XA Series - 40mm Mushroom
The XA and XW series of Emergency Stop switches include a
revolutionary new technology called "safe break action" that will change
the way E-Stop switches are designed. This innovative concept provides
greater levels of human safety and is the first of its kind in the
world.
Make the Switch from Convention - Conventional
E-Stop switches are designed with spring pressure on the Normally
Closed (NC) contacts, keeping them in the closed position and allowing
the machine to operate. Improper installation or excessive force to the
stop button in an emergency may break or dislodge a vital part, causing
the spring loaded contact to stay closed.
- This situation renders
the E-Stop incapable of stopping the machine and can lead to
catastrophic events, personal injury and possible loss of life.
- Both the XA and XW series switches offer up to four "safe-break"
contacts with a depth behind the panel that is half the size of
conventional E-Stop switches. This means that there is an additional
contact available and the switches can be used in Level 4 safety
category applications.
Pull or Twist to Release - in the Same Unit!
- Another
unique feature of the XA Emergency Stop switches is that either a
push-turn or push-pull reset method can be used to reset the switches.
This eliminates any possible confusion for operators when resetting the
switch.
A One-of-a-Kind "Safe Break Action" Design
- Found
only in the IDEC XA and XW series, the "safe break action" design
reverses the energy direction and uses the spring-pressure to assure
that the NC contacts will open if the emergency switch is damaged or the
contact blocks separate due to excessive force. The NC contacts will
reliably open, even if they are welded, and stop the machine.
These new E-Stop switches (XA and XW) are secured from the rear of
the control panel so that the E-Stop cannot be removed from the front.
Another unique feature of the XA and XW E-Stop switches is that either a
push-turn or push-pull reset method can be used to reset the switches.
This eliminates any possible confusion for operators when resetting the
switch. The durability and quality of these new E-Stop switches make
them extremely reliable. They can withstand the highest stress caused by
panic or a reaction to an emergency situation.
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