MICRO SWITCH™
Hazardous Location Switches
EX Series
Datasheet
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What makes our switches better?
Honeywell has over 80 years of switch manufacturing experience
covering most environment types
Proven technology plus superior quality and service are offered
world-wide. The EX Series holds multiple agency approvals,
including CE, IEC Ex, UL, CSA, and ATEX directives
Multiple actuator options make the EX Series a good choice for
indoor explosion-proof applications
Smallest UL-listed, power-load carrying switch available for use in
hazardous locations
MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series
Hazardous Location Limit Switches
MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series switches feature the smallest UL-listed housings available for use in hazardous locations. The EX
Series switch cavity is designed to cool expanding gases below the ignition temperature of the surrounding explosive atmosphere.
The EX Series is capable of switching up to 20 amps while providing ample wiring space for ease of installation. Single and double
conduit openings are available. Dual conduit openings may allow for through wiring of multiple switches. The EX Series can be
mounted from any of the switch’s four sides.
FLEXIBILITY IN MOUNTING
RELIABILITY • ACTUATION VARIETY
Manufactured for harsh
and explosive environments
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Features
and Benefits
Features
and Benefits
COMPACT AND RUGGED HOUSING
Often used in applications where space is at a premium, MICRO SWITCH™ EX
Series switches feature ample wiring space that eases installation time. The
four-sided mounting with optional mounting bracket simplifies installation in most
applications. The EX Series offers dual conduit openings on select models that
allow for through wiring making it easier to wire multiple switches in a single circuit.
WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND VARIATIONS
Broad range of actuator styles available in pin plunger and rotary configurations.
Switching capacity from 1 A for low energy loads, up to 20 A for most industrial
electrical loads.
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
Rotary actuators are field adjustable for quick set up and application adaptability.
Roller lever actuators are adjustable through 360° of rotation. 1EX and 2EX listings
have dual conduit openings enabling “wire through” or allowing the user to
split the wiring of a double pole switch with one pole exiting each side.
International approvals for use around the world
INDUSTRIAL PAINT BOOTHS
Position detecting in automated paint booths used by indoor industrial painting
companies
Automotive paint booth door position detection assures the door is closed before
paint can be applied
PETROLEUM AND CHEMICAL PLANTS
Valve position in indoor potentially explosive environments in petroleum refineries
and chemical plants
PROCESSING FACILITIES
Position sensing indoors at grain handling and processing plants, pulp and paper
processing, lumber and other types of facilities where dust and other fine particles
in the atmosphere may create the potential for explosions
Potential Applications
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EX Series
Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic Parameter
Product type MICRO SWITCH™ hazardous location limit switches
Actuators
overtravel top plunger side roller lever one-way roller lever
adjustable roller lever rod lever manually activated paddle
adjustable rod lever with one-inch nylon roller
Circuitry SPDT, DPDT
Electrical 1 A, 3 A, 5 A, 10 A, 15 A, and 20 A
Housing material Aluminum die-cast
Termination types 1/2-14 NPT conduit, preleaded
Sealing
NEMA 1, 7, and 9, UL listed, and CSA certied:
Class I, Div.1 & 2, Groups B*, C, and D
[*Group B - only as noted in order guide]
Class II, Div.1 & 2, Groups E, F, and G
Operating temperature1-40 °C to 71 °C [-40 °F to 160 °F]
*High temp models available up to 204 °C [400 °F] (refer to order guide on pages 6 and 7)
Agency approvals and standards IEC Ex, ATEX (CE), UL, CSA
UL listed #E14274
CSA certified #LR57324
ATEX directive2 KEMA 04ATEX2312X
IEC Ex certified KEM 08.0012X
UNSPSC code 302119
UNSPSC commodity 302119 Switches and controls and relays
1 Refer to order guide
2 Most models, refer to individual specications for selected catalog listings
Table 2. Agency Approvals and Standards
UL, CE/ATEX, CSA, IEC Ex, INMETRO Standards & Designations
UL listed #E14274 UL 1203
CSA certified #LR57324 C22.2 No. 25 and No. 30
ATEX directive * KEMA 04ATEX2312X
II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T6 Gb (EX)
