Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 COMPACT SIZE LIMIT SWITCHES VL (AZ8) Mini Limit Switches A compact and accurate vertical limit switch. Type with a lamp which makes maintenance convenient; either a neon AC powered lamp or an LED DC powered lamp. The cable can either be screwed in directly, or can use U-shaped and circular pressure terminals. Inner construction Cover attachment screw Cable Cover Terminal screw Cord vent Body Construction permits lamp attachment method to be changed. Head block Standard type With lamps (Roller arm) 6. Lamp connection can be either spring type or lead wire type * Spring type (wiring unnecessary) (With neon or LED lamp type) Wiring is unnecessary because the lamp is directly connected to the terminals. By simply changing the direction of the lamp holder attachment, it is possible to display both lights during inoperability and during operation (however, if both N.O. and N.C. loads are connected, only the inoperability lamp can be displayed.) Operating lamp 4. Mounting are possible to both front and back Compliance with RoHS Directive <Front> FEATURES M4 attachment nut 1. Compact design approximately 1/3 of the AZ5 limit switches M4 attachment bolt Approx. 1/3 Spring washer r AZ5 type Inoperability lamp (with shipping) <Back> M5 attachment bolt VL 2. Au-clad contacts that can even use low level circuit and little chattering and bouncing The built-in switch has Au-clad contacts with excellent contact reliability and uses a crossbar contact method, and moreover, has a dual cutoff circuit (1 Form A 1 Form B contact) with little chattering and bouncing due to computer-operated analysis. 3. Easy wiring with full-open terminals When the cover is removed, the terminals are open as far as the flank, so the necessity to insert your fingers into a case to complete the wiring has been removed. Moreover, the wiring space is large despite the compact size, and the terminals are spread in a tiered array, so that wiring work can be completed very easily. Spring washer 5. Type with a lamp that can be used with a wide range of voltages * With neon lamp Compatible with: 100 and 200V AC ; Even at 100V AC, sufficient luminosity is achieved through the diamond-cut lens. Also with a long lifespan of more than 20 thousand hours. * With LED lamp Covers 6 to 48V DC and comes in three types, 6V DC , 12V DC , 24 to 48V DC Uses two highly luminescent LEDs and in addition, sufficient luminosity is achieved through the diamond-cut lens. * Lead wiring type <Current leakage: 0> (LED lamp type only) Because the wiring can be made parallel to the load, current leakage from the lamp can be reduced to 0. Even with a slight leak, the electronic circuit incurring the leak can be used safely. 7. Dust-proof, waterproof, oil resistant construction The main unit and the cover are sealed with rubber packing, and the cord runner is doubly sealed by the cord vent. The actuator is sealed by both a rubber cap and an O ring in all models. Also, the lens and cover are formed simultaneously with the lamp type, and moreover, a nameplate is affixed to the upper surface, thereby improving the already excellent waterproof capabilities. (Note: Applications directly involving the cord entrance and the locations which are always wet and oily, or submersion in water or oil, cannot be used.) TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Ideal for general plant facilities such as engineering machinery, conveyer machinery, and assembly lines LED lamp type is also compatible with low-voltage DC control circuits such as in PCs and computers. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) PRODUCT TYPE 1. Standard type Actuator Part No. AZ8111 AZ8112 AZ8122 AZ8104 AZ8108 AZ8107 AZ8166 AZ8169 Push plunger Roller plunger Cross roller plunger Roller arm Adjustable roller arm Adjustable rod Flexible rod Spring wire Note) When ordering an overseas-specified product,refer to the "FOREIGN STANDARDS" given below. 