Parameters Category Parameter Specification for CAL18-11B General Type Heavy-Duty Precision Limit Switch with Metal Lever Series CAL18 Series Contact Configuration SPDT (1 NO + 1 NC) Actuator Type Metal Lever, Side Rotary Roller, Right-Angle Return (Type "B") Electrical Ratings Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 500 V AC/DC Utilization Category (AC) AC-15: 10 A at 250 V AC, cos φ = 0.65 Utilization Category (DC) DC-13: 0.3 A at 250 V DC, L/R = 40 ms Rated Operational Current (Ie) 10 A, 250 V AC 0.3 A, 250 V DC Rated Thermal Current (Ith) 10 A Switching Capacity (AC) Make/Break: 10A, 250V, cos φ=0.65 Switching Capacity (DC) Make/Break: 0.3A, 250V, L/R=40ms Electrical Life > 1 x 10⁶ operations (at rated load) Mechanical Characteristics Mechanical Life > 10 x 10⁶ operations Operating Force Approx. 3.5 N (typical at roller) Release Force ≥ 0.6 N Pretravel ~15° (angle for lever to start moving contacts) Overtravel > 45° (maximum permissible travel beyond operating point) Repeat Accuracy ±0.5° (angular, typical) Terminals Connection Type Screw Clamp Terminals Terminal Capacity 2 x 1.5 mm² or 1 x 2.5 mm² (solid/fine-stranded) Torque 0.5 - 0.6 Nm Environmental & Construction Housing Material Thermoplastic (PBT) or Die-Cast Zinc (varies) Protection Degree (IP) IP65 (Dust-tight & protected against water jets from any direction) Operating Temperature -25°C to +85°C (Ambient) Storage Temperature -40°C to +100°C Ambient Humidity 5% to 93% RH (non-condensing) Vibration Resistance 10 - 55 Hz, 0.75 mm amplitude Shock Resistance 30 G, 11 ms duration Actuator Details Lever Material Steel or Zinc Alloy Roller Material Nylon or Metal (standard) Lever Length (Approx.) ~40 mm (from pivot to roller center - verify with catalog) Mounting Mounting Holes 2 x Ø4.5 mm (for M4 screws) on standardized footprint Mounting Torque 1.2 - 1.5 Nm for mounting screws Standards & Approvals Compliance Standards IEC 60947-5-1, EN 60947-5-1 Certifications CE, cULus