GKM Series
(Global Miniature Safety Key Interlock Switch)
FEATURES
Red body colour
Integrated cable or connector(s)
Bottom or side entry cable
90 and straight key
Top or side key entry
High switching current capabilities
Extremely compact enclosure
Positive opening operation of Normally
Closed contacts conforming to
IEC/EN 60947-5-1-3
IP 67 Enclosure rating
(Pending)
Stackable design allows one switch on
top of the other
Through wiring option (dual connector)
Dust cap for unused key entry
Robust stainless steel keys
UL listed; CSA certified, CE approved
BENEFITS
Immediately recognisable as safety
component
Reduced installation time and costs
Flexibility in mounting/actuation options
Switch equipment directly and through
safety control modules
Used alone as Category 1 safety components or, in conjunction with other safety
Fits into extremely compact spaces switches and our complete range of safety relays, it is possible to construct compre-
hensive protection schemes with Category 2, 3 or 4 compliance.
Suitable for wet applications
Extremely simple mechanical redundancy
The preleaded versions allow rapid fit, easy cable routing and function testing which
as well as electrical redundancy
cut costs dramatically in OEM applications. Simple upgrade guarding solution for
Very easy to apply to multiple door
End User applications.
modular machinery - no difficulty in
Low energy basic switches are rated as follows:
wiring small switch enclosures
Durable and tough design Operating Voltage U 1 to 50Vac or Vdc
e
Operating Current I 1 microamp to 100mA
e
Example of catalog listing using a low energy basic switch - GKMA19W1
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information.
Complete installation, operation and maintenance information is provided in the instructions supplied with each product.
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.
GKM Series Industrial Safety Products 145
GKMGKM
GKM Series
Body Style Cable/Connector
Miniature Safety Key
Interlock Switches
Technical Data
Mechanical
life >1 Million operations
CABLE LENGTHS IN
A
1
1 METRE INCREMENTS
Degree of
protection IP 66/67, EN 60529
CABLE SPEC: SJTO RATED
NEMA 1, 12, 13
2
P.V.C. TYPE
Temperature
3 METRES IS NORMAL
range -25 to +85 C
MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH.
(-13 to +185 F)
3
B
Approvals* IEC 60947-5-1,
EN 60947-5-1, EN 1088,
EN 60204,
UL508,
CSA22-2-14, UL748C
Utilization category
AC15, B300
DC13, Q300
ZERO INDICATES NO CABLE BUT
CONNECTOR
C
4
Vibration IEC 68-2-6
(BS 2011, Part 2.1 Fc) 10g
Shock IEC 68-2-27
BODY STYLE D
(BS 2011, Part 2.1 Ea) 50g
Minimum 160mm (6.3 in.)
0
Door Radius
D
37.4
(1.47)
* See Standards (page 139)
4 3.8
16 MAX
( .15)
( .63 )
OF KEY
M12 1 THD.
SLOT
90 - KEY
BODY STYLE 'B'
SHOWN IN OPTIONAL
ACTUATING POSITIONS
16 MAX
17.2 1.6
(.63)
(.670) (.058)
F
12.8
(.504)
32 MAX
4 Micro-change DC Style M12, 4
KEY
(1.26)
SLOT
Pin with external threads/male
37.4
37.4
(1.47)
(1.47) 8 F version also has 4 Pin with
internal threads/female
10 MAX 2.3
(.30)
(.69)
34 MAX
2 X MOUNTING HOLES
(.34)
FOR M4 OR #8 SCREWS.
COUNTER BORED BOTH SIDES
08.3 X 4.5 DEEP.
(.366) (.177)
Low Energy Contacts
Note: See page 145
Ordering:
GKM X X
Example: GKMD03W2
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