Short Hinge Lever Miniature Basic Switch
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High Precision
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Enhanced Life
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Widely Used
Product Description
The short hinge lever switch is designed for numerous types of applications. With a hinge lever built on the pin plunger, this switch allows for easy activation and is perfect for applications where space constraints or awkward angles make direct actuation difficult.
Dimensions and Operating Characteristics
General Technical Data
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RV-11 |
RV-16 |
RV-21 |
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| Rating (at resistive load) | 11 A, 250 VAC | 16 A, 250 VAC | 21 A, 250 VAC | ||
| Insulation resistance | 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC with insulation tester) | ||||
| Contact resistance | 15 mΩ max. (initial value) | ||||
| Dielectric strength (with a separator) | Between terminals of the same polarity | 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min | |||
| Between current-carrying metal parts and ground and between each terminal and non-current-carrying metal parts | 1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min | 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min | |||
| Vibration resistance | Malfunction | 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude (malfunction: 1 ms max.) | |||
| Durability * | Mechanical | 50,000,000 operations min. (60 operations/min) | |||
| Electrical | 300,000 operations min. (30 operations/min) | 100,000 operations min. (30 operations/min) | |||
| Degree of protection | IP40 | ||||
* For testing conditions, consult your Renew sales representative.
Application
Renew’s miniature basic switches are widely used in industrial equipment and facilities or consumer and commercial devices such as office equipment and home appliances for position detection, open and closed detection, automatic control, safety protection, etc. Here are some popular or potential application.
Home Appliances
Widely used in various kinds of home appliances to detect their door status. For example, switch in door interlock of microwave ensures that the microwave only operates when the door is fully closed.
Office Equipment
Integrated into large office equipment to ensure the proper operation and functionality of these equipment. For example, switches can be used to detect if paper is properly positioned in a copier, or if there is a paper jam, issuing an alarm or stopping operation if the paper is incorrect.
Automobiles
Switch detects the open or closed state of car doors and windows, signaling the control system or ensuring alarms sound if a door is not properly closed.
