
Reed Sensors
Firecracker > 59070
59070 M8 Plastic Threaded Barrel Sensor + 57070 Actuator
Description
The 59070 is a small plastic barrel sensor with a M8 x 1.25 thread, 38.1mm
(1.500”) long with a choice of normally open, normally open high voltage,
normally closed or change over contacts. It is capable of switching up to
Sensor
265Vac/300Vdc at 10VA. It functions best with the 57070 actuator.
Note: The 57070 Actuator is sold separately.
Actuator
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number
E61760
Note: Contact Littelfuse for specific agency approval ratings.
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (inch)
Actuator
Sensor
M8 x 1.25 (59070)
5/16 x 24 THD (59065)
5/16 x 24THD (57065)
31.75
(1.250)
38.10
(1.500)
5.56
(.219)
Features
• Two-part magnetically operated
proximity sensor
• Threaded barrel with retaining nuts
• Available as M8 (57070/59070) or
5/16 (57065/59065) size options
Benefits
• Simple installation and adjustment
using supplied retaining nuts
• Operates through non-ferrous
materials such as wood, plastic or
aluminium
Applications
• Position and Limit Sensing
• Security System Switch
• Customer defined sensitivity option
• Choice of cable length and
connector
• Excellent for switching micro-
controller logic level loads.
• No standby power requirement
• Industrial Process Control
• Linear Actuators
31.75
(1.250)
38.10
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
(1.500)
6.35 NOM.
Different cable options available.
(.250)
300±10.00
(11.81±.394)
5.56
(.219)
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Reed Sensors
Firecracker > 59070
59070 M8 Plastic Threaded Barrel Sensor + 57070 Actuator
Electrical Ratings
Contact Type Normally Open
Switch Type 1 2 3 4
Contact Rating
4
Voltage
4
Current
Resistance
5
1
Switching
Breakdown
Switching
Carry
Contact, Initial
Insulation
VA/Watt - max. 10 10 5 5
2
3
2
Vdc - max.
Vac - max.
Vdc - min.
Adc - max.
Aac - max.
Adc - max.
Ω - max.
Ω - min.
200
140
250
0.5
0.35
1.2
0.2
10
10
Capacitance Contact pF - typ. 0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3
Temperature Operating °C -40 to +105 -20 to +105 -40 to +105 -40 to +105
Normally Open
HighVoltage
300
265
400
0.4
0.30
1.4
0.2
10
10
Change Over Normally Closed
175
120
200
0.25
0.18
175
120
200
0.25
0.18
1.5
0.2
9
10
1.5
0.2
10
9
Product Characteristics
Operate Time
Release Time
Shock
Vibration
Notes:
1. Contact rating - Pr oduct of the switching voltage and current should never exceed the wattage rating. C ontact Littelfuse for additional load/life information.
2. When switching inductive and/or capacitive loads, the effects of transient voltages and/or currents should be considered. Refer to Application Notes AN108A and A N107 for details.
3. Breakdown Voltage - per MIL-STD -202, Met hod 301.
4. Elec trical Load Life Expectancy - C ontact Littelfus e with voltage, current values along with type of load.
5. This resistance value is for 11.81mm wire length. Resist ance changes when wire lengthens.
6. Oper ate (including bounce)/Release Time - per EIA/ NARM RS-421-A, diode suppressed coil (Coil II).
7. Shock and Vibration - per EIA/N ARM RS-421-A and MIL-STD-202.
8. For custom modifications to the wire lengt h or size, or adding a special connector, please contact Littelfuse.
6
6
7
7
11ms ½ sine G - max. 100 100 50 50
50-2000 Hz G - max. 30 30 30 30
ms - max. 1.0 1.0 3.0 3.0
ms - max. 1.0 1.0 3.0 3.0
Sensitivity Options (Using 57070 Actuator)
Select Option S T U V
Switch Type
Pull-In
AT Range
Activate Distance–D
mm (inch)
Average
Pull-In
AT Range
1 Normally Open 12-18 8.4 (.330) 17-23 6.6 (.260) 22-28 5.1 (.200) 27-33 4.0 (.157)
2 High Voltage -- -- 17-23 6.6 (.260) 22-28 5.1 (.200) 27-33 4.0 (.157)
3 Change Over 15-20 6.5 (.255) 20-25 4.9 (.193) 25-30 3.7 (.146) -- --
4 Normally Closed 15-20 6.5 (.255) 20-25 4.9 (.193) 25-30 3.7 (.146) -- --
Activate Distance–D
mm (inch)
Average
Pull-In
AT Range
Activate Distance–D
mm (inch)
Average
Pull-In
AT Range
Activate Distance–D
mm (inch)
Average
Note:
1. Pull-In AT Range: These AT values are the bare reed switch AT before modification.
2. The activation distance is average value on the final sensor assembly.
Sensor Actuator
D
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Schematics Switch Type
1 and 2
Blue
3
4
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Reed Sensors
Firecracker > 59070
59070 M8 Plastic Threaded Barrel Sensor + 57070 Actuator
Cable Length Specification
Cable Type: 24 AWG 7/32 PVC 105°C UL1430/UL1569
Select Option
02 300 (11.81)
Cable Length
mm (inch)
Termination Specification
Termination Options
Select
Option
A Tinned leads (6.4±0.76)mm
F Untinned leads (6.4±0.76)mm
E JST type XHP 2.5mm pitch
(Two-wire versions illustrated)
Description
Part Numbering System
Sensor:
Series
Switch Type
1, 2, 3, or 4
Sensitivity
S, T, U, or V
Cable Length
Termination
A, F, or E
Actuator:
Series
59070 - X - X - XX - X
02
57070 - 000
Standard Actuator
000
Note: The 57070 Actuator is sold separately.
Packaging
Packaging Option Packaging Specification Quantity Quantity & Packaging Code Taping Width
Bulk Bulk 500 N/A N/A
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independently evaluate the suitability of and test each product selected for their own applications.
Littelfuse products are not designed for, and may not be used in, all applications. Read complete
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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