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    Hazardous Location Limit Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Hazardous Location Limit Switches, Plunger Actuator.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Limit Switches. Hazardous Location Limit Switches, Wobble Stick Actuator.

    Plunger Actuator

    Wobble Stick

    Actuator

    Safely open or close a circuit near ignitable gases and dust—the housing on these switches seals in anything that could ignite flammable material. You'll know they're safe because they're NEC Class I, Divisions 1, 2 Groups B, C, and D; and Class II, Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, and G certified for hazardous locations. These switches send a signal to your circuit when an object hits the actuator—for instance, a box on a conveyor runs into the switch, stopping the conveyor. They open and close circuits as fast as snap-acting switches, but they have a bigger actuator for large objects.
    Plunger Actuator—Switches with a plunger actuator let you adjust the actuator’s height to easily align it with your target. They require a push to activate, similar to a button.
    Wobble Stick Actuator—Switches with a wobble stick actuator have an arm that rotates 360°, so you don’t need to align it in a specific direction. The actuator won’t snap if pushed backward, such as if there’s a jam in your system.
    Housing
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Actuation Torque,
    in·ozf
    Operating
    Temp. Range, ° F
    Actuator
    Ht.
    No. of
    Terminals
    Lg.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Housing
    Material
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Plunger Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 600V AC, 2.5 amp @ 600V DC600V AC
    600V DC
    0 to 1852.7" to 2.9"42.7"4.1"2.1"Aluminum1/2
    NEMA 6P, NEMA 7, NEMA 9, NEMA 13
    7794K140000000
     
    Wobble Stick Actuator
     
    Screw-Terminal Wire Connection
    11 Off or 1 On
    Momentary
    SPDT
    10 amp @ 600V AC, 2.5 amp @ 600V DC600V AC
    600V DC
    480 to 1856.2"42.7"4.1"2.1"Aluminum1/2
    NEMA 6P, NEMA 7, NEMA 9, NEMA 13
    7794K15000000
     

    Speed-Monitoring Switches

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Speed-Monitoring Switches. Speed-Monitoring Switches.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Speed-Monitoring Switches. Speed-Monitoring Switches.
    Detect unwanted slowdowns in a rotary shaft that could cause machine damage and downtime. These switches are often used on drivetrains, conveyors, and other power-driven components. They come with a pulser disc, which you’ll need to attach to the shaft by drilling and tapping a hole. Once mounted, the disc rotates with the shaft and creates magnetic signals that the switch senses. When the speed falls below a set point, the switch will trigger an alarm or turn off the system.
    Switches are UL listed and rated NEC Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups C and D; and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups E, F, and G. They have an explosion-proof housing and are also rated NEMA 4X for washdown and corrosion protection.
    Switching
    Input
    Conduit
    Mounting
    Slot
    Activation
    Point Range, rpm
    Current,
    amp
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Freq.,
    Hz
    No. of
    Terminals
    Trade
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Lg.
    Wd.
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Housing
    Material
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    1 Off (Normally Open), 1 On (Normally Closed) Starting Switch Position
     
    SPDT
    5 to 10051201206051
    NPT
    Female1 1/4"0.32"24.4"3.7"4.8"YesAluminum
    NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups C, D
    NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
    NEMA 4X
    6177K110000000
     

    Hazardous Location Rotatable DC Metallic-Object Proximity Sensors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Proximity Sensors. Hazardous Location Rotatable DC Metallic-Object Proximity Sensors.
    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. Proximity Sensors. Hazardous Location Rotatable DC Metallic-Object Proximity Sensors.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Flush Mount. Hazardous Location Rotatable DC Metallic-Object Proximity Sensors.

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    Flush Mount

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Projecting Mount. Hazardous Location Rotatable DC Metallic-Object Proximity Sensors.

