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Enabling Grip Switch

A4EG

A4EG

Enabling grip switches are safety components used to prevent unexpected machine operation when workers perform maintenance or other non-routine tasks inside hazardous areas, such as areas inside protective shields.

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Ratings

SectionEnabling switchEmergency stop switch
(A4EG-BE2R041 only)
Pushbutton
(A4EG-BM2B041 only)
Rated insulation voltage250 V---
Rated ON current2.5 A5 A0.1 A
Rated load24 VDC, 0.3 A
(inductive load)
125 VAC, 1 A
(resistive load)

EN certification rating:
AC-15 0.75 A/240 V
DC-13 0.55 A/125 V
General rating:
125 VAC, 5 A (resistive load)
250 VAC, 3 A (resistive load)
30 VDC, 3 A (resistive load)

UL and cUL rating:
125 VAC, 5A
(inductive load, power factor:
0.75 to 0.8)
250 VAC, 3 A
(inductive load, power factor:
0.75 to 0.8)
30 VDC, 3 A (resistive load)
General rating:
125 VAC, 0.1 A
(resistive load)
8 VDC, 0.1 A
(resistive load)
14 VDC, 0.1 A
(resistive load)
30 VDC, 0.1 A
(resistive load)
Minimum applicable load24 VDC, 4 mA5 VDC, 1 mA

Characteristics

SectionEnabling switchEmergency stop switch
(A4EG-BE2R041 only)
Pushbutton
(A4EG-BM2B041 only)
Degree of protectionIP66 (A4EG-C000041), IP65 (A4EG-BE2R041, A4EG-BM2B041)
Operating section strengthOperating direction:
200 N, 1 min
Operating direction: 367 N, 1 min
Rotating direction: 0.49 Nm, 1 min
Operating direction: 50 N, 1 min
Cable pull strength30 N, 1 min
Allowable
operating
frequency
Electrical20 operations/minute max.10 operations/minute max.
(set/reset for one operation)
60 operations/minute max.
Mechanical20 operations/minute max.10 operations/minute max.
(set/reset for one operation)
120 operations/minute max.
Electrical durability100,000 operations min.
(rated load)
100,000 operations min.
(set/reset for one operation)
(rated load)
100,000 operations min. (rated load)
Mechanical durabilityOFF-ON-OFF (direct opening):
100,000 operations min.
OFF-ON:
1,000,000 operations min.
100,000 operations min.
(set/reset for one operation)
2,000,000 operations min.
Dielectric
strength
Between
terminals of
the same
polarity
2,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
1 minute
(impulse voltage)
1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute
Between
terminals of
the different
polarity
2,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
1 minute
(impulse voltage)
2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute
Between each
terminal and
non-current
carrying
metallic parts
2,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
1 minute
(impulse voltage)
2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute
Insulation resistance100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Vibration
resistance
Malfunction1.5 mm double amplitude, 10 to 55 Hz
Shock
resistance
Malfunction150 m/s2 max.
Ambient operating temperature-10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation)
Ambient operating humidity35% to 85%
Ambient storage temperature-25 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation)
Protection against electric shockClass II (double insulation)
Pollution degree
(operating environment)
3 (EN 60947-5-1)
Conditional short-circuit current100 A (EN 60947-5-1)

Note: The timing of contact outputs for two or more circuits is not synchronized. Confirm performance before application.

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.