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Safety Switches

By providing a wide range of products, Omron is able to make machines safe. We have solutions for light barriers, safety muting, E-Stop circuits, door interlocking, two-hand-control and much more.

• Safety Component Selection Guide: Y228-E1-04
• Machinery Safety Standards and Application Guide: Y107-E1-04
• Sti Workplace Safety - Omron's Approach: Z908-E1-01

Contact-less Safety Door Switches
Safety Door Switches
Guard Lock Safety Switches
Safety Limit Switches
Details on previous Safety Switches

Contact-less Safety Door Switches

Model
Type
Non-contact Switch
Non-contact Switch
Dimensions (mm) W 50 x H 24 x D 12 W 48 x H 25 x D 16
Features • Category 3
• Non contact
• Coded actuators with LED
• Category 4, PLe ISO 13849-1
• Series connect up to 30 switches
• LED indication patterns - trouble shooting
• Switching range 5mm-15mm
Contact configuration Solid State Photocoupler Aux Output
Connection 2m or 5m pre wired 2m or 5m pre wired
Applicable Controllers G9SX-NS/A, G9SP and others G9SX-NS/A, G9SP and others
Switch body PBT Resin PBT Resin
Operating temp. -10 to 55°C -10 to 65°C
IP rating IP67 IP67
   
Model
Type
Magnetic non-contact Switch
RFID non-contact Switch
Dimensions (mm) W 25 x H 89 x D 13 (Standard type)
W 50 x H 25.5 x D 13 (Elongated type)
W 50 x H 25.5 x D 13 (Small Sensor)
W 88 x H 25 x D 13 (Elongated Sensor)
Features • Coded magnetic
• Rugged - Stainless Steel or Plastic
• Conforms up to safety Cat 4 EN954-1
D40B Replacement
• Master coded and Unique coded models
• 5mm tolerance to misalignment
• Conforms to PLe (EN ISO 13849-1) and Cat 4
• Connect up to 20 switches in series
Contact configuration 2 x NC (Safety channels) and 1 x NO (Auxillary) 2 x NC (Safety channels) and 1 x NO (Auxillary)
Connection Prewired (2, 5 or 10m cable) or M12 Plug Prewired (5 or 10m cable) or M12 Plug
Applicable Controllers G9SA, G9SB, G9SX, NE1A, G9SE and others G9SA, G9SB, G9SX, G9SP, G9SE, NE1A and others
Switch body Stainless steel or Plastic Polyester
Operating Temp. -25 to 80 or 105°C -25 to 80°C
IP rating IP67, IP69K IP69K
   
Model
Type
RFID Magnetic Locking Safety Switches
Explosion-proof Magnetic Non-contact Switches
Dimensions (mm) W 64 x H 96 x D 37 (Medium Duty Switch)
W 80 x H 115 x D 43 (Heavy Duty Switch)
M30 X 60 (Barrel type)
W 88 x H 25 x D 14 (Elongated type)
Features • RFID provides a high degree of tamper resistance
• Clean/sanitize in place – stainless steel versions are rated IP69K
• Available in plastic, diecast metal, 316 stainless steel
• Install up to 20 switches in series
• LEDs support easy fault diagnosis
• Conforms up to safety standards PLe, SIL3 and Cat 4
• Reed magnet, suitable for gas and dust environments
• Hazardous areas IECEx and ATEX EExd IIC T6
• Ideal for petrochemical and food applications
• Up to 6 switches can be connected in series
• Conforms up to safety standards PLe (EN ISO 13849-1) and SIL3
Connection Prewired (5 or 10m cable) or Plug Prewired, with 5 or 10m cable
Applicable Controllers G9SE G9SA, G9SB, G9SX, G9SP, G9SE and NE1A
Switch body D40ML-P_: Plastic
D40ML-M_: Diecast Metal
D40ML-SS_: 316 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless Steel
Operating Temp. -25 to 40°C -25 to 80°C
IP rating IP67 (Plastic or Diecast Metal)
IP69K (Stainless steel versions with flying leads)
IP67 AND IP69K SIP/CIP high pressure cleaning

