The Schneider Electric XCS XCSTE6512 is a safety interlock switch designed for machine guarding applications. This switch is part of Schneider Electric's XCS series, a line of robust safety components engineered to meet stringent international safety standards. Its metal body construction provides durability for demanding industrial environments, ensuring reliable operation in preventing access to hazardous machine areas while equipment is in motion.

Technical details

• Series: XCS
• Actuator Type: Keyed (specific key type not determinable from part number, verify with datasheet)
• Switching Capacity: 2 NC (Normally Closed) contacts, 1 NO (Normally Open) contact (verify contact configuration and rating against manufacturer datasheet)
• Body Material: Metal
• Enclosure Rating: IP67 (Ingress Protection rating, verify against datasheet for specific environmental resistance)
• Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to +70°C (verify against datasheet)
• Connection Type: Pre-wired cable (length and connector type not determinable from part number, verify with datasheet)
• Compliance: Designed to meet IEC/EN 60947-5-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14, EN 1088, ISO 13849-1, IEC 60204-1, IEC 62061 standards (verify specific certifications against datasheet)

Applications & compatibility

This safety interlock switch is commonly employed in industrial automation systems requiring reliable guard monitoring. Applications include packaging machinery, material handling equipment, CNC machines, and assembly lines where the prevention of unauthorized access during operation is critical for worker safety. It is designed to integrate with safety control circuits to halt machine operation when guards are opened.

Available from Industrial Automation Co as new, refurbished, or surplus stock, backed by a 2-year warranty with same-day shipping on in-stock items. Request a quote for the Schneider XCS XCSTE6512 or contact our technical team for cross-reference assistance with compatible XCS series components.