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Interlock Switches

Hinge Switches

Sprite

Description

Developed from the highly successful Ensign, the Sprite offers the

same safety related features in a more compact housing—only 75

×

25

× 29mm (2.95 x 0.98 x 1.14in)—making it the smallest interlock

currently available. The Sprite has been designed for smaller

machines such as printing machines, copiers or domestic machinery

which, until now, have been unable use standard safety interlocks

due to space restrictions. Despite its diminutive size the Sprite

includes the necessary safety related functions, such as forced guided

contacts and a tamper resistant mechanism allowing machinery to be

safeguarded in compliance with the machinery directive.

The Sprite’s shaft is connected to the existing hinge pin and the

degree of operation can be adjusted to suit the application via the

adjustable cam in the switch head.

Note:

After adjustment, the cam must be secured in position with the

supplied cam locking pin to ensure optimal performance.

The Sprite is available with two N.C. or one N.O. and one N.C.

safety contact in a watertight and dustproof IP67 housing.

Features

• Ideal for small, light weight guards

• The smallest hinge interlock switch available, 75

× 25mm case

• Degree of operation can customized with adjustable cam

• Contacts, 2 N.C. or 1 N.C. & 1 N.O.

• Four possible shaft positions, easy to install

Specifications

➊ Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non conductive pollution occurs which

becomes conductive due to condensation.

Four Position Rotating Head

Standards

EN954-1, ISO13849-1, IEC/EN60204-1,

NFPA79, EN1088, ISO14119, IEC/

EN60947-5-1, ANSI B11.19, AS4024.1

Category

Cat. 1 Device per EN954-1

Dual channel interlocks suitable for

Cat. 3 or 4 systems

Approvals

CE marked for all applicable directives,

cULus NRTL/C and TUV

Safety Contacts

2 N.C. or 1 N.C. direct opening action

Utilisation Cat.

AC (Ue)

(le)

DC

AC 15

500V 250V 100V

1A 2A 5A

250V 0.5A 24V 2A

Max Switched Current/

Voltage/Load

500V/500VA

Thermal Current (lth)

10A

Minimum Current

5V 5mA DC

Safety Contact Gap

>2mm (0.08in)

Rtd. Insulation Voltage

(Ui) 500V

Rtd. Impulse withstand

Voltage

(Uimp) 2500V

Auxiliary Contacts

1 N.O.

Pollution Degree ➊

3

Shaft Rotation for Contact

Operation

Maximum 11°; Minimum 3° (adjustable)

Break Contact Min Force

8cNm (torque on shaft)

Case Material

UL approved glass filled polyester

Actuator Material

Stainless Steel

Protection

IP67

Conduit Entry

1

× M16 or quick-disconnect style

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +80°C (-4°F to 176°F)

Fixing

2 x M4

Mounting

Any position

Mechanical Life

1,000,000 operations

Electrical Life

1,000,000 operations

Weight

80g (0.176lb)

Colour

Red

50, 60, or 80mm

long actuator

shafts

The head rotates 360° in 90°

increments to give four possible shaft

operating positions.