New Product Safety Key Selector Switch A22TK Key-type Selector Switch with Direct Opening Mechanism Selector Switch for secure equipment activation during maintenance 30 types of exclusive keys make it more difficult to disable. The trapped key of the D4JL Guard Lock Safety-door Switch has the same shape as the lockout key of the D4GL-SK10-LK Slide Key Unit. Units can be combined to improve safety. (Specify the same key type.) Common to the switch part of Emergency Stop Switch A22E. (Non-lighted model only) For safety precautions for all pushbutton switches, refer to the website at: www.ia.omron.com, and Safety Precautions on page 12 in this catalog. Features Because the A22TK Safety Key Selector Switch uses the same key as the Guard Lock Safety-door Switch, the operator is prevented from forgetting to remove the key. The result is a safer working environment when performing maintenance. Common Key for Door Switch and Selector Switch Broad range of applications include use with door locks, mode switching, and emergency stops when teaching With the Selector Switch, it is possible to Guard Lock Safety Key Guard Lock Safety Key Enabling switch between normal operation mode Safety-door Switch Selector Switch Safety-door Switch Selector Switch Grip Switch (use of Door Switch is available) and maintenance mode (use of Enabling D4GL-SK10-LK A22TK A4EG D4GL-SK10-LK Grip Switch is available). Safety Controllers A22TK D4JL such as Safety Guard Switching Unit G9SX-GS D4JL Common Key * To unify keys, specify the same key type. 1A22TK Safety can be ensured, but there is a risk of human error From occurring during operation. Guard Lock Safety-door Switch only Guard Lock Safety-door Switch Key Selector Switch (A22K) + When only the Door Switch is used, the operator is at risk of being The safety level is enhanced by switching to maintenance mode. shut inside the barrier if, for example, he/she forgets to remove the However, because two different types of keys are required, trapped key and a third party locks the door. the operator is still at risk of being shut inside if he/she forgets to The equipment may also be started up while the operator is inside. remove the trapped key. Different keys I should close it. I should close it. I m trapped The equipment inside started up Assumed risks Assumed risks Forgetting to Being Forgetting to Being Starting equipment remove the key trapped inside remove the key trapped inside By using a common key, the risk of human error is reduced in operations To from when the door is open/shut until the equipment is started. Guard Lock Safety-door Switch Safety Key Selector Switch (A22TK) + The two locks on the door and equipment use the same key, reducing the likelihood that the user will forget to remove it. In addition, the key cannot be removed when maintenance is being performed. This prevents the key from being lost and greatly reduces the risk of an operator becoming trapped inside. Same Key A22TK D4JL Common key MAINTENANCE RUN UNLOCK LOCK Start maintenance Unlock the door Operation double-stopped Operation stopped 2 1 Key: Cannot be removed Key: Can be removed Guard Lock Safety-door Switch Safety Key 2 Selector Switch D4JL A22TK 3 1 4 I take the key with me when I enter, so there is no worry of becoming trapped inside D4JL A22TK UNLOCK LOCK MAINTENANCE RUN Lock the door End maintenance Operation starts Operation stopped 4 3 Key: Can be removed Key: Cannot be removed Same Key By using the Enabling Grip Switch during maintenance and by using a Safety Laser Scanner or Safety Mat to detect Furthermore the presence of operators, equipment malfunctions can be prevented when operators are inside, enabling a higher safety level. 2