MICRO SWITCH Global Limit Switches 002408
GLA Series Issue 4
Datasheet
FEATURES
Designed to EN50041 standard, 30 mm x 60 mm mounting
Available as a standard body or plug-in body with same
footprint
Wide range of actuator heads and levers
Side rotary switches factory set for CW and CCW actuation;
field adjustable for CW only or CCW only
Certified for global applications; UL/CSA (Americas/Canada),
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CE (Europe), CCC (Asia-Pacific)
Conforms to IEC/EN 60947-5-1, EN45545-2 (GLA/GLF Series)
Sealed to IP67 and NEMA/UL 1, 4, 12, and 13
Operating temperatures as low as -40 C to 85 C
[-40 F to 185 F]
Multiple connectivity options to meet most applications: four
DESCRIPTION
different threaded conduits, micro-change connectors, mini-
Honeywells MICRO SWITCH GLA Limit Switch Series is
change connectors, Deutsch style 4-pin connector
designed to global EN50041 standards and well suited for
One or two LED indicators available in switch body
worldwide applications. The modular design (heads/actuators,
Single pole double throw, two pole single throw contact blocks
bodies, and contact blocks) of the limit switch allows for rapid
(1NC/1NO, 2NC, 2NO) are galvanically (electrically) isolated
response to meet customer applications. The rugged die-cast
(Zb) and designed with bifurcated contacts
metal housing of the switch is ideal for indoor and outdoor
Two pole double throw contact block (2NC/2NO) has each
applications where a degree of IP or NEMA enclosure sealing is
pole galvanically (electrically) isolated (Zb)
required. Normally closed snap-action contacts and normally
Normally closed contacts are positive opening , except
closed slow-action contacts are positive opening .
center neutral style
Contact blocks are available as snap action or slow action
DIFFERENTIATION
Analog output available with side rotary actuator
Side rotary actuator incorporates dual bearing design which
Mechanical life up to 15 million operations
prevents side loading during operation
Removable contact block allows for ease of wiring
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Modular design of limit switch (heads/actuators, bodies, and
Aerial lifts, boom lifts
contact blocks) allows for rapid customization and delivery
Automotive assembly lines and machining centers
Optional 1 LED or 2 LED pilot lights in limit switch front
Agriculture equipment
cover to indicate voltage present to switch and/or switch
Conveyors
actuated
Doors and apertures
Specialty contact options, sequential (2-step style) action,
Material handling
and center neutral action
Machine tools
Railroad locomotives and railroad signaling equipment
PORTFOLIO
Transportation hubs
The GLA Limit Switch Series with standard or plug-in
Valves
housings (EN50041 design, with 30 mm x 60 mm mounting)
complement the smaller GLC Series, GLD Series and GLE
VALUE TO CUSTOMERS
Series (EN50047 design, with 20 mm to 22 mm mounting).
Easy to install and maintain
The GLA Series is part of the MICRO SWITCH Limit Switch
Rugged metal construction
Series that includes the HDLS Series (Heavy Duty Limit
Switch) and General Purpose Limit Switch (LS) Series.
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CCC certification is not available on the GL Series Switches sold
within Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Option for CCC certification in
these regions is available upon request.
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Table 1. Specifications
Characteristic Parameter
Description EN50041 industrial grade limit switch, standard body or plug-in body with 30 mm x 60 mm mounting
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Certifications CE, CCC , CSA, UL
Conforming to standards IEC/EN 60947-5-1, EN45545-2 (GLA/GLF Series)
Housing material Electrostatic epoxy coated zinc
Side rotary, top pin plunger, top adjustable plunger, top roller plunger, top roller lever,
Actuators
wobble stick (multi-directional) actuator, cat whisker (multi-directional) actuator
0.5-14 NPT; PG 13,5; M20; G 1/2 (PF 1/2); Deutsch style 4-pin connector; Micro-change connector;
Termination
Mini-change connector; Pre-cabled
Contact options* 1NC/1NO, 2NC, 2NO, 2NC/2NO, 2NC/2NO sequential, 2NC/2NO center neutral
Contact type Snap action, slow action break-before-make (BBM), slow action make-before-break (MBB), slow action
Contact material Silver alloy (standard), gold-plated (low-energy applications)
Utilization category ac15, A300/A600; dc13, Q300
Rated operational voltage (Ue) 240 Vac, 600 Vac, 250 Vdc
Rated operational current (Ie) 3 A, 1.2 A, 0.27 A
Thermal current (Ith) 10 A, 2.5 A
Rated insulation voltage (Ui) 300 V; 600 V
Rated impulse withstand
2500 V
voltage (Uimp)
Short circuit protective device
Class J fuse, rated 10A, 600 V
(SCPD), type, and rating
Pollution degree 3
Sealing IP67; NEMA/UL 1, 4, 12, and 13
-40 C to 85 C [-40 C to 185 F] side rotary actuator
Operating temperature
-25 C to 85 C [-13 F to 185 F] other actuators
Mechanical life Up to 15 million operations
Vibration (actuator not fitted) 10 g conforming to IEC 68-2-6
Shock (actuator not fitted) 50 g conforming to IEC 68-2-27
Standard limit switch with 1 LED pilot light (GLF Series) or 2 LED pilot lights (GLH Series) in front cover
Options
Plug-in limit switch with 1 LED pilot light (GLG Series) in front cover
*Normally closed (NC) contacts are positive opening except for the center neutral limit switches
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CCC certification is not available on the GL Series Switches sold within Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Option for CCC certification in these regions is available
upon request.
Table 2. Electrical Ratings
Electrical Rating
ac dc
A600 AC15 Q300 DC13
Gold-plated
Ue Ie Ue Ie
contacts
(Volts) (Amps) (Volts) (Amps)
120 6 24 2.8
240 3 125 0.55
380 1.9 250 0.27
1 V 10 mA min.
50 V 100 mA max.
480 1.5
500 1.4
600 1.2
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