EAO sets new worldwide standard with shortest stop switch

The world's first stop switch with a mounting depth of less than 19mm has been developed by EAO – the expert partner for Human Machine Interfaces

The new Series 51 Stop Switch utilises a monoblock design with a built in contact block to set a new lower standard for industry. This not only reduces the behind-panel depth, it actually protects it from damage caused by heavy-handed use during an emergency shutdown or panic situation. The design has been tested beyond 100,000 actuations so it's a genuine fit-and-forget product.

The Series 51 is a universal stop switch which can be adapted to almost any type of application, but is particularly suitable for handheld remote controls, narrow control panels and newer electronic applications where behind-panel space is restricted.

The front is dust and watertight to IP65, making it suitable for use in dirty environments where there's a risk of spraying water. EAO offers a protective shroud to help prevent unintentional use and damage from heavy falling objects.

It is compatible with operating voltages from 10μA/100μV up to 250V/5A, and there is a choice of connections including solder/plug-in, solder, or universal (Plug-in, Solder, PCB). The single piece design is easier and less time consuming to mount than switches with separate contact blocks.

Designers should be any aware of international standards and regulations that impact the design and use of emergency-stop and stop switches. EAO's products are RoHS and REACH compliant, meet UL (Canadian UL) requirements, 1.) and TUV (Technischer Überwachungsverein) a German safety standard monitoring agency), Electrosuisse (a Swiss designation), DIN EN and CE (European Union) approvals.

This is a non-foolproof switch that has not been tested to the standards set out in EN 60947-5-1 and EN 60947-5-5. For a full range of Emergency-stop switches that do comply with these standards, please visit www.eao.com/catalogues and download the White Paper, 'What Designers Need to Know About Emergency-Stop Switches' and the accompanying Emergency-stops PDF catalogue.

Download the brochure on the Series 51 Stop Switch here: Download Data