Rotary limit switches

rotary limit switch
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Rotary limit switch used to control and measure the movement of industrial machines by measuring the rotation angle and/or counting the number of revolutions of a shaft. The mechanicla limit switch Fox is used on wind turbines to control the position of the nacelle or the pitch angle of the blades.

Features

  • It consists of a gear motor that transfers movement to the cams and the other movement detection devices through a primary input reduction stage (worm gear and helical toothed gear) and one or more secondary output stages (pairs of straight toothed gears).
  • Accurate adjustment of cams by means of screws.
  • Positive opening NC contacts for safety functions.
  • Mechanical life of switches: up to 10 million operations.
  • IP protection degree: Fox is classified IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67 / IP 69K.
  • NEMA protection degree: Fox is classified Type 4X (cULus marked versions).
  • Extreme temperature resistance: -40°C to +80°C.
  • It features transmission and gear driving shafts made of stainless steel AISI 430F or AISI 303. worm gear transmission shaft rotating on ball bearings, self-lubricating technopolymer gears and driving bushes, technopolymer base and cover.
  • All materials and components used are wear resistant and guarantee protection of the unit against water and dust.

Options

  • Revolution ratios from 1:3 to 1:2870. achieved by combining different secondary output stages.
  • Snap action switches with 1NO+1NC change-over contacts or slow action switches with 1NC contact.
  • It can be equipped with a cam set (with up to 5 switches) and potentiometers, encoders. Yankee absolute encoders.
  • Dedicated cable glands or connectors.
  • Available with anti-moisture plug fitted to the base by means of a lock nut, to improve transpiration for the limit switch whilst maintaining protection against water.
  • Available with flanges, pinions and couplings.
  • Plates with universal adapter to replace existing systems.

Certifications

  • CE marking, cULus* marking.
  • Fox is available, upon request, with the SIL1 certification (Safety Integrity Level 1), according to Standard IEC61508.
  • Complies with accident prevention regulation BGV C 1 (only for Germany).
  • HALT TEST (Highly Accelerated Life Test) passed. simulating conditions largely exceeding standard operating conditions.

* Not available on all versions.

GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Ambient temperature Storage -40°C/+80°C
Operational -40°C/+80°C
IP protection degree IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67 / IP 69K
NEMA protection degree Type 4X (cULus versions)
Insulation category Class II
Rotation speed Revolution ratios ≥1:16: max. 800 rpm
Revolution ratios <1:16: max. 200 rpm
Revolution ratios =1:50 and 1:100: max. 1500 rpm
Cable entry Cable gland M20
Cable gland M20+M16
Cable gland M20+M20
Shafts Stainless steel AISI 430F (non-cULus version)
Stainless steel AISI 303

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SWITCHES  

Utilisation category AC 15
Rated operational voltage 250 Vac
Rated operational current 3 A
Rated thermal current 10 A
Rated insulation voltage 300 Vac
Mechanical life 1x106 operations
Connections Screw-type terminals

Applications