Siemens 3SE5112-0CE01 Position Switch

The position switch, also known as a limit switch or proximity switch, with type number 3SE5112-0CE01 from Siemens is an electrical switch for monitoring the exact position or presence of machine parts and for controlling work processes. It has the dimensions 16 x 4 x 4 cm and weighs 0.45 kg. Position switches are used in automation technology for monitoring motion sequences, for example for limit position monitoring of conveyor belts or for status reporting of protective devices. They are also used in mechanical engineering to detect the correct positioning of workpieces or the closed position of doors and flaps and to trigger corresponding control commands.