“Safety first” – referring to this motto, GEORGG SCHLEGEL added two emergency-stops and a membrane pushbutton to the SHORTRON connect series. The e-stop FRVKDOO_C113 offers more safety due to its illuminated additional indicator. The pushbutton SVAFTLI_C005 and the e-stop FRVKPOOI_C112 can be used in hygienic areas. As in every “connect” sub-series, the new pushbuttons and e-stops are equipped with a M12 connector.
The e-stop FRVKDOO_C113 with additional active/inactive indicator is designed for modular units or applications. Once the e-stop is active, the head is illuminated in red – as required by the safety standard EN ISO 13850. This ensures that the e-stop is recognised as such and can be found and operated in an emergency to put the machine/unit in a safe mode. When the machine or unit is not active, the inactive e-stop is not illuminated. Because of the grey colour, the e-stop is not recognised as such and therefore, an inadvertent operation is being significantly reduced.
With the active/inactive e-stop with status indication, there is no requirement to remove or cover inactive mobile plants or machines anymore, which has been the case with regular non-illuminated e-stops.
The e-stop is also available as a version without a series resistor (FRVKDOO_R0_C113). Both versions have 2 NC contacts and an A-coded, 5-pole M12 connector. The rated operating voltage is 24V AC/DC and the rated operating current is 2A AC/DC.
The e-stop FRVKPOOI_C112 and the pushbutton SVAFTLI_C005 can be used in hygienic areas. There are no corners, edges or gaps, where dirt or bacteria can accumulate and contaminate the product. Because of the high IP rate IP69K and quality materials used (stainless steel), the switches can be cleaned, and stay sterile and hygienic.
The emergency-stop with the yellow rubber shroud for hygienic applications comes with 2NC and 1NO contacts, the M12 connector has 5 poles and is A-coded. The rated operating voltage is 35V AC/DC and the rated operating current is 2A AC/DC.
The illuminated membrane pushbutton with a stainless steel front ring comes with an NO contact and a 4-pole A-coded M12 connector. If required, a nameplate can be inserted into the pushbutton. The pushbutton has a lifetime of 1 million switching cycles.
For special applications, the pushbutton (SVAFTPLI_C005) is also available with FDA approval including a blue sealing, which is typically used in hygienic areas. The rated operating voltage is 35V AC/DC and rated operating current is at 4A AC or 2A DC.
All “connect” sub-series have an integrated M12 connector, which bases on the quick and easy plug&play principle. This saves time and costs, as no professionals are required for installation.
