Cross Limit Switches Series Alpha B-COMMAND

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document discusses the Cross Limit Switch Alpha, designed for conveyor and hoisting techniques, emphasizing safety and reliability in industrial machinery. B-COMMAND, the manufacturer, focuses on quality management and customer-specific solutions.

Quality Management and Certification
B-COMMAND is committed to improving industrial machinery safety through advanced technology and close cooperation with partners. The company ensures product quality even in challenging environments and offers customized solutions.

Product Description
The Cross Limit Switch Alpha is designed for heavy industry use, featuring a robust ZAMAK die-cast housing or fiber-reinforced thermoplastic. It supports high-speed crane operations with a maximum activation speed of 3 m/s and offers flexible cable connections with three M20 cable entries.

Specifications
- Contacts: 2 or 4 contacts (1NO+1NC each), positive opening, slow action type.
- Housing: Large space for wiring, non-losable screws, and integrated sealing for IP 65 protection.
- Materials: Resistant to oil, gas, and temperature variations.
- Performance: Complies with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, Performance Level d.

Technical Characteristics
- Approvals: CE, CSA, UL, IMQ, UTE, VDE, ASE.
- Electrical Ratings: Nominal operation voltage 250V~, insulating voltage 690V~, thermal rated current 16A.
- Mechanical Lifetime: 10 million operations.
- Temperature Range: Operational -20°C to +70°C, storage -40°C to +70°C.

Switching Configurations
The Alpha series offers various switching configurations, including basic stop-function and slow-down functions using 2 or 4 contacts. Customized profiles are available.

Mounting Instructions
- Maintained positions every 90°.
- Maximum impact speed: 3 m/s.
- Operation frequency: 3600 operations/hour.

Conclusion
The Cross Limit Switch Alpha is a premium solution for cranes and hoists, offering robust construction, flexible configurations, and compliance with international standards, ensuring safety and reliability in industrial applications.

Catalog excerpts

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Cross Limit Switch ALPHA

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PREMIUM CROSS LIMIT SWITCH FOR CRANES AND HOISTS Since many years B-COMMAND is active in the branch of conveyor and hoisting technique as a supplier of solutions for control- and safety technology. The conveyor- and hoisting technique has to deal with uncountable requirements and regulations for both - operator and machinery. Operator and manufacturer of cranes put an enormous focus on permanent safety and reliability of machinery under all environmental conditions. The requirements on our products differ widely - from heavy industry applications on an overhead crane up to accurate positioning...

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CROSS LIMIT SWITCH Series Alpha PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS metal housing ►► Large housing for a comfortable wiring ►► 2 or 4 contacts (1NO+1NC each) ►► Multiturn version without end-stop ►► Several switching configurations ►► 3 possible cable entries ►► Activation speed: max. 3m/s ►► Protection degree IP 65 Large space inside housing for comfortable cable connections. Separate ground connection inside. Flexible cabling made easy by three possible cable entries. Closing caps for side entries included. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The large ZAMAK die-cast housing of the cross limit switch Alpha offers large...

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CE 2011/65/EU, 2015/863/EU, 2014/35/EU, 2006/42/CE, EG1907/2006 (REACH) DIN EN 60204-1, DIN EN60947-1, DIN EN 60947-5-1, DIN EN 60529 operational: -20°C ... +70°C storage: -40°C ... +70°C Class I acc. to IEC 536 / DIN EN 61140 VDE 0140-1 IP 65 acc. to IEC 529, DIN EN 60529 VDE 0470-1 3 x M20x1,5 ZAMAK die-cast enclosure 3 m/s Aluminium, length 300mm (optional length 200mm) • Nominal insulating voltage 690V~ • Nominal operation voltage 250V~ • Nominal magnitude of current 16A at 250V~ • Marking • Harm. rules • Temperature • Insulation class • Protection degree • Cable-entries • Material...

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