Mechanical Switches: Precision Switching With Unmatched Durability

Mechanical Switches
Precision Switching
With Unmatched Durability
Mechanical
Switches Table of Contents
Company Overview ............................................ 2-9
Product Introduction ........................................ 10-11

Patented:
n Plunger guides Cam Switch Selection Guide ....................... 13
n Plunger mechanism Cam Switches ......................................................... 14-49

n Snap switches
Snap Switch Elements .................................... 5051
Inductive Sensor Elements .......................... 52-53
Cables and Connectors ................................... 54-57
Accessories and Fittings .............................. 58-59
Cam Switch Installation ................................ 60
Cam Switch Dimensions ................................ 61-69

Electromechanical switches provide
input signals for automatic controls Linear Cam Trays ................................................. 71-85
Mechanical Switches
for positioning and limit switching on
machine tools, flexible manufacturing
equipment, robots, assembly and Mechanical Linear Trip Cams ..................... 87-94
conveying equipment.They have
been designed and proven for use
under extreme conditions. Electronic Linear Trip Cams ........................ 95-97
n ISO 9001 Rotary Cam Drums & Trays ...................... 99-102
n DIN 43 636
Mechanical Rotary Trip Cams ................... 103-107
n UL
Electronic Rotary Trip Cams ...................... 109-111
n CSA
n CE Robot Zone Limit System ............................. 113-128
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Mechanical Company Overview
Switches & History
With more than 80 years The most recent expansion

of experience in the field has increased manufacturing
of sensor technology, and product design
Balluff is now one of the capabilities, as well as added
most capable a world-class training center.
manufacturers These developments support Producing leading-edge sensor
of electronic and Balluff‘s continued growth in products requires exceptional
electromechanical application-specific, accuracy and reliability. Testing
and calibration take place
sensors, linear technology-driven customer throughout the manufacturing
transducers, and solutions. From simple part process to insure top
identification systems. presence detection to tough performance.
positioning and sensing
Located just south of applications, Balluff is
Cincinnati, Ohio in positioned as the partner of
Florence, Kentucky, choice for North American
Balluff‘s North American sensing solutions. State-of-the-art shipping
headquarters serves operations allow same day
shipping, expedited delivery
markets in the United Balluff Inc. is the North Ameri- on in-stock items and
States, Canada and can headquarters of Neu- 24-hour on-call service!
Mexico. The wooded hausen, Germany-based
setting surrounding the Balluff GmbH, a worldwide
two-story, 58,000 square maker of sensors,
foot facility belies its high transducers, ID systems and
tech mission and industrial automation
phenomenal growth. Two components. The company
major building expansions employs over 100 at the Balluff’s high level of
since 1986 have been Florence location, and more employee satisfaction
and low turnover are the
fueled by a yearly sales than 1000 worldwide. backbone of efficient
growth of twenty-five manufacturing and
percent. assembly processes.
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Great people = great

products!
The Balluff advantage

80 years of..
Innovative
technology
State-of-the-art
electronics
Application-specific
customer solutions
Gebhard Balluff founds a Development of patented

mechanical repair shop in electromechanical limit switches.
Neuhausen for bicycles, Balluff becomes an automotive Company expansion in
motorcycles and sewing and machine tool industry Production of inductive Neuhausen with addition of
machines. partner. proximity switches begins. a new plant.
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1921 1956 1968 1976
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Mechanical North American
Switches Locations
The North American Network

Balluff home offices in North America
service a qualified sales and distribution
network spanning the continent from
top to bottom. Our North American
operations support customers in
Balluff Canada, Inc. industries ranging from machine tool to
Mississauga, Ontario robotics, injection molding, packaging,
CANADA material handling and more.
Balluff Inc.
Florence, Kentucky USA
Florence, Kentucky Our Florence, Kentucky location is
USA conveniently located within the Cincin-
nati Tri-state area, and is just minutes
from the Greater Cincinnati Northern
Kentucky International Airport. Home of
Balluff de Mexico Balluff’s North American operations, the
Queretaro, Mexico Florence plant has recently expanded
to a 2-story 58,000 square foot facility
with more than 100 employees.
Mississauga, Ontario CANADA

Balluff Canada serves the Canadian
marketplace with a network of experi-
enced distributors across all provinces
and territories.
Balluff USA Queretaro, MEXICO
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Located in the thriving town of
Queretaro, our new and expanding
sales center is within range of some
of the largest industrial operations
in Mexico.
Balluff Canada
To locate your local

Balluff distributor, visit
http://www.balluff.com/distributors/
or call 1-800-543-8390
Production of microprocessor-
controlled limit switches used Addition of a second
with angle encoders begins Founding of Balluff Inc. in plant in Neuhausen.
Production of optoelectronic Production of rotary encoders New Jersey, USA by John Production of identification
switches begins. begins. Goyer, President and CEO. systems begins.
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1978 1979-1980 1981 1984
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Mechanical Product Range &
Switches Customers
Our Products
Our product range is
engineered for tough
Sensors
positioning and part sensing
applications in a variety of
automated machinery
environments. Our history
designing and producing
rugged limit switches for the
automotive industry provides
the basis for our continued Tubular Inductives Block-style Inductives Capacitives Magnetic Field Sensors
research and development
of tough, cutting-edge
sensing technologies.
Optoelectronics Electromechanicals MicropulseTM Transducers Transducer Accessories
Sensor Systems Innovative

solutions for a
wide range of
industries and
automation
Identification Systems AS-Interface Systems Remote Systems
processes!
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Connectors/Accessories
TM
Industries &
Applications
Our primary customer
The rugged choice for extreme conditions.
base in the metalworking, Assembly automation Injection molding Paper and textiles
automotive and plastics
industries has provided a
Automotive: body and assembly Material handling Plastics
stable base from which our Bottling Metal cutting Plastics and rubber
technological innovation has Ceramics and glass Metal forming Robotics
branched into a broad array Hydraulics & pneumatics Packaging Welding
of applications.
Main manufacturing
Balluff, Inc. relocates Production of plant opens in Expansion of Florence, KY
to Florence, KY. linear transducers begins. Vesprem, Hungary. plant to 40,000 sq. feet.
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1986 1987 1989 1994
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Mechanical Technical &
Switches Customer Service
Customer Service
One Call Does It All. Easy. Fast. Personal.
We’re dedicated to your Give us a call.
success You will be instantly con-
Quick service, exceptional nected with experienced · 24 Hour on-call service
products and experienced customer service, technical · Same-day shipping: In
employees are yours when support and application by 2 p.m., out same day!
you call Balluff. We are a engineers who know the · Adequate service or
world leader in sensor industry - your industry. We parts shipped free!
technology with a team of know how to make your · Expedited delivery on
the best people in the work easier, and will go out in-stock items
industry ready to solve your of our way to make sure · Fast, friendly service
automation challenges. We'll you are satisfied with our guaranteed
make your search for the products and services. WE · Direct stop technical
right sensor easier, faster, are what separates us from support
and less stressful. the competition! · Product selection &
application assistance
· Direct tech support
We’ll get to know you. · Cross references
Our service is based on Technical Service/Application Engineering · Competitive pricing
geography, so you'll speak · Customized solutions –
with the same people every Finding the best sensor Over time, Balluff has just ask!
means first selecting the developed a reputation in
time you call. We'll get to · Experienced service and
know your order history and correct sensing technology. the industry for solving the technical support
delivery preferences so you Our customer service difficult applications. We live
don't have to waste time representatives work hand- up to this reputation
repeating the same requests in-hand with the best everyday. How do we do it?
over and over! application engineers and
technicians in the industry.
Products and
people.
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Let our Our experienced application
engineering group will help
experienced you choose the best sensor No other sensor company
for your application regard-
professionals less of the technology used.
has our broad range of
products or the customer
help you choose If an optical sensor is better
than an inductive sensor,
and technical experience to
support it. Go ahead, give
the right sensor! we’ll know. We manufacture us a test. We love a
all major types of sensing
technologies and under-
challenge!
We find the
stand better than anyone
where to apply a particular
best sensor for
technology. your application
and apply it
correctly.
New logistics and production 18,000 square foot expansion of USA

center opens in Neuhausen, facility to enhance manufacturing and
New North American Germany testing of inductive proximity sensors and
President, Founding of Micropulse® magnetostrictive linear
CEO Kent Howard. Balluff Canada. Founding of Balluff Mexico position sensors.
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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Mechanical Global
Switches Locations
Germany
World Headquarters
Gebhard Balluff GmbH & Co.
Gartenstrasse 21-25
D-73765 Neuhausen/Filder China
Tel.: (++49 71 58) 1 73-0 Shanghai De-Tong Co., Ltd.
Fax: (++49 71 58) 50 10 Balluff South China
E-mail: balluff@balluff.de Service Center
Web: www.balluff.de Dept of Applied Physics
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Hua Shan Road 1954
Argentina Shanghai 200030 PRC China
Nortécnica S.R.L. Tel.: (++86 21) 62 83 31 75
103 Heredia 638 Fax: (++86 21) 62 81 29 18
1672-Villa Lynch-San Martin E-mail: detong@online.sh.cn
Pcia. De Buenos Aires
Argentina Croatia Greece
Tel.: (++54 11) 7 57 31 29 SAS Hstec d.d. S. Nazos A.E.
Fax: (++54 11) 7 57 10 88 Jadranska Cesta B B Vertrieb/Service für Balluff
E-mail: 2300 Zadar 73 Verias
nortecnica@synectis.com.ar Tel: (++385 23) 23 31 52 79 GR-57008 Thessaloniki
Fax: (++385 23) 23 31 57 93 Tel.: (++30 31) 78 02 27
Australia E-mail: sas-hstec@zd.tel.hr Fax: (++30 31) 78 41 44
Balluff-Leuze Pty. Ltd. E-Mail: nazos.s.a.@netfiles.gr
2 Rocco Drive
Scoresby, VIC 3179 Czech Republic
(Melbourne) Australia Balluff CZ s.r.o. Hong Kong
Tel.: (++61 3) 97 64 23 66 Peluskova 1400 NO. 42, 18th St.
Fax: (++61 3) 97 53 32 62 CZ-198 00 Praha 9 - Kyie Hong Lok Yuen
E-mail: Tel: (++42 02) 81 94 01 25 Tai Po, NT, Hong Kong
balluff_leuze@matcol.com.au Fax: (++42 02) 81 94 01 02 Tel.: (++852) 26 51 01 86
E-mail: cz@balluff.de Fax: (++852) 26 51 03 88
Austria Web: www.balluff.de/cz Web: www.balluff.com.hk
Gebhard Balluff Vertriebs E-mail: sensortech@attglobal.net
Ges.m.b.H
Industriestr. B 16 Denmark
2345 Brunn am Gebirge Desim Elektronik ApS Hungary
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Tel.: (++43 22 36) 3 25 21-0 Tåsingevej Balluff Elektronika KFT

Fax: (++43 22 36) 3 25 21-46 9500 Hobro, Jylland Marketingiroda
E-mail: sensor@balluff.de Denmark Vihar u. 22/4
Tel.: (++45) 70 22 00 66 1221 Budapest
Fax: (++45) 70 22 22 20 Tel: (++36 1) 2 29 20 95
Belgium/Luxembourg E-mail: desim@desim.dk Fax: (++36 1) 2 29 20 95
Geveke Industrial Belgium Web: www.balluff.hu
Italy
Multitechnic nv E-mail: sales@balluff.hu
Finland Balluff Automation S.R.L.
Leuvensesteenweg 250 A
1800 Vilvoorde Murrelektronik Corso Gambione 63
Tel.: (++32 2) 257 02 40 Koukkukatu 1 10134 Torino
India Tel.: (++39 011) 3 17 04 44
Fax: (++32 2) 257 02 49 15700 Lahti
B.I. Enterprise Fax: (++39 011) 3 17 01 40
E-mail: info@geveke.be Finland
B-210, Arjun Centre, E-mail: balluff02@interbusiness.it
Tel.: (++358 3) 8 82 40 00
Govandi Station Road,
Fax: (++358 3) 8 82 40 40
Govandi, Mumbai 400 088
Brazil E-mail: murrelektronik.oy@sci.fi
Tel.: (++91 22) 5 56 80 97, Japan
Balluff Controles Elétricos Ltda. 5 56 59 66 Nihon Balluff Co. Ltd.
Rua Francisco Foga, 25 Fax: (++91 22) 5 56 08 71 274 Gomyo Tamagawa-mura
Distrito Industrial - Vinhedo France
E-mail: balluff@bom5.vsnl.net.in Hiki-gun
CEP 13280.000 Balluff S.A.S.
Saitama, 355-0343
Sao Paulo ZI Nord De Torcy - Bat 3
Tel.: (++81 493) 65 57 71
Tel.: (++55 19) 38 76 56 11 Rue Des Tanneurs - BP 48
Iran Fax: (++81 493) 65 31 71
Fax: (++55 19) 38 76 27 63 77201 Marne La Vallée Cedex 1
ITS Iran Technical Supply Co. E-mail: balluff@balluff.co.jp
E-mail: balluff@balluff.com.br Tel: (++ 33 1) 64 11 19 90
Fax: (++33 1) 64 11 19 91 3rd Floor, No. 141
E-Mail: info@balluff.fr Sohrevardi
Shomali Ave. Korea
Canada Teheran, Iran KOBALT Co. Ltd.
Balluff Canada, Inc. Tel.: (++98 21) 8 76 37 31 U-Chong Bldg., Room 613
2840 Argentia Road, Unit #2 Fax: (++98 21) 8 76 95 36 196, Anyang 7 Dong, Manan-KU
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8G4 Great Britain Anyang City, Kyungki-Do 430-017
E-mail: its@irost.com
Canada Balluff UK MultiSwitch Tel: (++82 343) 4 67 25 39
Toll-free:1-800-927-9654 The Old Mill Fax: (++82 343) 4 67 28 60
Tel.: (905) 816-1494 Finney Lane E-mail: hspark@hanmec.co.kr
Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 3DF Israel
Fax: (905) 816-1411
Tel: (++44 161) 4 37 12 34/5/6 Ancitech LTD.
E-mail: balluff.canada@balluff.ca
Fax: (++44 161) 4 36 14 35 21, Haorgim St. 21b
Web: www.balluff.ca
E-mail: sales@balluff.co.uk Industrial Zone Holon 58857
Tel.: (++972 3) 5 56 83 51
Fax: (++972 3) 5 56 92 78
E-mail: ancitech@netvision.net.il
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Mechanical Global
Switches Locations
Portugal
LA2P, LDA. South Africa
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Mexico Rua Almirante Sousa Dias Retron
Balluff de Mexico Loja D - Nova Oeiras P.O. Box 39448
Ave. Meson del Prado #292 P-2780 Oeiras Bramlay, 2018 (Johannesburg)
Fracc. Juriquilla Tel.: (++351 21) 4 42 26 58 Tel.: (0027 11) 7 86 05 53
Queretaro, QRO 76230 Fax: (++351 21) 4 42 28 08 Fax: (0027 11) 4 40 82 75
Tel.: (++52 442) 234-1587 E-mail: la2p@ip.pt E-mail: info@retron.co.za
E-mail:
balluff.mexico@balluff.com Taiwan
Singapore Spain Canaan Electric Corp.
Balluff Asia Pte. Ltd. Elion S.A. 6F-5, No. 63 Sec. 2
Netherlands BLK 1004 Toa Payoh Ind. Park Farell 5 Chang-An East Road
Vierpool b.v. Lorong 8, #03-1489 E-08014 Barcelona RC-Taipei
Industrieweg 2 Singapore 1231 Tel.: (0034 93) 2 98 20 20 Tel.: (00886 22) 5 08 23 31
NL-3606 AS Maarssen Tel.: (++65) 2 52 43 84 Fax: (0034 93) 2 98 20 48 Fax: (00886 22) 5 08 47 44
Tel.: (++31 346) 59 45 11 Fax: (++65) 2 52 90 60 E-mail: automatismos@elion.es E-mail:
Fax: (++31 346) 57 40 55 E-mail: balluff@balluff.com.sg Web: http://www.elion.es canaan1@ms15.hinet.net
Norway Slovakia
Primatec as Sweden Turkey
S & A, Ltd. Balluff Svenska Elektronik AB Mega-Teknik
Lillesandsvn. 44 Celno 567/62
NL-4890 Grimstad Vikhemsvägen 9 Perpa Tic.Is.Mrk. A. Blok
976 98 Podbrezová - Lopej S-241 38 Eslöv Kat:2, No:9/0026
Tel.: (++47) 37 25 87 00 Tel.: (++421) 8 67-61 72-903,-
Fax: (++47) 37 25 87 10 Tel.: (0046 413) 6 92 20 80270 Okmeydani Istanbul
904 Fax: (0046 413) 6 92 21 Tel.: (++90 212) 3 20 04 11
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E-mail: saa@nextra.sk E-mail: mega@netone.com.tr
Switzerland
Poland Balluff Sensortechnik AG
Balluff Sp. z o.o. Riedstr. 6
ul. Powsinska 106 Slovenia USA
Senzorji SB 8953 Dietikon
PL-02-903 Warszawa Tel.: (0041 1) 7 40 87 20 North American
Tel./Fax: (++48 22) 6 51 96 79 prozvodnja, Headquarters
trgovina in stroitve d.o.o. Fax: (0041 1) 7 40 87 05
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Mechanical Quality &
Switches Product Warranty
Our Quality Standards
Our Mission:
Reliable quality of products
and services is essential for
a successful and lasting
relationship with our
customers.
Balluff Inc.’s Mission State-

ment exemplifies the drive
· To exceed customers’
expectations with quality products Sensor Solutions
and dedication that is
applied to all facets of the ·
and services.
The application and the market Superior Service
Dedication to Our
business 24 hours each ultimately determine the quality of
day. Although Balluff is our products and services.
already recognized as the · Strive toward zero defects for
industry leader in quality
and reliability, new initiatives ·
products and services.
Defect prevention takes Customers' Success
continue to be pursued that precedence over defect
promote even higher elimination. The goal is not just
standards. eliminate errors but also the root
causes.
Highest quality of our · Every employee must be dedicated
products is the top priority to continually improve quality.
objective in all areas of the · It is Management’s responsibility to
business. To define and instill quality awareness throughout
support this principle, the the company.
following eight guidelines · To insure product quality all
have been developed: purchased parts and materials
must be of the highest quality.
Therefore, a team-oriented
relationship between Balluff Inc.
and our vendors is required, based
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on specific quality requirements.
· A high standard of quality
increases profitability, insures
competitiveness in the market, The quality management system
retains and creates jobs, and of Balluff Inc. is registered by
guarantees the continued NSF-ISR to ISO 9001.
existence of the company.
STANDARD WARRANTY
BALLUFF Inc. products are guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows:
Standard 2-year warranty Standard lifetime apply if, in the judgement of consequential damages of
from the date of shipment warranty for inductive BALLUFF Inc., damage or any kind. BALLUFF Inc.
for photoelectric and flow sensors and magnetically failure has resulted from assumes no responsibility
sensors, capacitive sensors, operated sensors sold to accident, alteration, misuse, for selection and installation
read-write ID systems, the original user. abuse, or operation on an of its products. The
magnetostrictive incorrect power supply. foregoing is in lieu of all
transducers (MicropulseTM Balluff Inc. will repair or The guarantee expressly other guarantees
AT)*, connectors and replace at our discretion, does not include any other expressed, implied or
cables, electromechanical without charge, any unit, costs such as the cost of statutory and BALLUFF Inc.
limit and rotary switches, which fails because of removal of the defective neither assumes nor
and all products with defective workmanship or part, installation, labor or authorizes any person to
electromechanical relays material, during this assume for it any other
sold to the original user. guarantee period and WARNING obligation or liability in
which is returned to These sensors are NOT approved for use in personnel safety applications. connection with said
A sensor failure or malfunction can result in either an energized or
BALLUFF Inc. de-energized output state. Never use these sensors for personnel products.
safety. Doing so may result in serious bodily injury or death.
transportation Only products specifically designated as safety products are designed to
meet OSHA and ANSI standards for point-of-operation devices.
* MicropulseTM AT: prepaid. The
1-year warranty from For safety grounding issues please refer to the technical section in the
guarantee will not end of this catalog.
date of shipment
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Mechanical Product
Precision
Switches Introduction
switching
Product Overview
coupled with
unmatched
durability
Engineered for your most
demanding switching
requirements in harsh
environmental conditions,
the BALLUFF Cam Switch Applications
System is the preference of
automatic machinery
builders around the world. Industrial applications The switching cams are
The BALLUFF Cam Switch include automatic available in several variations:
System offers a package of equipment requiring precise
benefits that make it the and repeatable on-off n
Straight for linear applica-
right position control choice position indication in severe tions in various lengths
anywhere you need operating environments n
Radial for rotary applica-
precision switching coupled such as flooding with tions in various radii and
with unmatched durability. machine tool cutting and swept angles
cooling fluids, shock, n
Surface-hardened solid
vibration, flying chips, dust
Description of System steel for long life with
and dirt, and temperature
and Options variation.
mechanical switches
n
Mild tubular steel for
The BALLUFF Cam Switch non-contact inductive
System consists of two basic The BALLUFF Cam Switch switching
elements: System is ideal for robot
n
U-channel for drop-in
dynamic safety zone installation or T-slot for
1. A rugged multiple limit control. Positive break captive adjustability
switch assembly with safety switches coupled
configurable limit switch with high switching element The cam tray styles include:
inserts density, rugged
2. A set of linear or rotary construction, and long life
n
Straight for linear applica-
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cams and associated expectancy combine to tions in various lengths,

mounting tray produce a perfect match for slot types, and profiles
a safe and reliable human-
n
Machined aluminum
The multiple limit switch robot interface. drums for rotary
assembly is offered with a applications in various
wide variety of options: diameters and slot profiles
n
Extruded aluminum
n
Precision mechanical snap
Preferred by semi-circles in various radii
switch inserts for dry automatic with T-slots
n
contact switching
Positive-opening mechani-
machinery
cal safety switch inserts builders
for over-travel limiting
n
Non-contact inductive worldwide!
sensor inserts in a variety of
voltage ratings and logic
types
n
LED switch status
indication
n
Viton sealing membranes
for aggressive solvent
environments
n
Chisel, roller, or ball tipped
mechanical switch plungers
n
Plunger wipers for
improved operation in
sticky or gritty locations
n
Custom pre-wired and
factory-tested with micro or
mini style connectors
n
Custom mixed assemblies
combining snap, safety,
and inductive elements
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Mechanical Product
Switches Introduction
Build It The Way You Want It
Balluff Cam Switches are Inductive Sensor Factory Pre-wired

highly configurable. With a Elements Connectors
wide variety of useful With Balluff cam Choose from a range of Very Popular! Factory
features, you can tailor the
product to exactly match
switches, voltage and logic
configurations: AC, DC,
pre-wired connectors allow
rapid installation on new
your application youve got options... PNP, NPN, NO, NC, 2-wire, equipment and rapid
requirements. 3-wire, 4-wire. replacement in event of
Plungers failure during production.
Actuation and For mechanically-actuated LED Function Display Balluff will wire the
Switching Systems types, choose between four Cam switches with connector according to
You can choose from three plunger styles. electronic switching your custom specifications.
actuation and output elements come with output Your custom configuration
switching systems. Chisel-tipped for function display LEDs as will receive a unique part
highly repeatable standard. Cam switches number. All documentation
n Mechanical/ switchpoints at with electro-mechanical will be maintained
Mechanical lower speeds over switching elements indefinitely by Balluff,
a mechanical cam short cams are available so that an exact
trips a mechanical with optional replacement can be
plunger, which actuates Ball-tipped for LED ordered at any time.
an electro-mechanical multi-directional displays. Factory pre-
switch element through cam approach wired
a sealed membrane. connectors
Best for highest level of Roller-tipped with are 100%
switchpoint stability and axle bushing for individually
repeatability. higher speeds tested
before
n Mechanical/Electronic Roller-tipped with shipment,
A mechanical cam trips ball-bearing axle for ensuring that
a mechanical plunger. maximum speed the wiring is
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The metallic plunger is and long cams ...Tailored to match correct. Just hook it
sensed internally by an
inductive sensor and the YOUR application up and go!
output signal is switched

Safety and/or requirements!
electronically. Perfect for
Overtravel Limit
extremely low DC Wiper/Scraper Rings
Switch Elements
current switching in In some applications, dried
heavy metallic chip coolant residue and other
Balluff has two types of
areas that would false sticky substances can
positive-drive NC limit
trip an inductive sensor. congeal on the standard AS-i Bus -
switch elements available
that conform to VDE 0113 plungers of mechanical Direct Interface
n Inductive/Electronic switches, causing With the growing
standards. These NC
Metallic cam is sensed intermittent sticking. Balluff implementation of bus
elements are forced open
by an inductive sensor has developed optional network solutions for
by a rigid plunger, providing
element, which changes wiper/scraper rings to factory automation, Balluff
assurance against welded
state electronically to scavenge such residue from has developed a series of
contacts. Mix safety switch
activate the output the plunger to keep it clean Mechanical Cam Switches
elements with standard
signal. Non-contact and operational. with a built-in direct AS-i
mechanical or inductive
operation for wear-free interface. Simply bring the
elements to provide an Wiper Ring
service in areas without
¦
assured overtravel signal. two-conductor AS-i

metallic chips. conductor up to the switch
Viton housing and hook up with
Balluff Cam Switches are standard M12 DC Micro
built standard with Buna-N connector.
membranes and seals. In
areas where solvents and
coolants may attack Buna-
N, specify the Viton option.
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Mechanical Cam Switch
Switches Selection Guide
Series 100 Page 14

n
Full size housing
n
Most popular style
n
Accomodates full size switch elements
n
AS-i option .............................................................16-17
n
Electronic output option .........................................18-19
n
Series 602-11 inductive version .............................20-21
Series 62 Pages 22-23

n
Reduced dimension flange
n
n
Smaller terminal compartment than Series 100
Series 61 Page 24
n
Compact housing with small terminal compartment
n
n
AS-i option ............................................................ 26-27
n
Electronic output option ........................................ 28-29
n
Series 610-11, 612-11, 613-11 inductive version . 30-31
Series F60 Page 32

n
Compact single limit switch
n
Mechanical Switches
n
Available with safety switch elements
n
Selectable approach axis
Series 72 Page 34
n
Perpendicular cam approach
n
Compact housing with small terminal compartment
n
n
Electronic output option ........................................36-37
n
Series 605-11 inductive version ............................38-39
Series 46 Page 40
n
Miniature housing with mounting flange
n
Accomodates miniature switch elements
n
Series 603-11 miniature version ............................42-43
Series 40 Page 44
n
Miniature housing with minimum footprint
n
n
Series 650-11 inductive version ............................46-47
Series 99/100 Page 48

n
Miniature single limit switch
n
n
Selectable approach axis
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Mechanical Series 100
Switches Mechanical
Housing Designation Series 100 Mechanical

Housing Form Full Size Terminal Compartment per DIN 43.697
Axis of Motion Parallel to Mounting Surface
Plunger Centerline Spacing 12 mm
Operation Principle Mechanically actuated and switched
Mechanical Data
Housing material die-cast aluminum
Housing coating grey anodized
Protection class IP67 (DIN 40.050); NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 11, 12, 13
Plunger material stainless steel
Plunger guide bushing material standard Teflon (PTFE) & lead impregnated sintered tin & bronze over steel, self-lubricating
version X512 hardened aluminum, coolant-lubricated
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N rubber (standard) Viton (version X512)
Plunger sealing membrane material “
Conduit plug O-ring material “
Mechanical Switches
Conduit plug material Plyamid PA 6.6 15% glass fiber reinforced

Dimensions & Installation refer to installation Notes and Dimensional Information section
Ambient temperature -5...+80°C
Model 519 & 819 113 & 813
Switch Element BSE-20 BSE-20 BSE-61 BSE-85
Contact arrangement & type NO + NC Snap Action C-NO-NC snap action NC creep opening NO-NC snap action
Application precision low current VDE 0113 safety VDE 0113 safety
Switch actuation force 15 N 15 N 15 N 15 N
Switching frequency 300/min 200/min 300/min 50/min
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel rigid positive drive rigid positive drive
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.02mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.02mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm
Roller plunger type R 20m/min ±0.01mm 20m/min ±0.05mm 50m/min ±0.01mm 50m/min ±0.02mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm 120m/min ±0.05mm 120m/min ±0.01mm 80m/min ±0.02mm
Ball plunger type K 8m/min ±0.002mm 8m/min ±0.02mm 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.002mm
Electrical characteristics Refer to individual Switch Element Data
LED function indication options 6...60V AC/DC FD - FD -

90...250 V AC/DC FE - FE -
24 V DC - FC - FC
Ordering Code (see facing page)
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
DChisel K Ball RRoller L High
speed roller
Switch Element Data ................ Pages 50-51

Linear Cam Trays .......................... Pages 71-85
Linear Trip Cams ............................ Pages 89-97
Rotary Cam Drums ..................... Pages 99-102
Rotary Trip Cams ......................... Pages 103-111
Connectors & Cables ................. Pages 54-57
Accessories & Fittings ............ Pages 58-59
Installation Guidelines .............. Page 60
Dimensions ........................................ Pages 61-69
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Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 813 - X512 - D04 - D12 - 100 - 20 - 02 - FD - ####
Balluff Cam Switch BNS
Conduit openings 519 = Pg standard

and VDE 0113 safety 819 = metric standard**
113 = Pg safety
813 = metric safety**
Viton option X512 = Viton

blank = Buna-N
Housing Form D = standard

E = wiper rings (chisel plunger only)
Number of plungers BSE-30, BSE-61, BSE-85 02...06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16
BSE-82 02...04
Plunger type D = chisel

R = roller
L = ball bearing roller
K = ball tip
Plunger spacing, mm 12
Housing designation 100
Switch element
519 & 819 10 = BSE-30 only
3B = BSE-82 only
113 & 813 10 = BSE-61 & BSE-30 mixed
12 = BSE-61 only
Mechanical Switches
20 = BSE-85 & BSE-30 mixed
22 = BSE-85 only
Number of safety elements 01...16 = No. of BSE-61 or BSE-85

starting at flange blank = BSE-30 or BSE-82 only
LED options FD = 6...60 V AC/DC

FE = 90...250 V AC/DC
FC = 24 V DC
blank = no LED
Custom Assembly #### = factory suffix indicating

special configuration such as
custom pre-wired connector,
mixed switching elements, etc.
blank = standard assembly
** Consult factory for availability
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Switches Mechanical with AS-i
Housing Designation Series 100 Mechanical with built-in AS-i bus interface module
Mechanical Data
Protection class IP 67 (DIN 40.050); NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 11, 12, 13
Plunger guide bushing material Teflon (PTFE) & lead impregnated sintered tin & bronze over steel, self-lubricating
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N rubber
Plunger sealing membrane material Buna-N rubber
Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N rubber
Mechanical Switches
Conduit plug material Polyamid PA 6.6 15% glass fiber reinforced

Dimensions & Installation refer to Installation Notes and Dimensional Information section
Model 519 & 819
Switch Element BSE-30
Contact arrangement & type NO snap action
Application precision
Switch actuation force 15 N
Switching frequency 300/min
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 10m/min ±0.002mm
Roller plunger type R 20m/min ±0.01mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm
Ball plunger type K 8m/min ±0.002mm
Supply Voltage via AS-i bus
Current draw 50 mA
Reverse polarity protected yes
Short circuit protected yes
Power-up ready delay 1s
Function indication LED each position
Parameters settable no
AS-i slave profiles 0,F
Preset address changeable from master or programming unit 00
Data bit arrangement Bit D0, Function T0
Bit D1, Function T1
Bit D2, Function T2
Bit D4, Function T4
AS-i coupling accessory order separately BAS-K-H1S-ADT-S4
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Ordering Code BNS - 819 - E04 - D12 - 100 - 10- ALS
Conduit openings 519 = Pg

819 = metric**

Number of plungers 02, 03, 04
Plunger type D = standard

R = roller
K = ball tip
Switch Element 10 = BSE-30 only
AS-i Limit Switch ALS=M12 DC micro connector LEFT side

ARS = M12DC micro connector Right Side*
**Looking at plungers, flange down
**Consult factory for availability
Plunger styles Mechanical Switches

E Chisel
with wiper
DChisel KBall R Roller L High
speed roller

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Switches Mechanical / Electronic
Housing Designation Series 100 Mechanical/Electronic

Operation Principle Mechanically actuated, electronically switched
Mechanical Data
Mechanical Switches

Ambient temperature refer to individual Sensor Element Data
Switch Element BES-516-110-D(14DH) BES-516-108-D(14DHF) BES-516-410-J(14JJ) BES-516-421-J (14JK)
Contact arrangement & type PNP complementary NPN complementary 2-wire NO 2-wire NC
Applications - solid state switching in metal chip environment 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 90...250 V AC 90...250 V AC
Switch actuation force 15 N 15 N 15N 15N
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel
Approach velocity Chisel plunger type D 10m/min 10m/min 10m/min 10m/min
Roller plunger type R 20m/min 20m/min 20m/min 20m/min
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min 120m/min 120m/min 120m/min
Ball plunger type K 8m/min 8m/min 8m/min 8m/min
Switchpoint repeatability refer to individual Sensor Element Data
Electrical characteristics refer to individual Sensor Element Data
LED function indication included included included included
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Switches Mechanical/Electronic
Ordering Code BNS - 819 - D03 - R12 - 100 - 14-DH - ####

819 = metric**
Number of plungers 02...06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16

R = roller
K = ball tip
Inductive sensor element 14-DH = BES-516-110-D

14-DF = BES-516-108-D
14-JJ = BES-516-410-J
14-DH = BES-516-421-J
Custom assembly #### = factory suffix indicating

**Consult factory for availability
Mechanical Switches
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Mechanical Series 602-11
Switches Inductive
Housing Designation Series 602-11 Inductive (similar to Series 100)

Operation Principle Inductive sensing, electronic switching
Mechanical Data
Protection class IP 67 (DIN 40.050); NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P
Conduit plug O-ring material „
BES-516-110 (PA) BES-516-108 (NA) BES-517-410 (WS)* BES-517-421 (WO)**
Inductive Sensor Element
Mechanical Switches
Applications - non-contact sensing, electronic switching, chip- 10...60 V DC 10...60 V DC 90...250 V AC 90...250 V AC
free BES-517-560-H (KHG) BES-517-561-H (NA) BES-516-410 (EJ)* BES-517-421 (EK)**
Inductive Sensor Element 2-wire NO 2-wire NC 2-wire NO 2-wire NC
Contact arrangement & type 10...55 V DC 10...55 V DC 90...250 V AC 90...250 V AC
Applications - non-contact sensing, electronic switching, chip- BES-516-314-N (NG)
free 2-wire NAMUR

Inductive Sensor Element 7.7...9.0 V DC
Contact arrangement & type refer to individual Switch Element Data
Applications - intrinsically safe refer to individual Switch Element Data
Switching frequency refer to individual Switch Element Data
Switchpoint repeatability included included included included
Electrical characteristics (see facing page)

LED function indication ** WS & EJ interchangeable.
Ordering Code ** WO & EK interchangeable.
** EJ & EK are obsolete.

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Switches Inductive
Ordering Code BNS - 816- B05 - WS - 12 - 602 - 11 - ####
Balluff Cam Switch BES-516 = Pg

Conduit openings BNS-816 = metric*
Housing Form B = standard
Number of sensing positions 02...06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16
Inductive Sensor Element PA = BES-516-110

NA = BES-516-108
WS = BES-517-410
WO = BES-517-421
KHG = BES-517-560-H
KHH = BES-517-561-H
EJ = BES-516-410***
EK = BES-516-421***
NG = BES-516-314-N**
Sensor spacing, mm 12
Housing designation 602-11

special configurationsuch as
* Consult factory for availability.
** Use with approved energy barrier
switching amplifier. Refer to BES
Mechanical Switches
NAMUR section of Sensor
Catalog for selection.
*** EJ & EK are obsolete.
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Switches Mechanical

Housing Form Compact Terminal Compartment and Reduced Dimension Mounting Flange
Mechanical Data
Mechanical Switches

Model 519 & 819 113 & 813
Switch Element BSE-30 BSE-61
Contact arrangement & type NO + NC snap action NC creep opening
Application precision VDE 0113 safety
Switch actuation force 15 N 15 N
Switching frequency 300/min 300/min
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel rigid positive drive
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm
Switchpoint repeatability Roller plunger type R 20m/min ±0.01mm 50m/min ±0.01mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm 120m/min ±0.01mm
Ball plunger type K 8m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.002mm
Electrical characteristics Refer to individual switch element data
LED function indication options 6...60V AC/DC FD FD
90...250 V AC/DC FE FE
Note: LED options require taller terminal compartment cover
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 813 - D04 - L12 - 062- 12 - 04- FD - ####
Conduit openings 519 = Pg standard*

and VDE 0113 safety 819 = metric standard*
113 - Pg safety
813 = metric safety
Number of plungers 02...06, 08, 10, 12, 14, 16

R = roller
K = ball tip
Switch element
519 & 819 10 = BSE-30 only
113 & 813 10 = BSE-61 & BSE-30 mixed
12 BSE-61 only
Number of safety elements 01...16 - No. of BSE-61

starting at flange blank = BSE 30 only
Mechanical Switches
FE = 90...250 V AC/DC
blank = no LED

*Consult factory for availability
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Switches Mechanical

Housing Form Compact Terminal Compartment and Minimum Footprint Mounting Flange
Mechanical Data
Housing coating gray anodized
Plunger guide bushing material standard Teflon (PTFE) & lead impregnated sintered tin & bronze over steel, self- lubricating
version X512 hardened aluminum, coolant lubricated
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N-rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Plunger sealing membrane material
Mechanical Switches
Conduit plug O-ring material

Dimensions & Installation refer to individual Sensor Element Data
Ambient temperature -5...+80° C
Model 543 & 819 113 & 813
Switch Element BSE-30 BSE-82 BSE-61 BSE-85*
Contact arrangement & type NO+NC snap action C-NO-NC snap action NC creep opening NO-NC snap action
Application precision low current VDE 0113 safety VDE 0113 safety
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel rigid positive drive rigid positive drive
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.02mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.02mm
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.02mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.02mm
Roller plunger type R 20m/min ±0.01mm 20m/min ±0.05mm 50m/min ±0.01mm 50m/min ±0.02mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm 120m/min ±0.05mm 120m/min ±0.01mm 80m/min ±0.02mm
Ball plunger type K 8m/min ±0.02mm 8m/min ±0.02mm 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.02mm
LED function indication options 6...60V AC/DC FD* - FD* -
90...250 V AC/DC FE* - FE* -
24 V DC - FC - FC
*requires taller terminal compartment cover
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
DChisel KBall R Roller L High
Switch Element Data ................ Pages 50-51 speed roller
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Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 813 - X512 - B05- L12 - 61 - A - 10 - 03 - FD-####

and VDE 0113 safety 819 = metric standard**
113 = Pg safety
813 = metric safety**

blank = Buna-N
Housing Form B = threaded side access only1

B = threaded side & flange access2
C = threaded side & unthreaded flange access with gasket3
E = wiper rings threaded side access only1 (Chisel Plunger Only)
E = wiper rings threaded side & flange access2 (Chisel Plunger Only)
Number of plungers BSE-30, BSE-61, BSE-85 02...06

BSE-82 02...04

R = roller
K = ball tip
Distance flange to certerline 543 & 819 02...06 plungers 121
Mechanical Switches
of first plunger, mm 543 & 819 92, 03 plungers only 242
543 & 819 02 plungers only 303
113 & 813 02...06 plungers A = 121
113 & 813 02, 03 plungers only C = 242
113 & 813 02 plungers only D = 303
Switch element
543 & 819 10 = BSE-30 only
3B = BSE-82 only
113 & 813 10 = BSE-61 & BSE-30 mixed
12 = BSE-61 only
20 = BSE-85 & BSE-30 mixed*
22 = BSE-85 only*

LED options FD = 6...60 V AC/DC*

FE = 90...250 V AC/DC*
FC = 24 V DC
blank = no LED

1,2,3 Superscripts indicate allowable
combinations of housing form.
* Requires taller terminal
compartment cover.
** Consult factory for availability.
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Housing Designation Series 61 Mechanical with built-in AS-i bus interface module
Mechanical Data
Mechanical Switches

Model 519 & 819
Switch Element BSE-30*
Contact arrangement & type NO snap action
Application precision
Switch actuation force 15 N
Switching frequency 300/min
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 10m/min ±0.002mm
Roller plunger type R 20m/min ±0.01mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm
Ball plunger type K 8m/min ±0.002mm
Supply voltage via AS-i bus
Current draw 50 mA
Reverse polarity protected yes
Short circuit protected yes
Power-up ready delay 1s
Function indication LED each position
Parameters settable no
AS-i slave profiles 0,F
Preset address changeable from master or programming unit 00
Data bit arrangement Bit D0, Function T0
Bit D1, Function T1
Bit D2, Function T2
Bit D4, Function T4
AS-i coupling accessory order separately BAS-K-H1S-ADT-S4
*Requires taller terminal compartment cover for AS-i electronic module.
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Ordering Code BNS - 819 - B04 - D12 - 61- 12 -10 - ALS

819 = metric standard*
Housing Form
B = threaded side access only
Number of plungers 02, 03, 04
Plunger type D = standard

R = roller
K = ball tip
Distance flange to centerline 12

of first plunger, mm
Switch element 10 = BSE-30 only
AS-i Limit Switch ALS = M12 DC micro connector LEFT side

ARS = M12 DC micro connector RIGHT side
** Looking at plungers, flange down.
Mechanical Switches
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
DChisel K Ball R Roller L High
speed roller

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Operating Principle Mechanically actuated, electronically switched
Mechanical Data
Plunger guide bushing material Teflon (PTFE) & lead impregnated sintered tin & bronze over steel, self- lubricating
Mechanical Switches

Switching Element BES-516-110-D(14DH) BES-516-108-D(14DF) BES-517-410-J(14JJ) BES-517-421-J (14JK)
Application - solid state switching in metal chip environment 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 90...250 V AC 90...250 V AC
Switchpoint repeatability refer to individual Switch Element Data
Electrical characteristics refer to individual Switch Element Data
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Ordering Code BNS - 819 - B05 - D12 - 61- 12 - 14 - DH - ####

819 = metric*
Housing Form B = standard1

C = threaded side & unthreaded flange access with gasket3
E = wiper rings threaded side access only1
E = wiper rings threaded side & flange access2
Number of plungers 02...06

R = roller
K = ball tip
Distance flange to centerline 02...06 plungers 12 threaded side access only1
of first plunger, mm 03 plungers only 24 threaded side & flange access 2

02 plungers only 30 threaded side & unthreaded flange access with gasket 3

14-DF = BES-516-108-D
14-JJ = BES-516-410-J
Mechanical Switches
14-JK = BES-516-421-J

1,2,3Superscripts indicate allowable
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Mechanical Series 610-11,612-11,
Switches 613-11 Inductive
Housing Designation Series 610-11, 612-11, 613-11 Inductive (similiar to Series 61 Mechanical)
Housing Form Compact Terminal Compartment and Minimum Footrpint Mounting Flange
Sensor Centerline Spacing 12 mm
Operating Principle Inductive sensing, electronic switching
Mechanical Data
Mechanical Switches
Inductive Sensor Element BES-516-110(PA) BES-516-108(NA) BES-517-410(WS)* BES-517-421 (WO)**
Applications - non-contact sensing, electronic switching, chip-free 10...60 V DC 10...60 V DC 90...250 V AC 90...250 V AC
Contact arrangement & type 2-wire NO 2-wire NC 2-wire NO 2-wire NC

Contact arrangement & type 2-wire NAMUR

Applications - intrinsically safe 7.7...9.0 V DC
Switching frequency refer to individual Switch Element Data
Switching repeatability refer to individual Switch Element Data
LED Function indication included included included included
** WS & EJ interchangeable.
** WO & EK interchangeable.

