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SICONT Limit Switches

Type 3SE3 upto 500 VAC, 600 VDC, 10A
Introduction
The technical and descriptive information on the function, construction and selection of the new types of 3SE3 limit switches is presented here. These limit switches are actuated by straight edges, cams, stops or plates etc. and give control commands for the further progress of the switching program or of the manufacturing/processing squence. For the various control applications there are 2 ranges available, namely open type and metal enclosed limit switches with 3 different versions of contact configuration. There is a wide range of actuators suitable for different operations/ actuation conditions, enabling the user to select the most optimum one for the particular application. Specially designed compact housings also allow for optimum installation and convenient cable entry. The design, materials used and manufacturing processes ensure that 3SE3 limit switches guarantee the reliable functioning of control and auxiliary systems. housing form and actuator form. DIN EN 50047 and DIN EN 50041 : IP 40 for switching chamber. ** Protected against foreign bodies of 1 mm diameter/no particular protection against water ingress. (Fig. 2) These are intended for use of auxiliary switches in cabinets, large enclosures or locations not affected by dust or moisture. The open type switches are available with 2 or 3 sets of contacts.

Applications
Limit switches are used in automatic control circuits where mechanical positions have to be converted into electrical signals for controlling remote starters, contactors etc. The 3SE3 limit switches are ideally suited for control of machine tools, elevators, cranes, conveyors, gates, doors and various other applications.

Construction Open-Type
The open type limit switches have the degree of protection: IP 20 for terminals. * Protected against foreign bodies of 12 mm diameter/no particular protection against water ingress.

Fig. 1 Open and Metal enclosed type

Standards
The 3SE3 limit switches conform to the following standards: Electro-mechanical control switches. IS: 13947-5-13 and IEC: 947-5-1-3 Stipulation of mounting dimensions, operating points,

Fig. 2 Moving parallel contacts open design Terminals IP 20, chamber IP 40, 6 mm stroke

Metal-Enclosed
The metal-enclosed limit switch consists of the housing, contact block and actuator. The contact block is placed within the housing. All contact blocks have a black moulded plastic housing, in which the fixed contacts and the SIGUT terminals are accommodated.

In the interior there is a plastic slide (spring-loaded) with moving contacts, which perform double contact interruption. The contact set and switching chamber are protected by means of a guard. The standard metal housings along with the corresponding actuators conform to DIN 50041. These metal housings are corrosion-resistant and unaffected by shocks, impact and hot liquids. The housings are in degree of protection. IP67 (complete safety from finger-touch/protection against hazardous effects of water, when immersed in it). The wide housing has longitudinal holes to the left and the right of the actuator. This allows adjustment of operating point during installation, in case this adjustment cannot be performed via the actuating element, this housing has 3 threaded holes for contacts cable entry, which makes it more versatile with regard to connection possibilities, as the available space is also greater.
Fig. 5 Roller cranks turned through 180o

Fig. 3 Construction and connection of the moving contact pieces 1 Moving double contact pieces 2 Spring plate (carries the moving double contacts without rigid mechanical connection) 3 Terminals 4 Connection diagram Plunger

Interchangeability
In the 3SE3 range, it is possible to interchange the actuators and contact blocks, as required.

a b c

switching to the right switching to the left switching in both directions

Fixed contacts Double moving contacts Return spring

Changing the switching direction

The switching direction of limit switches with roller crank or adjustable length roller crank can be changed by re-positioning the internal plunger (see Fig. 6).

Fig. 6 Repositioning the internal plunger

Undo the 4 screws, remove the actuator head and reposition the plunger. Refasten the actuator head.

Fig. 4 Slow-action switch with 1 NO + 1NC

Operation, operating speed and travel

Actuator. Plunger (made from Crnil) Actuators can be in the form of an actuating bar, cam, stop etc. For operation perpendicular to plunger axis a max = 30o, Vmax = 0.5 bmax = 30o For opersation along plunger axis Type A>mm 15 15 15 A**<mm 17 .5 -

3SE3 020-0A 3SE3 020-1A 3SE3 020-3A

Vmax = 1.5
A Actuating bar distance = Distance from the middle osf the mounting holes to the lower edge of the actuating bar A** Actuating bar distance = Distance from the middle of the mounting holes to the lower edge of the actuating bar 3SE3 023-0A 3SE3 023-1A 3SE3 023-2A 3SE3 023-3A 15 15 15 15 -

Selection of limit switches Open type

The open-type limit switches (degree of protection IP20) can be used in dry, dust-free environments, such as switchboards and closed cubicles.

