{"product_id":"tp70-1a3-omron-tp70-flexible-rod-limit-switch","title":"TP70-1A3 Omron TP70 Flexible Rod Limit Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for mechanical position detection and multi-directional deflection actuation in field automation enclosures, the \u003cstrong\u003eOmron TP70-1A3\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eTP70\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible Rod Switch) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. Mechanical deflection of its spring rod triggers internal snap-action contacts, converting multi-axis physical displacement into discrete electromechanical control signals sent directly to PLC digital input cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfiguration Matrix \u0026amp; Model Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTP70\u003c\/strong\u003e: Industrial heavy-duty flexible rod limit switch series base platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built-in switch assembly incorporating the D4N-2187 internal contact module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Integrated switch function variant without secondary external actuator extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e: Heavy-duty C-clamp bracket configuration for secure physical mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMechanical \u0026amp; Environmental Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTP70-1A3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.40 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 10 x 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-10 to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified (Passive contacts)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Switch Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD4N-2187\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllowable Operating Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 mm\/s to 0.5 m\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Operating Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical: 60 ops\/min; Electrical: 30 ops\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMalfunction: 10 to 55 Hz, 0.65-mm single amplitude (100 m\/s2 max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShock Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestruction: 1,000 m\/s2 max.; Malfunction: 20 m\/s2 max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerminal Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI\/O Density Scaling and Deterministic Field Execution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal D4N-2187 switch mechanism delivers rapid contact changeover to prevent contact bounce during mechanical trip events. Discrete output state transitions map directly into field remote I\/O nodes, optimizing I\/O density scaling across distributed architectures. Direct physical contact switching maintains zero transmission latency, enabling immediate state update processing over Profinet \/ EtherNet\/IP deterministic networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Omron TP70-1A3 integrated flexible rod limit switch unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x C-clamp mounting hardware bracket assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Field instruction sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhysical Mounting and Wiring Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMechanical Base Attachment and Alignment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFix the C-clamp bracket securely to the machine frame to prevent displacement under mechanical vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the flexible rod actuator is positioned to make contact within its allowable speed range of 1 mm\/s to 0.5 m\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eConductor Termination and Enclosure Sealing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrip field wiring and land conductors under the internal screw terminals, tightening to recommended torque limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the cable conduit entry gland to ensure IP65 ingress protection against moisture and dust ingress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Engineering FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat internal switch block is embedded inside the TP70-1A3 housing?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly contains a D4N-2187 snap-action contact module for electromechanical switching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat maximum mechanical actuation frequency applies to the rod mechanism?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flexible rod assembly supports a maximum mechanical operating frequency of 60 operations per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is the limit switch housing mounted to industrial machinery structures?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical attachment is achieved using the integrated type-3 C-clamp mounting bracket assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat ingress protection rating does the switch housing maintain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure meets IP65 protection standards, preventing ingress from dust and water jets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan this passive electromechanical switch be hot-swapped under live field power?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, field wiring terminals must be de-energized before opening the cover to prevent shock or arc flash risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat maximum shock force can the mechanical housing endure before destruction?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rugged enclosure tolerates structural impact forces up to a maximum destruction limit of 1,000 m\/s2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow are field signal conductors terminated inside the switch body?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal electrical connections are secured directly onto screw terminals housed beneath the protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat operating temperature range is supported during continuous operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device operates within an ambient temperature environment ranging from -10 to +70 deg C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306674897069,"sku":"TP70-1A3","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/TP70-1A1.jpg?v=1790225926","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/tp70-1a3-omron-tp70-flexible-rod-limit-switch","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}