FD978 IMO PRECISION CONTROLS, FD978 Datasheet

CABLE PULL SWITCH, 12M, 500V

FD978

Manufacturer Part Number
FD978
Description
CABLE PULL SWITCH, 12M, 500V
Manufacturer
IMO PRECISION CONTROLS
Datasheet

Specifications of FD978

Contact Configuration
DPST-NC
Contact Voltage Ac Max
500V
Cable Span
12m
Length/height, External
131mm
External Width
40mm
Operating Temperature Min
-25°C
Operating Temperature Max
60°C
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status
Lead free / RoHS Compliant
Rope operated safety switches for the protection of
exposed machiner y
35 metre model:
12 metre model:
35 metre models:
12 metre models:
*Note: Models without reset button should NOT be used in Safety Applications
Mechanical endurance: 1 million operations
Thimble
Part no. C870
(One thimble supplied
with each switch)
Single conduit entry housing
Triple conduit entry housing
1NC safety contact +1NO
auxiliary contact
2NC safety contacts
2NC safety contacts +1NO
auxiliary contact
3NC safety contacts
1NC safety contact +2NO
auxiliary contacts
Single conduit entry housing
Triple conduit entry housing
1NC + 1NC safety contacts in
series
Options and ordering codes
Accessories
Lockout mechanism isolates safety contacts until manually
reset
12 and 35 metre rope length models
Indicator of correct rope tension
Fail-safe in the event of slack or broken wire rope
Heavy duty die-cast metal alloy housing
Single and triple conduit entry models
Dimensions in accordance with EN50041
IP66
UL/CSA approved
Conforms to EN418
Immune to machine vibration
Available with a wide range of contact block
configurations
Left-hand and right-hand models for reset button and
conduit entry position convenience
Head rotatable in 90˚ increments for reset button position
convenience
It is recommended to use only original accessories, otherwise the declared performance will not be guaranteed
Rope clamp
Part no. M870
Rope Operated Stop Switches
FD
FD
FD
FD
FL
FL
20
21
22
6
9
8
Eyebolt
Part no. T870
(For tensioning or
for supports along
the length of rope)
6
8
83
78
Minimum actuating speed 1mm/s
80
83
84
74
78
Right hand side rope
without reset button*
Left hand side rope
with reset button
Right hand side rope
with reset button
Without reset button*
With reset button
Tensioner
Part no. K870
Approvals – all models: UL, CSA, IMQ
Models conform to the following
standards:
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/CEE,
Directive 93/68/CEE, Machiner y
Directive 89/392/CEE
IEC 947-5-1, BS EN60947-5-1,
CEI EN60947-5-1, IEC 204,
BS EN60204, BS EN292
Positive opening of the contacts in
conformity with: VDE 0660-206,
IEC 947-5-1, BS EN60947-5-1,
CEI EN60947-5-1
Red PVC covered
steel wire
rope ø5mm
Part no. FO5
sold per metre

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FD978 Summary of contents

Page 1

... Rope Operated Stop Switches Rope operated safety switches for the protection of exposed machiner y Lockout mechanism isolates safety contacts until manually reset 12 and 35 metre rope length models Indicator of correct rope tension Fail-safe in the event of slack or broken wire rope Heavy duty die-cast metal alloy housing ...

Page 2

... FL 684 21-22 13- 13.5 R 12.5 14 3.5 FL 984 21-22 11- The maximum cable length is 35m with eye bolts every 3m Rope Operated Stop Switches 44.5 16 5.3x7.3 15 ø5 PG13 8.5 11-12 With reset 21- 8.5 11-12 Without reset 21-22 6 Without reset 85 41 ...

Page 3

... The first and last eyebolts should be a maximum of 300mm from the switches, to ensure that the rope movement at both switches is axial, i.e., in the direction of the plunger travel. FD/FL 683/684/983/984 (35m models) The rope should be tensioned until the head plunger has travelled approximately 8mm and then the reset button pulled to release the mechanism ...

Page 4

... Applications These rope operated safety switches are installed on machines or belts. They enable a stop at any point of the machine simply by pulling the rope by hand. Being equipped with a self-checking function, they constantly test their operation and signal by the opening of the contacts, an accidental unfastening or break of the rope. When the models with reset button are used, they maintain the contacts open after operation even if the rope is released ...

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