Because operators use teach pendants in hazard ous
environments performing teaching, system
changeover, and maintenance of robots, they must
have protection against unpredictable motion of
robots, and therefore teach pendants are equipped
with 3-position enabling switches.
An enabling switch is a 3-position (OFF-ON-OFF)
switch to allow a machine operation only when the
switch is lightly pressed and held in the mid posi tion
(position 2). Because it disables machine operation
when released (position 1) or further depressed
(position 3) by a panicked operator, the safety of
operators using teach pendants or grip style enabling
switches in hazardous environments is ensured.
HG2S CC Pendant
Back of the HG2S CC Pendant
Two HE1B Enabling
Switches inside
HG1H/1T Small Teaching Pendant
HE1G/HE1G-L/HE2G Grip Style
HE1G/HE1G-L
HE2G
HE9Z-GSH51 Grip Style Enabling Switch
Housing + HE5B Enabling Switch
HG1HHG1T
2
Operation of enabling switches
operate (failure of
A1S33S34132333
A2S11
S1
Safety Output
F1
L (+)
24V DC
N (–)
ESC
HR1S-AF
Safety Relay Module
Enabling
Switch
S12 S21 S22 142434
External
Start Condition
The requirement for operation of 3-position enabling
switches (according to IEC 60204-1; 9.2.5.8):
When an enabling device is provided as a part of a
sys tem, it shall be designed to allow motion when
actuated in one position only. In any other position
motion shall be stopped.
– for a three-position type:
• position 1: off-function of the switch
(actuator is not operated)
• position 2: enabling function
(actuator is operated in its mid position)
• position 3: off-function
(actuator is operated past its mid position)
When returning from position 3 to position 2, the
function shall be ended.
Disparity detection of two contacts
• A high level of safety—safety category 3 or higher (ISO 13849-
1)—is required when an operator works near a hazard inside a
safety guard.
When released to position 1, the contacts are opened (turned
off) by the force of a released spring. The 3-position enabling
switches must be prepared for failures such as contact welding
and short-circuits, and a dual circuit is provided. Even if one
contact fails, the remaining contact can disable machine
operation. Furthermore, a disparity detection circuit is provided
so that machine operation is disabled when a disparity between
the two circuits is detected using a safety relay module.
International standards on enabling switches
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
1. Press lightly
3. Press tightly
Terminal ContactMovable Contact
Disparity Detection Circuit
for Dual Contacts
2-circuit
input
Enabling
Device
Agree
OFF
ON
OFF
Both ON
Both OFF
Disagree
One ON, the
other OFF
2. Release
4. Release
Machine can
operate (normal)
Machine cannot
operate (normal)
Machine cannot
enabling switch,
machine cannot
restart)
IEC 60204-1: 1997
9.2.4 Where it is necessary to suspend safeguarding, (e.g.
for set ting or maintenance purposes), a mode selection device
or means capable of being secured (e.g. locked) in the desired
mode shall be provided so as to prevent automatic operation. In
addition, one or more of the following means shall be provided:
- a portable control station (e.g. pendant) with an emergency stop
device and, where appropriate, an enabling device. Where a
porta ble station is in use, motion may be initiated only from that
station.
ISO 12100-2: 2003 Control mode for setting, teaching, process changeover, fault-nding, cleaning or maintenance
4.11.9 Where, for setting, teaching, process changeover, fault-
nd ing, cleaning or maintenance of machinery, a guard has to
be dis placed or removed and/or a protective device has to be
disabled, and where it is necessary for the purpose of these
operations for the machinery or part of the machinery to be put in
operation, safety of the operator shall be achieved using a specic
control mode which simultaneously:
- permits operation of the hazardous elements only by continuous
actuation of an enabling device, a hold-to-run control device or a
two-hand control device.
ANSI/RIA R15.06
The pendant or teaching control device shall have an enabling
device using a three position switch which, when continuously
held in a detented position, permits motion. Release of or
compression past the midpoint detent of the device shall stop
robot motion using cir cuitry consistent with 4.5.
Note: Tests have shown that human reaction to an emergency may be to
release an object, or hold on tighter, thus compressing an enabling
device. Design and installation of the enabling device should
consider the ergonom ics issues of sustained activation.
ANSI B11.19, 12.3.1.3
Enabling devices shall be designed and constructed to permit
limited and supervised machine motion while personnel are inside
a hazard area.
A method of changing an operation mode (auto/
manual) using the HS5B interlock switch and grip
style enabling switch (HE1G)
Enabling switch is
attached to the interlock
switch— machine
operates auto matically.
Enabling switch is
detached from the interlock switch—machine
can be operated only
manu ally.
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Enabling Switch and Grip Style Enabling Switch Selection Guide
Grip Style Three-position Enabling SwitchActuator with Plastic Holder
HE9Z-GP15
Model
HE9Z-GSH51 + HE5B
Housing (Note)
Actuator holder for gripstyle three-position enabling
switch
Shape
Safety
Category
Applicable
Standards
Standards
UL50
EN60529
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Enabling Switch and Grip Style Enabling Switch Selection Chart
Enabling Switch Selection Chart According to ISO/IEC Standards
ISO 12100-2: 2003
Control mode for
setting, teaching,
process changeover,
fault-nding, cleaning
or main tenance
4.11.9
permits operation
of the haz ardous
elements only by
con tinuous actuation
of an enabling
device, a hold-to-run
control device or a
two-hand control
device;
IEC 60204-1: 1997
9.2.5.8
When an enabling
device is provided as
a part of a system, it
shall be designed to
allow motion when
actuated in one
position only. In any
other position motion
shall be stopped.
