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Series 61. Comprehensive, intuitive and versatile.

Series 61. Comprehensive, intuitive and versatile.

Series 61. Comprehensive, intuitive and versatile.

Product catalog summary
Overview: The EAO Series 61 is a modular and versatile switch range designed for complex industrial applications. It is recognized internationally and features a modern design suitable for various HMI functions with 16 mm or 22.5 mm mounting cut-outs.
Specifications: The Series 61 offers IP65 front protection, making it suitable for harsh environments. It is certified under multiple international standards including CE, UL, CSA, ENEC, and RoHS. The switches are available with different terminal options and switching elements, including snap-action and slow-make systems.
Functions: The Series 61 includes a variety of functions such as pushbuttons, illuminated pushbuttons, indicators, selector switches, keylock switches, emergency stop switches, buzzers, and potentiometers. These components are designed to meet diverse industrial needs.
Material and Design: The switches are constructed using materials like polymethyl-methacrylate, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium, and polyetherimide, ensuring durability and compliance with UL standards. The design allows for custom marking and is available in flush or raised configurations.
Mechanical Characteristics: The switches have a mechanical life ranging from 50,000 to 2 million cycles depending on the type. They are tested according to DIN IEC and EN IEC standards for reliability.
Environmental Resistance: The Series 61 can withstand temperature variations from -40°C to +85°C and is resistant to shock, vibration, and humidity as per EN IEC standards.
Applications: Typical applications include machinery, measurement and control engineering, process engineering, public transportation, and laboratory instruments.
Contact Information: EAO has a global presence with headquarters in Switzerland and sales companies across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Your Expert Partner for Human Machine Interfaces Comprehensive, intuitive and versatile.

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Series 61 Comprehensive, intuitive and versatile. EAO, the expert partner for Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), offers the modular and recognised Series 61, a versatile and modular switch range for complex industrial applications. Its modular and flexible design enables swift integration into any control system. Fitted with IP65 protection, this intuitive series is ideal for complex industrial applications. The Series 61 is also approved for international use and is recognised worldwide. Whether for applications with high temperature variations or mechanically demanding environments – the versatile...

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Advantages. . Wide, modular series . Modern design . Range of switching elements and ease of mounting . Custom marking possible . Internationally recognised and approved series Ambient conditions – Storage temperature – 40 °C to + 85 °C – Operating temperature – 25 °C to + 55 °C R esistance to shock (semi-sinusoidal) – max. 100 m/s², pulse width 11 ms, 3-axis, in accordance with EN IEC 60068-2-27 R esistance to vibration (sinusoidal) – max. 100 m/s² from 10 Hz to 500 Hz, in accordance with EN IEC 60068-2-6 E nvironmental resistance – Hot and damp, cyclical 96 hours, + 25 °C/97 %, + 55 °C/93 %...

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Illuminated pushbutton Series 61 Emergency stop switch Series 61 EAO is the leading pioneer in the field of illuminated pushbuttons. Its universal switch actuators and indicators have been in use under challenging conditions all over the world since 1947. They are to be found everywhere in switching applications that depend on reliable and positive feedback. Series 61 emergency stop switches with forced-opening contacts (compliant with DIN EN ISO 13850 and EN 60204-1) are primarily used to enhance personal safety. They are also employed worldwide in preventing damage when machinery, equipment...

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Product structure of Series 61. Functions (flush / raised design) Pushbutton Illuminated pushbutton Indicator Selector switch Keylock switch Buzzer Mushroom-head pushbutton Potentiometer Functions (raised design) Emergency stop switch Stop switch Front bezel Square Rectangular Round Switching elements Switching element 1-3 NC / 1-3 NO Lamp element

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Switching systems. Snap-action switching systems Slow-make switching system A self-cleaning, double-break snap-action switching system with a contact opening distance of 2 x 0.5 mm (switch with small contact opening distance as per EN IEC 61058-1). Double-break slow-make switching system, contact opening distance 2 x 1.5 mm, with 2 x 2 contact points per switching implement. Normally-closed switching implements in the slow-make switching elements meet the requirements of switches with positive opening action as per EN IEC 60947-5-12.17. The switching elements are optionally available with the...

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Dimensions and mounting cut-outs. Dimensions Mounting cut-outs Flush design (square/rectangular) Flush design (square/rectangular) Flush design (round) Flush design (round) Raised design (square/rectangular) Raised design (square/rectangular) 35 min. Raised design (round) 8 max. Raised design (round) L1 Please find additional specifications in the product catalogue.

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EAO Contact. Your centre of excellence. Headquarters EAO Holding AG Tannwaldstrasse 88 CH-4600 Olten Telephone +41 62 286 91 11 [email protected] Manufacturing Companies Switzerland EAO AG Tannwaldstrasse 88 CH-4600 Olten Telephone +41 62 286 91 11 [email protected] EAO Systems AG Tannwaldstrasse 88 CH-4600 Olten Telephone +41 62 286 91 11 [email protected] China EAO (Guangzhou) Ltd. 3/F, Block G4, South China New Materials Innovation Park 31 Kefeng Road, Guangzhou Science City, CN-Guangzhou, PRC Telephone +86 20 3229 0390 [email protected] Germany EAO Automotive GmbH & Co. KG Richard-Wagner-Straße 3 DE-08209...

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