Actuators
A range of seven actuators cover a wide spectrum of duties and applications. They differ with respect to permissible actuation direction, actuation speed, form of actuating element and the advantageous combination of components. All the switches function independently of their installation position. Any of the 3SE3 limit switches must be actuated for atleast 0.1

In-Housing
If moisture and mechanical/thermal stresses (like shocks, impact) occur, the metal enclosed position switch (IP67) must be used.

sec., to ensure that the control command is transmitted. If the speed of the actuating element is given as V (in m/sec); the length I (in m) is calculated as I > 0.1 V For the mechanical life and switching frequency in the actuators, the same values apply as for the contact block. Undser no circumstances may the limit switch be used as a mechanical stop on a moving section of a machine.

Technical Data
Open-type 3SE30 and s3SE31 metal enclosed types. Rated insulation voltage Rated thermal current Rated operational current AC 40-60 Hz V A 24 125 230 400 500 Short circuit protection HRC fuses Mechanical endurance Electrical endurance, utilisation category AC 15 Switching frequency Operating accuracy block Ambient temperature Degree of Protection 10A 30 million switching operations 30 million switching operations with 3TH/3TF contactors 6x103 switching cycles per hour. 0.05 mm for repeated switching measured at plunger of contact -40C to + 85C Open type: Terminal IP 20 Switching Chamber IP 40 AC12 A 10 10 10 10 10 AC15 A 10 10 6 4 3 DC V 24 48 110 220 440 DC12 A 10 6 4 1 0.5 DC13 A 10 4 1 0.4 0.2 500 V AC; 600 VDC 10A

Metal-enclosed type: IP 67 Terminal Cross Section (M 3.5 screws) Cable entry (housing) Earthing connection Housing material Mounting 2x1.5 sq. mm. finely stranded with end sleeves 2x2.5 sq. mm solid M 20 tapped M 3.5 inside housing Aluminium die-cast Any position 3

Selection Table
Limit Switches with 2 contacts - open type
Arrangement of contacts Snap-action Slow-action Slow-action make before break No. of contacts Type

1NO + 1NC 1NO + 1NC 1NO + 1NC

3SE3 020 - 1A 3SE3 020 - 0A 3SE3 020 - 3A

Limit Switches with 3 contacts and extension plunger - open type

Arrangements of contacts Slow-action Slow-action Slow-action make before break Slow-action make before break No. of contacts 1NO + 2NC 2NO + 1NC 1NO + 2NC 2NO + 1NC Type 3SE3 023 - 0A 3SE3 023 - 1A 3SE3 023 - 2A 3SE3 023 - 3A

Wide housing, 56 mm wide 2 contacts - closed type

Plunger 3SX3 100 Overtravel plunger 3SX3 106 Roller plunger 3SX3 107 Roller lever 3SX3 102 Angular roller lever 3SX3 104 Roller crank, repositionable 3SX3 120 + 3SX3 110 Roller crank, adjustable length 3SX3 120 + 3SX3 114

Snap-action contacts 1NO + 1 NC Slow-action contacts 1 NO + 1NC Slow-action contacts, make before break 1 NO + 1 NC

3SE3 100-1B

3SE3 100-1C

3SE3 100-1D

3SE3 100-1E

3SE3 100-1F

3SE3 100-1G

3SE3 100-1U

3SE3 100-0B

3SE3 100-0C

3SE3 100-0D

3SE3 100-0E

3SE3 100-0F

3SE3 100-0G

3SE3 100-0U

3SE3 100-3B

3SE3 100-3C

3SE3 100-3D

3SE3 100-3E

3SE3 100-3F

3SE3 100-3G

3SE3 100-3U

Narrow housing, 40 mm wide 2 contacts - closed type

Snap-action contacts 1F 1 NO + 1 NC Slow-action contacts 0F 1 NO + 1 NC Slow-action contacts, make before break 1 NO + 1 NC