2. With neon lamp Lamp connection Spring type Actuator Push plunger Roller plunger Cross roller plunger Roller arm Adjustable roller arm Adjustable rod Flexible rod Spring wire Lamp rating Part No. AZ811106 AZ811206 AZ812206 AZ810406 AZ810806 AZ810706 AZ816606 AZ816906 100 to 200V AC Note) When ordering an overseas-specified product,refer to the "FOREIGN STANDARDS" given below. 3. With LED Lamp rating Lamp connection Actuator 12V DC 24 to 48V DC Part No. Spring type Lead wire type Push plunger Roller plunger Cross roller plunger Roller arm Adjustable roller arm Adjustable rod Flexible rod Spring wire Push plunger Roller plunger Cross roller plunger Roller arm Adjustable roller arm Adjustable rod Flexible rod Spring wire AZ8111161 AZ8112161 AZ8122161 AZ8104161 AZ8108161 AZ8107161 AZ8166161 AZ8169161 AZ8111661 AZ81122661 AZ8122661 AZ8104661 AZ8108661 AZ8107661 AZ8166661 AZ8169661 AZ811116 AZ811216 AZ812216 AZ810416 AZ810816 AZ810716 AZ816616 AZ816916 AZ811166 AZ811266 AZ812266 AZ810466 AZ810866 AZ810766 AZ816666 AZ816966 Notes) 1. LED rating 6V DC type is available. When ordering, add suffix 162(spring type) or 662(lead wire type) to the standard part No. 2.The 24 to 48V DC rated lamp is recommended for PC input use. 3. The roller arm and adjustable roller arm are available with metal rollers on a custom-made basis. Please inquire. 4. Option VL limit conduit adapter Application VL, VL with lamp, VL-T Part No. AZ8801 FOREIGN STANDARDS Standard UL C-UL TUV Applicable product : E122222 : 5A 250V AC Pilot duty B300 Product type : Standard model, with neon lamp Part No. File No. Ratings File No. Ratings : E122222 : 5A 250V AC Pilot duty B300 Product type : Standard model, with neon lamp File No. : J9551203 Ratings : AC-15 2A/250V~ Product type : Standard model only Order by standard part No. However, add "9" to the end of the part No. for the model with neon lamp. Order by standard part No. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) SPECIFICATIONS 1. Rating 1) Standard type 2) Types with neon lamp and with LED Load Rated control voltage Resistive load (cos ]1) Inductive load (cos ]0.4) 5A 5A 0.4A 3A 2A 0.1A 125V AC 250V AC 125V DC Types Rated control voltage Resistive load (cos ]1) Inductive load (cos ]0.4) 125V AC 240V AC 24V DC 5A 5A 3A 3A 2A - With Neon lamp With LED 2. Characteristics Contact arrangement Initial contact resistance, max. Contact material Initial insulation resistance (At 500V DC) Initial breakdown voltage In the free position In the full operating position Shock resistance max. Vibration resistance Mechanical Electrical Life of lamp Expected life (Min. operations) Ambient temperature/Ambient humidity Max. operating speed 1 Form A 1 Form B 15m (By voltage drop 6 to 8V DC at rated current) Gold clad silver alloy (cadmium free) Min. 100M 1,000Vrms for 1 min Between non-consecutive terminals 2,000Vrms for 1 min Between dead metal parts and each terminal 2,000Vrms for 1 min Between ground and each terminal Max. 98m/s2 {10G} Max. 294m/s2{30G} Standard type: Max. 55Hz Type with indicator: 10 to 50Hz, double amplitude of 1.5mm 107 (at 120 cpm) 3105 (at rated resistive load) 5106 (Magnetic contactor FC-100 200V AC load) Min. 2104 hours (Neon lamp type) -20 to +60C -4 to +140F/Max. 95% 120 cpm 3. EN60947-5-1 performance Item Rated insulation voltage (Ui) Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp) Switching overvoltage Rated enclosed thermal current (Ithe) Conditional short-circuit current Short-circuit protection device Protective construction Pollution degree Rating 250VAC 2.5kV 2.5kV 5A 100A 10A fuse IP64 3 4. Operating characteristics Characteristics O.F. (N {gf}) max. Actuator Push plunger Roller plunger 8.83 {900} Cross roller plunger Roller arm 5.88 {600} Adjustable roller arm 7.84 {800}~3.35 {342} Adjustable rod 7.84 {800}~1.99 {203} Flexible rod spring wire 0.88 {90} R.F. (N {gf}) min. Pretravel (P.T.), max. Movement Differential Overtravel (O.T.), min. Totaltravel (T.T.), min. mm inch (M.D.), max. mm inch mm inch mm inch 1.47 {150} 1.5 .059 0.7 .028 4 .028 5.5 .217 0.49 {50} 0.49 {50}~0.21 {21} 0.49 {50}~0.12 {12} - 20 20 20 30 (1.181) 10 10 10 - 75 75 75 20 (.787) 95 95 95 50 (1.969) *Characteristics measured at bent condition: min. radius 100mm 3.937inch. Notes) 1. Keep the total travel values in the specified range. Otherwise the actuator force may rise to several times the operating force, resulting in a mechanical failure or much shorter service life. 2. For the operating characteristics, refer to the TECHNICAL INFORMATION. 