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Limit switches XC Special range

Limit switches XC Special range

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Overview: The document is a comprehensive catalogue for the XC Special range of limit switches, detailing models, applications, specifications, and certifications. It is structured to assist in selecting the appropriate switch based on application needs, environmental conditions, and technical requirements.

1. Selection Guide: This section categorizes limit switch models by application type, such as severe applications, material handling, hoisting, and conveyor belt monitoring. It includes details on design, enclosure materials, modularity, certifications, and body dimensions.

2. Specifications for Severe Applications (XC2J): Describes switches designed for extreme conditions, featuring metal enclosures, modularity, and certifications like UL and CSA. Operating temperatures range from -40°C to +120°C, with various contact block configurations.

3. Material Handling Applications (XC1AC): Focuses on switches for material handling, highlighting their metal construction, certifications, and design features like slow break contacts, suitable for robust performance environments.

4. Hoisting and Conveyor Applications (XCR, XCKMR, XCRT): Details switches used in hoisting and conveyor systems, emphasizing rotary movement capabilities, protection ratings, certifications, and operating temperature ranges.

5. Subminiature and Microswitches: Covers small format switches for precision applications, detailing DIN formats, sealed designs, and pre-cabled options, suitable for high precision and low operating force environments.

6. General XC Range Specifications: Provides an overview of the XC range, including presentation, terminology, contact blocks, mounting, and setup instructions, along with relevant standards and certifications.

7. Safety Limit Switches (XCS Range): Details safety switches designed to protect operators by stopping machinery when safety gates or levers are activated, including design formats, certifications, and features like manual locking mechanisms.

Key Data from Tables: Tables provide detailed specifications for each switch type, including dimensions, degree of protection (IP/IK ratings), operating temperatures, and connection types, aiding in switch selection for specific applications.

Specifications and Procedures: The document outlines specifications for various limit switches and miniature snap switches, including compliance with standards like IEC/EN 60947-5-1. It details operational guidelines, environmental characteristics, and mechanical durability.

Environmental and Mechanical Characteristics: The switches are designed for ambient temperatures ranging from -25°C to +70°C, with high vibration and shock resistance, ensuring durability over 10 million operating cycles.

Electrical Characteristics: Specifications include operational characteristics conforming to IEC/EN 60947-5-1, thermal current ratings, and connection types such as solder tags, pre-cabled, and clip tags.

Mounting and Operation: Guidelines for mounting include the use of insulation pads and intermediate actuators for manual operation, with switches designed to handle a wide range of operating speeds.

Standards and Compliance: The document references compliance with various national and international standards, ensuring products meet specific safety and performance criteria.

Adjustability and Configuration: Details on the adjustability of heads and levers are provided, including the ability to adjust in 15° steps throughout 360° for certain models.

Product Index: An extensive index of product references is included, listing various models and their corresponding page numbers for easy navigation.

Disclaimer: The document includes a disclaimer emphasizing the responsibility of the user to perform risk analysis and testing for specific applications.

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Limit switches XC Special range ■ Selection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ■ For very severe applications, XC2J □ Presentation and characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . □ Complete switches, fixed boby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . □ Variable composition: fixed or plug-in body. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . □ Adaptable sub-assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 16 page 18 page 20 page 22 - For low temperature...

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Selection guide Limit switches XC Standard range Miniature format Miniature format for mobile equipments Compact format, CENELEC EN 50047 Compact format, CENELEC EN 50047 Compact format, with reset Metal, pre-cabled Metal, pre-cabled Plastic, 1 cable entry Plastic, 2 cable entries Metal, 1 cable entry Plastic, 1 cable entry Plastic, double insulated Plastic, double insulated Plastic, double insulated Head, body and connection modularity Head, body and connection modularity Head, body and cable entry modularity Head and body modularity Head, body and connection modularity Linear movement (plunger)...

