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Siemens 3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Limit Switches

Siemens 3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0

MPN3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0
Active

position switch with increased corrosion protection plastic enclosure 50 mm, device connection 2 x (M20 x 1.5) 1 NO/1 NC integrated (not replaceable) quick-action contacts, rounded plunger

StockContact for availability
Lead timeIn Stock wk
MOQ1 pcs
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Specifications

Identification

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Identification
ParameterValue
Product designationMechanical position switches
Product brand nameSIRIUS

Switching & Safety

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Switching & Safety
ParameterValue
Positive opening functionYes
Auxiliary NO contacts1
Auxiliary NC contacts1
Circuit principlesnap-action contacts
Switching function designpositive opening, integrated
Active principlemechanical
Safety-related switching contacts1
Suitable as safety switchYes
Switching contact designmechanical
Safety-related interface connectorwithout

Mechanical

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Mechanical
ParameterValue
Actuating element designRounded plunger, plastic plunger
Standard-compliant actuator headEN 50047, design B
Switch head shaperounded
Repeat accuracy0.05 mm
Mechanical service life (typ. operating cycles)15 000 000
Enclosure materialplastic
Switch head enclosure materialplastic
Mounting positionany
Fastening methodscrew fixing
Length60.7 mm
Width50 mm
Minimum actuating force20 N
Enclosure coatingOther types
Housing design standardblock, wide

Environmental

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Environmental
ParameterValue
IP protection ratingIP66/IP67
Operating temperature range-25 ... +85 °C
Storage temperature range-40 ... +90 °C
Shock resistance (IEC 60068-2-27)30g / 11 ms
Pollution degreeclass 3

Wiring

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Wiring
ParameterValue
Electrical connection typescrew-type terminals
Interface connector designwithout
Conductor cross-section, finely stranded (with ferrule)1x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.5 ... 0.75 mm²)
Conductor cross-section, solid1x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.5 ... 0.75 mm²)
Cable entry type2x (M20 x 1.5)

Electrical

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Electrical
ParameterValue
Rated insulation voltage400 V
Thermal current10 A
Rated operating frequency50 ... 60 Hz
Rated impulse withstand voltage6 kV
Rated current at 24 V3 A
Rated current at 125 V0.55 A
DIAZED gG fuse link, continuous current6 A
C-characteristic MCB, continuous current1 A; for a short-circuit current smaller than 400 A
Quick DIAZED fuse link, continuous current10 A; for a short-circuit current smaller than 400 A

Specifications

3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0 — Specifications
ParameterValue
According to IEC 60068-2-60.35 mm/5g
MPN
3SE5242-0HC05-1CA0