
ø16mm
X6
Series
Emergency Stop Switches
Excellent safety and design.
The shortest depth behind the
panel in its class.
Actual
Size
Tab terminal can be
wired easily using quick
connects.

Third-generation
Reverse Energy
Structure
IDEC’s unique Reverse Energy Structure, achieved as a result
of in-depth failure analysis of emergency stop switches, has
resulted in this innovative emergency stop switch.
X6 series emergency stop switches provide the highest level of
safety, because the unibody design eliminates the possibility
of the contact bocks falling off the switch (details on page 3).
*1: Based on IDEC research as of August 2012.
Excellent safety
First *1
Smooth
Unparalleled design
The smooth button is ideal for applications that require
utmost cleanliness, such as food processing machines or
semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Also suitable for
applications requiring a sleek design of emergency stop
switches, such as medical equipment.
Smallest
in its
class
The short depth behind the panel reduces the required mounting space.
Depth: 30% reduction
Volume: 70% reduction
(Compared with conventional emergency stop switches)
Thus equipment and control panels
can be made much smaller.
*2
19.5
mm
*2: Solder terminal.
Solder/tab terminal: 23.9mm
Only 19.5 mm
※1
depth behind
the panel *2
Actual
Size
27.9 mm
Conventional emergency
stop switch with short
depth behind the panel
ø30 mm Button
Unmarked
ø30 mm Button
Arrow Marked
ø40 mm Button
Unmarked
ø40 mm Button
Arrow Marked
Clean
Prevents dust
build-up
Clean
surface
ø16mm X6 Series
The smooth and ridge-less button surface
prevents dust built-up, and is also easy to
clean.
Conventional
Operator
Dust
build-up
Variety
two button sizes,
two wiring methods.
The X6 emergency stop switch can be reset either by pulling or turning. The button is available in ø30 mm and ø40 mm sizes.
In addition to a red button, a yellow button is also available as a stop switch. Solder terminals and solder/tab terminals are available.
Two ways to reset Two connection methods
Two ways to reset,
Pull to reset
2
Turn to reset
Solder/Tab Terminal #110Solder Terminal

Third-generation
Energy Status of Emergency Stop Switches
Reverse Energy
Structure
Highest Safety
IDEC's Unique Reverse Energy Structure
Third
Generation
IDEC's Unique
Reverse Energy Structure
Second
Generation
Compliant with international
safety standards. Even more
consideration has been taken
into account on operator
safety.
Satises the requirements of:
Compliant with international
safety standards.
Satises the requirements of:
2nd Generation (conventional)
Normal
NC contacts:NC contacts:
(machine can
operate)
High
Energy
NC contacts are
always on standby
to turn ON
Low
(HAZARDOUS)
Operator StrokeNormalLatched
ON
Latched
(machine cannot
OFF
operate)
3rd Generation
(Reverse Energy Structure)
Normal Latched
NC contacts
ON
(machine can
operate)
High
Energy
NC contacts are
always on standby
to turn OFF
Low
(SAFE)
Operator StrokeNormal Latched
C contacts:
OFF
operate)
With X series emergency stop switches, the potential energy level of
the latched status is lower than that of normal status. In the event the
switch is damaged due to excessive shocks, the NC contacts will turn
off, thus stopping the machine (patented design).
International Safety Standards Requirements
Red-colored, mushroom actuator, with yellow background.
(IEC 60947-5-5; 4.2, ISO 13850; 4.4, IEC 60204-1; 10.7)
Normally closed contacts with a direct opening action
(IEC 60947-5-5; 5.2, IEC 60947-5-1; Annex K)
The emergency stop function shall be maintained by latching of the
operator until reset manually (IEC 60947-5-5; 6.2, ISO 13850; 4.4)
Developed before the
First
Generation
establishment of international
safety standards.
Satises the requirements of:
High functionality with sleek design
X6 series emergency stop switches for various applications
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