269 as a
• GS-ET-15 short-circuit protection device.

Certified Standards UL/CSA (UL508, CSA C22.2 No. 14)

Certification body Standards File No. C300
EN60947-5-1 Current (A) Volt-amperes (VA)
TÜV SÜD *1 Rated
Carry current
(certified direct opening) voltage Make Break Make Break
UL508
UL *2 E76675 120 VAC 15 1.5
CSA C22.2 No.14 2.5 A 1,800 180
240 VAC 7.5 0.75
20030103050
CQC (CCC) *3 GB14048.5
64266 Q300
*1. Contact your OMRON sales representative.
Rated Current (A) Volt-amperes (VA)
*2. Certification has been obtained for CSA C22.2 No. 14 under UL. Carry current
*3. Ask your OMRON representative for information on certified voltage Make Break Make Break
models. 125 VDC 0.55 0.55
2.5 A 69 69
250 VDC 0.27 0.27

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Characteristics
Degree of protection *1 IP67 (EN60947-5-1)
Mechanical 10,000,000 times min.
Durability *2 1,000,000 times min. (4 mA resistive load at 24 VDC, 4 circuits)
Electrical
150,000 times min. (1 A resistive load at 125 VAC, 2 circuits/4 mA resistive load at 24 VDC, 2 circuits) *3
Operating speed 1 mm/s to 0.5 m/s
Mechanical 120 operations/minute
Operating frequency
Electrical 30 operations/minute
Contact resistance *5 300 mΩ max. (with 1 m cable), 500 mΩ max. (with 3 m cable), 700 mΩ max. (with 5 m cable)
Minimum applicable load *4 4 mA resistive load at 24 VDC, 4 circuits (N-level reference value)
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 250 V
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Protection against electric shock Class I (with a ground wire)
Pollution degree (operating environment) 3 (EN60947-5-1)
Between terminals
2.5 kV
of same polarity
Impulse withstand Between terminals
4 kV
voltage (EN60947-5-1) of different polarity
Between each
4 kV
terminal and ground
100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between terminals of the same polarities, between terminals of different polarities,
Insulation resistance
between current-carrying metal parts and grounds, and between each terminal and non-current carrying metal parts
Contact gap 2 × 2 mm min.
Vibration resistance Malfunction 10 to 55 Hz, 0.75 mm single amplitude
Destruction 1,000 m/s2 min.
Shock resistance
Malfunction 300 m/s2 min.
Conditional short-circuit current 100 A (EN60947-5-1)
Conventional free air thermal current (Ith) 2.5 A (EN60947-5-1)
Ambient operating temperature −30 to 70°C (with no icing)
Ambient operating humidity 95% max.
Cable UL2464 No. 22 AWG, finishing O.D.: 8.3 mm
Approx. 190 g (D4F-102-1R, with 1 m cable)
Weight
Approx. 220 g (D4F-120-1R, with 1 m cable)
Note: 1. The above values are initial values.
2. Once the contact is opened or closed with an ordinary load, it cannot be used for a load smaller than that. The contact surface may be
rough, which impairs the reliability of contacting.
*1. The degree of protection shown above is based on the test method specified in EN60947-5-1. Be sure to confirm in advance the sealing
performance under the actual operating environment and conditions.
*2. Durability values are calculated at an operating temperature of 5 to 35°C, and an operating humidity of 40% to 70%. Contact your OMRON
sales representative for more detailed information on other operating environments.
*3. Do not apply 1 A at 125 VAC to more than two circuits.
*4. The value will vary depending on factors such as the switching frequency, the ambient environment, and the reliability level.
Be sure to confirm correct operation with the actual load before application.
*5. The contact resistance was measured with 0.1 A at 5 to 8 VDC with a fall-of-potential method.

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Structure and Nomenclature
Structure

Head
Lever
The plunger type of actuator can be used in a
Improved safety of the lever-setting (Form lock configuration).
normal direction and reverse direction.
Many grooves are incised on the lever and the rotating shaft
that mesh with each other to prevent a slip between the lever
and the rotating shaft.
The lever can be set for positioning in steps of 9 degrees.

Cable
Built-in Switch The cable can be pulled out in a horizontal
Has a direct opening mechanism separating direction or in a vertical direction.
the contacts when the NC contacts are welded.

Direct Opening Mechanism

1NC/1NO Contact (slow-action)

Fixed contact (NC)

Contact spring
Movable contact
Fixed contact (NO)
Return spring
Plunger

Conforms to EN60947-5-1 Direct Opening .

(Only the NC contacts have a direct opening function.)
When contact welding occurs, the NC contacts are separated from
each other by pushing in the plunger.

