Honeywell Z, ZD, ZM1, ZW, ZM Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions for the

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MICRO SWITCH Z Series Basic Switches

(ZD, ZM, ZM1, ZW, ZX Series)

m WARNING

IMPROPER INSTALLATION

DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop

devices or in any other application where failure of the
product could result in personal injury.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.

, CAUTION

SWITCH DAMAGE

• Wiring must be rated to meet or exceed circuitry
requirements.

• Connecting circuitry must not exceed switch rating.

• Wiring connections must be properly secured.

• Do not exceed recommended soldering time or
temperature.

• Do not contact switch housing with soldering device.

• Do not exceed recommended mounting screw tightening
torques.

• Discontinue use if switch has been damaged or cover
removed.

• Do not apply side loads to actuator or exceed specified
travel limits.

• Do not operate or store in areas where corrosive gases
such as hydrogen sulfide are present.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.

MOUNTING INFORMATION

Switch series Screw type*

ZX Pan head 2,0 mm 1,6 kg-cm [1.4 lb-in]

ZM, ZM1, ZW Pan head 2,0 mm 1,6 kg-cm [1.4 lb-in]

ZD Pan head 3,0 mm 4,8 kg-cm [4.2 lb-in]

*To prevent loosening of screws, use spring washers under
screw heads and thread lock adhesive.

• Position the operating device perpendicular to the
actuator/pushbutton to prevent side loading of the switch
actuator or pushbutton.

• Position the operating device so that no force is applied
to the pushbutton/actuator when the switch is in the free
(open) position.

• The operating device should be positioned so that when
the switch is in the operating position it should move the
actuator no less than 70 % of the total travel. Setting the
travel position so that less than 70 % of the total travel is
used may cause poor contact or welding conditions due to
an insufficient contact switching force.

• The operating device should never force the actuator/
pushbutton to exceed the total travel position.

• For switches with angled terminals, insert an insulator
separator between the switch body and the PC board
(insulator separator thickness 0,2 mm to 0,4 mm [0.008 in
to 0.016 in].

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m DANGER

IMPROPER USE

DO NOT USE these products in hazardous environments

where flammable or explosive gases or liquids such as
gasoline or thinners, etc., are present.

Failure to comply with these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.

GENERAL INFORMATION

MICRO SWITCH Z Series switches are precision snap-action
contact mechanisms enclosed in molded plastic cases. Switch
actuation triggers the mechanical closure of the switch’s
contacts. A small amount of arcing between the contacts
during contact closure occurs during normal operation. In
order to obtain desired switch performance, the switch must be
chosen based on the mechanical, electrical and environmental
conditions of the application.

Z Series switches are designed for use in a wide range of
applications. Typical applications include:

• Computer mouse

• Tape systems

• Printers

• Copiers

Safety and Productivity Solutions

WIRING INFORMATION

• Connect wires firmly to terminals.

• Replace wires that have damaged insulation.

• Use properly sized spade terminals.

• Provide strain relief when a potential exists for forces to be
transferred from the lead wires to the switch terminals.

PIN LOCATION

(1)

(3)

COM

Note: The common pin is identifiable by its position on the end
of the switch closest to the actuator/pushbutton. The normally
open and normally closed contact positions are relative to the
common pin, as shown.

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SOLDERING GUIDELINES

When hand soldering switch terminals, do not exceed five
seconds at 350 ºC [662 ºF] (exception for ZD Series switches:
Do not exceed five seconds at 300 °C [572 °F] or three seconds
at 350 °C [662 °F]). Contacting the switch housing with the
soldering device may damage the switch housing. Solder joints
must not be moved for at least one minute after soldering.

When wave soldering, do not exceed five seconds at 260 ºC
[500 ºF] or subject to aqueous wash. Use alcohol and swab to
clean terminals. Use of no-clean flux is recommended.

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS

Switch series Operating temperature range

ZX, ZD 40 °C to 85 °C [40 °F to 185 °F]

ZM, ZM1 0 °C to 120 °C [32 °F to 248 °F]

ZW

*Terminal types or pre-wired with high heat-resistant cables.
** Pre-wired with PVC cables.

40 °C to 120 °C [40 °F to 248 °F]*

40 °C to 70 °C [40 °F to 158 °F]**

WARRANTY/REMEDY

Honeywell warrants goods of its manufacture as being free
of defective materials and faulty workmanship. Honeywell’s
standard product warranty applies unless agreed to otherwise
by Honeywell in writing; please refer to your order acknowledge­ment or consult your local sales office for specific warranty
details. If warranted goods are returned to Honeywell during
the period of coverage, Honeywell will repair or replace, at its
option, without charge those items that Honeywell, in its sole
discretion, finds defective. The foregoing is buyer’s sole

remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. In no event shall Honeywell be liable for
consequential, special, or indirect damages.

While Honeywell may provide application assistance person­ally, through our literature and the Honeywell web site, it is
customer’s sole responsibility to determine the suitability of the
product in the application.

Specifications may change without notice. The information we
supply is believed to be accurate and reliable as of this printing.
However, Honeywell assumes no responsibility for its use.

Honeywell serves its customers through a worldwide network of
sales offices, representatives and distributors. For application
assistance, current specifications, pricing or name of the near­est Authorized Distributor, contact your local sales office or:

E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: sensing.honeywell.com
Phone and Fax:
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