3SE3 120-1B

3SE3 120-1C*

3SE3 120-1D*

3SE3 120-1E

3SE3 120-1F

3SE3 120-1G*

3SE3 120-1U

3SE3 120-0B

3SE3 120-0C*

3SE3 120-0D*

3SE3 120-0E

3SE3 120-0F

3SE3 120-0G*

3SE3 120-0U

3SE3 120-3B

3SE3 120-3C

3SE 120-3D

3SE3 120-3E

3SE3 120-3F

3SE3 120-3G

3SE3 120-3U

* 3SE 30/3SE 31 Open type and Metal Enclosed limit switches 4

Open Type Limit Switches

2 contacts: Moving double break contacts. Degree of protection: Terminals IP 20, switching chamber IP 40 Selection and ordering data
Diagram Terminal Designation to DIN EN 50 013 Order No. Weight approx. Packing Nominal travel related terminals 0-line commencement of plunger travel contact closed contact open * operating point on return ** positive opening to IEC 947-5-1-3 along plunger perpendicular to plunger axis a = 30o Minimum force required along plunger axis N

kg

Units

Snap-action contacts, 6 mm stroke

with 21 mm long plunger 3SE3 020-1A 0.035 6

3SE3 020-1A

Slow-action contacts, 6 mm stroke

with 21 mm long plunger 3SE3 020-0A 0.035 8

3SE3 020-0A

Slow-action make-before-break contacts, 6 mm stroke

with 21 mm long plunger 3SE3 020-3A 0.035 8

3SE3 020-3A

3 contacts: Moving double break contacts. Degree of protection: Terminals IP 20, switching chamber IP 40 Slow-action contacts, 6mm stroke
with 21 mm long plunger and repeat plunger for tandem arrangement 3SE3 023-0A 0.055 11

3SE3 023-0A

3SE3 023-1A

0.055

13

Slow-action make-before-break contacts, 6 mm stroke

with 21 mm long plunger and repeat plunger for tandem arrangement 3SE3 023-2A 0.055 11

3SE3 023-1A

3SE3 023-3A

0.055

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Metal-Enclosed Limit Switches

2 contacts: Narrow and wide housings Operation, operating speed and travel or angle Bars, cams, stops etc., can used to actuate the switches. The shape of the actuating device must provide the given angles for the leading and trailing edges. For operation from the side, sparingly greased steel, POM (polyoxymethlyene or poyacetal) or PA (polyamide) should be used as cam and bar material. Operating speed along plunger axis The operation speed must not be less than 15 mm/s Limit Switches with slow-action contacts at DC voltage and 1 mm/s at AC voltage Limit Switches with snap-action contacts should be used when the speeds are lower.

Actuator

Operation by a bar o operating to DIN EN 50 041 Vmax max. operating speed H travel difference direction of operation

Contact block Diagram Terminal desingnation to DIN EN 50 013

Nominal travel and rated terminals o-Line reference line to DIN EN 50 041 S travel to DIN EN 50 041 H travel difference contact closed contact open operating point on retum positive opening to IEC 947-5-13

Minimum force required along plunger axis

* **

N Plunger (made from CrNi) 3SE3..0-.B Snap-action contacts 6 mm stroke along plunger axis with side operation 12

narrow housing Vmax = 1.5m/s

wide housing

Slow-action contacts 6 mm stroke

narrow housing Vmax = 0.5m/s

wide housing

Slow-action make-before-break contacts 6 mm stroke

2 contacts: Narrow and wide housings Operation, operating speed and travel or angle
Actuator Operation by a bar o operating to DIN EN 50 041 Contact block Diagram Terminal desingnation to DIN EN 50 013 Nominal travel and rated terminals o-Line reference line to DIN EN 50 041 S H travel to DIN EN 50 041 travel difference contact closed contact open operating point on retum positive opening to IEC 947-5-13 Minimum force required along plunger axis