Contact Form
Model Contact Contact form Operating pattern Remarks
Only NC contact 11-12 has a certified
Zb 11-12 direct opening mechanism.
1NC/1NO 11 12 ON
D4F-1@-@@ 33-34
(slow-action) 33 34 The terminals 11-12 and 33-34 can be
Stroke
used as unlike poles.
NC contacts 11-12 and 21-22 have a
2NC
Zb 11-12 certified direct opening mechanism.
D4F-2@-@@ 11 12 ON
21-22
(slow-action) The terminals 11-12 and 21-22 can be
21 22 Stroke
used as unlike poles.
Zb
11 12
11-12 NC contacts 11-12 and 21-22 have a
2NC/2NO
21-22 certified direct opening mechanism.
21 22
D4F-3@-@@ 33-34
(slow-action) 33 34 43-44
ON
The terminals 11-12, 21-22, 33-34 and
43 44 Stroke 43-44 can be used as unlike poles.

Zb NC contacts 11-12, 21-22, 31-32 and 41-

11-12
11 12 42 have a certified direct opening
21-22
4NC 21 22 mechanism.
D4F-4@-@@ 31-32
(slow-action) ON
31 32 41-42
The terminals 11-12, 21-22, 31-32 and
Stroke
41 42 41-42 can be used as unlike poles.
Note: The terminal numbers are according to EN 50013 and the contact symbols are according to EN 60947-5-1.

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Dimensions and Operating Characteristics (Unit: mm)

Roller lever (Metal lever, resin roller) Roller plunger (Metal roller)
D4F-@20-@R (30.8) D4F-@02-@R
25.5
17.5-dia. × 6.8, 9
resin roller
Pretravel 12-dia. × 4.4,
Sintered stainless steel roller
24.7R
Operating Two, 4.4-dia.
Two, 4.4-dia. 30
27.5 position 8-dia. countersinking,
18.5 8-dia. countersinking, 8.8 depth 4
depth 4

(14.4-dia.)
(14.4-dia.) 20±0.1
20±0.1 (35)
(35) (42.7)
(42.7)

30 18
30 18 (11.4)
(11.4) UL2464
UL2464
No. 22 AWG,
No. 22 AWG,
finishing O.D.: 8.3 mm
finishing O.D.: 8.3 mm

Roller lever (Metal lever, resin roller) Roller plunger (Metal roller)
(30.8)
D4F-@20-@D D4F-@02-@D
25.5
17.5-dia. × 6.8, 9
resin roller
Pretravel 12-dia. × 4.4,
Sintered stainless steel roller
24.7R
Operating Two, 4.4-dia.
Two, 4.4-dia. 30
27.5 position 8-dia. countersinking,
18.5 8-dia. countersinking, 8.8 depth 4
depth 4

20±0.1
20±0.1
(42.7)
(42.7)
(16.7)
(16.7)
(7.9)
(7.9) UL2464
UL2464 No. 22 AWG,
No. 22 AWG, finishing O.D.: 8.3 mm
finishing O.D.: 8.3 mm
(17.6) 18
(17.6) 18
30 2
30 2

Note: Each dimension has a tolerance of 0.4 mm unless otherwise specified.

Slow-action (1NC/1NO), (2NC), (2NC/2NO), and (4NC)

Model D4F-@20-@R D4F-@02-@R
Operating Characteristics D4F-@20-@D D4F-@02-@D
Operating force OF max. *1 5N 12 N
Release force RF min. *2 0.5 N 1.5 N
Pretravel PT1 (11-12 and 21-22) 6±3° (NC) 1 mm max. (NC)
PT1 (31-32 and 41-42) 9±3° (NC) 1.3 mm max. (NC)
PT2 *3 (12°) (NO) (1.2 mm) (NO)
Overtravel OT min. 40° 3.2 mm
Operating position OP (11-12 and 21-22) --- 29.4±1 mm
OP (31-32 and 41-42) --- 29±1 mm
Total travel TT *3 (55°) (4.5 mm)
Direct opening travel DOT min. *4 18° 1.8 mm
Direct opening force DOF min. 20 N 20 N
Note: Variation occurs in the simultaneity of contact opening/closing operations of 2NC, 2NC/2NO, and 4NC contacts.
Check contact operation.
*1. The OF value is the maximum load that opens an NC contact (11-12, 21-22, 31-32, 41-42).
*2. The RF value is the minimum load that closes an NC contact (11-12, 21-22, 31-32, 41-42).
*3. The PT2 and TT values are reference values.
*4. The D4F is used in accordance with EN81 and EN115 at a minimum DOT of 30° and 2.8 mm.

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to read the precautions for All Safety Limit Switches in the website at:http://www.ia.omron.com/.
Indication and Meaning for Safe Use Precautions for Correct Use
Precautions Supplementary comments on what to do The Switch contacts can be used with either standard loads or
microloads. Once the contacts have been used to switch a load,
for Safe Use or avoid doing, to use the product safely.
however, they cannot be used to switch smaller loads. The contact
Supplementary comments on what to do surfaces will become rough once they have been used and contact
Precautions reliability for smaller loads may be reduced.
or avoid doing, to prevent failure to
for Correct operate, or undesirable effect on product
Use performance. Appropriate Tightening Torque
Be sure to tighten each screw of the D4F properly, otherwise the D4F
may soon malfunction
Precautions for Safe Use .