5. Protective construction Protective construction IEC IP60 IP64 6.Lamp rating VL Mini limit switch VL Mini limit switch (with lamp) Types Rated operating voltage Operating voltage range Neon lamp 100 to 200V AC 80 to 240V AC 6V DC 5 to 15V DC LED 12V DC 9 to 28V DC 24 to 48V DC 20 to 55V DC DATA WIRING DIAGRAM 1. Life curve 2. Actual load life curve (relay coil load) Life curve, resistive load (AC 240VC cos =1) 500 400 300 200 100 30 0 5 Load current, A Output circuit 13 VL 14 N.O. No. of operating, million times No. of operating, million times 1000 Internal resister 120k 2.4k 4.7k 15k 1000 N.O. 11 N.C. 500 0 12 N.C. Terminal 0.5 1.0 NK HC 50 3 5 HP HG VC-20 FC-10 Various relay loads (VA) 13 14 11 12 260 700 FC-35 FC-100 10 Note: The FC magnetic contactor series is 200V AC. The NK is 2 Form C 24V DC type. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) DIMENSIONS Push plunger Standard type AZ8111 7 .276 dia. stainless steel plunger PT 1.5max 10.2 .402 3 .118 mm inch 10.2 .402 General tolerance: 0.4 .016 +0.2 2-4.1 0 dia. mounting holes 4 .157 26.5 1.043 M36 cover screw 4 .157 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 20.40.3 .803.012 560.3 2.205.012 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 64 2.520 64 2.520 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 14 .551 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 25 .984 15.1 .594 30.3 1.193 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 Standard type Roller plunger Standard type AZ8112 12.5 dia.3.8 stainless steel roller PT 1.5max With lamp 10.2 .402 General tolerance: 0.4 .016 10.2 .402 14.8 .583 38 1.496 +0.2 0 dia. 2-4.1 mounting holes 4 .157 4 .157 M36 cover screw 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 20.40.3 .803.012 64 2.520 560.3 2.205.012 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 64 2.520 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 14 .551 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 25 .984 15.1 .594 30.3 1.193 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 Standard type Cross roller plunger Standard type AZ8122 With lamp General tolerance: 0.4 .016 10.2 .402 10.2 .402 12.5 dia.3.8 stainless steel roller PT 1.5max 14.8 .583 38 1.496 +0.2 0 2-4.1 dia. mounting holes 4 .157 4 .157 M36 cover screw 20.40.3 .803.012 64 2.520 560.3 2.205.012 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 64 2.520 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 14 .551 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 15.1 .594 25 .984 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 30.3 1.193 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 Standard type 18 dia.7 nylon roller (Roller can be rotated and locked in any position through 360) Roller arm Standard type AZ8104 20 m PT ax With lamp 45.20.8 1.780.031 40.20.8 1.583.031 41.20.8 1.622.031 36.20.8 1.425.031 10.2 .402 Weight: 156.5g R3 0 10.2 .402 M4 arm fixing nut +0.2 2-4.1 0 dia. mounting holes M4 arm fixing screw (with hexagonal holes) M36 cover screw 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 18.5 .728 12.5 .492 General tolerance: 0.4 .016 18.5 .728 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 20.40.3 .803.012 560.3 2.205.012 64 2.520 64 2.520 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 15.1 .594 38.1 1.5 14 .551 7.50.2 .295.008 25 .984 Standard type All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. 