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Eaton Heavy Duty Plug-In Limit Switch Head, Die Cast Zinc

Eaton Heavy Duty Plug-In Limit Switch Head, Die Cast Zinc

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Model: E50DT1

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Eaton Heavy Duty Plug-In Limit Switch Head, Die Cast Zinc

The Eaton Heavy Duty Plug-In Limit Switch Head is a die cast zinc switch head engineered for demanding industrial position-sensing applications. Featuring a side pushbutton switch type with 1 NO-1 NC contact configuration, this limit switch head is rated NEMA 1 and carries a contact rating of 10A at 240Vac, 1A at 250Vdc, delivering dependable performance in machine control and automation circuits. An 8 ft (2.4 m) SOOW-A cable provides flexible plug-in connection for fast field installation and replacement.

Key Features

  • Compact Dimensions: 2.25 in product width, 1.54 in depth, and 2 in height for space-constrained mounting on machinery and equipment.
  • Durable Construction: Die cast zinc enclosure resists impact and wear in heavy duty industrial environments.
  • Switch Type: Side pushbutton actuation with 1 NO-1 NC contact configuration for reliable position and safety sensing.
  • Contact Rating: 10A at 240Vac, 1A at 250Vdc, with maximum AC current of 10A and maximum DC current of 1A.
  • Plug-In Connection: 8 ft (2.4 m) SOOW-A cable for quick, flexible field wiring and switch head replacement.
  • Environmental Rating: NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 3S, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13, IP67, IP69K for use across indoor, outdoor, and wash-down environments.
  • Operating Temperature: Rated from 14 °F to 201 °F for a wide range of industrial conditions.
  • Accuracy: Switching accuracy within 0.003 for precise, repeatable position detection.

Certifications & Compliance

  • UL Listed
  • CE Marked
  • NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 3S, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13 Rated
  • IP67 and IP69K Rated

Technical Specifications

  • Product Width: 2.25 in
  • Enclosure Material: Die cast zinc
  • Connection: 8 ft (2.4 m) cable
  • Maximum DC Current: 1 A
  • Product Length/Depth: 1.54 in
  • Product Height: 2 in
  • Contact Rating: 10A at 240Vac, 1A at 250Vdc
  • Operating Temperature - Max: 201 °F
  • Accuracy: Within 0.003
  • Operating Temperature - Min: 14 °F
  • Warranty: 1 year
  • Switch Type: Side pushbutton
  • Contact Configuration: 1 NO-1 NC
  • Maximum AC Current: 10 A
  • Compliances: CE Marked
  • Cable Type: SOOW-A
  • Environmental Rating: NEMA 1, NEMA 3, NEMA 3S, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 13, IP67, IP69K
  • Certifications: UL Listed
  • Department: Electrical

Typical Applications

  • Industrial Machine Safety Interlocks
  • Conveyor and Automation Position Sensing
  • Heavy Duty Industrial Control Panels
  • Outdoor and Wash-Down Duty Environments
  • Renovation and New Equipment Installations

Why Eaton?

Eaton builds its heavy duty limit switch heads with rugged die cast zinc construction and broad NEMA 1, 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 13 and IP67/IP69K environmental ratings to perform reliably in demanding industrial settings. Backed by UL Listing, CE Marking, and a 1 year warranty, this switch head delivers the code-compliant, dependable performance electrical professionals expect from Eaton.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Warranty:
1 year
Department:
Electrical
Enclosure Material:
Die cast zinc
Product Material:
Die Cast Zinc
Product Type:
Limit Switch
Configuration:
1 NO-1 NC
Voltage Rating:
240VAC
Amperage Rating:
10A
Listing:
UL Listed
Standards:
CE Marked
Product Group:
Wiring Devices
Product Subgroup:
Switches

