Overview
The Honeywell 914CE20-3 is a compact miniature limit switch from the proven MICRO SWITCH 914CE series. This single-pole double-throw (SPDT) limit switch features a spring wire wobble actuator and 1NC 1NO snap action silver contacts. The 914CE series features zinc die-cast housing and bottom exit 3 foot cable termination. Ideal for machinery control, robotics, and equipment requiring precise, repeatable limit detection.
Key Features
- Fluorocarbon diaphragm sealing provides reliable protection, meeting NEMA 1, 2, 3, 3R, 4, 6, 6P and 13 as well as IP66, IP67 and IP68 requirements.
- Rated for 10 million mechanical operations with rugged snap action contacts for high reliability
- 25 mm mounting centers allow standard gang-mounting configurations
- Available with low temperature seals and lubricant down to -40°C (-40°F) for extreme environment applications
- Meets CSA, UL standards and European CE requirements
Technical Specifications
- Contact configuration: SPDT (1NC / 1NO)
- Electrical rating: 5 A at 250 VAC
- Contact type: Snap action silver contacts
- Actuator: Spring wire wobble actuator
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 105°C (32°F to 221°F)
- Actuation speed: 0.003 m/s minimum; 0.1 m/s maximum
- AC actuation frequency up to 200 Hz; DC up to 20 Hz
- Shock resistance: 50 g; Vibration resistance: 10 G
- Termination: Bottom exit 3-foot cable
- Housing material: Zinc die-cast
Typical Applications
Suitable for textile machinery, commercial laundry equipment, machine tools, robotics, processing equipment, packaging equipment, farm machinery, vehicles, and printing trade machinery. The sealed construction and vibration tolerance make the 914CE20-3 ideal for harsh factory floor environments and outdoor equipment exposed to dust, moisture, and temperature extremes.
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- General-purpose industrial machinery control systems
- Conveyor systems and process automation equipment
- Panel-mounted or machine-integrated safety circuits
- Standard 24V to 250VAC industrial electrical systems
- Discrete logic and PLC-based control systems
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Earlier models within the 914CE series (914CE1-3, 914CE18-3 with equivalent contact ratings)
- Equivalent OEM limit switches with SPDT 1NC/1NO contact configuration and 5A/250VAC rating
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering for critical applications.
Works With
- Direct-wired relay and contactor logic
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Discrete 24VDC control modules
- Industrial control panels with snap-action switch inputs
- Stand-alone machinery with hardwired safety circuits
