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KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch

KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch

KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides technical specifications and operational details for the KOBRA Tongue Operated Safety Interlock Switches, specifically the KM type. These switches are designed for medium to heavy-duty moving guards, offering robust safety features and compliance with various international standards.
Specifications: The KM switches feature a die-cast housing suitable for sliding, hinged, or lift-off machine guards. They include a forced disconnect mechanism and anti-tamper features. The head is rotatable, allowing for up to 8 actuator entry positions, and is available in stainless steel for enhanced durability. The switches comply with standards such as ISO14119, EN60947-5-1, and UL508, among others.
Safety and Reliability: The switches offer high mechanical reliability with a B10d of 2.5 million operations at 100mA load. They can achieve up to PLe safety level depending on system architecture and have a proof test interval of 35 years. The thermal current rating is 5A, with insulation withstand voltages of 500Vac/2500Vac.
Features: The switches are designed with replaceable contact blocks and offer flexible actuator options. They are compatible with most safety relays and can achieve up to PLe Cat.4 safety classification. The enclosure protection is rated at IP67, and the operating temperature range is -25°C to +80°C.
Contact Block and Actuator Options: Various configurations are available, including 2NC, 3NC, and 4NC contact blocks, with options for explosion-proof versions. Actuators can be standard, flat, plastic flexible, heavy-duty flexible, or heavy-duty stainless steel.
Applications: The switches are suitable for multiple guard door interlocks with dual-channel monitoring. They can be used in environments where poor alignment exists and provide manual actuator insertion by the operator.
Accessories and Ordering: The document lists various accessories and sales numbers for different configurations. It also provides examples of ordering codes for specific switch and actuator combinations.
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KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch-1

KOBRA - Tongue Operated Switch (Metal) Type: KM Standard Actuator Stainless Steel Stainless Steel HnwFMfe Hea(J IDEM KM Interlock switches are designed to provide position interlock detection for medium to heavy duty moving guards. They have robust die-cast housings and are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism. The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions. For extra durability, Flexible Actuators and Stainless Steel head versions are available. Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions. High holding force versions are available for applications where vibration can be a nuisance. The head can be rotated to give 8 actuator entry positions. Designed with a removable lid to fit replaceable contact blocks. Flexible actuators are available and the KM is available with a Stainless Steel head. FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS: Positive Break Contacts to EN60947-5-1 @ High Functional Safety to IS013849-1 3 pole, 4 pole or Explosion Proof Contact Blocks Stainless Steel Head version available Connects to most Safety Relays to give up to PLe Cat.4 Industry Standard Fitting: 118mm long 40mm wide 30mm fixing Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Plastic Flexible Flexible Stainless Steel PRE-WIRED EXPLOSION PROOF: Hinaed Guaul Skiing Guatl CONTACT BLOCK OPTIONS: Safety Classification and Reliability Data: Safety Data - Annual Usage Proof Test Interval (Life) Utilization Category Rated Insulation/Withstand Voltages Travel for Positive Opening Actuator Entry Minimum Radius Maximum Approach/Withdrawal Speed Body Material Head Material Enclosure Protection Operating Temperature Conduit Entry Up to PLe depending upon system architecture Up to SIL3 depending upon system architecture 8 cycles per hour/24 hours per day/365 days Die Cast (Painted Red) or Stainless Steel 316 Various (See Sales Number)

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KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch-2

6.8 6.0 Open Open Open 6.8 6.0 Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 6.8 6.0 0mm Open Open Open Open Fits to switch aperture during maintenance and provides multiple padlock holes. Flat Actuator supplied with 300mm (12”) chain. Can be used where poor alignment exists and provides manual insertion of actuator by operator. GBA-1 Gate Bolt Shown fitted with KM Tongue Switch. APPLICATION EXAMPLE Multiple Guard Door Interlocks Dual Channel (Monitored) The switch contacts 11-12 and 21-22 from each switch are wired in series to an SCR-31-i Safety Relay to monitor for wiring short circuits. This provides...

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