New Enabling Switch Device Aids With Set-Up and Trouble-Shooting Robotic or Automated Machinery

OMRON Automation and SafetyPosted 05/15/2008

FREMONT, CA – Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces the ESD5020 Enabling Switch Device. CE listed to all applicable standards, the ESD5020 provides the margin of safety needed during troubleshooting, set-up, programming or servicing of robotic or automated machinery when no other safety devices are possible or practical, as required by ANSI/RIA R15.06. The ESD5020 also conforms to ANSI B11.19-2003, Section 12.3.

The ESD5020 is available with a wide variety of holder kits for easy integration into any number of applications. Two three-position enabling switches are integrated into the trigger to provide the operator with constant control. The trigger’s middle “enabled” position is easy to feel, and redundant switch contacts ensure that the machinery can be stopped by releasing or squeezing the trigger.

Optional switch buttons and LED indicators may be added for activating user defined functions and to provide visual status indication to the operator. Users can also select from a variety of connector types or integral 10 m cable terminations.

About Omron STI Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. is a North American leading provider of automation safeguarding products and services. Omron STI provides safety products that are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots. Our products serve a wide variety of applications and markets, including semiconductor, automotive, electronics manufacturing, packaging and consumer markets.

Omron Scientific Technologies Inc., 6550 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555; 1-800-479-3658; (510) 608-3400; fax: (510) 744-1442; E-mail: sales@sti.com; Web site: www.sti.com.

Model: ESD5020

 

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