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V4N
Snap-action Microswitches
Subminiature
V4N
Characteristics
Peg mounting option
Solder terminals
2.8 mm faston (quick connect) terminals
PCB terminals
Sealed (IP 67) / unsealed (IP 40)
Pre-wired option
Snap-on terminal covers
Dimensions (mm)
V4N 20 10,3 6,4
V4NS 20 16,6 6.4
Actuator
Plunger, plain lever, roller lever
Approvals
UL, CSA and ENEC
Preferred Range
Ordering Reference
Actuating Force Sealing Operating pos. Terminal Circuit Actuator Contacts Electrical rating
(N) (ozf) (mm) (in)
V4NT7UL
1,40 5,0 IP40 8,40 0,33 Solder CO Plain plunger Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NST7UL
2,50 9,0 IP67 8,40 0,33 Solder CO Plain plunger Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NSUL
2,50 9,0 IP67 8,40 0,33 Pre-wired CO Plain plunger Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NT7Y1UL
0,50 1,8 IP40 10,7 0,42 Solder CO Straight lever Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NST7Y1UL
0,90 3,2 IP67 10,6 0,42 Solder CO Straight lever Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NSY1UL
0,90 3,2 IP67 10,6 0,42 Pre-wired CO Straight lever Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NT7YRUL
0,50 1,8 IP40 15,7 0,62 Solder CO Roller lever Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NST7YRUL
0,90 3,2 IP67 15,6 0,62 Solder CO Roller lever Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
V4NSYRUL
0,90 3,2 IP67 15,6 0,62 Pre-wired CO Roller lever Silver 250 VAC, 5 A
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Specifications
Housing Flame-retardant glass-fibre reinforced nylon
Plunger Polyacetal (POM)
Mechanism Snap-action coil spring mechanism with stainless steel spring
Functions Change-over, normally-closed or normally-open
Contacts Silver
Terminals Gold flashed
Temperature range ºC –40°C to +85°C
Mechanical life 5 106cycles minimum (impact free actuation) for the cowl 3 106
Protection IP40 (V4N - enclosure), IP67 (V4NS - enclosure)
Mounting Side mounting
Actuators Plain lever, Roller lever
Accessories Insulating sheet - N04619, Clip-on terminal cover - TC102, Long overtravel actuator - QA4
Circuit diagram
Dimensions
V4N
YELLOW
BLUE
RED
MOUNTING HOLE
Ø
2.54±0.05 [0.1]
+0.1
MOUNTING HOLE
Ø
2.25 -0.0 [0.09]
[0.3]
POSITION
[0.35]
[0.09]
2.25
+0.1
-0.0
[0.3]
[0.43][0.21]
[0.2] [0.375]
[0.79]
[19.7]
OPERATING
[0.25]
[0.09]
Ø2.3
500 MIN
6.45
7.7 MAX
8.9 MAX FREE 
POSITION
7.5
10.85.3
20.0 MAX
5.16 9.53±0.05
COMMON
(RED)
NORMALLY
CLOSED
(BLUE)
NORMALLY
OPEN
(YELLOW)
Recommended maximum electrical ratings
Voltage Load Inductive load Approval
(max) (A) (A)
V4NT7UL/
250 VAC 5 (0.75 pf) UL 1054/CSA 22.2 No. 55 - 6,000 operations - 65°C
V4NST7-UL
250 VAC 5 2 EN61058-1, T85, 10,000 operations
0 - 15 VDC 5 3 General rating - 50,000 operations (85°C)
15 - 30 VDC 5 3 General rating - 50,000 operations (85°C)
V4NS-UL
250 VAC 3 (0.75 pf) UL 1054/CSA 22.2 No. 55 - 6,000 operations - 65°C
250 VAC 5 2 EN61058-1, T85, 10,000 operations
0 - 15 VDC 3 3 General rating - 50,000 operations (85°C)
15 - 30 VDC 3 3 General rating - 50,000 operations (85°C)
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V4N
Operating Characteristics
Actuating Release Free Operating Movement
Actuator Reference Force Force Position Position Differential
Maximum Minimum Maximum Maximum
(N) (ozf) (N) (ozf) (mm) (in) (mm) (in) (mm) (in)
Plunger
V4NT7UL 1,4 5,00 0,28 1,00 9,2 0,36 8,4 ± 0.3 0,33 ± 0.012 0,1 0,004
V4NST7UL 2,5 9,00 0,30 1,00 9,2 0,36 8,4 ± 0.3 0,33 ± 0.012 0,1 0,004
V4NSUL 2,5 9,00 0,3 1,00 9,2 0,36 8,4 ± 0.3 0,33 ± 0.012 0,1 0,004
Y1 lever
V4NT7Y1UL 0,5 1,80 0,07 0,25 13,2 0,52 10,7 ± 1.0 0,42 ± 0.04 0,4 0,016
V4NST7Y1UL 0,9 3,20 0,07 0,25 13,2 0,52 10,6 ± 1.2 0,42 ± 0.05 0,4 0,016
V4NSY1UL 0,9 3,20 0,07 0,25 13,2 0,52 10,6 ± 1.2 0,42 ± 0.05 0,4 0,016
Width of lever 4.0 mm/0.16 in
YR lever
V4NT7YRUL 0,5 1,80 0,07 0,25 17,8 0,70 15,7 ± 1.0 0,62 ± 0.04 0,4 0,016
V4NST7YRUL 0,9 3,20 0,07 0,25 17,8 0,70 15,6 ± 1.2 0,61 ± 0.05 0,4 0,016
V4NSYRUL 0,9 3,20 0,07 0,25 17,8 0,70 15,6 ± 1.2 0,61 ± 0.05 0,4 0,016
Width of lever 4.0 mm/0.16 in
Over travel: Plunger can be depressed flush with housing. The housing should not be used as an end stop.
[0.09]
Ø2.3
18.0 
[0.71]
18.5 
[0.73]
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Type
V4N
Type of sealing
No symbol Unsealed standard travel
E Unsealed with extended overtravel (0,5 mm)
S Sealed IP67 standard travel
B Sealed IP67 with extended overtravel (0,5 mm)
Terminals
No symbol Pre-wired 500 mm with cable box (V4NS/B only)
T6 Faston 2.03 0.5 6.6 long
T7 Solder 2.95 0.5 3.6 long
T8 PCB 0.8 0.5 4,0 long
T9 Faston 2.8 0.5 8.1 long
T81 Bent PCB 0.8 0.5 3.8 long
T82 Bent PCB 0.8 0.5 3.8 long
T84 Short PCB 0.8 0.5 2.0 long
T85 Long PCB 0.8 0.5 6.85 long
T11 Solder 2.95 0.5 3.6 long
Circuit
No symbol Change-over
C2 Normally closed
C4 Normally open
Actuators
No symbol Without lever
Y1 Plain lever 18.0 mm
Y2 Plain lever 25.0 mm
Y3 Plain lever 32.0 mm
YC Cam follower lever 18.5 mm
YR Roller lever 16.0 mm
A1 Plain lever 18.0 mm
A2 Plain lever 25.0 mm
A3 Plain lever 32.0 mm
AC Cam follower lever 18.5 mm
AR Roller lever 16.0 mm
Actuator Position
No symbol Without lever, or lever fitted at the end nearest to the Plunger
0 With lever fitted at end opposite to plunger
Contact Material
No symbol Fine silver
G Gold plate on silver
X Gold alloy on silver palladium crosspoint
Approvals
No symbol Without approval
UL UL, CSA and ENEC approval
V4N
Ordering Reference
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