Position switches are used to monitor the position of moving parts of machines and plant.
Can be used in safety circuits, as the device satisfies EN 60 947-5-1/DIN VDE 0660 part 200, and the opening contacts are positive opening.
Category 1 Safety position switches have contact and actuating element in a single constructional and functional unit.
Because of the galvanic isolation of the moving contacts, the position switch is suitable for switching various potentials.
Zones 1 & 2, 21 & 22
Explosion protection to
For use in
- Zone 1 and Zone 2
- Zone 21 and Zone 22
Enclosures have protection class "increased safety"
Dimensions and functional measurements to EN 50 047
Replaceable contact elements in flameproof enclosure
Positive opening contacts
Category 1 safety position switch with:
- extended plunger
- roller lever plunger
- roller lever
- adjustable roller lever plunger
- angled roller lever plunger
- actuating rod
All attachments can be displaced through 4 x 90°
Contact elements with snapaction contact, with slow-action contact or overlapping slow-action contact
Design also possible with cable already attached