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Mechanical switch contact
Versatile fields of application
Small size
Easy to connect
The airflow monitor (NC/NO) is designed to indicate the loss of air movement of a fan or filter fan. The contact detects the loss of air movement caused by fan failure or blocked filter media regardless of direction of air. Its simple mechanical operation makes is a viable alternative to electronic monitoring systems.
The LC 013 is used as a signal contact to monitor fans or filter fans in stationary, self-contained Protection Class I enclosures. It can be connected to monitoring systems with remote control or can directly switch alarm devices, such as LED’s or signal lamps. Loads with capacities exceeding the indicated switching capacity must be switched via a relay, e.g. our electronic relay SM 010. The airflow monitor with NC contact closes upon loss of air movement, i.e. it indicates fan failure (e.g. red signal lamp). The NO contact closes when fan is in operation and serves as optical function display (e.g. green signal lamp).
LC 013/LCF 013 | |
Contact type | reed / magnet contact |
Normally Closed (NC) | switch contact open when air is flowing |
Normally Open (NO) | switch contact closed when air is flowing |
Max. switching voltage | NC: 240VDC (UL), 240V AC/DC (VDE) / NO: 60VDC |
Max.switching current | NC: DC 500mA / NO: DC 170mA |
Max. switching capacity | 10W (resistive load) |
Switching threshold of airflow velocity | >2.5m/s (hysteresis:>1m/s) |
Max.airflow velocity | 50m/s |
Contact resistance | <370mΩ (with wire) |
Max. air humidity | 70% RH (not precipitating) |
Service life | >100,000 cycles |
Connection | 2×single strand AWG26, length 500mm, tip of stranded wire 5mm stripped and tinned (NC:black, NO:blue) |
Mounting | alternatively integrated integrated in protective grille (see table). mounting clamp or mounting clip |
Casing | plastic according to UL94-HB, black |
Fitting position | bidirectional tab perpendicular to airflow |
Operating / Storage temperature | -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F) / -20 to +80°C (-4 to +176°F) |
Protection type | IP20 |
Model | Art. No. (NC) | Art. No. (NO) | Dimensions | Weight (approx.) |
LC 013 | 01300.0-00 | 01300.1-00 | 34×17.5×7.5mm | 5g |
LCF 013 | 01301.0-00 | 01301.1-00 | 80×88×10.5mm | 20g |
LCF 013 | 01302.0-00 | 01302.1-00 | 92×92×10mm | 20g |
LCF 013 | 01303.0-00 | 01303.1-00 | 120×120×10mm | 30g |
