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Siemens 3SE5242-0QV40 — Limit Switches

Siemens 3SE5242-0QV40

MPN3SE5242-0QV40
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Safety position switch with separate actuator Plastic enclosure, 50 mm Device connection 2x (M20x 1.5) Slow-action contacts 1 NO+2 NC 5 directions of approaches The matching separate actuator 3SE5000-0AV0. must be ordered separately

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Specifications

3SE5242-0QV40 key specifications
ParameterValue
Cable entry type2x (M20 x 1.5)
Type of electrical connectionscrew-type terminals
Insulation voltage rated value400 V
Surge voltage resistance rated value6 kV
Thermal current10 A
Continuous current of the DIAZED fuse link gG6 A; for a short-circuit current smaller than 400 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
Material of the enclosure of the switch headplastic
3SE5242-0QV40 — 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 value4 A
At 250 V rated value0.27 A
At 400 V rated value0.12 A

All specifications

3SE5242-0QV40 additional specifications
ParameterValue
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
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 sensor89 mm
Of the optional actuators3SE5000-0AV01 standard actuator, 3SE5000-0AV02 actuator with vertical fixing, 3SE5000-0AV03 actuator with transverse fixing, 3SE5000-0AV04 radius actuator, approach from left, 3SE5000-0AV05 universal actuator, 3SE5000-0AV06 radius actuator, approach from right, 3SE5000-0AV07 Heavy Duty actuator, 3SE5000-0AW42 actuator with vertical fixing, stainless steel socket, 3SE5000-0AW43 actuator with transverse fixing, stainless steel socket, 3SE5000-0AW51 stainless steel actuator, 3SE5000-0AW52 stainless steel actuator with vertical fixing, 3SE5000-0AW53 stainless steel actuator with transverse fixing, 3SE5000-0AW11 plastic actuator
Substance prohibitance07/01/2006
Design of the actuating elementwithout
Design of the switching contactmechanical
Design of the switching functionpositive opening
Product function positive openingYes
Suitability for use safety switchYes
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) typical1 000 000
Minimum actuating force in directions of actuation20 N
MPN
3SE5242-0QV40