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K-15 & K-15-SS: Tongue Switches

K-15 & K-15-SS: Tongue Switches

K-15 & K-15-SS: Tongue Switches

Product catalog summary
Overview: The K-15 Safety Interlock Switch is designed for position interlock detection on moving guards, suitable for sliding, hinged, or lift-off machine guards. It features a compact design with versatile wiring options.
Features: The switch has a rotatable head for four actuator entry positions, a hinged lid for replaceable contact blocks, and is available with a stainless steel head. Flexible actuators are also available.
Specifications: The switch complies with standards such as ISO14119, EN60947-5-1, and UL508. It offers mechanical reliability of B10d 2.5 x 106 operations at 100mA load, and safety classifications up to PLe and SIL3 depending on system architecture. The switch has a thermal current of 5A, rated insulation/withstand voltages of 500Vac/2500Vac, and operates within temperatures of -25°C to +80°C.
Actuator Options: Various actuator options are available, including standard, flat, plastic flexible, heavy-duty flexible, and heavy-duty stainless steel. Quick Connect options include M12 8 Way and 1/2" UNF connectors.
Accessories: Accessories include contact block options, padlock holes for maintenance, and LED indicators for switch contact status.
Application Example: The document provides an example of a guard door interlocked system with dual channel wiring, ensuring power isolation upon opening the interlock switch or activating the emergency stop.
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K-15 & K-15-SS: Tongue Switches-1

SECTION 3 KOBRA - TONGUE OPERATED SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES www.idemsafety.com 20 KOBRA - Tongue Operated Switch Type: K-15 FEATURES: The K-15 Safety Interlock switch is designed to provide position interlock detection for moving guards. They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. They offer a compact 86mm long body to fit to applications where space is restricted, yet offer 3 pole contacts and choice of 3 conduit entries for wiring versatility. Stainless Steel Head Heavy Duty Flexible Actuator Stainless Steel Standard Actuator Stainless Steel The head can be rotated to give 4 actuator entry positions. Designed with a hinged lid to fit replaceable contact blocks. Flexible actuators are available and the K-15 is available with a Stainless Steel head. Standards: ISO14119 EN60947-5-1 EN60204-1 ISO13849-1 EN62061 UL508 Safety Classification and Reliability Data: Mechanical Reliability B10d 2.5 x 106 operations at 100mA load ISO13849-1 Up to PLe depending upon system architecture EN62061 Up to SIL3 depending upon system architecture Safety Data – Annual Usage 8 cycles per hour/24 hours per day/365 days PFHd 3.44 x 10-8 Proof Test Interval (Life) 35 years MTTFd 356 years Utilization Category AC15 A300 3A Thermal Current (lth) 5A Rated Insulation/Withstand Voltages 500Vac/2500Vac Travel for Positive Opening 8mm Actuator Entry Minimum Radius 175mm Standard 100mm Flexible Maximum Approach/Withdrawal Speed 600mm/s Body Material Polyester Head Material Polyester or Stainless Steel 316 Enclosure Protection IP67 Operating Temperature -25C +80C IEC 68-2-6 10-55Hz + 1Hz Vibration Excursion 0.35mm 1 octave/min Conduit Entry Various (See Sales Number) Fixing 2 x M5

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KOBRA - Tongue Operated Switch Type: K-15 CONTACT BLOCK OPTIONS: Standard Flat Plastic Flexible Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Flexible Stainless Steel Si™ Make Break 2NC 1MO Si™ Make Brrak 3NC Mainte nance Fits to switch aperture during maintenance and provides multiple padlock holes. APPLICATION EXAMPLE Flat Actuator supplied with 300mm (12") chain. Can be used where poor alignment exists and provides manual insertion of actuator by 2 colour LED (3 wires) Steady Red and Steady Green. Fits to conduit entry and provides option for LED indication based upon switch contacts. Guard Door Interlocked - Dual...

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