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SUBMINIATURE
Basic Switch SS
Subminiature Basic Switch
■ Economical, subminiature basic switch offers
long service life (30 million operations minimum)
■ All models are free from overtravel restrictions,
permit easy setting
■ Wide switching capacity range from
microvoltage/current loads (1 mA at 5 VDC to
high-capacity loads 10.1 A at 250 VAC)
■ Standard operating force, low force or super-low
force models available

Ordering Information

Pin plunger Hinge lever Simulated Formed Hinged

roller hinge lever hinge lever roller lever

■ STANDARD TYPE
Microvoltage/microcurrent load 0.1 A max. (Bifurcated crossbar contacts)

Part Number
Contact PCB Terminal Soldered Tab (#110)
Actuator OF Straight Vertical Parallel to Left Parallel to Right Terminal Terminal
Pin plunger 25 g SS-01-ED – – SS-01-E SS-01-ET
50 g SS-01-FD – – SS-01-F SS-01-FT
150 g SS-01D SS-01D1 SS-01D2 SS-01 SS-01T
Hinge lever 8g SS-01GL-ED – – SS-01GL-E SS-01GL-ET
16 g SS-01GL-FD – – SS-01GL-F SS-01GL-FT
50 g SS-01GLD SS-01GLD1 SS-01GLD2 SS-01GL SS-01GLT
Simulated roller 8g SS-01GL13-ED – – SS-01GL13-E SS-01GL13-ET
hinge lever 16 g SS-01GL13-FD – – SS-01GL13-F SS-01GL13-FT
50 g SS-01GL13D – – SS-01GL13 SS-01GL13T
Formed hinge lever 8g – – – SS-01GL14-E SS-01GL14-ET
16 g SS-01GL14-FD – – SS-01GL14-F –
50 g SS-01GL14D – – SS-01GL14 SS-01GL14T
Hinged roller lever 8g SS-01GL2-ED – – SS-01GL2-E SS-01GL2-ET
16 g SS-01GL2-FD – – SS-01GL2-F SS-01GL2-FT
50 g SS-01GL2D – – SS-01GL2 SS-01GL2T
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General-purpose 5 A max. (Standard rivet contacts)

Part Number
Contact PCB Terminal Soldered Tab (#110)
Actuator OF Straight Vertical Parallel to Left Parallel to Right Terminal Terminal
Pin plunger 50 g SS-5-FD SS-5-FD1 SS-5-FD2 SS-5-F SS-5-FT
150 g SS-5D SS-5D1 SS-5D2 SS-5 SS-5T
Hinge lever 16 g SS-5GL-FD SS-5GL-FD1 SS-5GL-FD2 SS-5GL-F SS-5GL-FT
50 g SS-5GLD SS-5GLD1 SS-5GLD2 SS-5GL SS-5GLT
Simulated roller 16 g SS-5GL13-FD – SS-5GL13-FD2 SS-5GL13-F SS-5GL13-FT
hinge lever 50 g SS-5GL13D SS-5GL13D1 SS-5GL13D2 SS-5GL13 SS-5GL13T
Formed hinge lever 16 g SS-5GL14-FD SS-5GL14-FD1 – SS-5GL14-F SS-5GL14-FT
50 g SS-5GL14D SS-5GL14D1 SS-5GL14D2 SS-5GL14 SS-5GL14T
Hinged roller lever 16 g SS-5GL2-FD SS-5GL2-FD1 SS-5GL2-FD2 SS-5GL2-F SS-5GL2-FT
50 g SS-5GL2D SS-5GL2D1 SS-5GL2D2 SS-5GL2 SS-5GL2T

General-purpose 10.1 A max. (Standard rivet contacts)

Part Number
Contact PCB Terminal Soldered Tab (#110)
Actuator OF Straight Vertical Parallel to Left Parallel to Right Terminal Terminal
Pin plunger 150 g SS-10D – – SS-10 SS-10T
Hinge lever 50 g SS-10GLD – – SS-10GL SS-10GLT
Simulated roller 50 g SS-10GL13D – – SS-10GL13 SS-10GL13T
hinge lever
Formed hinge lever 50 g SS-10GL14D – – SS-10GL14 SS-10GL14T
Hinged roller lever 50 g SS-10GL2D – – SS-10GL2 SS-10GL2T

■ CONTACT FORM
SPDT SPST-NO* SPST-NC*
(common throughout the series) (standard models rated at 0.1 to 0.5 A) (standard models rated at 0.1 to 5 A)

Sealed lead wire terminal models

have color-coded leads.

* The normally open (SPST-NO) and normally closed (SPST-NC) types are not listed in the Ordering Information tables.
Directly consult OMRON.

Specifications
Microvoltage/microcurrent load type

General purpose/resistive load

Bifurcated crossbar contacts
Contact form NC NO
125 VAC 0.1 A 0.1 A
30 VDC 0.1 A 0.1 A
Inrush current 1 A max. 1 A max.