ANSI/ RIA R15.06
4.7.3 Enabling device
The pendant or
teaching control
device shall have
an enabling device
using a three position
switch, which
continuously held in
a detented position,
per mits motion.
ANSI B11.19
12.3.1.1 Enabling
devices shall be
designed and
constructed to
permit lim ited and
supervised machine
motion while
personnel are inside
a hazard area.
SEMI S2-0703
20.4 Industrial robots
and industrial robot
systems should meet
the require ments of
appropriate national
or international
standards, e.g.,
ANSI/RIA R15.06,
ISO standards
10218, EN 775.
Panel Top Installation
Panel Side Installation
3-position Switch with 1
Contact
(2 switches are used for
duplication)
For Installation in Equipment
3-position
Switch with
2 Contacts
Installed in Rectangular
(4-nger operation)
Panel Cut-out
For Direct Operation with Hand
Installed in Rectangular
(1- or 2-nger operation)
Panel Cut-out
Installed in
ø16mm
Round Hole
(thumb or
3-nger
operation)
Installed in
ø16mm
Round Hole
(thumb
operation)
w/o Monitor
Switch
for Position
Detection
w/Monitor
Switch
for Position
Detection
w/o Monitor
Switch
for Position
Detection
w/ Monitor
Switch
for Position
Detection
IP40
IP40
IP40
IP65
IP40
IP65
IP65
IP65
IP40
IP65
IP65
ModelStandardsMarksPage
HE1B-M1N
IEC/EN60947-5-8
UL508
CSA C22.2 No. 14
HE1B-M1
IEC/EN60947-5-8
UL508
CSA C22.2 No. 14
HE2B-M200
IEC/EN60947-5-8
UL508
CSA C22.2 No. 14
GB14048.5
HE2B-M200P*
IEC/EN60947-5-8
UL508
CSA C22.2 No. 14
GB14048.5
KS C IEC60947-58/S1-G-1/S2-W-5
Enabling Switch and Grip Style Enabling Switch Selection Chart
terminal)
terminal)
terminal)
terminal)
Enabling Switch Selection Chart According to ISO/IEC Standards
ISO 12100-2: 2003
Control mode for
setting, teaching,
process changeover,
fault-nding, cleaning
or main tenance
4.11.9
permits operation
of the haz ardous
elements only by
con tinuous actuation
of an enabling
device, a hold-to-run
control device or a
two-hand control
device;
IEC 60204-1: 1997
9.2.5.8
When an enabling
device is provided as
a part of a system, it
shall be designed to
allow motion when
actuated in one
position only. In any
other position motion
shall be stopped.
Size
For Thumb OperationGrip Style Operation
SmallStandard
Monitor Switch
for Position
Detection
Force
Operation
Additional
Switch
Without
With
(Note 1)
(Note 2)
Emergency
Stop Switch
ANSI/ RIA R15.06
4.7.3 Enabling device
The pendant or
teaching control
device shall have
an enabling device
using a three position
switch, which
continuously held in
a detented position,
per mits motion.
Without
LightLightStandard
Momentary
Pushbutton
With
ANSI B11.19
12.3.1.1 Enabling
devices shall be
designed and
constructed to
permit lim ited and
supervised machine
motion while
personnel are inside
a hazard area.
Momentary
Pushbutton
Emergency
Stop Switch
Without
Momentary
SEMI S2-0703
20.4 Industrial robots
and industrial robot
systems should meet
the require ments of
appropriate national
or international
standards, e.g.,
ANSI/RIA R15.06,
ISO standards
10218, EN 775.
With
Pushbutton
Momentary
Pushbutton
Note 1: With momentary pushbutton or key selector switch
Note 2: With emergency stop switch and monentary pushbutton or key selector switch
Operating Temperature–25 to +60°C (no freezing)
Relative Humidity45 to 85% (no condensation)
Storage Temperature–40 to +80°C (no freezing)
Pollution Degree2
Contact Resistance50 mΩ maximum (initial value)
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Impulse Withstand Voltage2.5 kV
Operating Frequency1,200 operations per hour
Mechanical Durability
Electrical Durability100,000 operations minimum
Shock Resistance
Vibration Resistance
Terminal StyleSolder terminal
Applicable Wire1 cable, 0.5 mm
Terminal Soldering Heat Resistance310 to 350°C, 3 seconds maximum
Terminal Tensile Strength20N minimum
Mounting Screw Recommended Tightening
Torque
Degree of ProtectionIP40, except terminals (IEC 60529)
Conditional Short-circuit Current50A (250V) (Use 250V/10A fast-blow fuse for short-circuit protection.)
Direct Opening Force
Operator Strength250N minimum
Weight (approx.)6g