Product Overview Safety Switches Euchner safety switches are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial automation, providing reliable protection and seamless integration with control…
Product Overview
Safety Switches
Euchner safety switches are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial automation, providing reliable protection and seamless integration with control systems. These switches use transponder-coded and electromechanical technologies, ensuring high tamper resistance and operational accuracy. The inclusion of switches with guard locking and monitoring of guard locking functions guarantees that machines remain inactive unless all safety criteria are satisfied. Each actuator for safety switch is uniquely coded, making unauthorized access or accidental activation virtually impossible.
Built for high endurance and mechanical life, these switches support auxiliary release, manual release, and bolt mechanisms for emergency exit situations. Moreover, their output voltage and semiconductor outputs are tailored for consistent signaling in high-speed production environments.
Connectivity Solutions
Euchner’s connectivity options ensure robust communication between the safety switch and the control unit, even in harsh industrial environments. A wide variety of plug connectors are supported, including:
- M12 connectors (4-pin, 5-pin, 8-pin), available in angled or straight plug connector formats
- Female plug and male plug variations for custom system integration
- Options with union nut locking and PVC cable sheathing for secure, chemical-resistant performance
These cable with plug connector configurations are engineered for high signal fidelity and include support for cable outlet straight, dynamic bending radius, and installation orientation flexibility.
Euchner also provides support for different connection types—including direct connection, plug with screw lock, and crimp contact options—to accommodate different machine architectures and field wiring preferences. Cable ambient temperature tolerance and conductor cross-section specifications ensure electrical integrity in demanding conditions, while conductor insulation PVC and conductor end sheath designations support durable field installation.
Safety and Compliance Standards
EN ISO 13849-1 Certification
Euchner safety switches and connectors are certified under EN ISO 13849-1, validating their suitability for performance level (PL) e applications. This standard ensures functional safety in control systems with a focus on fault tolerance and redundancy. Key compliant features include:
- Discrepancy time detection for rapid response to abnormal states
- Support for feedback loop integration for safe circuit closure
- Compatibility with semiconductor outputs and closed-circuit current principle for diagnostic-ready systems
All products include multilingual safety information documents, including Informazioni sulla sicurezza and Sigurnosne informacije, ensuring safe use worldwide.
EN IEC 62061 Compliance
Euchner wiring systems are also aligned with EN IEC 62061, focusing on electrical safety in industrial machinery. This includes compliance with:
- Impulse voltage and insulation voltage specifications per IEC 60947-5-1
- Verified utilization category values for AC and DC applications
- Reliable power supply tolerance and minimal power consumption, making them suitable for energy-sensitive environments
- Integrated declarations of conformity and CE marking support across all product lines
These standards ensure that Euchner’s connectivity products deliver not only operational safety but also regulatory peace of mind.
Auxiliary Products
Teach-in Adapter
Euchner offers Teach-in Adapters as a plug-and-play solution to configure transponder-coded safety systems. These adapters:
- Simplify actuator pairing and resetting without opening enclosures
- Support multicode and unicode systems via direct interface
- Use standardized plug connector designation and are compatible with PVC cable and conductor identification systems
- Include conductor insulation and conductor cross-section guidance for reliable electrical contact during configuration
They’re ideal for maintenance teams performing quick on-site setup or actuator replacement.
Additional Downloads and Accessories
Supporting documentation and accessory options include:
- Declarations of conformity for electrical compliance audits
- Assembly instructions plug connector and Montagehinweise Steckverbinder for multilingual installation support
- Custom covers for actuators, handles for safety switches, and plastic/aluminum bolts
- Optional accessories like blind plugs, wire front release mechanisms, and lock screw connections for enhanced flexibility
All accessories maintain the same degree of protection (up to IP67) and mechanical robustness as primary switchgear components.
Practical Applications
Use in High-Demand Industrial Settings
Euchner’s connectors and wiring systems are trusted in industries such as:
- Automotive and metal stamping, where mechanical life and dynamic bending radius are critical
- Pharmaceuticals, requiring compliance with declaration of conformity and international safety directives
- Food & beverage, where vibration resistance, PVC cable durability, and protection requirements must meet hygiene standards
Their installation orientation and guard lock monitoring capabilities ensure reliable performance in 24/7 production environments.
Integration in Complex Wiring Setups
Euchner wiring products are engineered for seamless integration in advanced control architectures. Benefits include:
- Support for connector M23, 8-pin straight plug connectors, and M12 5-pin plug connectors
- Compatibility with series connection, direct connection, and switch chains in modular layouts
- Customization via conductor identification color code and cores color for reduced wiring errors
- Field diagnostics using output type, output voltage, and visual LED status indicators
These features are particularly beneficial in setups with multiple guarded access points or multi-zone logic segregation.