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Selection guide Limit switches XC Standard range “Classic” format Metal, 3 cable entries Plastic, 1 cable entry Metal, 1 cable entry or connector Plastic, pre-cabled Plastic, 1 cable entry Plastic, double insulated Metal, 1 cable entry Miniature format Plastic, double insulated Head, body and operator modularity Linear movement (plunger) Rotary movement (lever) Rotary movement, multidirectional Compact format, with reset knob Plastic, 2 cable entries Plastic, 1 cable entry Plastic, 2 cable entries Linear movement (plunger) Rotary movement (lever) Rotary movement, multidirectional Contact blocks...

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Limit switches Selection guide Very severe applications Very severe material handling applications For hoisting and material handling applications (XCR); for conveyor belt shift monitoring (XCRT) For hoisting and material handling applications Subminiature format and microswitch. Applications requiring high precision and a low operating force Metal, 1 cable entry Metal, 3 cable entries Metal or polyester, 1 cable entry Metal or plastic, 3 cable entries Plastic, pre-cabled Head and body modularity Linear movement (plunger) or rotary movement (lever) Linear movement (plunger) Rotary movement (lever)...

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Safety limit switches Selection guide Switch type XCS safety limit switches XCS lever or spindle-operated safety switches Protection of operators by stopping the machine when the gate is opened. All machines with quick rundown time. Protection of operators by stopping the machine when the Protection of operators by stopping the machine when the guard hinge rotates through 5°. operating lever (attached to hinged machine guard) is All light industrial machines fitted with hinged access doors. displaced by 5°. All light industrial machines fitted with hinged or rotary protective covers with small...

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Selection guide (continued) Safety limit switches XCS range Switch type XCS key-operated safety switches XCS key-operated safety switches Protection of operators by stopping the machine when the actuating key (attached to machine guard) is withdrawn from the head of the switch. All light industrial machines with quick rundown time (1). All heavy industrial machines with quick rundown time (1) Miniature format Compact format Industrial format with or without locking With 1 or 2 cable entries With 1 cable entry, without locking Without locking of actuating key. With 1 cable entry and manual locking/unlocking...

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Selection guide (continued) Safety limit switches XCS range Switch type XCS key-operated safety switches, locking and unlocking by solenoid XCS key-operated safety switches, locking and unlocking by solenoid (continued) Protection of operators by stopping the machine when the actuating key (attached to machine guard) is withdrawn from the head of the switch. All industrial machines with long rundown time (1) Protection of operators by stopping the machine when the actuating key (attached to machine guard) is withdrawn from the head of the switch. All industrial machines with long rundown time...

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Selection guide (continued) Safety limit switches Switch type XCSR contactless RFID safety switches XCS safety coded magnetic safety switches for detection without contact Highly tamper-proof protection of operators by stopping the machine when the gate is opened (transfer lines, assembly lines, automated equipment, machine tools, etc.). All light industrial machines fitted with access gates with imprecise guidance and/or subjected to frequent washing, shocks and vibrations. This Safety sensor is suitable for machine with low inertia. Miniature rectangular format Compact rectangular format Cylindrical...

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Limit switches XC Special range For very severe applications, XC2J v With head for linear movement (plunger) with 1 cable entry v With head for rotary movement (lever)

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Limit switches General characteristics For very severe applications, XC2J Environment characteristics Product certifications Protective treatment Ambient air temperature Products Machine assemblies Standard version Special version Standard version For operation For storage Vibration resistance Shock resistance Electric shock protection Degree of protection Repeat accuracy Cable entry Contact block characteristics Rated operational characteristics Rated insulation voltage Resistance across terminals Short-circuit protection Connection Screw clamp terminals Minimum actuation speed Electrical durability...

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Limit switches References, characteristics For very severe applications, XC2J Complete switches, fixed body, 1 cable entry incorporating cable gland Single-pole CO snap action XCKZ01 Steel roller plunger Metal side plunger Thermoplastic roller lever (1) Variable length thermoplastic roller lever (1) Actuation from left AND right ZC2JC1 + ZC2JC1 + ZC2JE01 + ZC2JE01 + ZC2JY11 ZC2JY31 Actuation from left OR right ZC2JC1 + ZC2JC1 + ZC2JE05 + ZC2JE05 + ZC2JY11 ZC2JY31 Weight (kg) Contact operation Switch actuation Type of actuation Maximum actuation speed Mechanical durability (in millions of operating...

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Limit switches XC Special range

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