GKM Series
Global Miniature Safety Key
Interlock Switch
DESCRIPTION
Used alone as Category 1 per EN 954-1 safety component, or
in conjunction with other safety switches and our complete
range of safety control modules, it is possible to construct
comprehensive protection schemes with Category 2, 3, or 4
compliance.
The preleaded versions allow rapid fit, easy cable routing and
function testing which cut costs dramatically in OEM
applications. Simple upgrade guarding solutions are available
for end-user applications. Order switch and key separately.
FEATURES
Red body color
Integrated cable or connector(s)
Bottom or side entry cable
90° or straight key
Extremely compact enclosure
Positive opening operation of Normally Closed contacts
conforming to IEC/EN 609447-5-1-3
IP67 enclosure rating
Stackable design allows side-by-side mounting
Dust cap for unused key entry
Robust stainless steel keys
UL listed, CSA certified, CE compliant
High current switching capabilities
Small door swing radius allows use down to 160 mm
[6.3 in]
POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS
Small enclosures and compact spaces
Multiple door modular machinery
BENEFITS
Immediately identifiable as safety component
Reduced installation time and costs
Flexibility in mounting/actuation options
Switch equipment directly and through safety control
modules
Fits into extremely compact spaces
Suitable for wet applications
Extremely simple mechanical redundancy as well as
electrical redundancy
Very easy to apply to multiple door modular machinery – no
difficulty in wiring small switch enclosures
Durable and tough design
Complies with global requirements
GKM Series
SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristic Parameter
Mechanical life > 1 million operations
Degree of protection IP66/67; EN 60529; NEMA 1, 12, 13
Temperature range -25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F]
Approvals* IEC 60947-5-1, EN 60947-5-1, EN 1088, EN 60504, UL508, CSA22-2-14,
UL748C utilization category
Ratings 15 ac, B300; 13 dc, Q300
For low energy (gold versions): operating voltage Ue: 1 Vac to 50 Vac or 1 Vdc to 50 Vdc
Operating current Ie: 1 µA to 100 mA
Cable spec. SJTP rated P.V.C. type
Vibration IEC 68-2-6 (BS 2011, Part 2.1 Fc) 10 g
Shock IEC 68-2-27 (BS 2011, Part 2.1 Ea) 50 g
Door radius 160 mm [6.3 in]
NOTES:
* See standards (http://content.honeywell.com/sensing/prodinfo/safety/catalog/en/v6si179e.pdf)
DIMENSIONS mm/in
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Global Miniature Safety Key Interlock Switch
PART NUMBER TREE
Honeywell Sensing and Control 3
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT USE these products as safety or emergency stop devices
or in any other application where failure of the product could result
in personal injury.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death
or serious injury.
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