No. Type Appropriate tightening torque

• Do not use more than one D4F side-by-side.
• Do not switch circuits for two or more standard loads (125 VAC, 1 Lever mounting screw (M5) 2.4 to 2.8 N·m
1 A). Doing so may adversely affect insulation performance. 2 Body mounting screw (M4) 1.18 to 1.37 N·m

Handling of Cables
• Cables cannot be flexed repeatedly.
• The cable is fixed with sealing materials on the bottom of the
switch. When excessive force may be imposed on the cable, fasten
1
the cable with a fixing unit at a distance of 50 mm from the bottom
of the switch as shown.
2
• Do not pull or press the cable at an excessive force (50 N max.).
• When bending the cable, secure the cable with more than 45 mm
bending radius so as not to cause damage to the insulator or
sheath of the cable. Doing so may result in current leakage or
burning.

Mounting
Use two M4 screws and washers to mount the D4F securely. The D4F
can be mounted more securely with proper tightening torque.
Mounting Holes (Unit: mm)
Two, 4.2-dia. or M4 screw hole
Bending radius:
50 mm
45 mm min.

20±0.1
Fixing unit

• When wiring, be sure to prevent penetration of a liquid such as Changing the Lever Angle
water or oil through the cable end. • Unfasten the screw that holds the lever to set the position of the
lever at any angle through 360° (in steps of 9°).
Operating Environment • After unfastening the screws that hold the lever, mount the lever
• Do not use the Switch submersed in oil or water or in locations the other way (normal side or reverse side). Set an angle of the
continuously subject to splashes of oil or water. Doing so may lever to complete adjustment within a range in which the lever does
result in oil or water entering the Switch. (The IP67 degree of not touch the switch body.
protection of the Switch specifies the amount of water penetration
after the Switch is submerged in water for a certain period of time.)

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Wiring Operating
Identifying Wires • To set the plunger stroke correctly, press-fit the plunger until the
Identify wires according to the color (with or without white lines) of the top of the pushing surface comes between two grooves on the
insulation on the wire. plunger.
Cross section Core Insulator Colors
Pushing surface
Insulation Blue/white, Orange/white, Proper range
9 1 2 Pink/white, Brown/white,
8 3 Grooves
7 4
Green/yellow, Brown, Pink,
6 5
Orange, and Blue
External insulation sheath Example: Blue/white is a blue
Dummy insulator (black)
• To set the roller lever stroke correctly, push the dog and cam until
insulator with a white line.
the lance point comes within the range of the convex part that is the
correct setting position.
Terminal Numbers
• Identify terminal numbers based on the color (with or without white
lines) of the insulation on the wire.
• The safety and auxiliary contacts of D4F models of four-terminal
contact construction and those of two-terminal contact Convex part
Lance point
construction are described below. Proper range
• The safety contacts are direct-opening NC contacts (11-12 and 21-
22); they are used for safety circuits, and each of them is indicated
with the appropriate mark .

• Auxiliary contacts are used to check (to monitor) the operating

state of the switch, which are equivalent to NO contacts (33-34 and Others
43-44) or NC contacts (31-32 and 41-42). • Actuating the switch from an angle other than 90 degrees to the
• The NC contacts 31-32 and 41-42 of auxiliary contacts (orange or switch face may deform or damage the actuator, or deform or
pink) can be used as safety contacts. damage the rotary spindle, so make sure that the dog is straight.

Dog
Incorrect Dog Correct
<1NC/1NO>
Zb
Safety contact Blue 11 12 Blue/white

Auxiliary contact Orange 33 34 Orange/white

Green/yellow ground
Incorrect Dog Correct
Dog
<2NC>
Zb
Safety contact Blue 11 12 Blue/white

Auxiliary contact Brown 21 22 Brown/white

Green/yellow ground

<2NC/2NO>
• Do not remove the head. Otherwise, a failure may occur.
Zb
• To avoid telegraphing, take the following precautions.
Safety contact Blue 11 12 Blue/white

Safety contact Brown 21 22 Brown/white 1. Modify the rear end of the dog to an angle of 15° to 30° as
shown below or to a secondary-degree curve.
Auxiliary contact Orange 33 34 Orange/white
θ θ
Auxiliary contact Pink 43 44 Pink/white
Green/yellow ground θ ≥ 30° 15°≤ θ ≤ 30°
2. Modify the circuit so as not to detect the wrong operating
<4NC> signals.
Zb
Safety contact Blue 11 12 Blue/white
Safety contact Brown 21 22 Brown/white

Auxiliary contact Orange 31 32 Orange/white

Auxiliary contact Pink 41 42 Pink/white

Green/yellow ground

Note: Safety Contacts:

The safety contacts are direct opening contacts certified by EN
and each of them is indicated with the mark .
• Cut the dummy core insulator and all unused wires at the end of
the external insulation sheath when wiring the cable.

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