Manufacturer: Omron
Product No.: TP70-1A3
Country of origin:Japan
Product Type: Limit Switches
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 1400g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Engineered for reliable position sensing in demanding bulk handling and conveyor environments, the Omron TP70-1A3 is an integrated limit switch assembly featuring a high-durability flexible rod actuator. This industrial-grade unit incorporates a built-in D4N-2187 limit switch core to convert multi-directional mechanical deflection into highly dependable electrical signals. It is pre-configured with a robust C-clamp mounting system (Option 3), enabling secure mechanical attachment directly to structural steel channels, frame rails, or machine brackets without complex alignment procedures.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Omron |
| Model Number | TP70-1A3 |
| Internal Switch Mechanism | D4N-2187 |
| Configuration | Integrated switch only |
| Mounting Configuration | C-clamp mounting |
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Operating Temperature Range | -10 degC to +70 degC (with no icing) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 35% to 95% RH |
| Allowable Operating Speed | 1 mm/s to 0.5 m/s |
| Max. Mechanical Frequency | 60 operations per minute |
| Max. Electrical Frequency | 30 operations per minute (under resistive load) |
| Vibration Resistance (Malfunction) | 10 to 55 Hz, 0.65-mm single amplitude, 100 m/s2 max. |
| Shock Resistance (Destruction) | 1,000 m/s2 max. |
| Shock Resistance (Malfunction) | 20 m/s2 max. |
| Terminal Style | Screw terminals (M3.5 screws) |
| Physical Net Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Total Shipping Weight | 3.0 kg |
The TP70-1A3 integrates a standard D4N series safety switch body. If the internal contact block suffers electrical wear or failure, the internal core mechanism can be replaced with a standard D4N-2187 unit, preserving the specialized mechanical C-clamp housing and flexible rod assembly. Always verify contact action configurations (typically snap-action or slow-action) when servicing internal units.
While flexible rod switches excel at multi-directional and irregular targets, ensure that operating speeds do not exceed the specified limit of 0.5 m/s. Exceeding this limit causes high-velocity kinetic whip-back of the rod, which can result in secondary contact bounce, electrical noise, or early mechanical metal fatigue of the spring joint. Do not use this switch as a mechanical hard stop; physical structural overrides must be implemented externally.
When wiring the screw terminals, use insulated M3.5 crimped ring or spade terminals to prevent stray wire strands from shorting inside the compact internal chamber. The conduit gland must be torqued to its manufacturer's specifications using appropriate sealing materials to maintain the IP65 environmental rating. In high-vibration applications, apply a medium-strength thread locker to the mounting bolts of the C-clamp to prevent alignment drift.
Before beginning any installation, alignment, or wiring procedures, ensure all connected electrical circuits are completely de-energized and locked out. Verify that no mechanical movement can occur during installation.
Position the C-clamp mechanical mounting base over the target frame or support rail. Tighten the clamping bolts evenly to ensure rigid structural attachment.
Adjust the angle of the flexible rod assembly relative to the actuation target path, ensuring that the target makes contact inside the allowed speed envelope.
Remove the protective housing cover to access the M3.5 screw terminals. Run the field cabling through a sealed conduit entry gland.
Securely crimp and connect the conductors, replace the terminal cover plate, and torque the cover screws to maintain seal integrity before energizing the circuit.
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Japan
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