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The switch uses a mechanical active principle with a twist-lever actuator (roller crank, 10° to 10° switching angle) and a positive-opening NC contact that physically forces the contacts apart when the lever is released — that is the safety-relevant feature, required by EN 60947-5-1 for machine guarding circuits where a weld-seized contact must not mask a guard-open condition. Housing is a molded-plastic block per EN 50047, screw-fixed, rated IP65. That means the switch body is dust-tight and protected against water jets from any direction — suitable for washdown zones in food processing or outdoor conveyor transfer stations, though not for submersion. The twist lever can be oriented to match the cam approach direction on a sliding guard or a rotary actuator. One NC contact is provided; no NO contact. For a safety circuit that needs only a single normally-closed channel (e.g., a guard interlock wired into a safety relay or a safe PLC input), this is the right count. If your BOM calls for both NC and NO feedback, you would need a different variant or an auxiliary contact block. ## AS-i connection: what it means for the wiring Connection to the AS-i bus is via the insulation displacement method — the two flat cable conductors are pressed into the switch's piercing contacts without stripping the jacket. This is fast on assembly and eliminates a screw terminal that could loosen under vibration. The M12 connector on the adapter handles the AS-i power and data; the switch draws its operating power from the bus, so no separate 24 V supply wire is needed at the switch location.","metaTitle":"Siemens 3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2 AS-i Position Switch, IP65, 1NC","metaDescription":"Siemens 3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2 communication-capable position switch with AS-i adapter, IP65, 1NC, positive opening. Current lifecycle. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":null,"categoryPath":["Safety Interlock Switches"],"specifications":{"lifecycle_stage":"current","Active Principle":"mechanical","Fastening Method":"screw fixing","Product Designation":"communication-capable position switch","protection class IP":"IP65","Design Of The Housing":"block, EN 50047","Material Of The Enclosure":"molded-plastic","Type Of Electrical Connection":"AS-i insulation displacement method","Design Of The Actuating Element":"twist lever","Design Of The Switching Function":"positive opening","Product Function Positive Opening":"Yes","Ambient Temperature During Operation":"-25 ... +60 °C","reference code according to IEC 81346-2":"B","Design Of The Housing According To Standard":"Yes","number of NC contacts for auxiliary contacts":"1","number of NO contacts for auxiliary contacts":"0"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2 a safety-rated position switch?","answer":"Yes, it has a positive-opening NC contact per EN 60947-5-1, which is the mechanical requirement for a safety interlock switch used in guard-monitoring circuits. The mechanical active principle ensures the NC contact opens even if the contacts are welded."},{"question":"How does the AS-i connection work on this switch?","answer":"The switch connects to the AS-i flat cable via an insulation displacement method — the cable is pressed into piercing contacts inside the adapter, no stripping or screw terminals needed. The M12 connector on the adapter handles bus power and data; the switch is powered from the bus."},{"question":"What is the IP rating and where can this switch be mounted?","answer":"IP65, meaning dust-tight and protected against water jets. Suitable for washdown areas, outdoor conveyor transfer stations, and general industrial environments. The block housing follows EN 50047 and is fixed with screws."},{"question":"Where can I buy 3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2 and what is the price?","answer":"This part is sourced and quoted to order against an RFQ through independent distribution. Availability and current pricing are confirmed at quote time; no stock count or price figure is published here."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/siemens/3SF3210-1GV00-0BA2 when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","lastPublished":"2026-09-02T08:15:54.622Z","indexable":true}}