II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T2 Gb (EXHT)
EN60079-0 and EN60079-1
IEC Ex certified * KEM 08.0027X
II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T6 Gb (EX)
II 2 G Ex d IIB + H2 T2 Gb (EXHT)
IEC60079-0 and IEC60079-1
INMETRO certified * In process IEC60079-0 and IEC60079-1
*Most models, refer to individual specications for selected catalog listings
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Table 3. Circuitry and Electrical Ratings
Rating
code Circuitry Electrical rating
A SPDT
UL/CSA Rating:
15 A, 125, 250, or 480 Vac
1/8 HP, 125 Vac; 1/4 HP, 250 Vac
0.5 A, 125 Vdc; 0.25 A 250 Vdc
B SPDT
UL/CSA Rating:
20 A, 125, 250, or 480 Vac
10 A, 125 Vac “L”
1 HP, 125 Vac; 2 HP, 250 Vac
0.5 A, 125 Vdc; 0.25 A, 250 Vdc
C DPDT
UL/CSA Rating:
10 A, 125 or 250 Vac
0.3 A, 125 Vac; 0.15 A 250 Vdc
D SPDT
UL/CSA Rating:
10 A, 125, 250, or 480 Vac
0.5 A, 125 Vdc; 0.25 A 250 Vdc
E SPDT UL Rating: 1 A, 125 Vac
F SPDT
UL/CSA Rating:
3 A, 125 or 250 Vac
1/10 HP, 125 Vac; 1/6 HP, 250 Vac
G SPDT
UL/CSA Rating:
5 A, 125, 250, or 480 Vac;
0.50 A, 125 Vdc; 0.25 A, 250 Vac
Table 4. Hazardous Location Classifications
Rating
code Classification
1
Explosion Proof-UL listed for Hazardous Locations
NEMA 7, Class I, Groups B, C, and D
NEMA 9, Class II, Groups E, F, and G
2
Explosion Proof-UL listed for Hazardous Locations
NEMA 7, Class I, Groups C and D
NEMA 9, Class II, Groups E, F, and G
3European Hazardous Locations Designation:
Ex dIIB + H2 T6 Category II 2 G
4European Hazardous Locations Designation:
Ex dIIB + H2 T2 Category II 2 G
Series Code ATEX Temperature Rating
EX T6 -40 °C to 70 °C [-40 °F to 158 °F]
EXHT T2 -40 °C to 204 °C [-40 °F to 400 °F]
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EX Series
Catalog
Listing
Actuation
Circuitry
Electrical
Rating
UL/CE
Haz. Loca-
tion Code
Operating
Force
Pretravel
max.
mm [in]
Overtravel
max.
Diff. Travel
max.
mm [in]
Notes
EX-AR CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 2,22 N to 5,56 N
[8 oz to 20 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
EX-AR141 CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 2,22 N to 5,56 N
[8 oz to 20 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
No mounting bracket
EXA-AR CW* SPDT 20 A
(B) 2, 3 3,34 N to 8,90 N
[12 oz to 32 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
25° 0,304
[0.012]
EXA-AR20 CW* SPDT 15 A
(B) 2, 3 –
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
25° – No lever furnished
(order separately)
EX-AR16 CW or
CCW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 0,56 N [2 oz]
max.
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
Low O.F.
(no return spring) with-
out mounting bracket
EX-
AR1613 CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 0,56 N [2 oz]
max. 16° ± 2° 40° min. –
0.125 in x 5.28 in
aluminum lever (no
mounting bracket)
EX-AR20 CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3
3,81 N to 9,53 N
[12.5 oz to
31.25 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
No lever furnished
(order separately)
EX-AR230 CCW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 0,45 Nm
[4.0 in-lb]
1,65
[0.065] 25°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
No lever furnished
(order separately)
EX-
AR471-3 CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 3,34 N to 7,32 N
[12 oz to 24 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,533
[0.021]
(0.75°)
36 inch leadwire
EX-AR50
Manual
opera-
tion
SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 11,12 N [40 oz] –
3,18
[0.125]
min.
0,077
[0.003]
approx.
Large 3 in x 3.5 in
paddle
MICRO SWITCH™ EX SERIES ORDER GUIDE
*Note: CW (Clockwise) and CCW (Counter-Clockwise) when looking at nameplate. EX Series switches are not sealed against liquids and are not
intended to be used in liquid splash environments or outdoor use without protection. NEMA 1, 7, 9 only.
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MICRO SWITCH™ Hazardous Location Limit Switches
Catalog
Listing
Actuation
Circuitry
Electrical
Rating
UL/CE
Haz. Loca-
tion Code
Operating
Force
Pretravel
max.
mm [in]
Overtravel
max.
Diff. Travel
max.
mm [in]
Notes
EX-AR128 CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 2,22 N to 5,56 N
[8 oz to 20 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
One-way roller lever
EXD-AR-3 CW* DPDT 10 A
(C) 1, 3 2,44 N to 7,32 N
[8 oz to 24 oz]
6,35
[0.25] 25° 2,77
[0.109] 36 inch wire leads
EXA-N Plunger SPDT 20 A
(B) 2, 3 15,57 N [56 oz] 2,77
[0.109]
3,18
[0.125]
min.
0,229
[0.009] With seal boot
EXA-Q Plunger SPDT 20 A
(B) 2, 3 8,90 N [32 oz] 1,27
[0.05]
3,18
[0.125]
min.
