Designed to EN50041 characteristics and mounting
The GSS family of limit switches are specifically designed for use in safety applications. All the units have been independently tested to IEC947-5-1/EN60947-5-1 standards and comply with the essential requirements laid down (Low Voltage Directive for Switchgear)
They are all marked positive break and comply with the requirements of the Machine Directive (89/392/EEC) as amended by Directive 91/368/EEC
These are Category 1 devices per EN954-1 (the machine directive) Category can be raised to 4 by using in association with safety relays
IP67 Rating
Typical applications: On guard doors where key alignment has proved to be a real problem and cannot be solved by key operated switches. The user needs to differentiate mission critical safety components on the machine from regular sensors
UL, CSA
Attribute | Value |
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Actuator Type | Plunger |
Actuator Included | Yes |
Normal State Configuration | NO/NC |
Action Type | Snap |
Connection Type | Screw |
Housing Material | Metal |
Number of Contacts | 2 |
Size of Cable Entries | M20 x 1.5 |
Pole and Throw Configuration | DP |
Series | GSS |
Mechanical Life Minimum | 15000000 cycles |
Dimensions | 141 x 42 x 42 mm |
Width | 42mm |
Depth | 42mm |
Length | 141mm |