
Safety Interlock Switch
Application:
IDIS-1 Tongue (Key) Interlock Switches are designed to be mounted for interlock position sensing of hinged moving guards.
They can be fitted to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off guards.
They have positive opening contacts in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1 and the switch design offers a tamper resistant actuator key. They are available with either an angled or
flat actuator fixing to cover most fixing positions and contact blocks are available in slow make/break 2NC 1NO, 3NC or 1NC 1NO snap action.
Enclosures are protected to IP67.
Operation:
Operation of the switches is achieved by withdrawing the actuator key from the switch to cause deflection of the switch plunger.
Positive actuation of the contacts is achieved at 5mm withdrawal of the actuator.
Installation guide:
Correct Mounting of Interlock Switches is critical to obtain optimum performance and ensure safety reliability.
Installation of all switches must be in accordance with a risk assessment for the individual application.
Installation must only be carried out by competent personnel and in accordance with these instructions.
Warning: Do not defeat, bypass or tamper with this switch, severe injury may result.
1. Never use the switch as a mechanical stop.
2. To ensure that the actuator and switch are protected from mechanical shock, guides and stops must be used to prevent mechanical damage.
3. The heads of the switch can be rotated to obtain the best switch orientation by removing the 4 head screws and rotating the head through 90 degrees. Always ensure the
4 head screws are tightened to 1Nm to ensure switch robustness. Always fit the blanking plug (supplied) to the unused actuator entry aperture.
4. When mounting to the guard door align and fix the switch body and actuator using 2 x M4 mounting bolts tightened at 1.5Nm.
5. Typical applications:
½” UNF 6 Way Male
(Connector length 14mm)
Pin view from switch
M12 8 Way Male
(on Flying Lead 250mm)
Pin view from switch
Read and understand these instructions before installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment.
The product is designed to be a component of a customised safety orientated control system. It is the responsibility of each manufacturer to ensure the correct overall
functionality of its systems and machines. IDEM, its subsidiaries and affiliates, are not in a position to guarantee all of the characteristics of a given system or product not
designed by IDEM.
Slow Make Break 2NC 1NO Slow Make Break 3NC
IDIS-1 Operating Instructions
Quick Connect ½” UNF

IDEM SAFETY SWITCHES Ltd., 2 Ormside Close, Hindley Industrial Estate, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4HR UK. Tel: +44 (0)1942 257070 Fax.: +44 (0)1942 257076
, Fremont, CA 94538 Tel:510
6. Always ensure that when fitting electrical conductors that they are routed correctly and do not interfere with the switch cover during fitting.
Recommended conductor size is 1.5 – 2.5sq.mm, contact terminal tightening torque is 1Nm.
7. Tightening torque for the lid screw and cable glands is1Nm to maintain IP rating.
8. Check that the machine is stopped and cannot be started when the interlocked guard is open.
9. After installation apply tamper resistance paint or compound to the actuator and switch mounting bolts.
Maintenance:
Every Week: Check the switch actuator and body for signs of mechanical damage and wear. Replace any switch showing damage.
Check that the machine is stopped and cannot be started when the interlocked guard is open.
Every 6 Months: Check for mechanical damage to switch body or actuator. Replace any switch showing damage.
Isolate power and remove cover. Check screw terminal tightness and check for signs of moisture ingress. Never attempt to repair any switch.
Standards: EN1088, 50047, IEC 60947-5-1, EN60204-1
ISO 13849-1, EN62061, UL508
Safety Classification & Reliability Data:
Mechanical Reliability B10d 2.5 x 106 operations at 100mA load
Up to Category 4 with Safety Relay
Up to PLe depending upon system architecture
Up to SIL3 depending upon system architecture
Proof Test Interval (Life)
Rated Insulation/Withstand Voltages
/Force for Positive Opening
Actuator Entry Minimum Radius
175mm Standard 100mm Flexible
Maximum Approach Withdrawal Speed
Excursion: 0.35mm, 1 octave/min
Various (see sales part numbers)
R>=150mm
25 +/- 2mm
Minimum operating radius
is system shows interlock s
configured to allow dual circuit direct
feeds to contactor coils K1 and K2.
When the start button is pressed and then released, the auxiliary contacts (A) of contactors K1 and
K2 maintain the feed to the contactor coils.
Opening of the Interlock Switch or depressing the E Stop will isolate power to the contactor coils.
Re-start can only occur providing the Guard is closed and the E Stop is reset.
System is shown with the guards closed and the machine able to start.
Information with regard to UL 508:
Type 1 Enclosures.
Control Number 35NV
Use 16 - 12AWG copper conductors rated
90ºC minimum.
Intended for same polarity use and
one polymeric conduit connection.
Electrical Rating:
Max. Switching Current / Volt / Amp:
120V. 6A. (720VA break) PF 0.38
240V. 3A. (720VA break) PF 0.38
Operating Temperature 40ºC
Outline fixing dimensions mm