Position Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Switch is triggered when tilted beyond ±10° of horizontal.
Press Release Summary:
With cylindrical shape, Model DSA01 measures 29.3 mm in length with 11.5 mm dia and features 0.1 A at 12 Vdc resistive load, -10 to +70°C operating temperature range, and is rated to withstand 90% humidity for 96 hr at 40°C. Switch has operating range of 10-170° on angle and 190-350° off angle, that allows 500 ms settling time between states. Mercury-free switch has sealed body and is made of PBT material.
Original Press Release:
NKK's DSA01 Tilt Switch Boosts Sensitivity to Small Angle Changes
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 11, 2007) - NKK Switches, an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of electromechanical switches, announces the DSA01 combination tilt/sensor switch. The new DSA01, which is triggered when tilted beyond ±10° of the horizontal, brings unique sensitivity to small angle changes to NKK's complete DS series of environmentally compatible components.
Engineered to replace mercury and pendulum switches, the DSA01 is environmentally friendly and contains no mercury. In addition, the switch features a sealed body construction that ensures high contact reliability.
The DSA01 is cylindrical in shape measuring 29.3mm in length and with the diameter of 11.5mm. An optional PCB adaptor is available to simplify assembly. The PCB adaptor eases mounting by securely housing the DSA01.
The DSA01 tilt switch is single pole single throw, maintained circuit. Operating range is ON Angle =10° ~ 170°; OFF Angle = 190° ~ 350°, allowing 500ms settling time between states. The resistive load is 0.1A @ 12V DC. The mechanical life and electrical life are rated at 100,000 operations minimum.
The DSA01 housing is constructed of PBT material. Rubber rings are nitrile butadiene rubber and the contact balls and terminals are brass with nickel plating. The operating temperature range is -10°C ~ +70°C. The DSA01 is rated to withstand 90 percent humidity for 96 hours @ 40°C.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switches offers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated, process sealed, miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. The company manufactures more than four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, rotary and DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches. NKK Switches maintains a complete network of qualified representatives and distributors through the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Europe and Asia.
NKK Switches is keenly aware of the myriad of issues that are covered under the RoHS directive. With more than 50 years of experience in the switch industry and as an environmentally-conscious company, NKK is committed to not only providing high quality products and services, but also providing environmentally safe products for its valued customers. NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the marketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment to excellence.
For more information, contact
NKK Switches,
7850 E. Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
Phone 480-991-0942.
Fax 480-998-1435.
Or visit the NKK Switches Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.