15.1 .594 30.3 1.193 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 With lamp Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) Adjustable rod PT20 max General tolerance: 0.4 .016 2.6 .102 dia. rod (Roller can be rotated and locked in any position through 360) M4 rod fastening plate screw with hexagonal holes Adjustable lenght of rod (30-118) mm inch (44.9) (1.768) 36.30.8 1.429.031 (44.9) (1.768) 36.30.8 1.429.031 5.5 .217 Standard type AZ8107 10.2 .402 10.2 .402 Rod fastening plate +0.2 2-4.1 0 dia. mounting holes 12.5 .492 18.5 .728 Rod mounting metal 18.5 .728 Rod mounting metal M6 mounting rod fastening screw with hexagonal holes M6 mounting rod fastening screw with hexagonal holes M36 cover screw 64 2.520 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 64 2.520 560.3 2.205.012 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 Adjustable roller arm Standard type AZ8108 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 14 .551 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 25 .984 (44.9) (1.768) 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 20.40.3 .803.012 20.40.3 .803.012 30.3 1.193 (44.9) (1.768) Standard type With lamp (Length of arm can be adjustable within 30 to 70mm 1.181 to 2.756inch by 1mm .039inch pitch) 47.70.8 1.878.031 Adjustable lenght of arm (30-70) PT2 0 max 18 dia.7 nylon roller (Roller can be rotated and locked in any position through 360) M4 arm fastening plate screw with hexagonal holes 47.70.8 1.878.031 42.70.8 1.681.031 33.50.8 1.319.031 28.50.8 1.122.031 42.70.8 1.681.031 33.50.8 1.319.031 28.50.8 1.122.031 General tolerance: 0.4 .016 10.2 .402 10.2 .402 Arm fastening plate +0.2 2-4.1 0 dia. mounting holes 12.5 .492 M36 cover screw 18.5 .728 Mounting metal M6 arm fastening plate screw with hexagonal holes M6 arm fastening plate screw with hexagonal holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 64 2.520 560.3 2.205.012 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2.0 .079 2-M323 cover screw 64 2.520 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 2.0 .079 14 .551 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 Flexible rod type 18.5 .728 Mounting metal 15.1 .594 25 .984 (46.4) (1.827) 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 20.40.3 .803.012 30.3 1.193 (46.4) (1.827) Standard type 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 With lamp (Should be used with less than 50mm 1.969inch of T.T.) Standard type AZ8166 10.2 .402 10.2 .402 PT 30 max Nylon rod Weight: 112g General tolerance: 0.4 .016 3 dia. .118 3 dia. .118 Nylon rod 41.5 1.634 5.8 dia. .228 5.8 dia. .228 1001.5 3.937.059 +0.2 2-4.1 0 dia. mounting holes 4 .157 4 .157 M36 cover screw 560.3 2.205.012 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 20.40.3 .803.012 64 2.520 64 2.520 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 14 .551 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 15.1 .594 25 .984 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 30.3 1.193 Standard type All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 With lamp Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) Spring wire General tolerance: 0.4 .016 (Should be used with less than 50mm 1.969inch of T.T.) Standard type AZ8169 10.2 .402 10.2 .402 PT 30 max 1.2 dia. .047 stainless steel wire Weight: 112g 1.2 dia. .047 stainless steel wire 51.5 2.028 1001.5 3.937.059 +0.2 2-4.1 0 dia. mounting holes 4 .157 M36 cover screw 4 .157 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 20.40.3 .803.012 560.3 2.205.012 2-M5 (P=0.8) 7 .276 in depth mounting holes 64 2.520 64 2.520 Operation indicator 2-M5 (P=0.8) mounting holes 2-M5 (P=0.8) tapped mounting holes 2-M323 cover screw 14 .551 14 .551 210.2 .827.008 28 1.102 15.1 .594 25 .984 7.50.2 .295.008 15.1 .594 30.3 1.193 7.50.2 .295.008 20.40.3 .803.012 Standard type With lamp mm inch OPTION VL Limit Conduit Adapter t=7 max. .276 AZ8801 Applicable wire Electric wire name Finished outside diameter Vinyl cabtire cord (VCTF) 8.7 to 11 dia. .343 to .433 dia. Vinyl cabtire cable (VCT) 56 13/64 (Same as with the VL limit switch) 23 .906 (A set of mounting hex. socket screws is supplied.) 18 .709 21 .827 28 1.102 (Same as with the VL limit switch) (Front) 14.8 .583 27.8 1.094 Part A (Tighten up with no gap) (Side) Note: Diagram shows adapter when installed to an AZ8104. