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Schmersal EX-AZ 16-12ZVK-3D Safety Switch
The Schmersal EX-AZ 16-12ZVK-3D Safety Switch (Item No: 101188403) offers a 3D explosion protection category, 2number of safety contacts, IP67 degree of protection, 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp. Manufactured by Schmersal under the Schmersal Safety Switch. category, this model belongs to the Schmersal EX Series.
| Brand | Schmersal |
| Product Type | Safety Switch |
| Model Number | EX-AZ 16-12ZVK-3D |
Schmersal EX-AZ 16-12ZVK-3D Safety Switch – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Explosion protection zones | 22 |
| Explosion protection category | 3D |
| Explosion protection designation | DII 3D Ex tc IIIC T90°C Dc X |
| Housing material | Plastic, glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic, self-extinguishing |
| Gross weight | 140 g |
| Number of auxiliary contacts | 1 |
| Number of safety contacts | 2 |
| Mission time | 20 Year(s) |
| B10DNormally-closed contact (NC) | 2,000,000 Operations |
| B10DNormally open contact (NO) | 1,000,000 Operations |
| Positive break travel | 8 mm |
| Positive break force, minimum | 10 N |
| Actuating speed, maximum | 1 m/s |
| Termination | Screw connection M16x1.5 |
| Cable cross-section of the cable glands, minimum | 6 mm |
| Cable cross-section of the cable glands, maximum | 12 mm |
| Connection technique - Cable section, minimum | 0.75 mm² |
| Cable section, maximum | 2.5 mm² |
| Length of sensor | 30 mm |
| Width of sensor | 52 mm |
| Height of sensor | 90 mm |
| Degree of protection | IP67 |
| Ambient temperature | -20 ... +70 °C |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 500 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 6 kV |
| Thermal test current | 2.5 A |
| Utilisation category AC-15 | 2.5 A |
| Utilisation category DC-13 | 2.5 A |
| Switching element | 1 NO contact, 2 NC contacts |
| Switching principle | Slow action |
| Material of the contacts, electrical | Silver |
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