An enabling switch is a handheld, portable device that allows operators to safely control industrial machinery while inside the machinery’s danger zone to carry out programming, testing, or service work.
These enabling switches are 3-position (OFF-ON-OFF) devices that allow the machinery to function only when the switch is pressed halfway. Since operators may react differently to sudden, unexpected events, the safety system will turn off the machinery if the enabling switch is not maintained in the middle position.
Zeus Series Enabling Switch
ZEUS guarantees fatigue free activity, thanks to it’s ergonomical and lightweight design. It is suitable for left and right handed people and can be easily operated while wearing gloves. With it’s way to function the 3-Step-Enabling Switch ZEUS creates ideal safety conditions in your enabling operation.
In-hand sensor
The Zeus Hold-to-run switch can be equipped with an in-hand sensor. An in-hand sensor provides protection against manipulation. By means of hand detection in combination with a vibration sensor, manipulation of the permission switch can be prevented.
Emergency stop
An emergency stop is required on every application, when the emergency stop is located on the machine, the accessibility must always be considered. By equipping the hold to run switch with an emergency stop, the procedure to stop the machine is much shorter and this makes for a safer situation.
61 Different machine functions
With the Zeus permission switch it is possible to directly activate, start and stop up to 61 different machine functions via the 7-segment display.
Enabling and operation switch ZEUS is always used when it is necessary for work such as commissioning, maintenance, servicing or setting up authorization operations.
- Operation of up to 120 axes / functions
- Extended LED diagnostics
- Hand recognition
- “Operator control” through activity sensor
- Rocker / function switch
- Large selection of connectors
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