MICRO SWITCH™ Key-Operated Safety Interlock Switch GK Series
●DESCRIPTION
■MICRO SWITCH™ GK Series switches are key-operated safety interlock rugged metal switches which monitor the positions of gates, guards, or doors. The key is attached to the moving portion of the gate, guard, or door. When the gate is closed, the key is inserted into the GK switch indicating a safe position (gate closed) and the machine process can start. The positive opening normally closed contacts are held closed when the key is inserted into the GK switch. Opening the gate, removes the key from the switch. This action opens the normally closed contacts of the switch and interrupts the machine's control circuit.
GK Series switches are designed with dual-entry positions for the key. The key can be inserted from the top or side of the switch which allows more flexibility in mounting the switch in the application. There are four different styles of keys and a variety of switch contact arrangements to satisfy the requirements for most applications requiring a safety interlock key switch. GK Series switches are designed with a unique friction feature for key retention. GK Series switches have been evaluated for safety functions up to and including a safety integrity level (SIL) of SIL3 when evaluated to the requirements of IEC 61508-2:2010.
●FEATURES
■Electrostatic epoxy coated die-cast zinc housing with theEN50041 30 x 60 mm mounting
■Four different types of stainless steel keys
■1NC/1NO, 2NC, 2NC/1NO, 2NC/2NO, 3NC/1NO, 4NCcontact options
■Positive opening operation of normally closed contactsto EN/IEC 60947-5-1-3 specification
■Normally open (NO) contacts to indicate key has beenremoved
■Unique friction feature design for key retention
■Dual entry head design (side or top entry) for key; up to eightdifferent key entry positions
■Optional one or two integral LEDs in cover of switch formonitoring switch signal and/or output status
■Different conduit options for global applications
■Operating temperature range of -25 °C to 85 °C[-13 °F to 185 °F]
■Switch body environmentally sealed to IP67 andNEMA 1, 4, 12, & 13
■CE, CSA, and UL agency certifications
■Designed and agency evaluated for safety functions up to andincluding a SIL3 level
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