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Standard type general purpose

Rivet contacts
Resistive load Lamp load Inductive load Motor load
Switch series: SS-5 SS-10 SS-5 and SS-10 SS-5 and SS-10 SS-5 and SS-10
Contact form NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO NC NO
125 VAC 5A 5A 10.1 A 10.1 A 1.5 A 0.7 A 3A 3A 2.5 A 1.3 A
250 VAC 3A 3A 10.1 A 10.1 A 1A 0.5 A 2A 2A 1.5 A 0.8 A
8 VDC 5A 5A 10.1 A 10.1 A 2A 2A 5A 4A 3A 3A
14 VDC 5A 5A 10.1 A 10.1 A 2A 2A 4A 4A 3A 3A
30 VDC 4A 4A 4A 4A 2A 2A 3A 3A 3A 3A
125 VDC 0.4 A 0.4 A 0.4 A 0.4 A 0.05 A 0.05 A 0.4 A 0.4 A 0.05 A 0.05 A
250 VDC 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.03 A 0.03 A 0.2 A 0.2 A 0.03 A 0.03 A
Inrush current 20 A max. 10 A max. 20 A max. 15 A max. (both non-inductive and inductive loads)

Note: 1. The above current ratings are the values of the steady-state current.
2. Inductive load has a power factor of 0.4 min. (AC) and a time constant of 7 milliseconds max. (DC). The inductive load
applicable to the SS-10 series must have a power factor of 0.75 min.
3. Lamp load has an inrush current of 10 times the steady-state current.
4. Motor load has an inrush current of 6 times the steady-state current.
5. If the switch is used in a DC circuit and is subjected to inrush current or surge, connect a surge suppressor across the
switch.

■ CONTACT RESISTANCE (mΩ max., initial)

SS-01■■ SS-5■■ SS-10■■
Contact rating: 0.1 A 3 A or 5 A 10.1 A
Normal operating force models (SS-■■) 50 mΩ 30 mΩ 30 mΩ
Low operating force models (SS-■■ -F) 100 mΩ 50 mΩ –
Super-low operating force models (SS-■■ -E) 150 mΩ – –
Lead wire models (all OF types) 100 mΩ 50 mΩ –

Characteristics
Switch type General-purpose
Operating speed (see note 3) 0.1 mm to 1 m/second (0.004 to 39.4 in/second)
Operating frequency Mechanical 400 operations per minute (pin plunger actuator type)
Electrical 60 operations per minute (pin plunger actuator type)
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ at 500 VDC
Dielectric strength Crossbar contact type 600 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute (see note 1)
Others 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between terminals of same polarity
1,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between current-carrying parts and ground
and between each terminal and noncurrent-carrying metal parts
Vibration Malfunction durability 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude
Shock Mechanical durability Low-OF type 500 m/s2 min. (approx. 50 g)
Others 1,000 m/s2 min. (approx. 100 g)
Malfunction durability Standard type 300 m/s2 min. (approx. 30 g)
Low-OF type 200 m/s2 min. (approx. 20 g)
Lever type at TTP Contact gap, 1 ms max.
Ambient temperature Operating -25° to 85°C with no icing
Humidity 85% RH max.
Service life Mechanical 30 million operations minimum (OT: rated value) (see note 4)
Electrical 200,000 operations minimum (rated load) (see note 2)
Weight Approx. 1.6 g pin plunger type

Note: 1. SS-10 series only.

2. 50,000 operations minimum for the SS-10 series.
3. Applies to the pin plunger type (at the pin plunger of the lever type).
4. 10 million operations for the SS-10 series.
5. Data shown are of initial value.
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■ CHARACTERISTIC DATA
Mechanical service life Electrical service life
Standard type (SS-5, SS-10 series) Standard type (SS-5 series)
Service life (x103 operations)

Service life (x103 operations)

Overtravel (mm) Rated operating current (A)

Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)

■ STANDARD TYPE
Pin plunger
SS-01 (-E, -F)
SS-5 (-F)
SS-10

Super-low force Low-force models Standard models Standard

Operating model SS-01-F SS-01 model
characteristics SS-01-E SS-5-F SS-5 SS-10
OF max. 25 g 50 g 150 g 150 g
RF min. 2g 4g 25 g 25 g
PT max. 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
OT min. 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 0.5 mm (0.020 in) 0.4 mm (0.016 in)
MD max. 0.1 mm (0.004 in) 0.1 mm (0.004 in) 0.1 mm (0.004 in) 0.12 mm (0.005 in)
OP 8.4 ± 0.5 mm 8.4 ± 0.5 mm 8.4 ± 0.5 mm 8.4 ± 0.5 mm
(0.331 ± 0.020 in) (0.331 ± 0.020 in) (0.331 ± 0.020 in) (0.331 ± 0.020 in)

Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.

2. Straight vertical PCB terminal models are shown above. Soldered terminal, Tab (#10) terminal, lead wire terminal, PCB
terminal parallel to left and PCB terminal parallel to right are shown in the Terminals section.

