Interlock Switches
Hinge Switches
Rotacam
Specifications
Standards
EN954-1, ISO13849-1, IEC/EN60204-1,
NFPA79, EN1088, ISO14119, IEC/
EN60947-5-1, ANSI B11.19, AS4024.1
Category
Cat. 1 Device per EN954-1
Dual channel interlocks suitable for
Cat. 3 or 4 systems
Approvals
CE marked for all applicable directives,
cULus, SUVA and TUV
Contact Arrangement
2 N.C. & 1 N.O. direct opening action
Utilization Cat.
AC (Ue)
(le)
AC 15
500V 250V 100V
1A 2A 5A
DC
250V 0.5A 24V 2A
Thermal Current (lth)
Minimum Current
10A
Description
5V 5mA DC
>2mm (0.08in)
(Ui) 500V
A heavy-duty hinge actuated safety interlock switch, the Rotacam shaft
can be used as, or connected to, the existing hinge pin for direct
operation of the switch. Machine power is isolated when the guard
has been opened just 5°. For applications requiring a larger degree of
operation the internal cam can be adjusted from 5° to 11°.
Safety Contact Gap
Rtd. Insulation Voltage
Rtd. Impulse withstand
Voltage
(Uimp) 2500V
Shaft Rotation to Achieve
Contact Operation
11° maximum; 5° minimum, (adjustable)
Note: After adjustment, the cam must be secured in position with the
supplied cam locking pin to ensure optimal performance.
Break Contact Min Force
Max Actuation Speed
Max Actuation Frequency
Case Material
Actuator Shaft
Protection
12cNm (torque on shaft)
160mm per sec (6.29in)
1 Cycle per sec
The Rotacam is available with two N.C. safety contacts and one N.O.
auxiliary contact. The switch includes the necessary safety related
functions, such as forced guided contacts and a tamper resistant
mechanism, allowing machinery to be safeguarded in compliance
with the machinery directive.
Heavy duty die cast alloy
Stainless Steel
IP66
The die-cast housing is sealed to IP66 and features one M20 conduit
entry (1/2in NPT and connector style also available). Two different
shaft lengths of 30mm and 85mm can also be specified.
Conduit Entry
Operating Temperature
Fixing
1 × M20 or quick-disconnect style
-25°C to +80°C (-13°F to 176°F)
2 x M4
Mounting
Any position
EX and Pneumatic styles of Rotacam are also available; see the
Explosion Proof section on page 16-1 for more information.
Mechanical Life
Electrical Life
>1,000,000 operations
>1,000,000 operations
420g (.926lb)
Features
Weight
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Can be used as a hinge pin on light and medium weight guard
Colour
Red
doors
Note: The safety contacts of the Guardmaster switches are described as normally
closed (N.C.) i.e., with the guard closed, actuator in place (where relevant) and the
machine able to be started.
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Isolates power within 5° of door movement
Degree of operation can be customized with adjustable cam
Robust die-cast case, ideal for heavy duty applications
Contacts, 2 N.C. & 1 N.O.
Fixing Methods
Roll Pin
Pre-Bored
Solid Shaft
The solid actuator shaft can be
used as the hinge pin on certain
guards.
The actuator shaft is pre-bored
allowing the existing hinge pin to be
utilised as the flexing point.
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