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Safety Door Switches

Model
Type
Safety Door Switch
Safety Door Switch
Dimensions (mm) W 40 x H 77 x D 43 W 30 x H 96 x D 30 / 56 / 88 / 32
Features • Safety door lock switch
• Four entry points for operation key
• Positively-guided contacts
• Four way mounting head
• Positive Guided Contacts
• Top or Side Entry
Contact configuration 1NO/1NC or 2NC 1NC/1NO, 2NC, 2NC/1NO and 3NC
Switching capacity 10A at 125V AC 10A at Resistive load
Connection type Screw terminals 1 x M20, 2 x M20 Conduit Entry. Screw Terminals
Actuators Horizontal or vertical key Horizontal, Vertical, Adjustable Horizontal, Adjustable Horizontal & Vertical Key
Switch body Metal Plastic body with metal head
IP rating IP67 IP67
   
Model
Type
Slim Safety Door Switch
Hinge Safety Door Switch
Dimensions (mm) W 48 x H 48 x D 98.5 W 31 x H 69 x D 30
Features • Safety door lock switch
• Two or three contacts available
• Positively-guided contacts
• Safety door hinge switch
• Directly mounts to hinge or guard
• Positively-guided contacts
Contact configuration 2NO/1NC, 3NC, 1NC/1NO or 2NC 1NO/1NC or 2NC
Switching capacity 2.5A at 240V AC 10A at 125V AC
Connection type Prewired (1, 3 or 5m cable) Screw terminals
Actuators Horizontal or vertical key Shaft mounting or arm lever
Switch body Plastic Plastic
IP rating IP67 IP65

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Guard Lock Safety Switches

Model
Type
Guard Lock Safety Door Switch
Guard Lock Safety Door Switch
Dimensions (mm) W 86 x H 95 x D 35 W 112 x H 86 x D 39.6
Features • Safety door lock switch
• Solenoid lock / release mechanism
• Positively-guided contacts
• Safety door lock switch
• Solenoid lock / release mechanism
• Positively-guided contacts
Contact configuration 1NO/1NC+1NC, 2NC+1NC or many others 1NO/1NC+1NC, 2NC+1NC or many others
Switching capacity 10A at 125V AC 10A at 125V AC
Connection type Screw terminals Screw terminals
Actuators Horizontal or vertical key Horizontal or vertical key
Switch body Plastic Metal
IP rating IP65 IP67
   
Model
Type
Guard Lock Door Switch with Slide Key
Guard Lock Door Switch with Slide Key
Dimensions (mm) W 48 x H 48 x D 98.5 W 39 x H 155 x D 39
Features • Safety door lock switch
• Two or three contacts available
• Positively-guided contacts
• Safety Door Locking Switch
• Solenoid to lock / Solenoid to release
• Metal Head
• 1,300N Holding Force
Contact configuration 4, 5 and 6 contact models available 4, 5 and 6 contact models available
Switching capacity 10AC 15A (CSA/UL Certified level only)
Connection type 1 or 2 conduit screw terminals Screw terminal / removable
Actuators Horizontal or vertical mounting keys Operation and slide keys
Switch body Plastic Plastic body with head
IP rating IP67 IP67

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Safety Limit Switches

Model
Type
Standard switch
Miniature switch
Dimensions (mm) W 31 x H 60 x D 30 W 30 x H 43 x D 18
Features • Polymer housing
• Standard forcibly guided gold contacts
• One or two conduit entries
• Direct opening mechanism
• High sensitivity
• Two or four contact available
Contact configuration 1NC/1NO, 2NC, 2NC/1NO and 3NC 1NO/1NC, 2NC, 2NC/2NO or 4NC
Switching capacity 10A 2.5A
Connection type Screw terminals Pre-wired, 1, 3 or 5 m
Actuators • Top roller plunger
• Roller lever
• Adjustable roller lever
• Fork lever
• Cat whisker
• Top plunger
• One way roller arm lever
• Plastic rod
• Roller plunger
• Roller lever
Switch body Metal Metal
IP rating IP67 IP67
   
Model
Type
Limit Switch
Manual reset
Dimensions (mm) W 40 x H 99.5 x D 28.3 W 31 x H 60 x D 31.5
Features • Safety door lock switch
• Four entry points for operation key
• Positively-guided contacts
• Manual pull reset mechanism
• Broad range of actuators available
• Positively-guided contacts
Contact configuration 1NO/1NC or 2NC 1NO/1NC or 2NC
Switching capacity 10A 10A at 125V AC
Connection type 1 conduit screw terminal / removable Screw terminals
Actuators Roller lever and plunger Roller lever and plunger variations
Switch body Metal Plastic body
IP rating IP67 IP65
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