The Z/T 196 position switch range with safety function, an innovation from the Schmersal Group, is extremely compact. Although fixing and mounting dimensions are identical, the compact switch requires less mounting space than conventional standardized switches. With a height of only 20 mm and three possible cable or connector positions, the switch will enable in many cases a reduction of the required size of the safety components themselves.

The new switch series is available with optional slow or snap action contact variants. A high quality contact system with built in redundancy makes the switch particularly suitable for low voltage switching. From a wide variety of actuators, the user can select between plungers, roller plungers, angled roller levers and rod levers.

The switch can be connected either with conventional AMP positive lock connectors, 6.35 x 0.8 mm spade connectors or a four-pole connector plug (M12). The Z/T 196 series can alternatively be supplied pre-wired with a selection of
standardised lengths.

These options provide for an optimal adjustment of the compact safety switchgear, which meets the exacting standards of elevator technology and machinery safety, to the application concerned. The switch can be used for safety-related applications in mechanical engineering, especially for series-wiring, where a particular profitable assembly is enabled due to the optional pre-wiring or the cable connection per connector

Another field of application for the new switch series is the passive safety circuit of elevators: the Z/T 196 can be used for example as slack-wire or safety catch switch, movable buffer or buffer monitoring switch.