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Siemens 3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0 — Limit Switches

Siemens 3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0

MPN3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0
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Position switch with increased corrosion protection Plastic enclosure wide, according to EN 50047, 50 mm Device connection 2 x (M20 x 1.5) 1 NO/2 NC slow-action contacts with make-before-break Teflon plunger

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Independent China distributor & sourcing agent· Listing updated Sep 2026

Specifications

3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0 key specifications
ParameterValue
Cable entry type2x (M20 x 1.5)
Type of electrical connectionscrew-type terminals
Insulation voltage rated value250 V
Surge voltage resistance rated value4 kV
Thermal current10 A
Continuous current of the DIAZED fuse link gG6 A
Continuous current of the c characteristic MCB1 A; for a short-circuit current smaller than 400 A
Continuous current of the quick DIAZED fuse link10 A; for a short-circuit current smaller than 400 A
Operating frequency rated value50 ... 60 Hz
Coating of the enclosureOther types
Material of the enclosureplastic
Of the supplied empty enclosure with cover3SE5242-0AC05-1CA0
3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0 — By operating voltage
ParameterValue
At 24 V rated value3 A
At 120 V rated value6 A
At 125 V rated value0.55 A
At 240 V rated value6 A
At 250 V rated value0.27 A
At 400 V rated value0.12 A

All specifications

3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0 additional specifications
ParameterValue
Material of the enclosure of the switch headplastic
Design of the interfacewithout
Design of the interface for Safety-Related communicationwithout
Mounting positionany
For AWG cables solid1x (20 ... 16), 2x (20 ... 18)
For AWG cables stranded1x (20 ... 16), 2x (20 ... 18)
Width of the sensor50 mm
Design of the housingblock, wide
Design of the housing according to standardNo
According to IEC 60068-2-60.35 mm/5g
According to IEC 60068-2-2730g / 11 ms
Standard-Compliant actuator headEN 50047, design B
Reference code according to IEC 81346-2B
Solid1x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.5 ... 0.75 mm²)
During storage-40 ... +90 °C
Repeat accuracy0.05 mm
Sensing distancemechanical
During operation-25 ... +85 °C
Mountingscrew fixing
Circuit principleslow-action contacts
Degree of pollutionclass 3
Protection class IPIP66/IP67
Length of the sensor60.7 mm
Shape of the switch headrounded
Substance prohibitance07/01/2006
Design of the actuating elementRounded plunger, plastic plunger
Design of the switching contactmechanical
Design of the switching functionpositive opening
Product function positive openingYes
Suitability for use safety switchYes
Of the supplied switching contacts3SE5000-0MA00
Finely stranded with core end processing1x (0.5 ... 1.5 mm²), 2x (0.5 ... 0.75 mm²)
Number of switching contacts Safety-Related2
Number of NC contacts for auxiliary contacts2
Number of NO contacts for auxiliary contacts1
Mechanical service life (Operating cycles) typical15 000 000
Minimum actuating force in directions of actuation20 N
MPN
3SE5242-0MC05-1CA0