Hazardous Area Limit Switches
VPX Series
cULus. ATEX. IEC Ex. IP66, NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 13. Div 1: Class I: B, C, D. Div 1: Class II: E, F, G
The MICRO SWITCH VPX Series switches are built especially for outdoor use in potentially hazardous atmospheres. The switch enclosures are constructed to withstand the pressure of an internal explosion. Flame paths cool the exploded gases to a point less than the lowest safe operating temperature of the surrounding gas.
The VPX Series versions equipped with the inductive proximity switches has the Intrinsically Safe (IS) rating. Regardless of where the equipment or machinery is designed, built or installed, the VPX Series products carry global agency coverage.
The VPX Series switches have standard rugged die-cast aluminum housing. The products housing is weather sealed for outdoor use and comply with NEMA 4X requirement for protection against corrosion, in addition to various NEMA enclosure standards.
The product’s o-ring seals make the enclosure rain tight, but are outside of required flame paths so explosion proof requirements are maintained. The VPX Series switches are available in multiple colors and angles, visible from all directions. Unless special ordered, all basic switches operate on clockwise and counterclockwise rotation.
Data Sheet
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Description
File Size
Date
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MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicators
804.17 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 804.17 KB
Manuals and Guides
Name
Description
File Size
Date
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MICRO SWITCH™ Hazardous Area Approvals Guide
2.77 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 2.77 MB
Limit Switches and Machine Safety Product Range Guide
8.07 MB
8/16/2021
PDF 8.07 MB
Installation Instructions
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Description
File Size
Date
Size
32312068: MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator
5.13 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 5.13 MB
32325422: MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Wiring Instructions
201.12 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 201.12 KB
CAD Model
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Description
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Regulatory Information
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Description
File Size
Date
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MICRO SWITCH Hazardous Location Approvals Matrix
529.26 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 529.26 KB
Brochure
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Description
File Size
Date
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MICRO SWITCH Hazardous Area Switches Brochure
24.3 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 24.3 MB
Technical Note
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Description
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Date
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White Paper
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
White Paper: How Switches Can Stop Machines from Going Boom
2.56 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 2.56 MB
Why Limit Switches? A Straight-Forward Switching Solution
986.65 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 986.65 KB
Certificate
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
VPX (snap switch) SIL electrical endurance certificate
258.4 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 258.4 KB
VPX (snap switch) SIL mechanical endurance certificate
258.1 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 258.1 KB
VPX (prox switch) SIL electrical endurance certificate
257.94 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 257.94 KB
VPX (prox switch) SIL mechanical endurance certificate
257.58 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 257.58 KB
Application Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Sensors and Switches in Valves and Flowmeters
1.78 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 1.78 MB
Detecting and Monitoring Valves in Hazardous Areas
153.87 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 153.87 KB
Switches and Sensors Solutions for Industrial Applications
2.48 MB
11/25/2021
PDF 2.48 MB
certificate
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Functional Safety Certificate - VPX Series Valve Position Indicator for Hazardous Locations
391.86 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 391.86 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Sensors and Switches in Valves and Flowmeters
1.78 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 1.78 MB
Detecting and Monitoring Valves in Hazardous Areas
153.87 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 153.87 KB
Functional Safety Certificate - VPX Series Valve Position Indicator for Hazardous Locations
391.86 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 391.86 KB
White Paper: How Switches Can Stop Machines from Going Boom
2.56 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 2.56 MB
32312068: MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator
5.13 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 5.13 MB
VPX (snap switch) SIL electrical endurance certificate
258.4 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 258.4 KB
MICRO SWITCH Hazardous Area Switches Brochure
24.3 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 24.3 MB
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicators
804.17 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 804.17 KB
VPX (snap switch) SIL mechanical endurance certificate
258.1 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 258.1 KB
32325422: MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Wiring Instructions
201.12 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 201.12 KB
VPX (prox switch) SIL electrical endurance certificate
257.94 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 257.94 KB
MICRO SWITCH™ Hazardous Area Approvals Guide
2.77 MB
7/16/2021
PDF 2.77 MB
MICRO SWITCH Hazardous Location Approvals Matrix
529.26 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 529.26 KB
VPX (prox switch) SIL mechanical endurance certificate
257.58 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 257.58 KB
Why Limit Switches? A Straight-Forward Switching Solution
986.65 KB
7/16/2021
PDF 986.65 KB
Limit Switches and Machine Safety Product Range Guide
8.07 MB
8/16/2021
PDF 8.07 MB
Switches and Sensors Solutions for Industrial Applications
2.48 MB
11/25/2021
PDF 2.48 MB
Image
SKU
Description
VPX1C2ABGR1A4F
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 2X snap action SPDT switch, 90° indicator, Green (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 1/2-14NPT (B & C), (2) 3/4-14NPT (A & D)
VPX1C4ABGR1A2A
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 4X snap action SPDT switch, 90° indicator, Green (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 1/2-14NPT (A & D) conduit
VPX1C4ABGR1A3B
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 4X snap action SPDT switch, 90° indicator, Green (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (3) 3/4-14NPT (A,B, & D) conduit
VPX1C4ABYR1A3B
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 4X snap action SPDT switch, 90° indicator, Yellow (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (3) 3/4-14NPT (A,B, & D) conduit
VPX1C2CBGR1A2B
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 2X intrinsically safe inductive prox sensor, 90° indicator, Green (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 3/4-14NPT (A & D) conduit
VPX1C2ABYR1A2B
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 2X snap action SPDT switch, 90° indicator, Yellow (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 3/4-14NPT (A & D) conduit
VPX1C2CBGR1A4F
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 2X intrinsically safe inductive prox sensor, 90° indicator, Green (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 1/2-14NPT (B & C), (2) 3/4-14NPT (A & D)
VPX1C2CBYR1A2B
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 2X intrinsically safe inductive prox sensor, 90° indicator, Yellow (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 3/4-14NPT (A & D) conduit
VPX1C2ABYR1A2A
MICRO SWITCH VPX Series Valve Position Indicator, assembled in China, 2X snap action SPDT switch, 90° indicator, Yellow (open)/Red (closed), Namur shaft, 360° continuous shaft rotation, (2) 1/2-14NPT (A & D) conduit