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| KX SERIES

SINE SWITCH

Introduction

Aerospace and defense customers rely on the SENSATA KX Series sealed sine switch when freedom from environmental conditions is required. The

versatile KLIXON sine switch element eliminates knife edges and high friction joints. It is sealed within a one-piece steel case with a metal “wave

type” diaphragm at the actuating lever engineered to withstand high or low ambient pressures. Typical uses on aircraft include door interlock systems,

engine ignition, and thrust reverser indication.

Features

• Hermetic or environmental sealing options provide design freedom for

various environmental conditions

• Compactly designed to fit small, narrow spaces

• Snap-acting Klixon sine switch provides exceptional resistance to shock

and vibration

• Available with either screw or solder lug type terminals

• Wire leads are available

• Lead lengths can be supplied to customer requirements

SPECIFICATIONS

Device

Sealed Enclosure Requirement

Maximum Temp.

KX4

Symbol 4 per MIL-PRF-8805 (epoxy sealed)

160º F (71°C)

KX5-1

Symbol 5 per MIL-PRF-8805 (fusion sealed)

275º F (135°C)

KX5-2

Symbol 5 per MIL-PRF-8805 (fusion sealed)

375º F (190°C)

Applications

• Door interlock systems on aircraft and industrial equipment/machinery

• Aircraft engine ignitions

• Stowed/deployed indication for thrust reversers

• Aircraft missle launcher position indication

• External stores emergency jettison switches

• Safety ignition indication for military jet engines

• Radar pod door switches

• Tank/armored personnel carrier missle launcher switches

• Tank gun turret position indication

Where KX5 or KX4 is the temperature rating and type of seal: