OVERVIEW

Official designation: SCHMERSAL AZ17-11ZK (AZ17 Series, Electromechanical Safety Interlock Switch)

Role/Application: Compact safety switch with a separate actuator for movable machine guards, ensuring the hazardous situation stops immediately upon guard opening.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Power: 250 V AC or 24 V DC (rated isolation 250 V)

Interfaces / Ports: M16 cable gland, IDC method of termination

Indicators: N/A (Switch only, no integrated LED indicators)

Operating Temp: Minus 30 degrees C to 80 degrees C

Platform / Compatibility: Type 2 interlocking device, low coding level

Limit: 1 NC / 1 NO contacts, 4 A thermal current (Ithe 10 A)

Lifecycle: Active, mechanical life greater than 1000000 cycles

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the mechanical service life and the positive break travel of the safety contact?

A: The minimum mechanical life is 1000000 operations, with a positive break travel of 11 millimeters.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What are the minimum and maximum cross-sections for the authorized cable section?

A: The minimum and maximum cable sections for the IDC terminal are 0.75 millimeters squared and 1 millimeter squared.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What are the outer dimensions of the AZ17-11ZK plastic thermoplastic enclosure?

A: The compact enclosure dimensions are 30 millimeters wide by 60 millimeters high by 30 millimeters deep.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: Can the AZ17 switch be used with an actuator requiring a very small actuating radius?

A: Yes, specific actuators like the AZ17-B6 are designed for very small actuating radii, down to 50 millimeters.