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) LAMP LIGHTING CIRCUIT 1. Spring type 1) When connecting load to N.O. side: When the switch is at free position, the lamp is lit, and when the switch operates, the lamp turns off. (Use the lamp holder in the same condition as when it was at the time of shipment.) (With neon lamp) Neon lamp (With LED) Resistor 13 (With neon lamp) 13 3) When connecting loads to both N.O. and N.C. sides: Same as in 1). (Use the lamp holder in the same condition as when it was at the time of shipment. In this case, it is impossible to use it, changing its direction by 180.) (With LED) Built-in switch LED Resistor 14 (With neon lamp) LED Resistor N.C. 14 13 12 Built-in switch 13 N.O. 14 Load 13 N.O. 14 11 Load 12 Built-in switch N.C. AC power source 11 12 Load 13 + 14 Load 11 12 Load Built-in switch - DC power source N.O. N.C. AC power source Built-in switch Built-in switch - Load N.C. Load ~ Neon lamp 12 ~ ~ N.C. 11 12 Resistor AC power source LED Resistor 14 N.O. 11 Load (With LED) Neon lamp Resistor N.O. N.C. Load N.O. 11 2) When connecting load to N.C. side: When connecting switch is at free position, the lamp turns off, and when the switch operates, the lamp is lit. (Use the lamp holder, changing it direction by 180.) + - DC power source 2. Lead wire type (only for types with LED) 2) When the indication circuit is connect1) When giving indication on N.O. side ed with load in parallel: and N.C. side, operation is same as that Load performs the same operation as in the case of the spring type. However, the indication circuit does. when load is connected to both N.O. side (When load operates, the lamp is lit, and and N.C. side, indication can be given on when load is turned off, the lamp goes both N.C. side and N.O. side. out.) * More loads than for one circuit cannot be controlled. * There is no leakage current. + DC power source LED 13 N.O. 14 Resistor Load N.C. 11 12 Built-in switch - + DC power source mm inch MOUNTING DIMENSIONS 2. Rear mounting 1. Surface mounting 1) When installation hole is tapped. 2) Through hole mounting t M4 .157 tap (P=0.7) M4 .157 mouting screw 560.2 2.205.008 washer 210.2 .827.008 Depth of screw holes > 15mm .591inch mounting nut M5 .197 mounting screw 4-4.5 .177 dia. 4-5.5 .217 dia. M4 .157 mounting screw 560.3 2.205.012 560.3 2.205.012 washer 210.3 .827.012 Thickness of panel < 5mm .197inch washer 210.3 .827.012 Length of bolt < panel thickness t+7mm .276inch All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) WIRING (unit: mm inch) 1. Insulation distance greater than 6.4 mm Reinforced plastic with superior electrical insulation characteristics is used in the wiring and charging sections. Despite its compactness, to maintain stable insulation performance, the insulation distance for each part is greater than 6.4 mm without using an insulation sheet. (Complies with UL, CSA, and VDE.) 2. Includes ground terminal 3. Loose stop terminals used. Applicable fasten terminal N.C. use Max. 6.4 .252 Max. 6.4 .252 3.0 to 3.7 dia. .118 to .146 Max. 10 .394 Terminal screw Max. 10 .394 N.O. use Max. 6.4 .252 32 1.260 16 .630 3.0 to 3.7 dia. .118 to .146 3.0 to 3.7 dia. .118 to .146 With insulated grip Max. 6.4 .252 Max. 6.4 .252 3.0 to 3.7 dia. .118 to .146 Max. 6.4 .252 3.0 to 3.7 dia. .118 to .146 Max. 14 .551 Projection (8 locations) Fasten terminal Max. 14 .551 3.0 to 3.7 dia. .118 to .146 Max. 10 .394 Grounding terminal Groove (8 points) Spring (4 locations) Terminal washer Head block direction change Applicable wire Wire name Wire-strand 2-wire 3-wire 4-wire 2-wire Vinyl cabtire cord (VCTF) Vinyl cabtire cable (VCT) 600V vinyl insulation sealed cable (VVF) 2-wire Applicable wire Conductor 0.75mm2*1.25mm2 2.0mm2 0.75mm2*1.25mm2 0.75mm2 1.0 dia. to 1.2 dia. 1.6 dia. (Roller arm, adjustable roller arm, adjustable rod types) Finished outside diameter Round shape 6 dia. to 9 dia. Flat shape Max. 9.4 Actuator heads may be moved in 90 increments to any of four directions, by removing one screw. Lock screw (Black) CAUTIONS 1. Over