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Omron manufacture a range of safety limit switches. The applications include interlock gates and fencing; hinge monitoring and general safety switches

The D4BL, D4GL and D4NL guard-locking safety switches ensure that movable guards are locked during operation and cannot be opened until dangerous conditions have been removed. These switches are intended for use, for example, where the stopping time of a dangerous movement is longer than the time that a person needs to reach into the hazardous area (machines with large amounts of inertia for instance), and for ovens, which may present a danger of burning to personnel.
The D4BS and D4DS safety door interlocking switches are intended for machines with fast shut-down times. They prevent the machine from starting until the guard is closed and automatically stop the machine if the guard is opened during operation, protecting the operator against possible danger. These switches comply with EN1088.
The D4DH hinge safety switch and the D4GS miniature safety key switch are designed for use with safety doors that form the entrance to protected areas in production systems and machines. The heads of both switches can be mounted in different positions for installation flexibility.

 

The D4GS has a special third contact that enables it to be used as a cross-fault safety switch for category 4 applications. Its very compact dimensions make the D4GS ideal for use where space is limited, and its IP67 rating makes it suitable for operating in extreme environment conditions
Omron's D4BN, D4DN and D4DR are general purpose limit switches with a range of actuators for object over-travel  and guard detection. Typical applications include elevators, escalators and conveyors.

The miniaturised D4F offers up to 4 contacts with the minimum of space in a metal housing.

The switches are equipped with direct opening contacts as defined in EN60947-5-1 'low voltage switchgear', and the D4DR is equipped with a manual reset, which is ideal for situations where a visual check of the problem is required prior to the reset of the switch.

 
 

 

 

 

 

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