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Mechanical Series 610-11,612-11,
Switches 613-11 Inductive
Ordering Code BNS - 816 - B03 - PA - 12 - 612 - 11 - ####

Conduit openings BNS - 816 = metric
Housing Form B = threaded side access only1

C = threaded side & unthreaded flange access with gasket3*
Number of sensing positions 610-11 = 02...061

612-11 = 02, 032
613 - 11 = 02, 033
Inductive sensor element PA = BES-516-110

NA = BES-516-108
WS = BES-517-410
WO = BES-517-421
KHG = BES-517-560-H
KHH = BES-517-561-H
EJ = BES-516-410***
EK = BES-516-421***
NG = BES-516-314-N
Housing designation 12mm = 610-111 Threaded side access only 1
distance flange to centerline 24mm = 612-112 threaded side & flange access 2
of first sensor, mm 30mm = 613-113 threaded side & unthreaded flange access with gasket 3

special fonfiguration such as
Mechanical Switches
custom pre-wired connector, mixed switching
elements, etc.
Superscripts indicate allowable
1,2,3

** Use with approved energy barrier
switching amplifier. Refer to BES
NAMUR section of Sensor
Catalog for selection.
*** EJ & EK are obsolete.
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Mechanical Series F 60
Switches Mechanical
Housing Designation Series F 60 Mechanical

Axis of Motion Parallel or Perpendicular to Mounting Surface
Mechanical Data
Protection class IP 67 (DIN 40 050); NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 11, 12, 13
Plunger guide bushing material standard Teflon (PTFE) & lead impregnated sintered tin & bronze over steel, self- lubricating
version X512 hardened aluminum, coolant lubricated
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N-rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Plunger sealing membrane material Buna-N-rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N-rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Mechanical Switches

Model 519 & 819 113 & 813
Switch Element BSE-30 BSE-61 BSE-85
Contact arrangement & type NO + NC Snap Action NC creep opening NO-NC snap action
Application precision VDE 0113 safety VDE 0113 safety
Switch actuation force 15 N 15 N 15 N
Switching frequency 300/min 300/min 50/min
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel rigid positive drive rigid positive drive
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 10m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm
Roller plunger type R 20m/min ±0.01mm 50m/min ±0.01mm 50m/min ±0.02mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm 120m/min ±0.01mm 80m/min ±0.02mm
Ball plunger type K 8m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.002mm 10m/min ±0.002mm
Refer to individual Switch Element Data
Electrical characteristics
LED function indication options* 6...60V AC/DC FD FD -
* requires taller cover 90...250 V AC/DC FE FE -
24 V DC - - FC
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Mechanical Series F 60
Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 813 - X512 - FL60 - 187 - FC - S4

113 = Pg safety
813 = metric safety*

blank = Buna-N
Housing form and FD60 = standard with D chisel

plunger type FR60 = standard with R roller
FL60 = standard with L ball bearing roller
FK60 = standard with K ball tip
FE60 = wiper ring with D chisel
Switch element 519 & 819 101 = BSE-30 approach direction user-configurable: depress plunger, twist 90°, release
and approach direction 113 & 813 183 = BSE-61 approach direction fixed: parallel to mounting surface
113 & 813 185 = BSE-61 approach direction fixed: perpendicular to mounting surface
113 & 813 186 = BSE-85 approach direction fixed: parallel to mounting surface
113 & 813 187 = BSE-85 approach direction fixed: perpendicular to mounting surface

FE = 90...250 V AC/DC
FC = 24 V DC
blank = no led
Connector option S4 = 4-pole DC micro

blank = no connector
Mechanical Switches
*Consult factory for availability.
Pinouts vary - consult factory

for specific wiring diagrams.
S21
3 RD/WH 2 RD/BK
1 GN
S4
2 WH
3 BU 1 BN
4 BK
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Switches Mechanical

Housing Form Compact Terminal Compartment
Axis of Motion Perpendicular to Mounting Surface
Plunger Centerline Spacing 12mm
OperatingPrinciple Mechanically actuated and switched
Mechanical Data
Housing material sand-cast aluminum
Protection class IP 67 (DIN 40 050); NEMA 4, 4X, 6, 6P, 11, 12, 13
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N-rubber
Plunger sealing membrane material Buna-N-rubber
Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N-rubber
Mechanical Switches

Model 519 & 819 113 & 813
Switch Element BSE-30 BSE-61 BSE-85*
Contact arrangement & type NO + NC Snap Action NC creep opening NO-NC snap action
Application precision VDE 0113 safety VDE 0113 safety
Switch actuation force 15 N 15 N 15 N
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel rigid positive drive rigid positive drive
Approach velocity, Chisel plunger type D 10m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm 12m/min ±0.002mm
Ball bearing roller plunger type L 120m/min ±0.01mm 120m/min ±0.01mm 80m/min ±0.02mm
LED function indication options 6...60V AC/DC FD* FD* -

90...250 V AC/DC FE* FE* -
24 V DC - - FC
*Requires taller terminal compartment cover.
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 813 - B05 - R12 - 72 - 10 - 03 - FD - ####

113 = Pg safety
813 = metric safety*

Number of plungers 02...06, 08, 10, 13, 16
Plunger Type D = chisel

R = roller
K = ball tip
Switch element 10 = BSE-30 only

542 & 819 10 = BSE 61 & BSE-30 mixed
113 & 813 12 = BSE-61 only
20 = BSE 85 & BSE-30 mixed
22 = BSE-61 only

Mechanical Switches
FE = 90...250 V AC/DC
blank = no LED

*Consult factory for availability.
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Housing Form Compact Terminal Compartment
Operating Principle Mechanically actuated, electronically switched
Mechanical Data
Housing material sand-cast aluminum
Mechanical Switches

Switching Element BES-516-110-D(14DH) BES-516-108-D(14DF) BES-517-410-J(14JJ) BES-517-421-J (14JK)
Application - solid state switching in metal chip environment 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 90...250 V AC 90...250 V AC
Switchpoint repeatability refer to individual Switch Element Data
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Ordering Code BNS - 819 - B03 - R12 - 72- 14 - DH - ####

819 = metric
Number of plugers 02...06, 08, 10, 13, 16

R = roller
K = ball tip

14-DF = BES-516-108-D
14-JJ = BES-516-410-J
14-JK = BES-516-421-J
Custom Assembly #### = factory suffix indicating

Mechanical Switches
*Consult factory for availability
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Switches Inductive
Housing Designation Series 605-11 Inductive (similar to Series 72 Mechanical)

Mechanical Data
Mechanical Switches
Inductive Sensor Element BES-517-560-H(KHG) BES-517-561-H(KHH) BES-516-410(EJ)* BES-517-421 (EK)**
Contact arrangement & type 2-wire NO 2-wire NC 2-wire NO 2-wire NC

Inductive Sensor Element BES-516-314-N(NG)
Contact arrangement & type 2-wire NAMUR

Applications - intrinsically safe 7.7...9.0 V DC
Switching frequency refer to individual Sensor Element Data
** WS & EJ interchangeable.
** WO & EK interchangeable.

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Switches Inductive
Ordering Code BNS - 816- B03 - NA - 12 - 605 - 11 - ####

Conduit openings BNS-816 = metric
Number of sensing positions 02...06, 08, 10, 13, 16
Inductive sensor element PA = BES-516-110

NA = BES-516-108
WS = BES-517-410
WO = BES-517-421
KHG= BES-517-560-H
KHH = BES-517-561-H
EJ= BES-516-410**
EK = BES-516-421**
NG= BES-516-314-N

customer pre-wired connector,
Mechanical Switches
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Switches Mechanical

Housing Form Miniature Terminal Compartment and Reduced Dimension Mounting Flange
Plunger Centerline Spacing 8mm
Operation Principle Mechanically actuated and mechanically switched
Mechanical Data
(consult factory for availability) version X512 hardened aluminum, coolant-lubricated
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Plunger sealing membrane material Buna-N rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Mechanical Switches
Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N rubber (standard), Viton (version X512)
Model 519 & 819
Switch Element BSE-75 BSE-76 BSE-82*
Contact arrangement & type C+NO+NC snap action C+NO+NC snap action C+NO+NC snap action
Application solder terminals (vibration) side entry screw terminals top entry screw terminals
Switch actuation force 8N 8N 8N
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel
Approach velocity Chisel plunger type D 8m/min ±0.02mm 8m/min ±0.02mm 8m/min ±0.02mm
LED function indication options (consult factory for availability) 24 V DC FC FC* -

Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 819 - X512 - B04 - R08 - 46 - 13 - FC - ####

819 = metric standard

blank = Buna-N

E = wiper rings
(chisel plunger only)
Number of plungers BSE-75 & BSE-76 02...06, 08, 10, 12

BSE-82 02...04

R = roller
K = ball tip
Switch element 12 = BSE-75

13 = BSE-76
3B = BSE-82
BSE-75 & BSE-76 only FC = 24 V

LED options DC
Mechanical Switches
blank = no LED

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Switches Inductive

Housing Form Miniature Terminal Compartment and Reduced Dimension Mounting Flange
Mechanical Data
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N rubber standard
Plunger sealing membrane material Buna-N rubber standard
Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N rubber standard
Mechanical Switches

Inductive Sensor Element BES-517-312-Y (TOB) BES-517-312-Y (TOB)
Contact arrangement & type PNP NO NPN NO
Applications - non-contact sensing, electronic switching, chip-free 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
LED function indication included included

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Switches Inductive
Ordering Code BNS - 816 - B03 - TOB - 08 - 603 - 11 - ####
Conduit openings BES-516 = Pg

BNS-816 = metric
Number of sensing positions 02...06, 08, 10, 12
Inductive sensor element TOB = BES-517-312-Y

TNB = BES-517-311-Y

Mechanical Switches
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Switches Mechanical

Housing Form Miniature Terminal Compartment and Minimum Footprint Mounting Flange
Mechanical Data
(consult factory for availabilty) version X512 hardened aluminum, coolant-lubricated
Plunger sealing membrane material -
Conduit plug O-ring material -
Mechanical Switches

Model 519 & 819
Switch Element BSE-75 BSE-75
Contact arrangement & type C+NO+NC snap action C+NO+NC snap action
Application solder terminals (vibration) side entry screw terminals
Switch actuation force 8N 8N
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 8m/min ±0.02mm 8m/min ±0.02mm
Roller plunger type R 60m/min ±0.05mm 60m/min ±0.05mm
LED function indication options (consult factory for availabilty) 24 V DC FC* FC*
* Requires taller terminal compartment cover
Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
speed roller

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Switches Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 819 - X512 - B04 - R08- 40 - 13 - FC - ####

819 = metric standard

blank = Buna-N

Number of plungers 02...06

R = roller
K = ball tip
Switch element
12= BSE-75
13 = BSE-76
LED options FC = 24 V DC**

blank = no LED

Mechanical Switches
**Available 2-position only.
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Switches Inductive

Housing Form Minature Terminal Compartment and Minimum Footprint Mounting Flange
Mechanical Data
Terminal compartment gasket material Buna-N rubber standard
Plunger sealing membrane material Buna-N rubber standard
Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N rubber standard
Mechanical Switches

Inductive Sensor Element BES-517-312-Y (TOB) BES-517-311-Y (TNB)
Contact arrangement & type PNP NO NPN NO
Applications - non-contact sensing, electronic switching, chip-free 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC
LED function indication options included included

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Switches Inductive
Ordering Code BNS - 816- B03 - TOB - 08 - 650 - 11 - ####

Conduit openings BNS-816 = metric
Number of sensing positions 02...06, 08, 10, 12
Inductive sensor element TOB = BES-517-312-Y

TNB = BES-517-311-Y

Mechanical Switches
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Mechanical Series 99 and
Switches 100 Mechanical
Housing Designation Series 99 and Series 100 Mechanical

Housing Form Miniature Terminal Compartment and Minimum Footprint Mounting Flange
Axis of Motion Parallel or Perpendicular to Mounting Surface
Mechanical Data
version X512 hardened aluminum, coolant-lubricated
Plunger sealing membrane material „
Conduit plug O-ring material „
Conduit plug material
Mechanical Switches
Polyamid PA 6.6 15% glass fiber reinforced

Model 519 & 819
Switch Element BSE-73 BSE-74*
Contact arrangement & type C+NO+NC snap action C+NO+NC snap action
Application solder terminals (vibration) side entry screw terminals
Switch actuation force 8N 8N
Plunger construction telescoping overtravel telescoping overtravel
Switchpoint repeatability Type D in wiper ring housing form E 8m/min ±0.02mm 8m/min ±0.02mm
Roller plunger type R 60m/min ±0.05mm 60m/min ±0.05mm

Plunger styles
E Chisel
with wiper
DChisel KBall RRoller LHigh
speed roller

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Mechanical Series 99 and
Switches 100 Mechanical
Ordering Code BNS - 819- X512 - 100 - E13 - FC - S4

819 = metric*

blank = Buna-N
Housing Designation & Form 519-099 = Pg 07 conduit

519-100 = Pg 09 conduit Outside dimensions +2mm greater than 099 version
819-099 = M12 conduit
819-100 = M16 conduit
Plunger type D = chisel**

R = roller**
ED = chisel plunger with wiper ring**
K = ball tip**
Switch element 12 = BSE-73

13 = BSE-74
Connector option S4 = 4-pole DC micro

S21 = 2-pole AC micro (100 only)
S80 = 4-pole AC micro (100 only)
blank = no connector
** Approach direction user-configurable,
depress plunger, twist 90°, release.
S21 100 only BNS-519-X499-100-R-11
Mechanical Switches
Connector Wiring Diagram Connector Wiring Diagram
NC 2
C
3 RD/WH 2 RD/BK C GN
3 1
NO
YE NO NC
1 GN
4
Dual PNP LED version
RD/WH
RD/BK
GNYE
PE
WH
BU
BN
BK
+
_
S4 099 &100 S80 100 only

Connector Wiring Diagram Connector Wiring Diagram
NC
2 WH NC GNYE pre-mating
C
C
BN BK
3 BU 1 BN NO
NO
WH BU
4 BK
S80 compatible cables:

BKS-S80-G-PU-05 Straight
BKS-S80-W-PU-05 Right Angle
GNYE
WH
BN
BU
BK
PE
WH
BN
BU
BK
+
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Mechanical Snap Switch
Switches Element Data
Series BSE-30 BSE-82 BSE-61

Switch Type Snap Switch Snap Switch Safety creep switch VDE 0113
3 1 2 4 NO NC C 1 2
1 2 NC 1 2
C
3 4 NO
Ordering Code BSE-30 BSE-82 BSE-61
Construction
Housing material duroplastic thermoplastic PA duroplastic
Housing cover material thermoplastic thermoplastic PA thermoplastic
Contact material gold plated fine silver gold crosspoint fine silver
Contact system double break single break double break
Switch system snap action mechanism snap action mechanism creep opening
Contact arrangement NO + NC C + NO + NC positive drive NC to VDE 0113
Contact isolation thermal and galvanic spring not current-carrying thermal and galvanic
Connection means screw terminals with self-lifting clamps screw terminals with self-lifting clamps screw terminals with self-lifting clamps
Mechanical Switches
Mechanical data
Actuation force at plunger 4.8 N 1.55 N 12 N
Switch-back force at plunger 1.3 N 0.75 N 2.5 N
Bounce time at 10mm/min cam velocity 1.5 ms 2 ms 1.5 ms
Switch changeover time 10 ms 10 ms depends on cam velocity
Switching frequency 300/min 3.3 Hz 200/min
Ambient termperature range -30...+90°C -20...+85°C -30...+90°C
Electrical data
Insulation class Group C VDE 0110 Group C VDE 0110 Group C VDE 0110
Nominal voltage rating 240 V AC 4...30 V DC 250 V AC
Constant current rating 6A 5A 6 A, depends on velocity, frequency
Minimum load current @ 24 V DC 20 mA 10 mA 20 mA
Contact resistance when new 40 mW 240 mW -
Current rating, AC inductive loads, 250 V AC, 40...60 Hz 6 A (cos Q = 1) 5 A (cos Q = 1) -
2 A (cos Q = 0.8) 2 A (cos Q = 0.8) -
1 A (cos Q = 0.4) - -
Current rating, 220 V DC, L/R = 200ms 0.5 A 0.5 A -
Current rating, 24 V DC, L/R = 200ms 4A 5A -
Life Expectancy (standard conditions)

Mechanical, operations at 1.6 cycles/sec (VDE 0660 E3) > 50 million > 10 million > 50 million
Electrical depends on load, velocity, frequency depends on load, velocity, frequency depends on load, velocity, frequency
Approvals UL, cUL SUVA No. 542/1983 (single)

E66808 SUVA No. 789/1983 (multiple)
in conjuction with rigid plunger
= Positive opening contact for safety applications.
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Mechanical Snap Switch
BSE-85 BSE-73 BSE-74 BSE-75 BSE-76

