Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Safety Limit Switches
Protect machinery and ensure the safety of personnel—these switches have positive-force contacts that will open the circuit when actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. When an object in motion comes into contact with the actuator, it sends a signal to open or close a circuit. They’re often used on conveyor systems and bin filling operations. All are NEMA and IP rated for protection from washdowns.
Styles E and F have an actuator that allows you to adjust its height, making it easier to align switch with the target during installation.
NEMA 13 and IP67 rated switches are protected from oil/coolant spraying and temporary submersion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Style | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | Operating Temp. Range, °F | Actuator Ht. | Wire Connection Type | Lg. | Ht. | Dp. | Housing Material | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Roller Lever Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| C | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 1.5 A @ 24 V DC | 240V AC 24V DC | -22° to 165° | 1.5" | Screw Terminals | 1.7" | 2.9" | 1.6" | Plastic | NEMA 4X, IP66, IP67 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Rod Actuator Style | ||||||||||||||||
| F | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | 3 A @ 240 V AC, 1.5 A @ 24 V DC | 240V AC 24V DC | -22° to 165° | 0.5"-8" | Screw Terminals | 1.7" | 2.9" | 1.6" | Plastic | NEMA 4X, IP66, IP67 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Potentiometers
Vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity. The number of turns affects the resolution—the higher the number, the better the control. Also known as variable output switches or rheostats. A knob is required (not included).
Safety Relays with Diagnostic Capabilities
Control and diagnose issues with safety-critical circuits. These relays have a microprocessor that monitors safety components, such as emergency stops and light curtains, and sends a signal to stop the operation if a failure is detected and restart when the issue is resolved. They also help with diagnostic tasks because of their feedback circuit, which allows basic relays to communicate their status back to the safety relay. These relays have a duplicate set of input and output signals, so they’ll still stop the controlled device if one of the inputs fails.
IP20 rated, they have recessed terminals which prevent fingers and other objects from touching live circuits. These relays have been tested to multiple safety standards and can help achieve PL, SIL, or CAT system ratings. They also meet ISO and IEC standards for machine safety.
Mount them to 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 Rail) for fast installation.
Auxiliary contact blocks (sold separately) allow you to control more components, such as signaling devices or basic relays.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Number of Terminals | Input Voltage | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Switching Voltage | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | For Use With | Max. System Safety Rating | Features | Each | |
2 Circuits Controlled | |||||||||||
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2 Off (Normally Open) | |||||||||||
| 14 | 24V DC | 2 A @ 240 V AC 1.5 A @ 24 V DC | 250V AC | 4.9" | 0.69" | 4.3" | Emergency Stops, Light Curtains | PLe, SIL3, CAT 4, 250V | Auxiliary PNP Output, LED Indicator | 0000000 | 0000000 |
4 Circuits Controlled | |||||||||||
4 Off (Normally Open) | |||||||||||
| 18 | 24V DC | 2 A @ 240 V AC 1.5 A @ 24 V DC | 250V AC | 4.9" | 0.89" | 4.3" | Emergency Stops, Light Curtains | PLe, SIL3, CAT 4, 250V | Auxiliary PNP Output, LED Indicator | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Number of Terminals | Input Voltage | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Switching Voltage | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Features | Each | |
5 Safety Outputs | |||||||||
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| 16 | 24V AC, 24V DC | 2.5 A @ 24 V DC 3 A @ 240 V AC | 250V AC, 250V DC | 3.9" | 0.9" | 4.5" | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
4 Delayed Safety Outputs | |||||||||
| 16 | 24V DC | 3 A @ 240 V AC 3 A @ 24 V DC | 250V AC, 250V DC | 3.9" | 0.9" | 4.5" | Time Delay | 0000000 | 000000 |