Control Unit allows mechanical and non-contact switches to be used together
FREMONT, CA – Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI) introduces the CM Series Compact Coded Magnetic Safety Interlock Switch and Control Unit. The new tamper resistant, non-contact safety interlock switch and a control unit features a NEMA 6 encapsulated design allowing it to meet the needs of most applications. The CM-S4 control unit provides external device monitoring (also referred to as MPCE monitoring) and has an automatic reset button, which allows the control unit to replace a safety relay in most applications.
The control unit also features removable terminal blocks for simplified wiring and installation.The control unit will monitor up to four CM switches to category 3 in accordance with EN954-1. The control unit allows mechanical switches and CM Series switches to be used together for applications requiring non-contact and mechanical safety interlock switches. The CM Series switch and actuator comes in three shapes and sizes to accommodate a variety of application requirements. The system has a misalignment tolerance of 5 and 9 mm to reduce nuisance tripping.
About STI
With headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley, STI was founded over 30 years ago and employs more than 340 people. STI has been selected twice by Forbes and three times by Business Week as one of the “world’s best small companies.”
STI’s safety products are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots.For more information contact: Scientific Technologies Inc.6550 Dumbarton CircleFremont, CA 945551-800-479-3658; (510) 608-3400fax: (510) 744-1442Fax Back System: (916) 431-6544E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sti.com