Safety snap switch VDE 0113 Snap Switch Snap Switch Snap Switch Snap Switch
NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C NC NO C
21 22
13 14
21 22 NC NC NC NC
C C C C
13 14 NO NO NO NO
BSE-85 BSE-73 BSE-74 BSE-75 BSE-76
fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic thermoplastic thermoplastic thermoplastic thermoplastic

thermoplastic PA thermoplastic thermoplastic thermoplastic thermoplastic
fine silver gold plated silver gold plated silver gold plated silver gold plated silver
double break single break single break single break single break
snap action mechanism snap action mechanism snap action mechanism snap action mechanism snap action mechanism
NO + positive drive NC to IEC 60947-5-1 C + NO + NC C + NO + NC C + NO + NC C + NO + NC
thermal and galvanic spring not current-carrying spring not current-carrying spring not current-carrying spring not current-carrying
screw terminals with self-lifting clamps solder terminals screw terminals with self-lifting clamps solder terminals screw terminals with self-lifting clamps
Mechanical Switches
18 N 1.45N 1.45N 1.45N 1.45N
0.8 N 0.50 N 0.50 N 0.50 N 0.50 N
3 ms 2 ms 2 ms 2 ms 2 ms
1.5 ms, min. velocity 1mm/min 10 ms 10 ms 10 ms 10 ms
3000/hour 200/min 200/min 200/min 200/min
-30...+85°C -20...+85°C -20...+85°C -20...+85°C -20...+85°C
Group C VDE 0110 Group C VDE 0110 Group C VDE 0110 Group C VDE 0110 Group C VDE 0110
250 V AC 250 V AC, 4...30 V DC 250 V AC, 4...30 V DC 250 V AC, 4...30 V DC 250 V AC, 4...30 V DC
10 A 5 A, 100 mA 5 A, 100 mA 5 A, 100 mA 5 A, 100 mA
20 mA 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA 10 mA
40 mW 240 mW 240 mW 240 mW 240 mW
10 A (cos Q = 1) - - - -
25 A (cos Q = 0.7) 2 A (cos Q = 0.8, 200 V AC) 2 A (cos Q = 0.8, 200 V AC) 2 A (cos Q = 0.8, 200 V AC) 2 A (cos Q = 0.8, 200 V AC)
- - - - -
2.5 A - - - -
4A 5 A (L/R = 10 ms) 5 A (L/R = 10 ms) 5 A (L/R = 10 ms) 5 A (L/R = 10 ms)
> 5 million > 10 million > 10 million > 10 million > 10 million
depends on load, velocity, frequency depends on load, velocity, frequency depends on load, velocity, frequency depends on load, velocity, frequency depends on load, velocity, frequency
= Positive opening contact for safety applications.
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Mechanical Inductive Sensor
Series BES-516-110 (PA) BES-516-108 (NA) BES-517-410(WS), BES-516-410 (EJ) BES-517-421(WO), BES-516-421 (EK)
Sensor Type Inductive proximity Inductive proximity Inductive proximity Inductive proximity
Mounting Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded)
DH DF JJ JK
O10 O10
O10
O10
3 2 4 1 3 2 4 1
3 4 1 2
1 + 1 +
4 N/O 4 N/O 1
2 2 3 ~
~
N/C N/C
3 - 3 - 2 ~
4 ~
Ordering Code BES-516-110 (PA) BES-516-108 (NA) BES-517-410(WS) BES-517-421(WO)

BES-516-110-D (14DH) BES-516-108-D (14DF) BES-516-410 (EJ) BES-516-421 (EK)
BES-516-410-J (14JJ) BES-516-421-J (14JK)
Construction
Housing material Polyamide PA 6.6/PBTR Polyamide PA 6.6/PBTR Polyamide PA 12 Polyamide PA 12
Connection means screw terminals screw terminals screw terminals screw terminals
Ambient temperature range -25...+70°C -25...+70°C -25...+70°C -25...+70°C
Sensing data
Nominal sensing range 2.0 mm 2.0 mm 2.0 mm 2.0 mm
Effective operating distance 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm
Mechanical Switches
Switching hysteresis 15% 15% 15% 15%
Electrical data
Logic DC PNP current sourcing DC NPN current sinking AC AC
Output function 4-wire complementary (NO+NC) 4-wire complementary (NO+NC) 2-wire NO 2-wire NC
Supply voltage 10...60 V DC 10...60 V DC 90...250 V AC,45...65 Hz 90...250 V AC,45...65 Hz
Supply voltage ripple 15% 15% - -
Load current capacity 200 mA 200 mA 20...100mA, 1.0 A inrush 20...100mA, 1.0 A inrush
Switching frequency, max 3 kHz 3 kHz 15 Hz 15 Hz
Voltage drop - - - -
Short circuit protected yes yes no no
LED function display yes yes yes yes
Approvals UL,cUL UL,cUL UL,cUL UL,cUL

E117437 E117437 E117437 E117437
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Mechanical Inductive Sensor
BES-517-560-H (KHG) BES-517-561-H (KHH) BES-517-312-Y (TOB) BES-517-311-Y (TNB) BES-516-314-N (NG)
Inductive proximity Inductive proximity Inductive proximity Inductive proximity Inductive proximity, NAMUR
Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded) Flush (shielded)
O10 KHG JJ O6.5 O6.5 NG

O10
O10
3 4 1 3 4 1
1 2 3 1
3 4
1 1
1 + 1 +
+
+/- 3 +/- 4 4 3 -
2 3 - 3
-/+ 4 -/+
-
NAMUR
BES-517-560-H (KHG) BES-517-561-H (KHH) BES-517-312-Y (TOB) BES-517-311-Y (TNB) BES-516-314-N (NG)
Polyamide PA 12 Polyamide PA 12 Polyamide PA 6.6/PBTR Polyamide PA 6.6/PBTR Polyamide PA 12

screw terminals screw terminals screw terminals screw terminals screw terminals
-25...+70°C -25...+70°C -25...+70°C -25...+70°C -25...+70°C
2.0 mm 2.0 mm 1.1 mm 1.1 mm 2.0 mm

0...1.6 mm 0...1.6 mm 0...0.9 mm 0...0.9 mm 0...1.6 mm
Mechanical Switches
20% 20% 15% 15% 20%
DC DC DC PNP current sourcing DC NPN current sinking DC

2-wire NO 2-wire NC 3-wire NO 3-wire NO 2-wire NC
10...55 V DC 10...55 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...30 V DC 10...55 V DC
15 % 15 % 15 % 15 % 15 %
5...100 mA 5...100 mA 130 mA 130 mA 5...100 mA
3 kHz 3 kHz 500 Hz 500 Hz 3 kHz
7V 7V - - 7V
yes yes yes yes yes
yes yes yes yes yes
UL,cUL UL,cUL UL,cUL

E117437 E117437 E117437
FM 4V9A4.AX
Use with approved energy barrier
switching amplifier.
Refer to Sensor Catalog, BES NAMUR section
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Mechanical Connectors
Switches and Cables
Connector Type Circular Mini Circular Mini Circular Mini

Description Female Cable Female Cable Female Cable
Coupling Threads 7/8“-16 UN-2A 7/8“-16 UN-2A 7/8“-16 UN-2A
Poles 3 4 5
25 25 25
48 48 48
Female
7/8-16UN-2B
Internal Threads
Female
Female
7/8-16UN-2B
Internal Threads
7/8-16UN-2B
Internal Threads
Cable Cable Cable
Length Length Length
Female 3-pin - Face view Female 4-pin - Face view Female 5-pin - Face view
5 1
1 4 1
4 2
3 2 3 2 3
Ordering Code
PVC C05 AE1 00 VY 150F C05 AE4 00 VY 150F CA05 AE18 VY 200F
TPE
PUR
Specifications
Length 15 feet 15 feet 20 feet

No. of conductors x gauge (3) x 18 AWG (4) x 16 AWG (5) x 18 AWG
Voltage rating 300 V 600 V 300 V
Mechanical Switches
Connector Type Circular Mini Circular Mini Circular Mini

Description Male Receptacle Male Receptacle Male Receptacle
Coupling Threads 7/8“-16 UN-2A 7/8“-16 UN-2A 7/8“-16 UN-2A
Poles 3 4 5
External Threads
External Threads
External Threads
7/8”-16UN-2A
7/8”-16UN-2A
7/8”-16UN-2A
Male
Male
Male
1 1 4 1 5
2 3 2 4
2 3
3
Ordering Code
Mounting threads Pg 13.5 Z/03-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-13.5 Z/04-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-13.5 Z/05-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-13.5
Mounting threads Pg 16
Mounting threads 1/2“ NPT
Specifications
Lead Length 12“ 12“ 12“

No. of conductors x gauge (3) x 18 AWG (4) x 18 AWG (5) x 18 AWG
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Switches and Cables
Circular Mini Circular Mini Circular Mini Circular Micro Circular Micro
Female Cable Female Cable Female Cable Female Cable Straight Female Cable Right Angle
1“-16 UN-2A 1-1/8“-16 UN-2A 1-1/8“-16 UN-2A M12 DC Single Key M12 DC Single Key
8 12 19 4 4
29 32 29
14.5 31
1/2” UNF
1-1/8”-16UN-2A
Female
Internal Threads
63 31
62 62 47
14.5
Female
1-16UN-2B
Internal Threads
1/2” UNF
Female
1-1/8-16UN-2A
Internal Threads
Length Length
Cable Cable
Length Length
10 38 10 38
TX4003
TX4001
CB08 AE18 VY 200F CC12 AE18 VY 200F CC19 AE22 VY 050M C04 AEL 00 VY 050M C04 BEL 00VY 050M
C04 AEL 00 TY 050M C04 BEL 00TY 050M
CC19 AE22 PB 050M
20 feet 20 feet 5 meters 5 meters 5 meters

(8) x 18 AWG (12) x 18 AWG (3) x 18 (16) x 22 AWG (4) x 22 AWG (4) x 22 AWG
300 V 300 V 300 V 300 V 300 V
Mechanical Switches
Circular Mini Circular Mini Circular Mini Circular Micro Circular Micro
Male Receptacle Male Receptacle Male Receptacle Male Receptacle Male Receptacle
1“-16 UN-2A 1“-1/8“-16 UN-2A 1-1/8“-16 UN-2A M12 DC Single Key M12 DC Single Key
8 12 19 4 4
External Threads
External Threads
External Threads
External Threads
External Threads
1-1/8”-16UN-2A
1-1/8”-16UN-2A
1”-16UN-2A
Male
Male
M12
M12
Male
Male
Male
2 WH 2 WH
11 1
12
1 6 1 9 8 10 2
7 18 13
9 3
2
10 12
7 17
19
14 3 BU 1 BN 3 BU 1 BN
16 15
2 8 5 11 8 4
3 6
7 5
3 4 4 5 6
4 BK 4 BK
Z/08-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-13.5 Z/12-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-13.5 Z/19-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-16.5

Z/08-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-16 Z/12-PIN-MALE-RECP-PG-16
BKS-Z/RSF-4-S4-RECEPTACLE BKS-Z/RSF-4-S4-RECEPTACLE
12“ 12“ 12“ 12“ 12“

(8) x 18 AWG (8) x 18 AWG (3) x 18, (16) x 22 AWG (4) x 22 AWG (4) x 22 AWG
300 V 300 V 300 V 300 V 300 V
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Switches and Cables
Connector Type Circular Micro Circular Micro Circular Micro

Description Female Cable Straight Female Cable Right Angle Female Cable Straight
Coupling Threads 1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key 1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key 1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key
Poles 3 3 4
14.5 31 14.5
1/2” UNF
1/2” UNF
31
47 47
14.5
1/2” UNF
Length
Length Length
10 38
10 38 10 38
TX4003
TX4001
TX4001
Ordering Code
PVC C21 AE3 00 VY 150F C21 BE3 00 VY 150F C21 AE4 00 VY 150F
TPE C21 AE3 00 TY 150F C21 BE3 00 TY 150F C21 AE4 00 TY 150F
PUR
Specifications
Length 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet

No. of conductors x gauge (3) x 22 (3) x 22 (4) x 22
Mechanical Switches
Connector Type Circular Micro Circular Micro Circular Micro

Description Male Receptacle Male Receptacle Male Receptacle
Coupling Threads 1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key 1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key 1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key
Poles 3 3 4
External Threads
External Threads
External Threads
1/2” UNF
1/2” UNF
1/2” UNF
Male
Male
Male
2 RD/WH
3 RD/WH 2 RD/BK 3 RD/WH 2 RD/BK
3 RD 1 RD/BK
1 GN 1 GN 4 GN/YE
Ordering Code
Mounting threads Pg 13.5
Mounting threads Pg 09 R-21-CA3-006M R-21-CA3-006M
Mounting threads 1/2“ NPT Z/04-PIN-MICRO-AC-RECP-1/2“NPT
Specifications
Lead Length 12“ 12“ 12“

No. of conductors x gauge (3) x 22 (3) x 22 (4) x 22
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Switches and Cables
Circular Micro Circular Micro

Female Cable Right Angle Female Cable Straight
1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key M12 DC Single Key
4 8
31 14.5
M12x1
31
47
14.5
1/2” UNF
Length
Length
10 38 10 38
TX4003
TX4001
C21 BE4 00 VY 150F

C21 BE4 00 TY 150F
C04-AET-00-PB-050M
15 feet 5 meters
(4) x 22 (8) x 24
300 V 30 V AC, 36 V DC
Mechanical Switches
Circular Micro Circular Micro
Male Receptacle Male Receptacle
1/2“-UNF AC Dual Key M12 DC Single Key
4
External Threads
External Threads
1/2” UNF
M12 x 1
Male
Male
2 RD/WH 3 GN 2 BN
8 RD
3 RD 1 RD/BK 4 YE 1 WH
5GY 7 BU
4 GN/YE 6PK
R04-CA8-003M
Z/04-PIN-MICRO-AC-RECP-1/2“NPT
12“ 12“
(4) x 22 (8) x 24
300 V 30 V AC, 36 V DC
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Mechanical Accessories
Switches and Fittings
Accessory Type Cord Seal Cap, Sealing Reducer

Description Pg Threaded Pg Threaded Pg to Pg
Ordering Code PG-07-CORD-SEAL (Æ2...8mm) PG-07-M* PG-11-M-TO-PG-09-F

PG-09-CORD-SEAL (Æ3...10mm) Z/THREADED-CAP-PG-09 PG-13.5-M-TO-PG-09-F
PG-11-CORD-SEAL (Æ5...13mm) Z/THREADED-CAP-PG-11 PG-13.5-M-TO-PG-11-F
PG-13.5-CORD-SEAL (Æ7...15mm) Z/THREADED-CAP-PG-13.5 PG-16-M-TO-PG-11-F
PG-16-CORD-SEAL (Æ8...17mm) Z/THREADED-CAP-PG-16 PG-16-M-TO-PG-13.5-F
PG-21-CORD-SEAL (Æ18...30mm) Z/THREADED-CAP-PG-21 PG-21-M-TO-PG-16-F
Materials Buna-N seal Plastic Nickel-plated brass

Nickel-plated brass * Nickel-plated brass
Application Notes Order matching O-Ring separately O-ring included Order matching O-Ring separately
Mechanical Switches
Accessory Type Set-Up Gauge Set-Up Gauge

Description BSE-30 and BSE-61 BSE-85
Gauge508
3 2.7
Ordering Code Z/BNL-GAUGE-100-3MM BNL-Z/GAUGE-X508
Application Notes Used to gauge distance between Used to gauge distance between
switch face and cam surface. switch face and cam surface.
Instructions etched on gauge. Instructions etched on gauge.