0,229
[0.009]
EXHT-Q Plunger SPDT 3 A
(F) 1, 4 8,90 N [32 oz] 1,27
[0.05]
3,18
[0.125]
min.
0,229
[0.009] 400° high temperature
EX-Q400 Plunger SPDT 5 A
(G) 1 13,34 N [48 oz] 1,98
[0.078]
4,78
[0.188]
0,102
[0.004]
400° high temperature
intermittent exposure
EXHT-AR CW* SPDT 3 A
(F) 1, 4 3,34 N to 8,90 N
[12 oz to 32 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
25° 0,406
[0.016] 400° high temperature
1EX1 CW* SPDT 15 A
(A) 2, 3 2,22 N to 5,56 N
[8 oz to 20 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
90°
0,18
[0.007]
(0.25°)
Dual conduit openings
2EX1 CW* DPDT 20 A
(B) 2, 3 3,34 N to 8,90 N
[12 oz to 32 oz]
5,56
[0.219]
(8°)
25°
0,305
[0.012]
(0.5°)
Dual conduit openings
*Note: CW (Clockwise) and CCW (Counter-Clockwise) when looking at nameplate. EX Series switches are not sealed against liquids and are not
intended to be used in liquid splash environments or outdoor use without protection. NEMA 1, 7, 9 only.
MICRO SWITCH™ EX SERIES ORDER GUIDE, CONTINUED
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EX Series
Figure 1. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, no lever
Figure 2. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, side rotary
Figure 3. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, side rotary with two
conduit openings
Figure 4. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, one-way lever
Figure 6. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, top pin plunger
Figure 5. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, rod lever
Figure 7. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, boot sealed
Figure 8. MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series, manually actuated
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS mm [in]
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MICRO SWITCH™ Hazardous Location Limit Switches
Table 5. Replacement Catalog Listings
EX Series Part Number Internal Switching Element/
Basic Switch
Actuator Internal Springs
EXA-AR BA-2R-P4 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
EXA-Q BZ-2R-P4 8PA15-EX –
EX-AR BZ-2R-P4 6PA5-EX 33PA7-EX
EX- AR128 BZ-2R-P4 6PA130-EX 33PA7-EX
EX-AR16 BZ-2RW88-P5 6PA5-EX –
EX-AR1613 BZ-2RW88-P5 6PA136-EX –
EX-AR20* BZ-2R-P4 * 33PA7-EX
EX-AR30 BZ-2R-P4 6PA5-EX 33PA5-EX
EX-AR50 BZ-2R-P4 6PA134-OP 33PA7-EX
EX-AR800 BZ-2R-P4 6PA5-EX 33PA7-EX
EXD-AR-3 DT-2R4-A7 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
EXD-AR30-3 DT-2R711-A7 6PA5-EX 33PA5-EX
EXD-Q-3 DT-2R-A7 8PA77-EX –
EXH-AR3 4HS202 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
EXH-AR33 4HS203 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
EX-N15 BZ-2R15-P4 8PA12-EX –
EX-Q BZ-2R-P4 8PA15-EX –
EX-Q800 BZ-2R-P4 8PA15-EX –
Double Conduit
1EX1 BZ-2R-P4 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
2EX1 BZ-2R-P4 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
4EX1-3 DT-2R4-A7 6PA5-EX 33PA6-EX
* Order levers separately
Table 6. Actuator Order Codes
Type Part Number
One-way roller lever
(for CW actuation)
6PA130-EX
(bronze roller)
One-way roller lever
(for CCW actuation)
6PA142-EX
(bronze roller)
Adjustable length
roller lever
43 mm to 76 mm
[1.7 in to 3 in]
6PA138-EX
(nylon roller)
Rod lever
134 mm [5.28 in]
6PA136-EX
(aluminum rod)
Adjustable length
317,5 mm [12.5 in]
max. rod lever
with 25,4 mm [1 in]
nylon roller
6PA204-EX
Roller lever
6PA5-EX
(bronze roller)
6PA127-EX
(nylon roller)
GROUNDING SCREW ASSEMBLY
(for equipped models only)
Pan-head Phillips screw
with external lock washe
r
Metal clamp
Adapter screw
Washer
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EX Series
1EX1
2EX1
4EX1-3
4EX5-3
EXA-AR
EXA-AR20
EXA-AR62
EXA-N
EXA-Q
EX-AR
EX-AR128
EXAR-141
EX-AR16
This datasheet supports the following MICRO SWITCH™ EX Series Hazardous Location Limit Switches
EX-AR1613
EX-AR1620
EX-AR-1621
EX-AR182
EX-AR20
EX-AR230
EX-AR30
EX-AR400
EX-AR420
EX-AR471-15
EX-AR471-3
EX-AR50
EX-AR68
EX-AR8
EX-AR800
EX-AR830
EX-AR87
EXD-AR20-3
EXD-AR-3
EXD-AR30-3
EXD-AR30-6
EXD-AR62-3
EXD-AR87-3
EXD-N-3
EXD-Q26-2
EXD-Q-3
EXD-Q62-3
EXH-AR2
EXH-AR3
EXH-AR33
EXH-AR7
EXH-AR7-R1
EXH-N
EXH-Q26-2
EXHT-AR
EXHT-AR403
EXHT-Q
EX-N15
EX-N152
EX-Q
EX-Q1
EX-Q171
EX-Q173
EX-Q19
EX-Q22
EX-Q400
EX-Q62
EX-Q800
15PA85-EX
19PA4-EX
33PA1-EX
33PA5-EX
33PA6-EX
33PA7-EX
6PA126-EX
6PA127-EX
6PA130-EX
6PA136-EX
6PA138-EX
6PA142-EX
6PA204-EX
6PA5-EX
8PA12-EX
8PA15-EX
8PA77-EX
EX-XR3
EX-XR9
EX-YQ-3
Table 7. Mounting Brackets
15PA85-EX (for side rotary) 15PA86-EX (for top plunger)
used for top, bottom, back, or end mounting. It is furnished with each
switch, except where noted in the order guides.
