Datasheet

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59050 Miniature PCB Mountable Reed Switch + 57050 Actuator
Description
The 59050 is a miniature PCB-mountable reed switch, 22.86mm x 4.57mm x
4.32mm (0.900” x .180” x .170”) with a choice of normally open, and normally
open high voltage contacts. It has moulded stand-offs to allow board washing. It
is capable of switching up to 265Vac/300Vdc at 10VA. It functions best with the
matching actuator 57050-000.
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number
E61760
E471070
DEMKO 14 ATEX 1393U
II 3 G Ex nC IIC Gc
Overmolded Reed Switches
Features
• Two-part magnetically operated
proximity switch
Standard normally open and high
voltage normally open contact
configuration
Moulded stand-offs to allow
board washing
RoHS Compliant
• Wave solder capable
Certified for use in North American
Hazardous Locations: Class I,
Division 2 and Zone 2
• ATEX certified for use in European
explosive atmospheres: II 3 G
Ex nC IIC Gc
• Certified for use in North American
Hazardous Locations: Class I,
Division 2 and Zone 2
Benefits
• Mounts directly into printed
circuit board
• No standby power requirement
• Operates through non-ferrous
materials such as wood, plastic
or aluminium
Hermetically sealed, magnetically
operated contacts continue to
operate long after optical and other
technologies fail due
to contamination
Applications
• Position and Limit Sensing
• Security System Switch
Door Switch
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (inch)
Low Power > 59050
A
Max.
B
Max.
C
±0.25 (.010)
D
Max.
E
±0.38 (.015)
F
Nom.
57050 Actuator
5.08
(.200)
22.86
(.900)
*
4.57
(.180)
59050 Switch
4.57
(.180)
22.86
(.900)
20.32
(.800)
4.32
(.170)
3.3
(.130)
0.508
(.020”) Dia.
Note: The 57050 Actuator is sold separately.
* Mounting: 1.57 (.062) thick board, 3.17 (.125) holes on 18.28 (.720) nom. centres.
D
D
F
A
A
E
B
B
Switch
Actuator
C
C
Note: Contact Littelfuse for specific agency approval ratings.

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