Paper instruction included.
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Mechanical Accessories
Switches and Fittings
Accessory Type Increaser O-Ring Adapter
Description Pg to Pg Pg Pg to NPT
Ordering Code PG-07-M-TO-PG-09-F PG-07-O-RING PG-07-M-TO-1/2“F

PG-09-M-TO-PG-11-F PG-09-O-RING PG-09-M-TO-1/2“F
PG-09-M-TO-PG-13.5-F PG-11-O-RING PG-11-M-TO-1/2“F
PG-11-M-TO-PG-13.5-F PG-13.5-O-RING PG-13.5-M-TO-1/2“F
PG-16-O-RING PG-16-M-TO-1/2“F
PG-21-O-RING PG-21-M-TO-1/2“F
Materials Nickel-plated brass Buna-N rubber Nickel-plated brass
Application Notes Order matching O-Ring separately Use pipe compound on NPT thread
Mechanical Switches
Installation Sheets - Ordering Code
Description Part Number Notes
Installation Sheet for BNS 100,72,62,61,F60 BNS-Z/INSTALL-SHEET-I98001 Included with switch
Installation Sheet for BNS 46,40,100/99 BNS-Z/INSTALL-SHEET-I98002 Included with switch
Installation Sheet for BSE-30 BNS-Z/INSTALL-SHEET-I98004 Included w/spare part kit
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Switches Installation Guidelines
A Note About Pre-Travel Adjustment of Balluff Cam Switches
The pre-travel adjustment of

Balluff cam switches has 1. If the pre-travel is 2. If the pre-travel is reduced Excessive overtravel will
been carefully set by the increased beyond factory below factory specifica- also cause premature
Balluff factory. Do not specifications, the switch tions, excessive overtravel failure of the sealing
tamper with the pre-travel will fail to reliably function. will lead to premature membrane, allowing fluid
adjustment screw for the switch failure due to leaks into the housing.
following reasons: return spring fatigue.
Field Replacement of Snap Switches in Existing Limit Switch Installations
When replacing snap switches in the field, every effort

should be made to insure proper pre-travel adjustment
according to the following:
BNS 100, 72, 61,62, Switch Type Pre-Travel Specification Notes

F60 and Mixed BSE-30 2.0 mm ± 0.1 mm
Multiples BSE-61 1.0 mm ± 0.1 mm Forced opening at 2.3 mm depression
BSE-85 1.5 mm ± 0.1 mm Forced opening at 3.3 mm depression
BSE-82 2.0 mm ± 0.25 mm
BNS 40, 46 Multiples Switch Type Pre-Travel Specification

and 99/100 Singles BSE-69 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-70 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-71 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-72 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-73 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-74 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
Mechanical Switches
BSE-75 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm

BSE-76 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-77 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
BSE-82 0.5 mm ± 0.25 mm
Switch Housing Sealing Guidelines
Always be sure to and by applying Teflon pipe quality metal-to-rubber cord

adequately seal all tape to any tapered NPT- seals such as those
threaded openings! type conduit junctions. Be manufactured by
It is very important for the sure to use fittings and cord Schlemmer (available Balluff Pre-Wired
installer to ensure that all seals that are rated for IP 67 through Balluff). Avoid Cam Switches
threaded openings are to maintain the IP 67 plastic fittings - experience For pre-wired Balluff cam
properly sealed by fully enclosure rating of Balluff has shown that these switches, there is no reason
compressing the O-ring on limit switches. Balluff invariably leak. to open the housing cover.
PG- or metric-type fittings recommends using high Simply attach the correct
mating cordset and firmly
Properly Re-install Cam tighten.
Switch Housing Cover screws, then use a
(Non-pre-wired cam criss-crossing pattern to
switches only) complete the tightening Housing Cover Tightening Sequence
After wiring of the cam sequence. The objective is Apply sufficient torque to compress (but not displace) gasket.
switch is complete, care to avoid over-tightening any
one screw with respect to 4,6 2,8 4,8 6,10 2,12
should be taken to equally
tighten all housing cover the others, which could
screws to ensure a good cause the opposite side of
4-Screw 6-Screw
gasket seal between the the cover to lift slightly,
cover and the housing. allowing fluid leaks into the
First carefully snug all cover housing. 1,5 3,7 1,7 5,9 3,11
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Switches Dimensions
Series 100
Mechanical Switches
Series 602-11
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Switches Dimensions
Series 62
Series 62
Mechanical Switches
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Switches Dimensions
Series 605-11
Mechanical Switches
Series F60 - Single
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Switches Dimensions
Series 61
Mechanical Switches
Series 61
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Switches Dimensions
Series 61
Mechanical Switches
Series 610-11
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Switches Dimensions
Series 612-11/613-11
Mechanical Switches
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Switches Dimensions
Series 46
Mechanical Switches
Series 603-11
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Switches Dimensions
Series 40
Mechanical Switches
Series 650-11
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Switches Dimensions
Series 099-Single
Mechanical Switches
Series 100-Single
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Switches Dimensions
Mechanical Switches
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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays
Linear Cam Trays
Linear cam trays are straight Cam trays are available in a n

U-channel for drop in
metal channels used to hold variety of styles to suit your cam installation
linear trip cams for mechani- application: n
T-slot for captive cams
cal and electronic limit
(won’t fall out when
switches. The trip cams are
loosened)
held in the U-channels by
friction wedges and by T-
n
With or without pre-
nuts in the T-slot channels. drilled mounting holes
The cam is adjusted in the n
Narrow, with mounting
channel to set the exact holes drilled through the
switchpoint, then locked in channels
place with a hex socket set n
Wide, with mounting
screw.
holes located on side
flanges
n
Extruded aluminum for
economy and ease of
cutting/drilling and
corrosion resistance
n
Steel for maximum
ruggedness
n
Many standard lengths
to choose from
n
Custom lengths and
mounting holes
available by special
Mechanical Switches
order
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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays
Centerline Spacing, Channel to Channel 12 mm

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum U-Channel, Without Side Flanges
Cam Tray Designation BNL-5304-120
Cam Tray Form Form A per DIN 69 628
Use with Switch Housings Series 100, 602-11, 62, 61, 610-11, 72, 605-11 Multiple: F 60 Single
Use with Cams 6mm Mounting Slot, BNN-520-UA, BNN-520-UB, BNN-UA, BNN-UB, BEN-516-14
Mounting Flangeless, Supplied without Mounting Holes
Number of Channels Width (A) mm

1 17
2 29
3 41.5
4 53
6 77
8 101
Mechanical Switches
10 125
Ordering Code BNL-5304-120-04-0500
Balluff Cam Switch BNL
Type Designation 5304
Channel centerline spacing 12mm = 120
Number of channels 01...05, 6, 8, 10
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

or special length on request
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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum U-Channel, Without Side Flange
Mounting Flangeless, Supplied with Mounting Holes
Number of Channels Width (A) mm Hole Offset (B)mm Hole Centerline (C)mm
1 17 8.5 -
2 29 14.4 -
3 41.5 20.8 -
4 53 26.5 -
6 77 8.5 60
8 101 8.5 84
Mechanical Switches
10 125 8.5 108
Length (L) Range mm Mounting Holes Hole Spacing (X) mm
1,2,3, & 4 channels 6,8,&10 channels
0-499 (2), one row of two (4), two rows of two (L-20mm)
500-1599 (3), one row of three (6), two rows of three (L-20mm)/2
1600-2500 (4), one row of four (8), two rows of four (L-20mm)/3
Balluff Cam Switch BNL
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum U-Channel, With Side Flanges
Cam Tray Designation BNL-5304-120-S
Cam Tray Form
Mounting Side Flanges, Supplied without Mounting Holes

2 50
3 62
4 74
5 86
6 98
8 122
Mechanical Switches
10 146
12 170
14 194
16 218
Ordering Code BNL-5304-120-S04-0500
Balluff Linear Cam Tray BNL
Aluminum with side flanges S
Number of channels 02...06, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Cam Tray Form
Mounting Side Flanges, Supplied With Mounting Holes
Number of Channels Width (A) mm Hole Centerline (B) mm Flange Width (C) mm
2 50 34 16
3 62 46 16
4 74 58 16
5 86 70 16
6 98 82 16
Mechanical Switches
8 122 106 16
10 146 130 16
12 170 154 16
14 194 178 16
16 218 202 16
0-499 (4), two rows of two (L-20mm)
500-1599 (6), two rows of three (L-20mm)/2
1600-2500 (8), two rows of four (L-20mm)/3
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Material and Construction Machined Steel U-Channel, With Side Flanges
Cam Tray Form
Mounting Side Flanges, Supplied without Mounting Holes
Number of Channels Width (A) mm Flange Width (C) mm

2 52 17
3 63 16.5
4 76 17
5 87 16.5
6 100 17
8 124 17
Mechanical Switches
10 148 17
12 172 17
14 196 17
16 218 16
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1200

or special length on request in increments of 100mm
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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Cam Tray Form
2 50 34 16
3 62 46 16
4 74 58 16
5 86 70 16
6 98 82 16
122
Mechanical Switches
8 106 16
10 146 130 16
12 170 154 16
14 194 178 16
16 218 202 16
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1200

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum T-Slot, Without Side Flange
Cam Tray Form Form B per DIN 69 638
Use with Cams 6mm Mounting Slot, BNN-520-TA, BNN-520-TB, BNN-TA, BNN-TB, BEN-516-13
Mounting Flangeless, Supplied Without Mounting Holes

4 48.6
6 72.6

Mechanical Switches
Number of channels 04, 06
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum T-Slot, With Side Flange
Cam Tray Form
Use with Cams 6mm Mounting Slot, BNN-520-TA, BNN-520-TB, BEN-516-13
Mounting Side Flange, Supplied Without Mounting Holes
L
3
6.2
12
70
16
Mechanical Switches
Number of channels 04
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum T-Slot, With Side Flange
Cam Tray Form
Use with Cams 6mm Mounting Slot, BNN-520-TA, BNN-520-TB
Mounting Side Flange, Supplied With Mounting Holes
L
3
6.2
12
70
6.6 11
6.8
10
X 10
Only if L > 499 mm 16

0-499 (2), one row of two (L-20mm)
500-1599 (3), one row of three (L-20mm)/2
1600-2500 (4), one row of four (L-20mm)/3

Mechanical Switches
Number of channels 04
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays
Centerline Spacing, Channel to Channel 8mm

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum U-channel, without side flanges
Use with Switch Housings Series 46, 603-11, 40, 650-11 Multiple; 99,100 Single
Use with Cams 4mm Mounting Slot, BNN-520-081-S
Mounting Flangeless, Supplied Without Mounting Holes

2 20
3 28
4 36
5 44
6 52
8 68
Mechanical Switches
10 84
Number of channels 02...06, 08, 10
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Cam Tray Form
Use with Switch Housings Series 46, 603-11, 40, 650-11 Multiple: 99, 100 Single
Mounting Side Flanges, Supplied Without Mounting Holes

2 44 16
3 52 16
4 60 16
5 68 16
6 76 17
8 92 17
Mechanical Switches
10 108 17
12 124 17
Aluminum side with flanges S
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Cam Tray Form
2 44 28 44
3 52 36 52
4 60 44 60
5 68 52 68
6 76 60 76
Mechanical Switches
8 92 76 92
10 108 92 108
12 124 108 124

1600-2500 (8), two rows of four (L-20mm)/3
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Cam Tray Form
Use with Switch Housings Series 46, 603-11, 40, 650-11 Multiple: 99, 100 Single
Mounting Side Flanges, Supplied Without Mounting Holes

2 46 17
3 52 16
4 63 17.5
5 68 16
6 76 16
8 96 18
Mechanical Switches
10 108 16
12 124 16
14 140 16
16 159 17.5
Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays

Cam Tray Form
2 46 30 17
3 52 36 16
4 63 47 17.5
5 68 52 16
6 76 60 16
8 92 80 18
Mechanical Switches
10 108 92 16
12 124 108 16
14 140 124 16
16 159 143 17.5

Length (L) mm 100, 200, 500, 1000, 1200

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Mechanical Linear
Switches Cam Trays
Mechanical Switches
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Mechanical Mechanical
Switches Linear Trip Cams
Linear Trip Cams for Mechanical Switches
Linear trip cams are straight Linear trip cams are

metal ramps for actuating available in several
mechanical limit switches. different styles:
Mounted in a linear cam tray
and positioned to actuate n U-channel mount for n Single piece with two
the limit switch at the drop-in cam installation set screws for interme-
desired switchpoint, the trip diate lengths
n T-slot mount for captive
cams are made from
specially hardened, coated cams (won’t fall out n Modular U- or T-slot:
steel for long service life. when loosened) two end ramps with set
n Single piece with single screws and an interme-
The cams are held in the U- set screw for very short diate running cam for
channels by friction wedges lengths longer lengths
and by T-nuts in the T-slot n Modular T-slot system
channels. The cam is for constructing cams
adjusted in the channel to of infinite length
set the exact switchpoint,
the locked in place with a
hex socket set screw.
Linear Trip Cams for Safety Limit Switches
Linear trip cams BNN-520- The self-threading screw

TA, BNN-520-TB, BNN-TA, can be ordered separately
BNN-TB, BNN-UA and and takes the place of the
Mechanical Switches
BNN-UB are suitable for U-channel friction wedge or
actuating positive-drive T-nut, which is discarded
safety limit switches when prior to installation. The
permanently affixed to the installer simply drills a
cam tray on at least one end 3.5mm hole (No. 28 tap
with a self-threading screw drill), in alignment with the
Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST- cam, into the cam tray and
BE-DIN-7513. drives in the self-threading
screw. Be sure to allow
sufficient clearance behind
the cam tray for the screw
to penetrate through the
cam tray.
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For Plunger Centerline Spacing 12 mm

Type of Actuation Mechanical
Mounting U-channel
Cam Designation BNN-520-UA, BNN-520-UB
Cam Form DIN 69 639
Material Hardened, Coated Steel
For Slot Width 6mm
Use with Cam Trays BNL-5304-120, -5307-120, -5304-120-S, -5307-120-S, -5306-120, -5308-120
Form UA
Form UB
Ordering Code BNN-520-UB-0050
Balluff Mechanical Cam BNN-520

Type of mounting channel
U-channel = U
Mechanical Switches
Form
single set screw = A
twin set screws = B
Actuated length (S) mm Form A

0, 04, 10, 16
Form B
0025, 0040, 0050, 0063, 0100, 0120, 0130, 0140,
0150, 0160, 0180, 0190, 0200, 0225, 0250, 0300,
0400, 0450, 0480, 0500, 0600, 0650, 0800, 1000,
1040, 1100, 1300
Application Notes
Overall length (B) mm
Form A, add 21mm to actuated length
Form B, add 26mm to actuated length
Positive-drive safety switches Intended for actuation of

precision snap switches only.
Use types BNN-520-TA, BNN-520-TB.
BNN-TA, BNN-TB, BNN-UA or BNN-UB
for safety applications in conjunction with self-threading
screws.
Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST-BE-DIN-7513
Spare Parts
Set Screw BNN-Z/SET-SCREW-701533
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For Plunger Centerline Spacing 12mm

Mounting U-Channel
Cam Designation BNN-UA, BNN-UB
Cam Form
For Slot Width 6mm
18 L1 8 10.8
12.5
Form UA
18 L1 18
Form UB
Form UB
Ordering Code BNN-UB-0040-12
Balluff Mechanical Cam BNN
Type of mounting channel U-channel = U
Mechanical Switches
Form single set screw = A
twin set screws = B
Actuated length (L1) mm Form A

0001, 0004, 0010, 0016
Form B
0025, 0040, 0063, 0080, 0100, 0140,
0224, 0375, 0500, 0650, 0800, 1000
Plungerline centerline spacing 12mm = 12