ordered separately for top mounting of plunger switches. EX switches
may also be direct mounted, using 10-32 UNF screws.
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Table 8. Additional Available EX Lstings
Listing CW CCW Plunger SPDT DPDT 2-CKT
DB 1 A 10 A 15 A 20 A
Class 1
Group
B
Pre-
leaded
EXA-AR62 ü ü
EXA-N ü ü ü
EX-AR1620 ü ü
EX-AR-1621 ü ü
EX-AR182 ü ü ü
EX-AR30 ü ü ü
EX-AR400 ü ü 5 A
EX-AR420 ü ü 5 A
EX-AR471-15 ü ü ü 15 ft
EX-AR471-3 ü ü ü 3 ft
EX-AR68 ü ü ü
EX-AR8 ü ü ü
EX-AR800 ü ü ü ü
EX-AR830 ü ü ü
EX-AR87 ü ü ü
EXD-AR20-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-AR-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-AR30-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-AR30-6 ü ü ü ü6 ft
EXD-AR62-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-AR87-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-N-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-Q26-2 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXD-Q-3 ü ü ü ü2 ft
EXD-Q62-3 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXH-AR2 ü ü ü ü
EXH-AR3 ü ü ü ü10.5 ft
EXH-AR33 ü ü ü ü10.5 ft
EXH-AR7 ü ü ü ü3 ft
EXH-AR7-R1 ü ü ü ü
EXH-N ü ü ü ü
EXH-Q26-2 ü ü ü ü
EXHT-AR403 ü ü 3 A
EX-N15 ü ü ü
EX-N152 üSPNO ü
EX-Q ü ü ü
EX-Q1 üSPNO ü
EX-Q171 ü ü
EX-Q173 ü ü
EX-Q19 ü ü
EX-Q22 ü ü
EX-Q62 ü ü
EX-Q800 ü ü ü ü
Double Conduit
4EX1-3 ü ü ü 3 ft
4EX5-3 ü ü ü 3 ft
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The following associated literature is available on the Honeywell web
site at sensing.honeywell.com:
• Product installation instructions
• Product range guide
• Hazardous location switches product brochure
• Product application-specific information
– Applicaiton note: Electronic sensors and electromechanical
switches in valves and flow meters
– Application note: Industrial waste water treatment
– Application note: Sensors and switches for industrial manual
process valves
– Sensors and switches in oil rig applications
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop
devices or in any other application where failure of the product
could result in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
MISUSE OF DOCUMENTATION
• The information presented in this product sheet is for
reference only. Do not use this document as a product
installation guide.
• Complete installation, operation, and maintenance
information is provided in the instructions supplied with
each product.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
WARRANTY/REMEDY
Honeywell warrants goods of its manufacture as being free of
defective materials and faulty workmanship. Honeywell’s standard
product warranty applies unless agreed to otherwise by Honeywell
in writing; please refer to your order acknowledgement or consult
your local sales office for specific warranty details. If warranted
goods are returned to Honeywell during the period of coverage,
Honeywell will repair or replace, at its option, without charge those
items it finds defective. The foregoing is buyer’s sole remedy
and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including those of merchantability and fitness for a particu-
lar purpose. In no event shall Honeywell be liable for conse-
quential, special, or indirect damages.
While we provide application assistance personally, through our
literature and the Honeywell website, it is up to the customer to
determine the suitability of the product in the application.
Specifications may change without notice. The information we
supply is believed to be accurate and reliable as of this printing.
However, we assume no responsibility for its use.
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