Title: EUCHNER Safety Switch NZ1VZ-511-M Solenoid Interlock | Machine Guarding Solution | Part No. 0373293

Product Overview:
The EUCHNER NZ1VZ-511-M Safety Switch, part number 0373293, is a robust and reliable solenoid interlock designed to enhance machine safety in demanding industrial environments. This high-quality safety component ensures that protective guards, doors, and covers remain securely locked until machinery has reached a safe state, preventing unauthorized access and potential hazards during operation. Engineered for superior performance and longevity, the NZ1VZ-511-M is an essential device for achieving compliance with stringent international safety standards, contributing significantly to a safer and more productive workplace. Its durable construction and precise functionality make it an ideal choice for critical machine guarding applications across various industries, offering peace of mind and operational efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Solenoid Interlock Functionality: Provides positive locking of machine guards, ensuring access is restricted until the hazardous motion has ceased, thereby preventing accidental injury and enhancing operator safety.
 High Holding Force: Delivers a substantial locking force (typically 1500 N), guaranteeing secure closure of safety doors and gates even under vibration or attempted tampering, maintaining integrity of the safety circuit.
 Rugged Metal Housing: Constructed from heavy-duty zinc die-cast metal, offering exceptional resistance to impact, abrasion, and corrosive substances, ensuring reliable operation and extended service life in harsh industrial settings.
 Versatile Actuation Options: Designed for flexible mounting and operation, accommodating various machine designs and guard configurations for seamless integration into existing or new safety systems.
 Integrated Safety Contacts: Features multiple positively driven contacts (3 NC / 1 NO) for reliable monitoring of guard position and interlock status, facilitating robust safety circuit design and diagnostics.
 Superior Environmental Protection (IP67): Fully sealed against dust ingress and capable of withstanding temporary immersion in water, making it suitable for washdown areas and environments exposed to liquids or particulates.
 Long Mechanical Life: Engineered for millions of operating cycles (> 1 million), ensuring consistent performance, minimal maintenance requirements, and a low total cost of ownership over its operational lifespan.
 Global Safety Standard Compliance: Meets critical international safety directives including EN ISO 13849-1 (up to PLe, Category 4) and IEC 60947-5-1, ensuring worldwide applicability and regulatory adherence for machine builders and end-users.
 Simplified Installation: Features user-friendly design for quick and efficient mounting and wiring, reducing installation time and labor costs.
 Wide Operating Temperature Range: Maintains reliable performance across a broad spectrum of temperatures (-25 °C to +80 °C), suitable for diverse industrial climates.

Applications:

 Industrial Machine Guarding: Securing access points on manufacturing equipment, presses, CNC machines, processing lines, and automated assembly systems.
 Robotics and Automation Cells: Interlocking safety fences and gates around robotic work cells to protect personnel during operation and maintenance.
 Packaging and Material Handling: Ensuring safe access to conveyors, palletizers, automated storage and retrieval systems, and other material flow equipment.
 Automotive Production Lines: Critical safety component in assembly plants, body shops, and paint shops for protecting operators from moving machinery.
 Food and Beverage Processing: Suitable for hygiene-sensitive environments due to its robust and sealed construction, preventing contamination and allowing for washdown.
 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used in cleanroom and controlled environments for reliable safety interlock applications on processing and packaging machinery.
 General Industrial Automation: Essential for any application requiring a dependable and robust safety interlock solution to prevent access to hazardous areas and ensure operator safety.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: 0373293
 Model: NZ1VZ-511-M
 Product Type: Solenoid Interlock Safety Switch
 Manufacturer: EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG
 Housing Material: Zinc die-cast
 Protection Class: IP67 (IEC 60529)
 Safety Category: Up to PLe, Category 4 (EN ISO 13849-1)
 Contact Configuration: 3 NC (Normally Closed) / 1 NO (Normally Open) positively driven contacts
 Solenoid Operating Voltage: 24 V DC
 Holding Force: 1500 N
 Actuating Force: 10 N
 Connection Type: M20 x 1.5 conduit entry
 Operating Temperature Range: -25 °C to +80 °C
 Mechanical Life: > 1 million operating cycles
 Standards Compliance: EN ISO 13849-1, IEC 60947-5-1, BG, UL, CSA
 Weight: 0.85 kg