Application Notes
Overall length (B) mm Form A, add 26mm to actuated length
Cam height above cam tray, mm 12.5
Positive-drive safety switches for safety applications, use

in conjunction with self-threading screw
Spare Parts
End ramp for U-channel Form B BNN-MUE-012
includes end ramp, friction
block, screw & spring BNN-MUE-012-02
Cam segment Form B
without end ramps BNN-ZN-xxxx-12
where xxxx=
0025, 0040, 0063, 0080, 0100, 0140,
0224, 0375, 0500, 0650, 0800, 1000
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Type of Actuation Mechanical, Precision Adjustment
Mounting U-channel
Cam Designation BNN-520-X-041, BNN-520-120-V
Cam Form
For Slot Width 6mm
Ordering Code BNN-520-X-041

Type Special = X
Designation 041
Application Notes
Mechanical Switches
For U-channel cam trays
Intended for actuation of precision snap

switches only. Do not use for positive-drive
safety switches.
Actuated length (S) mm 22
Æ
adjusted by means of a 2.5 mm pin
inserted into rotating micrometer heads on
each end. Max. adjustment + 5.5 mm, 11 mm total
scale with 25 graduations, 1 grad = 0.02mm
Adjustment pin not included
Ordering Code BNN-520-120-V
Channel Spacing 12 mm = 120
Designation V
Application Notes
For U-channel cam trays
Intended for actuation of precision snap

switches only. Do not use for positive-drive
safety switches.
Actuated length (S) mm 0 (chisel cam)
Adjusted with hex wrench

Max. adjustment + 2.0 mm, 4.0 mm total
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Mounting T-Slot
Cam Designation BNN-520-TA, BNN-520-TB
Cam Form DIN 69 639
For Slot Width 6mm
Use with Cam Trays BNL-5308-120, -5310-120, -5310-120-S
8 S 8 12
Ordering Code BNN-520-TB-50

Balluff Mehanical Cam BNN-520
Type of mounting channel T-slot = T
Mechanical Switches
twin set screws = B
Actuated length (S) mm Form A

0, 04, 10, 16
Form B
025, 040, 050, 063, 080,100
150, 200, 250, 300, 500
Application Notes
Positive-drive safety switches

For safety applications, use in conjunction
with self-threading screw
Spare Parts
Set screw, black Z/SCREW-M4X10-BLACK

Set screw, silver Z/SCREW-M4X10-SILVER
T-nut BNN-Z/NUT-T-SLOT-CAMS
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Mounting T-slot
Cam Designation BNN-TA, BNN-TB
Cam Form
For Slot Width 6mm
18 L1 8 10.8
12.5
12.5
Form TA
18 L1 18
12.5
Form TB
Ordering Code BNN-TB-0040-12
Balluff Mehanical Cam BNN
Type of mounting channel T-slot = T

Mechanical Switches

twin set screws = B
Actuated length (L1) mm Form A

0001, 0004, 0010, 0016
Form B
0025, 0040, 0063, 0080,0100
0140, 0224, 0375, 0500, 0650, 0800, 1000
Plunger centerline spacing 12mm = 12

Application Notes
Positive-drive safety switches

For safety applications, use in conjunction
with self-threading screw
Spare Parts
End ramp for T-slot Form B BNN-MTE-012
includes end ramp, friction block, screw, & spring
Mounting shoe for T-slot BNN-MTE-012-02
includes T-nut, screw, & spring
Cam segment Form B BNN-ZN-xxxx-12
without end ramps where xxxx =
0025, 0040, 0063, 0080, 0100, 0140
0224, 0375, 0500, 0650, 0800, 1000
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Mounting T-Slot
Cam Designation BNN-ZN
Cam Form Modular system for cams of infinite length
For Slot Width 6mm
L = 1000mm Max.
T-slot Unions
T-slot End Ramps T-slot End Ramps

L 4 L
12.5
Cam Segments T-slot Unions
Ordering Code Cam Segments T-Slot Unions T-Slot End Ramps

BNN-ZN-1000-12 BNN-HNT BNN-MTE-012
Balluff Mehanical Cam BNN
Designation intermediate cam segment = ZN
Mechanical Switches
Actuated length (L) mm 0010, 0016, 0025,
0040, 0063, 0080, 0092, 0100, 0110,
0140, 0224,0250, 0350, 0375, 0500, 0650,
0792, 0800, 0960, 0984,
1000
order any combination and quantity

T-Slot union (length of cam surface = 4 mm) HNT
order quantity = No. of cam segments - (1)

End ramp (length = 18 mm) MTE
order quantity = (2) per cam assembly
Application Notes
Cams must be terminated with an end ramp

on both ends.
Positive-drive safety switches For safety

applications, use in conjunction with self-threading screw.
Spare Parts
Mounting shoe for T-slot end ramp, BNN-MTE-012-02
includes T-nut, screw, & spring
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Type of Actuation Mechanical and Inductive Electronic
Mounting U-channel
Cam Designation BNN-520-081-S
Cam Form
For Slot Width 4mm
Use with Cam Trays BNL-5304-080, -5304-080-S, -5307-080-S, -5306-080, -5308-080
8 S 3.5 7.5
10
Single Set Screw
8 S 8
Twin Set Screws
Ordering Code BNN-520-081-S-025
Series U-channel = 081-S

Mechanical Switches
Actuated length (S) mm Single set screw

0, 006.5, 010
Twin set screws

020, 025, 030, 040, 048, 060,
080, 100, 045, 200, 250, 440
Application Notes
Overall length (B) mm Single set screw,
add 11.5 mm to actuated length
Twin set screw, add 16 mm to actuated length
Spare Parts
Set screw BNN-Z/SET-SCREW-701533
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Mechanical Electronic
Electronic Linear Trip

Cams for Inductive
Sensors
Electronic linear trip cams for

non-contact inductive Type of Actuation Inductive Electronic, Non-contact
sensors are made from Mounting U-Channel
straight, rectangular mild Cam Designation BEN-516-14
steel tubing held in place at Cam Form
both ends by sturdy plastic Material Mild Steel Tubing, Plastic Clamping Retainers
clamping retainers. Mounted For Slot Width 6mm
in a linear cam tray and Use with Cam Trays BNL-5304-120, -5307-120, -5304-120-S, -5307-120-S, -5306-120, -5308-120
positioned to actuate the
inductive sensor at the
desired switchpoint, the mild B
steel trip cams are easily cut
to any desired length and
reassembled to the clamping
retainers. Form A
The electronic trip cams are

held in the U-channels by
friction wedges and by T-nuts
in the T-slot channels. The
cam is adjusted in the
channel to set the exact
switchpoint, then locked in
Form B
place with a hex socket set
screw.
Mechanical Switches
Linear trip cams are Ordering Code BEN-516-14-050
available in two basic styles:
Balluff Mechanical Cam
n
U-channel mount for
drop-in cam installation BEN-516
n
T-slot mount for captive
Type of mounting channel
cams (won’t fall out
U-channel = 14
when loosened)
Actuated length (L) mm:
Application Note Form A, single set screw
These cams are intended for other lengths on request: 010, 016, 020
non-contact operation of
inductive sensors only. Form B, twin set screws
Misapplication for use as trip 022, 024, 025, 030, 040, 050, 051, 063
cams for mechanical limit 075, 076, 077, 080, 100, 110, 115, 120
switches will result in 140, 150, 152, 160, 165, 170, 180, 190
extremely rapid wear and 200, 220, 240, 250, 262, 270, 280, 282
failure. 300, 304, 305, 330, 360, 370, 400, 429
430, 435, 450, 470, 475, 483, 495, 500
552, 570, 594, 600, 610, 650, 660, 700
710, 750, 800, 900, 1000
Application Notes
Overall length (B) mm
Single set screw, add 15 mm to actuated length
For non-contact electronic inductive sensors only - not for mechanical applications
Spare Parts
Set screw BEN-Z/SET-SCREW-M5
Clamping retainer (end piece) BEN-516-14-00
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Type of Actuation Inductive Electronic, Non-contact
Mounting T-slot
Cam Designation BEN-516-13
Cam Form
Material Mild Steel Tubing, Plastic Clamping Retainers
For Slot Width 6 mm
Form A
Form B
Ordering Code BEN-516-13-050
Balluff Electronic Cam BEN-516

Mechanical Switches
Type of mounting channel T-slot = 13
Actuated length (L) mm Form B, single set screw

other lengths on request 010, 020
Form B, twin set screws

025, 027, 030, 050, 075, 100, 200, 300, 325
500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000
Application Notes
Overall length (B) mm Single set screw, add 15 mm to actuated length

For non-contact electronic inductive

sensors only - not for mechanical
applications.
Spare Parts
Clamping retainer (end piece) BEN-516-13-00
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Type of Actuation Mechanical and Inductive Electronic
Mounting U-channel
Cam Designation BNN-520-081-S
Cam Form
For Slot Width 4mm
Use with Cam Trays BNL-5304-080, -5304-080-S, -5307-080-S, -5306-080, -5308-080
8 S 3.5 7.5
10
Single Set Screw
8 S 8
Twin Set Screws
Ordering Code BNN-520-081-S-025
Mechanical Switches
Series U-channel = 081-S
Actuated length (S) mm Single set screw

0, 006.5, 010
Twin set screws

020, 025, 030, 040, 048, 060,
080, 100, 045, 200, 250, 440
Application Notes
Overall length (B) mm Single set screw, add 11.5 mm to actuated length
Spare Parts
Set screw BNN-Z/SET-SCREW-701533
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Rotary
Switches Rotary
Cam Drums
Trip Cams
Rotary Cam Drums and Trays
Rotary cam drums are Rotary cam drums are Rotary cam trays carry the
machined from solid available in a variety of styles following options:
aluminum into a round to suit your application:
profile. Rotary cam trays are n
T-slot for captive cams
made from extruded n
U-channel for drop-in
aluminum rolled into a semi-
n
With or without pre-
cam installation drilled mounting holes
circle. A rotary drum
provides 360 degrees for
n
T-slot for captive cams n
Radii from 75 to 250 mm
cam mounting, while the (won’t fall out when
rotary cam trays provide loosened)
180 degrees. Two rotary n
20mm diameter shaft
cam trays can be used hole
together to provide 360 n
20mm diameter shaft
degrees for cam mounting.
hole and counterbore
The trip cams are held in
n
Various outside
the U-channels by friction diameters from 80 to
wedges and by T-nuts in the 320 mm
T-slot channels. The cam is
adjusted in the channel to
then locked in place with a
Mechanical Switches
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Mechanical
Switches Cam Drums
Rotary Trip Cams

Material and Construction Machined Aluminum Drum, U-Channel
Cam Drum Designation BNL-URN
Cam Drum Form Circular
Use with Switch Housings Series 100, 602-11, 62, 61, 610-11, 72, 605-11 Multiple; F 60 Single
Use with Cams BNN-UR
Mounting 20mm dia. smoothbore for round shaft, unkeyed
Style A Style B
Drum Diameter and Style

80 100 150 200 250 320
Number of Channels A B A B A B A B A B A B
1
2
3
4
5
6
Mechanical Switches
7
8
9
10
12
Ordering Code BNL-URN-1203-150-B

Balluff Rotary Cam Drum BNL
Type of channel U-channel = URN
Number of channels 01...16
Drum diameter D, mm 80, 100, 150, 250, 320
Drum style Style A = A
Style B = B
Application Notes
Drums are specified by diameter, cams are specified by radius.

For example, drum diameter = 200mm,
cam radius = 100mm.
Length L1 mm 7
Inside diameter d1 mm
For drum diameter
80 mm NA
100 mm NA
150 mm 120
200 mm 170
250 mm 220
320 mm 290
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Rotary
Switches Rotary
Cam Drums
Trip Cams

Material and Construction Machined Aluminum Drum, T-slot
Cam Drum Designation BNL-TRN
Cam Drum Form Circular
Use with Switch Housings Series 100, 602-11, 62, 61, 610-11, 72, 605-11 Multiple; F 60 Single
Use with Cams BNN-TR, BEN-IR
Mounting 20mm dia. smoothbore for round shaft, unkeyed
Style A Style B
Drum Diameter and Style

80 100 150 200 250 320
Number of Channels A B A B A B A B A B A B
1
2
3
4
5
Mechanical Switches
6
7
8
9
10
12
Ordering Code BNL-TRN-1203-150-B

Balluff Rotary Cam Drum BNL
Type of channel U-channel = TRN
Number of channels 01...16
Drum diameter D, mm 80, 100, 150, 250, 320
Drum style Style A = A
Style B = B
Application Notes
Drums are specified by diameter, cams are specified by radius.

For example, drum diameter = 200mm,
cam radius = 100mm.
Length L1 mm 7
Inside diameter d1 mm
For drum diameter
80 mm NA
100 mm NA
150 mm 120
200 mm 170
250 mm 220
320 mm 290
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Mechanical
Switches Cam
Rotary
Drums
Trip Cams

Material and Construction Extruded Aluminum T-slot, Semicircle
Cam Tray Designation BNL-LAH
Cam Tray Form Radius
Use with Switch Housings Series 100, 602-11, 62, 61, 610-11 Multiple; F 60 Single
Use with Cams BNN-TR, BEN-IR
Mounting Supplied With or Without Mounting Holes
Ordering Code BNL-LAH-1206-250-B

Type Designation T-slot = LAH
Channel centerline spacing, S 12 mm = 120
Number of channels, N 01, 02, 04, 06, 08
Outside radius, r1 mm 75, 100, 125, 160, 250
Mechanical Switches
or special radius* on request
Mounting hole option Without mounting holes = Blank

With mounting holes = B
Application Notes
Rotary cam trays are specified by radius, cams are specified by radius.
For example, cam tray radius = 250 mm, cam radius = 250 mm
*requires special radius cams
Coverage per piece 180° (semi-circle)

Width, mm
For cam tray channels
1 24
2 36
4 60
6 84
8 108
Mounting hole locations 10°, 90°, 170°

Number of mounting holes 1 channel = one row of three
02, 04, 06, 08 channel = two rows of three
Radius tolerance, mm
For cam tray nominal radii r1 r2
75 mm 75 ± 2 59 ± 2
100 mm 100 ± 2 84 ± 2
125 mm 125 ± 2 109 ± 2
160 mm 160 ± 3 144 ± 3
250 mm 150 ± 3 234 ± 3
Accessories
Mounting screws, M4 x 101 Z/SCREW-BUTTON-HEAD-M4-X-10

order quantity required
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Switches Rotary Trip Cams
Mechanical Rotary Trip Cams
Rotary trip cams are curved Rotary trip cams are

metal ramps for actuating available in various styles:
mechanical limit switches. n
U-channel mount for
Mounted in a rotary cam
drop-in cam installation
drum or tray and positioned
to actuate the limit switch at
n
the desired switchpoint, the cams (won’t fall out
trip cams are made from when loosened)
specially hardened, coated n
Two piece with single
steel for long service life. set screw for small
angles
The cams are held in the U- n
Three piece with two
channels by friction wedges
set screws for larger
and by T-nuts in the T-slot
angles
channels. The cam is
adjusted in the channel to
then locked in place with a
Rotary trip cams for safety limit switches
Rotary trip cams BNN-UR T-nut, which is discarded

and BNN-TR are suitable for prior to installation. The
actuating the positive-drive installer simply drills a
safety limit switches when 3.5mm hold (No. 28 tap
permanently affixed to the drill), in alignment with the
Mechanical Switches
cam tray on at least one end cam, into the cam tray and
with a self-threading screw drives in the self-threading
Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST- screw. Be sure to allow
BE-DIN-7513. sufficient clearance behind
the cam tray for the screw
The self-threading screw to penetrate through the
can be ordered separately cam tray.
and takes the place of the
U-channel friction wedge or
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Mounting U-channel
Cam Designation BNN-UR
Cam Form Radius
For Slot Width 6 mm
Use with Rotary Cam Drums and Rotary Cam Trays BNL-URN
12.5
.5
12
.5
12
Nominal Radius Ordering Code Other Information

