S579 Series dead-man handles incorporate the proven Schaltbau Limit switches. The rugged switching devices are very versatile and have a very long design life.
The dead-man handles are designed for use under rough operating conditions, e.g. on locomotives and multiple units.
S579 T | fitted with S804 b 40 snap-action switch with stronger return spring | |
S579 TG | same as S579 T with yellow button | |
S579 W | for wall mounting, fitted with S814 b 40 snap-action switch | |
Switching element | S804 b 40 or S814 b 40 |
Rated insulation voltage Ui | 250 V |
Conv. thermal current Ith | 10 A |
Ingress protection rating, IEC 60529 | IP66 |
Mechanical endurance | > 5 million operating cycles |
Temperature range | -40 °C ... +85 °C |
Weight | approx. 500 g |
Standards | IEC 60077, VDE0660 |