Snap action microswitch in industry standard V3 housing, the VM series is intended for use in low current applications. Designed with a coil spring, it is ideal for applications where tactile feel is important. Available with solder or quick connect, screw or solder terminals, terminals, the VM series is certified according to both ENEC and UL standards, so suitable for worldwide use.
- Highly reliable and versatile snap action switch
- Electrical rating up to 5A 125/250V AC
- Industry standard used in appliance, HEVAC and industrial applications
- Quick connect, solder or screw terminals
- Operating temperature range -40 to 85 °C
- Wide variety of standard lever actuators
- High mechanical service life
- ENEC and UL certified
The VM series is for low current applications. If you are looking for a miniature microswitch for more general use see VA2 series.
The table below lists a small selection of the available standard options. If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us.
- Standard Parts
- Specifications
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Part Number
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Electrical Rating
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Configuration
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Operating Force (max.)
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Terminal Type
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Actuator Type
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Actuator Length
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Datasheet
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| VM-P1B-00D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 20 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Button | ||
| VM-P1C-05D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 59 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Roller lever | 12.50 mm | |
| VM-P1D-00D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 100 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Button | ||
| VM-P1F-00D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 150 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Button | ||
| VM-P1F-00D1-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.S.T. -N.O. | 150 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Button | ||
| VM-P1F-01P1-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.S.T. -N.O. | 150 gf | PCB | Straight lever | 14.00 mm | |
| VM-P1H-00D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 400 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Button | ||
| VM-P1L-02D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 30 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Straight lever | 27.50 mm | |
| VM-P1Q-01D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 330 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Straight lever | 14.00 mm | |
| VM-P1R-05D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 115 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Roller lever | 12.50 mm | |
| VM-P1S-00D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 200 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Button | ||
| VM-P1S-01D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 200 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Straight lever | 14.00 mm | |
| VM-P1S-01P1-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.S.T. -N.O. | 200 gf | PCB | Straight lever | 14.00 mm | |
| VM-P1S-02D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 120 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Straight lever | 27.50 mm | |
| VM-P1S-03D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 60 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Straight lever | 51.30 mm | |
| VM-P1S-03D1-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.S.T. -N.O. | 60 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Straight lever | 51.30 mm | |
| VM-P1S-04D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 120 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Sim. roller lever | 24.50 mm | |
| VM-P1S-05D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 200 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Roller lever | 12.50 mm | |
| VM-P1S-06D0-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.D.T. | 120 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Roller lever | 25.90 mm | |
| VM-P1S-06D1-Z | 0.1A 125/250V AC | S.P.S.T. -N.O. | 120 gf | Q.C. 4.7 x 0.5 mm | Roller | 25.90 mm |
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Characteristic
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VM series
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| Electrical Rating | 0.1A - 5A 125/250V AC |
| Circuitry | S.P.D.T., S.P.S.T. -N.O., S.P.S.T. -N.C. |
| Ingress Protection | IP40 |
| Termination | Quick Connect (Q.C.), Solder, PCB, Screw |
| Agency Approvals | UL |
| Operating Force | 20gf - 400gf with button actuator, model dependent |
| Operating Temperature | -40 to +125 °C |
| Electrical Service Life | 0.1A min. 1000000 operations, 5A min. 10000 operations |
| Mechanical Service Life | min. 10000000 operations |
| Contact Resistance (initial) | min. 100 mOhm |
| Insulation Resistance (initial) | min. 100 MOhm (500V DC for one minute) |
| Housing Material | PBT |
| Button Material | PBT |
| Terminal Material | Brass |
Specifications subject to change without notice.