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SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES
Keyed Safety Interlock Switches provide a fail safe switch function, indicating the position of guarding access points. For use on hard guarding gates, panels and doors. The switches generally mounts on the fixed frame of the machine. The key mounts on the moveable door. When the door is closed the key is inserted into the switch and the machine is wired to run. When the door is opened the key is removed from the switch and the machine is wired to stop.

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Tips & Application Information is based on general useage and may not apply to your machine application or the standards required by your industry and are for information review purposes only.  Additional changes may be needed in order to meet the conditions of the safety levels required for your application and to properly interface with your control system.  A risk assessment should be performed by the user to determine the actual safety level required.  EE Controls does not assume any responsibility for personnel safety or injuries and disclaims any liability for the failure of the safety system installation to meet the requirements of the actual level of safety needed by the user.  It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that all control devices are correctly installed, cared for and operated to meet all applicable codes, standards and regulations.