Eaton E50DT1 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What actuator styles does the Eaton E50 heavy duty limit switch head come in?
The Eaton E50 heavy duty plug-in switch head range covers side maintained pushbutton (E50AH1), side pushbutton with 120 Vac neon (E50ANS1), side pushbutton with an 8 ft cable (E50AS16P), side rotary maintained 2NO-2NC (E50BM1), gravity return (E50DG1 and E50GG1), side maintained pushbutton head (E50DH1), side rotary low force spring return (E50DL1), side rotary maintained 2 position (E50DM1), neutral position 5 degree travel (E50DN1), side push roller (E50DS3), top pushbutton (E50DT1), wobble head spring return (E50DW2), and a single-pole 120 Vac neon light unit (E50SAN). Pick the head by how the machine member contacts it: pushbutton for straight-line plunger contact, roller for a cam riding past, rotary for a lever arm, wobble for contact from any direction.
2) Can an Eaton E50 limit switch head be used on a wash-down conveyor line?
Yes. The E50 heavy duty switch head carries NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P and 13 ratings along with IP67 and IP69K, so it handles hose-down and high-pressure, high-temperature wash-down. The die cast zinc enclosure is the reason it holds up to the impact and corrosion exposure that comes with food and beverage or outdoor duty. Operating range runs 14 F to 201 F.
3) Will a 10A 240VAC limit switch head run a motor starter coil or does it need an interposing relay?
Contact rating is 10A at 240Vac and 1A at 250Vdc, with 10A max on AC and 1A max on DC. That is enough to switch most AC control-circuit loads such as starter coils and solenoid valves directly. On DC circuits you only have 1A, so anything drawing more than that needs an interposing relay. It does not switch motor loads directly.
4) How many contacts do I get, and can I run both a stop signal and an indication circuit off one head?
Most of the E50 heads are 1 NO-1 NC, which gives you one normally open and one normally closed contact, enough for a stop or interlock circuit plus a separate indication or PLC input. If you need four contacts, the side rotary maintained E50BM1 is the 2NO-2NC option. Keep in mind an NO and NC pair on the same head shares the actuator, so both change state together.
5) Do I wire an Eaton E50 head with conduit and screw terminals or is there a cable version?
Both. Screw terminal versions (E50AH1, E50ANS1, E50BM1, E50GG1) are wired in the conventional way through a conduit entry. If you want a plug-in style connection for fast swap-outs, the E50AS16P comes with an 8 ft (2.4 m) SOOW-A cable already attached, which is the choice on machines where downtime for rewiring matters or where the switch sits away from the panel.
6) What is the difference between a maintained and a spring return limit switch head?
A maintained head stays in the actuated position after the machine member passes, until something drives it back. That is the E50DH1 side maintained pushbutton and the E50DM1 side rotary maintained 2 position head. A spring return head snaps back on its own as soon as the actuator releases, which is what you want for pass-by position sensing on a conveyor or cam. Spring return options include the E50DL1 low force side rotary and the E50DW2 wobble head. Gravity return heads (E50DG1, E50GG1) reset under their own weight rather than a spring, so they are mounted in an orientation where gravity can do the work.
7) How much room do I need to mount an Eaton E50 limit switch head on a machine frame?
Footprint is 2.25 in wide, 1.54 in deep and 2 in high, so it drops into tight spots on machinery and equipment. Add clearance beyond that for the actuator travel and, on the cable version, a bend radius for the 8 ft lead.
8) Is the Eaton E50 limit switch head UL Listed for an industrial control panel?
Yes, the E50 heavy duty switch head is UL Listed and CE Marked, which is what a spec on an industrial control panel or a facility MRO standard normally calls for. Environmental ratings run NEMA 1, 3, 3S, 4, 4X, 6, 6P and 13 plus IP67 and IP69K.
9) Which E50 head do I use if the machine part can hit the switch from different directions?
The wobble head with spring return, E50DW2, is the one for that. A wobble stick takes contact from any radial direction and returns on its own, which suits web breaks, overtravel detection, and situations where approach angle is not repeatable. A side pushbutton or top pushbutton head needs contact along the plunger axis, and a roller head like the E50DS3 needs the cam to approach in line with the roller.
10) Can I use this limit switch head outdoors in freezing weather?
Operating range on the E50 heavy duty head is 14 F to 201 F, so it is fine for most outdoor industrial duty but not for sustained temperatures below 14 F. The NEMA 3, 3S, 4X, 6 and 6P ratings cover rain, sleet, ice, corrosion and temporary submersion exposure.
11) How repeatable is position sensing with an Eaton E50 limit switch head?
Switching accuracy is stated within 0.003, which is tight enough for repeatable stop positions on indexing and conveyor equipment. For that accuracy to hold in service, mount the head to a rigid frame member so the actuator sees the same travel every cycle.
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