Vmax max. operating speed H travel difference direction of operation

* **

N Overtravel plunger (made from CrNi) 3SE3..0-.C Snap-action contacts 6 mm stroke along plunger axis with side operation 32

narrow housing Vmax = 1.5m/s

wide housing

Slow-action contacts 6 mm stroke

narrow housing Vmax = 0.5m/s

wide housing

Slow-action make-before-break contacts 6 mm stroke

2 contacts: Narrow and wide housings Operation, operating speed and travel or angle
Actuator o Vmax H Operation by a bar operating to DIN EN 50 041 max. operating speed travel difference direction of operation Contact block Diagram Terminal desingnation to DIN EN 50 013 Nominal travel and rated terminals o-Line reference line to DIN EN 50 041 S travel to DIN EN 50 041 H travel difference contact closed axis contact open * operating point on retum ** positive opening to IEC 947-5-13 Minimum force required along plunger

N Roller plunger (roller made from brass on a steel spindle) 3SE3..0-D Snap-action contacts along plunger axis with side operation 32

narrow housing Vmax = 0.5m/s

wide housing

Slow-action contacts 6 mm stroke

narrow housing Vmax = 1m/s

wide housing

Slow-action make-before-break contacts 6 mm storke

2 contacts: Narrow and wide housings Operation, operating speed and travel or angel
Actuator a g b Vmax H Operation by a bar max approach angle max approach angle max trailing angle max. operating speed travel difference direction of operation * ** Contact block Diagram Terminal designation to DIN EN 50 013 Nominal travel and rated terminals o-line reference line to DIN EN 50 041 S travel to DIN EN 50 041 contact closed contact open operating point on retum positive opening to IEC 947-5-1-3 Minimum force required along plunger axis

N 12

Roller lever (roller made from moulded plastic) 3SE3..0-.E

Snap-action contacts 6 mm stroke

Slow-action contacts 6 mm stroke narrow housing Vmax = 2.5m/s Slow-action make-before-break contacts 6 mm stroke wide housing

narrow housing

wide housing

For operation perpendicular to plunger axis a max = 30o, nmax = 1.0m/s, gmax = 45o,

Angular roller lever (roller made from moulded plastic) 3SE3..0-.F

Snap-action contacts 6 mm stroke

12

narrow housing

wide housing

Slow-action contacts 6 mm stroke

narrow housing

wide housing

Slow-action make-before-break contacts 6 mm stroke

For operation perpendicular to plunger axis a max = 30o, nmax = 1.0m/s, gmax = 45o, nmax = 2.5m/s, bmax = 45o, nmax = 2.5m/s

2 contacts: Narrow and wide housings Operation, operating speed and travel or angle
Actuator Operation by a bar o operating to DIN EN 50 041 Vmax max. operating speed H travel difference direction of operation Contact block Diagram Terminal desingnation to DIN EN 50 013 Nominal travel and rated terminals o-Line reference line to DIN EN 50 041 S travel to DIN EN 50 041 H travel difference contact closed contact open operating point on retum positive opening to IEC 947-5-1-3 Minimum force required in direction of rotation

* **

Ncm Roller crank repositionable and finely adjustable (roller made from moulded plastic) 3SE3..0-.G Snap-action contacts 6 mm stroke 25

Slow-action contacts 6 mm stroke

narrow housing Vmax = 3m/s Contact operation either from right or left or from right and left

wide housing

Slow-action make-before-break contacts 6 mm stroke

Roller crank adjustable length (roller made from moulded plastic) 3SE3..0-.U

Contact operation either from right or left or from right and left

Snap-action contacts 6 mm stroke

Deflection of roller crank or rod actuator in direction of rotation

25

Slow-action 6 mm stroke

narrow housing a max = 30o, nmax = 3m/s bmax = 30o

wide housing

Slow-action contacts make-before-break contacts 6 mm stroke

10

Dimensions Open Type

Two Contacts 3SE3 020-..

Three Contacts 3SE3 023-..

Metal-enclosed types for 2 contacts Wide Housing, 56mm

Limit Switch with Plunger 3SE3 100-0B

Limit Switch with Overtravel plunger 3SE3 100-0C

Limit Switch with Roller Plunger 3SE3 100-0D

Limit Switch with Roller Lever 3SE3 100-0E

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Limit Switch with angular Roller Lever 3SE3 100-0F

Limit Switch with Roller Crank 3SE3 100-0G

Narrow Housing, 40 mm wide

Limit Switch with Roller Crank 3SE3 100-0U

Limit Switch with Crank Lever 3SE3 120-0G

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