These switches operate when tilted from the horizontal position. The switch movement required to cause contact change (example off to on) is called the differential angle. It is very important when designing a tilt switch to allow for the differential angle and understand that when in the horizontal position the switch contact may be open or closed.
Differential angle varies if pins are aligned vertically (as drawn) or horizontally

Drawings not to scale. All dimensions in mm (inches) nominal

NOTE: When cutting or bending switch leads it is important that the glass seal is not damaged. The cutting or bending point should be no closer than 3mm to the glass to metal seal and the lead should be supported between the cutting or bending point and the glass to metal seal.

These switches contain toxic material and should not be opened

Drawings not to scale. All dimensions in mm (inches) nominal

NOTE: When cutting or bending switch leads it is important that the glass seal is not damaged. The cutting or bending point should be no closer than 3mm to the glass to metal seal and the lead should be supported between the cutting or bending point and the glass to metal seal.

Using Tilt Switches as Acceleration Sensors
Can be used as acceleration sensors. With the mathematic relation Tan(ß) = ...g the switching angle can be converted based upon the assembly position into de multiple gravitational acceleration. ß: switching angle in ° , g: gravitational acceleration.

Contact

NO

Voltage

24 volts

Current

0.15

Switching capacity

5 VA

Contact resistance

5 ohm. max

Operating temp. max (°c)

-37 to 100

Storage Temp. (°c)

-40 to 125

Case

Steel - Tin plated