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Hinge lever
SS-01GL (-E, -F)
SS-5GL (-F)
SS-10GL

Super-low force Low-force models Standard models Standard

Operating model SS-01GL-F SS-01GL model
characteristics SS-01GL-E SS-5GL-F SS-5GL SS-10GL
OF max. 8g 16 g 50 g 50 g
RF min. 1g 2g 6g 6g
OT min. 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
MD max. 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
FP max. 13.6 mm (0.535 in) 13.6 mm (0.535 in) 13.6 mm (0.535 in) 13.6 mm (0.535 in)
OP 8.8 ± 0.8 mm 8.8 ± 0.8 mm 8.8 ± 0.8 mm 8.8 ± 0.8 mm
(0.346 ± 0.032 in) (0.346 ± 0.032 in) (0.346 ± 0.032 in) (0.346 ± 0.032 in)

Simulated roller hinge lever

SS-01GL13 (-E, -F)
SS-5GL13 (-F)
SS-10GL13

Super-low force Low-force models Standard models Standard

Operating model SS-01GL13-F SS-01GL13 model
characteristics SS-01GL13-E SS-5GL13-F SS-5GL13 SS-10GL13
OF max. 8g 16 g 50 g 50 g
RF min. 1g 2g 6g 6g
OT min. 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
MD max. 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
FP max. 15.5 mm (0.610 in) 15.5 mm (0.610 in) 15.5 mm (0.610 in) 15.5 mm (0.610 in)
OP 10.7 ± 0.8 mm 10.7 ± 0.8 mm 10.7 ± 0.8 mm 10.7 ± 0.8 mm
(0.421 ± 0.032 in) (0.421 ± 0.032 in) (0.421 ± 0.032 in) (0.421 ± 0.032 in)

Note: 1. Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.

2. Straight vertical PCB terminal models are shown above. Soldered terminal, Tab (#10) terminal, lead wire terminal, PCB
terminal parallel to left and PCB terminal parallel to right are shown in the Terminals section.

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Unit: mm (inch)

Formed hinge lever

SS-01GL14 (-E, -F)
SS-5GL14 (-F)
SS-10GL14

Super-low force Low-force models Standard models Standard

Operating model SS-01GL14-F SS-01GL14 model
characteristics SS-01GL14-E SS-5GL14-F SS-5GL14 SS-10GL14
OF max. 8g 16 g 50 g 50 g
RF min. 1g 2g 6g 6g
OT min. 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
MD max. 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
FP max. 14.9 mm (0.587 in) 14.9 mm (0.587 in) 14.9 mm (0.587 in) 14.9 mm (0.587 in)
OP 10.1 ± 0.8 mm 10.1 ± 0.8 mm 10.1 ± 0.8 mm 10.1 ± 0.8 mm
(0.398 ± 0.032 in) (0.398 ± 0.032 in) (0.398 ± 0.032 in) (0.398 ± 0.032 in)

Hinged roller lever

SS-01GL2 (-E, -F)
SS-5GL2 (-F)
SS-10GL2

Super-low force Low-force models Standard models Standard

Operating model SS-01GL2-F SS-01GL2 model
characteristics SS-01GL2-E SS-5GL2-F SS-5GL2 SS-10GL2
OF max. 8g 16 g 50 g 50 g
RF min. 1g 2g 6g 6g
OT min. 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.2 mm (0.472 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
MD max. 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 0.8 mm (0.032 in) 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
FP max. 19.3 mm (0.760 in) 19.3 mm (0.760 in) 19.3 mm (0.760 in) 19.3 mm (0.760 in)
OP 14.5 ± 0.8 mm 14.5 ± 0.8 mm 14.5 ± 0.8 mm 14.5 ± 0.8 mm
(0.571 ± 0.032 in) (0.571 ± 0.032 in) (0.571 ± 0.032 in) (0.571 ± 0.032 in)

Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ±0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.

■ MOUNTING HOLES
Standard types
Mounting holes below are for reference only.

Note: Unless otherwise specified, a tolerance of ± 0.4 mm applies to all dimensions.

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■ TERMINALS
General-purpose type

PCB terminal, straight vertical (D) PCB terminal, parallel to left (D1) PCB terminal, parallel to right (D2)

Note: Thickness of all the terminals is 0.5 mm.

Soldered terminal (blank) Quick-connect tab (#110) terminal (T)

■ APPROVALS
UL (File No. E41515)/CSA (File No. LR21642)

Type Rating
SS-10 series General-purpose type 10.1 A, 250 VAC
SS-5 series General-purpose type 5 A, 125 V, 3 A 250 VAC
SS-01 series Super-low force type 0.1 A, 125 VAC, 30 VDC

VDE (File No. 5861-3221)

Type Rating
SS-5 series General-purpose type 5 A, 250 VAC

SEMKO (File Nos. 43-8614026/43-891609)

Type Rating
SS-10 series General-purpose type 10 A, 250 VAC
SS-5 series General-purpose type 5 A, 250 VAC

Note: The rated values approved by each of the safety standards (e.g. UL, CSA) may be different from the performance
characteristics individually defined in this catalog.

OMRON ELECTRONICS, INC. OMRON CANADA, INC.

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