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ActiveCrouzet 83 Series Microswitch SPDT 15A
Crouzet 83 series miniature microswitch — French alternative to Honeywell V-15.
Common Applications
French-made miniature microswitch found in European appliances, HVAC equipment, and vending machines. The European counterpart to the Honeywell V-15. Used as door interlocks on washing machines, safety switches on gas boilers, and limit sensors on pneumatic cylinders. Crouzet microswitches are specified by Airbus for aircraft cabin equipment.
Specifications
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Actuator Function
Momentary = springs back when released. Maintained/latching = stays pressed until pressed again.
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Snap-action
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Certifications
Third-party safety certifications. UL = required for US NEC installations. CE = EU compliance. CSA = Canadian standards.
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UL, VDE, CE
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Contact Configuration
The electrical switching arrangement.
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SPDT
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Mechanical Life
How many press cycles before mechanical failure. Higher is better — 10M cycles at 100 presses/day = 274 years.
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10,000,000 cycles
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Operating Force
Maximum force needed to press. ADA requires ≤5 lbs (22.2N) for accessibility.
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1.5N (150gf)
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Installation Quick Reference
Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).
Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.
Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.
Dimensions
Wiring Diagram
Troubleshooting
Button doesn't respond when pressed
Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.
Works intermittently
Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.
Button feels mushy or doesn't click
The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.
Where to Buy
Price range
$17.25 — $33.79
across 2 distributors
Quick Specs
- Actuator Function
- Snap-action
- Certifications
- UL, VDE, CE
- Contact Configuration
- SPDT
- Mechanical Life
- 10,000,000 cycles
- Operating Force
- 1.5N (150gf)
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