    Projecting Mount

    Twist the sensor to detect metallic objects where explosive dust or gas may be present—the sensor rotates for front, side, top, or bottom sensing. These sensors are UL and C-UL listed as well as ATEX and IECEx certified for hazardous locations. Their NAMUR signal produces low current and low voltage, so they won’t spark or ignite. You must connect them to a barrier (sold separately), which reduces the current and voltage that enters your hazardous area.
    Because you can rotate the sensor, these make good replacements for limit switches with actuators that could break when hit. They’re often known as inductive proximity sensors and detect objects even if they’re covered by water, oil, dirt, or a surface finish. Sensing distance is based on the type of material that’s sensed; the distance listed is for mild steel. Send signals from these sensors to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to support automated processes.
    These sensors have a 4-pole M12 plug that connects to cables with a socket (sold separately), so you can quickly connect and disconnect them. You can also check on them from any angle, thanks to LED status indicators on their corners. All are CE marked for safety.
    To view wiring diagrams, select a part number and click Product Detail.
    IP rated, all sensors seal out dust and water from high-pressure washdowns.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating and IP68 Enclosure Rating—IP67- and IP68-rated sensors withstand some submersion.
    Flush Mount—Flush sensors, also called embeddable and shielded sensors, are more accurate than projecting sensors at close range. They also won’t interfere with each other’s signals when installed close together. Their sensor face mounts evenly with any material, including metal.
    Projecting Mount—Projecting sensors, also known as non-embeddable and unshielded sensors, sense objects farther away than flush sensors. But, the area around the sensor must be metal free.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Max. Sensing
    Distance, mm
    Signal
    Output
    Input Voltage
    Current
    Output
    Electrical
    Connection Type
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    Ht.,
    mm
    Circuit Protection
    Features
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Hazardous Location Rating
    Certification
    Each
    Plastic Housing (IP66, IP69K)
     
    Flush with 4-Pole M12 Plug Connection
    1 On
    20NAMUR8V DC to 8.5V DC10 mAPlug In674040Reverse Polarity
    Short Circuit
    LED Power Indicator, LED Status Indicator, Rotatable Sensor-10 to 210ATEX II 1 D Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; ATEX II 1 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; ATEX II 2 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex Ia I Mb; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IECEx Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G; NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL Listed
    7104N120000000
     
    Plastic Housing (IP67, IP69K)
     
    Flush with 4-Pole M12 Plug Connection
    1 On
    20NAMUR8V DC to 8.5V DC10 mAPlug In1184040Reverse Polarity
    Short Circuit
    LED Power Indicator, LED Status Indicator, Rotatable Sensor-10 to 210ATEX II 1 D Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; ATEX II 1 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; ATEX II 2 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex Ia I Mb; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IECEx Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G; NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL Listed
    6305N111000000
     
    Plastic Housing (IP69K)
     
    Projecting with 4-Pole M12 Plug Connection
    1 On
    40NAMUR8V DC to 8.5V DC10 mAPlug In674040Reverse Polarity
    Short Circuit
    LED Power Indicator, LED Status Indicator, Rotatable Sensor-10 to 210ATEX II 1 D Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; ATEX II 1 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; ATEX II 2 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex Ia I Mb; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IECEx Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G; NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL Listed
    7104N13000000
     
    Plastic Housing (IP68, IP69K)
     
    Projecting with 4-Pole M12 Plug Connection
    1 On
    40NAMUR8V DC to 8.5V DC10 mAPlug In1184040Reverse Polarity
    Short Circuit
    LED Power Indicator, LED Status Indicator, Rotatable Sensor-10 to 210ATEX II 1 D Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; ATEX II 1 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; ATEX II 2 G Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IEC Zone 0 Groups IIC, IIB, IIA; IEC Zone 20 Groups IIIC, IIIB, IIIA; IECEx Ex Ia I Mb; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Ga; IECEx Ex Ia IIC T6...T1 Gb; IECEx Ex Ia IIIC T135° C Da; NEC Class I Divisions 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D; NEC Class II Divisions 1, 2 Groups E, F, G; NEC Class III Divisions 1, 2C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL Listed
    6305N112000000
     
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