The Schmersal Group presents as an Innovation at Interlift 2009 - the latest position switch range with safety function with our Z/T 196 series. Although fixing and mounting dimensions are identical, the compact switch requires less mounting space than conventional standardized switches.

The main field of application of the new switch series is focussed on the safety circuit of elevators. The Z/T 196 can be used for example as a slack-wire or safety catch switch, movable buffer or buffer monitoring switch. With a height of only 20 mm and with three possible cable or connector positions, the switch requires minimal space access and enables 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. 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 optimal adjustment of the compact safety switchgear, which meets the exacting standards of elevator technology and machinery safety for the application concerned.

This feature makes it interesting for safety-related applications in general machinery construction, especially for series assembly, where a particular profitable assembly is enabled due to the optional pre-wiring or the cable connection per connector.