travel (O.T.) 1) When overtravel is too large, life is shortened due to possible damage to the mechanism. Please use in the following appropriate range. Types Plunger (AZ8111, 8112, 8122) Roller Arm (AZ8104, 8107, 8108) Flexible Rod (AZ8166, 8169) Overtravel 1.5 to 2.0mm .059 to .079inch 20 to 30 15 to 20mm .591 to .787inch (at the top) 2. Ambient conditions 1) Because these switches are not of immersion protected construction, their use in water or oil should be avoided. Also, locations where water or oil can normally impinge upon the switch or where there is an excessive accumulation of dust should be avoided. 2) The use of these switches under the following conditions should be avoided. If the following conditions should become necessary, we recommend consulting us first. * Use where there will be direct contact with organic solvents, strong acids or alkalis, or direct exposure to their vapors. * Use where inflammable or corrosive gases exist. 3) Use within an ambient temperature of -20 to +60C -4 to +140F. (However, do not allow it to freeze.) 4) In order to maintain the reliability at a high level under practical conditions of use, the actual operating conditions should be checked for the benefit of the quality of the product. 5) If OT is too big, the life of limit switch will be shortened switching friction. Use it with enough margin of OT. 70% of OT standard value will be good for use. 6) Do not use the switch in a silicon atmosphere. Case should be taken where organic silicon rubber, adhesive, sealing material, oil, grease or lead wire generates silicon. 7) When wiring, do not connect the lead wires directly to the terminals, but use the crimp terminals and tighten them to a torque of 0.39 to 0.59 N*m {4 to 6 kg*cm}. 8) Avoid use in excessively dusty environments where actuator operation would be hindered. 9) When used outdoors (in places where there is exposure to direct sunlight or rain such as in multistory car parks) or in environments where ozone is generated, the influence of these environments may cause deterioration of the rubber material. Please consult us if you intend to use a switch in environments such as these. 10) Do not store in places where organic gas might be generated or in places of high dust content or high humidity. 3. Installation 1) Tighten the three cover installation screws equally. Tightening torque is 0.2 to 0.29 N*m (2 to 3 kg*cm). 2) Avoid having extra cord length pushed into the cord vent. Any extra length when wiring should be allowed to rest in its natural position. All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. Partly Order Discontinued as of August 31, 2012 VL (AZ8) 4. Lamp holder 1) As shown in the photograph, wrench a minus-driver in the gap between the cover and the part of the indicator holder indicated by the arrow in the direction of insertion, and raise the lamp a little. 2) After removing the indicator holder, insert it in the reverse direction, and push it in until a snap is heard. 3) After changing the direction of the indicator holder, put the cover on it in such a way that the spring touches the top of the terminal screw. (Unless the spring rests completely on the terminal screw, distortion of the spring, failure in lighting of the lamp or short circuit may result.) 5. Spring type 1) When loads are connected to both N.O. and N.C. only the indicatin at nonoperation time can be used. 2) Take special care not to damage or deform the contact spring during change of indicator holder direction or during connection work. 3) In the case of VL limit switch with neon lamp, if the lamp is connected in series in a 100V circuit, the lamp ceases to be lighted. However, for a 200V circuit, up to 2 lamps can be connected in series. 6. Lead type 1) When loads are connected to both N.O. and N.C. indication can be given on both N.O. and N.C. sides, but it is impossible to connect the indication circuit to the load in series and parallel. Driver Spring Lamp holder Cover All Rights Reserved (c) COPYRIGHT Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.