Rotary Cam U-Channel Swept Angle Radius r1 Cam Spacing Arc Length Total Angle Style
Cam b (°) (mm) (mm) (mm) ( )
a °
BNN -UR -004 -040 -12 4 46 1

BNN -UR -010 -040 -12 10 52 1
BNN -UR -015 -040 -12 14 57 1
40 mm BNN -UR -030 -040 -12 28 72 1
BNN -UR -045 -040 -12 41 87 1
Mechanical Switches
BNN -UR -060 -040 -12 55 116 2

BNN -UR -075 -040 -12 69 131 2
BNN -UR -090 -040 -12 83 156 2
BNN -UR -004 -050 -12 4 37 1

BNN -UR -009 -050 -12 10 42 1
BNN -UR -015 -050 -12 16 49 1
50 mm BNN -UR -030 -050 -12 33 63 1
BNN -UR -045 -050 -12 49 78 1
BNN -UR -060 -050 -12 65 104 2
BNN -UR -075 -050 -12 82 119 2
BNN -UR -090 -050 -12 98 134 2
BNN -UR -003 -075 -12 4 26 1

BNN -UR -007 -075 -12 10 30 1
BNN -UR -015 -075 -12 23 38 1
75 mm BNN -UR -030 -075 -12 46 60 2
BNN -UR -045 -075 -12 69 75 2
BNN -UR -060 -075 -12 92 90 2
BNN -UR -075 -075 -12 114 105 2
BNN -UR -090 -075 -12 137 120 2
BNN -UR -003 -100 -12 4 19 1

BNN -UR -005 -100 -12 10 22 1
BNN -UR -010 -100 -12 20 27 1
BNN -UR -015 -100 -12 29 37 2
100 mm BNN -UR -030 -100 -12 56 56 2
BNN -UR -045 -100 -12 88 67 2
BNN -UR -060 -100 -12 118 82 2
BNN -UR -075 -100 -12 147 97 2
BNN -UR -090 -100 -12 177 112 2
BNN -UR -105 -100 -12 206 127 2
BNN -UR -120 -100 -12 236 144 2
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Cam b (°) (mm) (mm) (mm) ( )
a °
BNN -UR -002 -125 -12 4 16 1

BNN -UR -004 -125 -12 10 18 1
BNN -UR -009 -125 -12 20 23 1
BNN -UR -015 -125 -12 36 33 2
125 mm BNN -UR -030 -125 -12 72 48 2
BNN -UR -045 -125 -12 108 63 2
BNN -UR -060 -125 -12 144 78 2
BNN -UR -075 -125 -12 180 93 2
BNN -UR -090 -125 -12 216 108 2
BNN -UR -105 -125 -12 252 123 2
BNN -UR -120 -125 -12 288 138 2
BNN -UR -001 -160 -12 4 12 1

BNN -UR -003 -160 -12 10 14 1
BNN -UR -007 -160 -12 20 18 1
BNN -UR -015 -160 -12 45 29 2
160 mm BNN -UR -030 -160 -12 90 44 2
BNN -UR -045 -160 -12 135 59 2
BNN -UR -060 -160 -12 181 74 2
BNN -UR -075 -160 -12 226 89 2
BNN -UR -090 -160 -12 271 104 2
BNN -UR -105 -160 -12 316 119 2
BNN -UR -120 -160 -12 361 134 2
BNN -UR -001 -250 -12 4 9 1

BNN -UR -002 -250 -12 10 10 1
BNN -UR -004 -250 -12 20 12 1
Mechanical Switches
250 mm BNN -UR -015 -250 -12 69 25 2
BNN -UR -030 -250 -12 137 40 2
BNN -UR -045 -250 -12 206 55 2
BNN -UR -060 -250 -12 275 70 2
BNN -UR -075 -250 -12 343 85 2
BNN -UR -90 -250 -12 412 100 2
BNN -UR -105 -250 -12 481 115 2
BNN -UR -120 -250 -12 549 130 2
Application Notes Spare Parts
Cam height, mm 12.5 End ramp for U-channel, includes ramp & mounting
shoe assembly
Special radii and radii 40...50 mm
swept angles available radii 75...124 mm BNN-URE-040-12
on request radii 125...249 mm BNN-URE-075-12
radii 250 mm & up BNN-URE-125-12
Positive-drive safety BNN-URE-250-12
switches Friction block for U-channel,
Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST-BE-DIN-7513 no spring or screw included BNN-URENU-1202
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Mounting T-slot
Cam Designation BNN-TR
Cam Form Radius
For Slot Width 6 mm
Use with Rotary Cam Drums and Rotary Cam Trays BNL-TRN, BNL-LAH
12.5
.5
12
.5
12
Style 1 Style 2

Cam b (°) (mm) (mm) (mm) ( )
a °
BNN -TR -004 -040 -12 4 46 1

BNN -TR -010 -040 -12 10 52 1
BNN -TR -015 -040 -12 14 57 1
40 mm BNN -TR -030 -040 -12 28 72 1
BNN -TR -045 -040 -12 41 87 1
Mechanical Switches
BNN -TR -060 -040 -12 55 116 2

BNN -TR -075 -040 -12 69 131 2
BNN -TR -090 -040 -12 83 156 2
BNN -TR -004 -050 -12 4 37 1

BNN -TR -009 -050 -12 10 42 1
BNN -TR -015 -050 -12 16 49 1
50 mm BNN -TR -030 -050 -12 33 63 1
BNN -TR -045 -050 -12 49 78 1
BNN -TR -060 -050 -12 65 104 2
BNN -TR -075 -050 -12 82 119 2
BNN -TR -090 -050 -12 98 134 2
BNN -TR -003 -075 -12 4 26 1

BNN -TR -007 -075 -12 10 30 1
BNN -TR -015 -075 -12 23 38 1
75 mm BNN -TR -030 -075 -12 46 60 2
BNN -TR -045 -075 -12 69 75 2
BNN -TR -060 -075 -12 92 90 2
BNN -TR -075 -075 -12 114 105 2
BNN -TR -090 -075 -12 137 120 2
BNN -TR -003 -100 -12 4 19 1

BNN -TR -005 -100 -12 10 22 1
BNN -TR -010 -100 -12 20 27 1
BNN -TR -015 -100 -12 29 37 2
100 mm BNN -TR -030 -100 -12 56 56 2
BNN -TR -045 -100 -12 88 67 2
BNN -TR -060 -100 -12 118 82 2
BNN -TR -075 -100 -12 147 97 2
BNN -TR -090 -100 -12 177 112 2
BNN -TR -105 -100 -12 206 127 2
BNN -TR -120 -100 -12 236 144 2
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Cam b (°) (mm) (mm) (mm) a(°)
BNN -TR -002 -125 -12 4 16 1
BNN -TR -004 -125 -12 10 18 1
BNN -TR -009 -125 -12 20 23 1
BNN -TR -015 -125 -12 36 33 2
125 mm BNN -TR -030 -125 -12 72 48 2
BNN -TR -045 -125 -12 108 63 2
BNN -TR -060 -125 -12 144 78 2
BNN -TR -075 -125 -12 180 93 2
BNN -TR -090 -125 -12 216 108 2
BNN -TR -105 -125 -12 252 123 2
BNN -TR -120 -125 -12 288 138 2
BNN -TR -001 -160 -12 4 12 1

BNN -TR -003 -160 -12 10 14 1
BNN -TR -007 -160 -12 20 18 1
BNN -TR -015 -160 -12 45 29 2
160 mm BNN -TR -030 -160 -12 90 44 2
BNN -TR -045 -160 -12 135 59 2
BNN -TR -060 -160 -12 181 74 2
BNN -TR -075 -160 -12 226 89 2
BNN -TR -090 -160 -12 271 104 2
BNN -TR -105 -160 -12 316 119 2
BNN -TR -120 -160 -12 361 134 2
BNN -TR -001 -250 -12 4 9 1

BNN -TR -002 -250 -12 10 10 1
BNN -TR -004 -250 -12 20 12 1
250 mm BNN -TR -015 -250 -12 69 25 2
BNN -TR -030 -250 -12 137 40 2
Mechanical Switches
BNN -TR -045 -250 -12 206 55 2
BNN -TR -060 -250 -12 275 70 2
BNN -TR -075 -250 -12 343 85 2
BNN -TR -90 -250 -12 412 100 2
BNN -TR -105 -250 -12 481 115 2
BNN -TR -120 -250 -12 549 130 2
Cam height, mm 12.5 End ramp for U-channel, includes ramp & mounting
shoe assembly
Special radii and radii 40...50 mm
swept angles available radii 75...124 mm BNN-TRE-040-12
on request radii 125...249 mm BNN-TRE-075-12
radii 250 mm & up BNN-TRE-125-12
Positive-drive safety BNN-TRE-250-12
switches Friction block for U-channel,
Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST-BE-DIN-7513 no spring or screw included BNN-TRENU-1202
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Electronic Rotary Trip Cams for Inductive Sensors
Electronic rotary trip cams Linear trip cams are

for non-contact inductive available in two basic styles:
sensors are made from
curved mild steel held in n
U-channel mount for
place at one or both ends drop-in cam installation
by sturdy metal T-nuts. n
Mounted in a rotary cam
drum or tray and positioned cams (won’t fall out
to actuate the inductive when loosened)
sensor at the desired n
Two piece with single
switchpoint, the mild steel set screw for smaller
trip cams are available in angles
many standard angles to n
Three piece with two
suit a variety of applications. set screws for larger
angles
The cam is adjusted in the
channel to set the exact Application Note
switchpoint, the locked in
place with a hex socket set
These cams are intended for
screw.
non-contact operation of
inductive sensors only.
Misapplication for use as trip
cams for mechanical limit
switches will result in
extremely rapid wear and
failure.
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Type of Actuation Inductive Electronic, Non-contact
Mounting T-slot
Cam Designation BNN-IR
Cam Form Radius
Material Mild Solid Steel, Oxide Coated
For Slot Width 6 mm
Use with Rotary Cam Drums and Rotary Cam Trays BNL-TRN, BNL-LAH
Style 1
Style 3
Style 2
Rotary Cam U-Channel Swept Angle Radius r1 Cam Spacing Arc Length Style
Cam b (°) (mm) (mm) (mm)
BEN -IR -004 -040 -12 4 1
BEN -IR -010 -040 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -015 -040 -12 14 2
40 mm BEN -IR -030 -040 -12 28 2
BEN -IR -045 -040 -12 41 3
BEN -IR -060 -040 -12 55 3
Mechanical Switches
BEN -IR -075 -040 -12 69 3

BEN -IR -090 -040 -12 83 3
BEN -IR -004 -050 -12 4 1

BEN -IR -009 -050 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -015 -050 -12 16 2
50 mm BEN -IR -030 -050 -12 33 2
BEN -IR -045 -050 -12 49 3
BEN -IR -060 -050 -12 65 3
BEN -IR -075 -050 -12 82 3
BEN -IR -090 -050 -12 98 3
BEN -IR -003 -075 -12 4 1

BEN -IR -007 -075 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -015 -075 -12 23 2
75 mm BEN -IR -030 -075 -12 46 2
BEN -IR -045 -075 -12 69 3
BEN -IR -060 -075 -12 92 3
BEN -IR -075 -075 -12 114 3
BEN -IR -090 -075 -12 137 3
BEN -IR -003 -100 -12 4 1

BEN -IR -005 -100 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -010 -100 -12 20 2
BEN -IR -015 -100 -12 29 2
100 mm BEN -IR -030 -100 -12 56 2
BEN -IR -045 -100 -12 88 3
BEN -IR -060 -100 -12 118 3
BEN -IR -075 -100 -12 147 3
BEN -IR -090 -100 -12 177 3
BEN -IR -105 -100 -12 206 3
BEN -IR -120 -100 -12 236 3
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Ordering Code Other Information

Nominal Radius Rotary Cam U-Channel Swept Angle Radius r1 Cam Spacing Arc Length Style
Cam b (°) (mm) (mm) (mm)
BEN -IR -002 -125 -12 4 1
BEN -IR -004 -125 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -009 -125 -12 20 2
BEN -IR -015 -125 -12 36 2
125 mm BEN -IR -030 -125 -12 72 3
BEN -IR -045 -125 -12 108 3
BEN -IR -060 -125 -12 144 3
BEN -IR -075 -125 -12 180 3
BEN -IR -090 -125 -12 216 3
BEN -IR -105 -125 -12 252 3
BEN -IR -120 -125 -12 288 3
BEN -IR -001 -160 -12 4 1

BEN -IR -003 -160 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -007 -160 -12 20 2
BEN -IR -015 -160 -12 45 2
160 mm BEN -IR -030 -160 -12 90 2
BEN -IR -045 -160 -12 135 3
BEN -IR -060 -160 -12 181 3
BEN -IR -075 -160 -12 226 3
BEN -IR -090 -160 -12 271 3
BEN -IR -105 -160 -12 316 3
BEN -IR -120 -160 -12 361 3
BEN -IR -001 -250 -12 4 2

BEN -IR -002 -250 -12 10 2
BEN -IR -004 -250 -12 20 3
250 mm BEN -IR -015 -250 -12 69 3
Mechanical Switches
BEN -IR -030 -250 -12 137 3
BEN -IR -045 -250 -12 206 3
BEN -IR -060 -250 -12 275 3
BEN -IR -075 -250 -12 343 3
BEN -IR -90 -250 -12 412 3
BEN -IR -105 -250 -12 481 3
BEN -IR -120 -250 -12 549 3
Cam height, mm 12.5
T-nut friction block, BEN-Z/IR-M4-T-NUT
Special radii and no screw included
swept angles available
on request
For non-contact
electronic inductive
sensors only - not for
mechanical applications
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Mechanical Switches
112
Mechanical Robot Zone
Switches Limit System
Robot Zone Limit System

for Safety with Flexibility
Mechanical Switches
Robot clear of IP
operator 67
Shared Robot/
Operator
Work Area
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Safety with Flexibility Function
Dynamic envelope The Zone Limit System

restriction gives the robot provides a control-reliable
cell designer the freedom to means to interlock light
allow coordination between curtains and safety mats
robots and humans within with the angular position of
the same physical space. the robot. While the robot
This flexibility can help is clear of the operator area,
improve workflow and the cell controller mutes the
reduce floor space output of safety sensors,
requirements while allowing workers to access Allows robots and humans to
part of the robot cell without
maintaining the highest
stopping the robot. When
share a work area where the
degree of personnel safety.
The key is diverse the robot enters the human has priority over the robot.
complementary redundant operator zone, the light
operation. curtains and safety mats are Rugged system mutes personnel
re-enabled. If a worker is
present in the operator
sensing devices while robot
area, robot servo power is remains clear of operator area,
interrupted until the person cuts power if robot moves into
leaves the area. If no spaces occupied by people.
worker is present in the
operator area, the robot is
free to move about and
perform tasks in that area
until someone re-enters the
controlled space.
Mechanical Switches
Safety made by Balluff

Balluff cam switches with
rigid plungers and safety
switch elements per VDE
0113 are ideal components
for constructing safety
apparatus for man and
machine.
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Features Design
n
Monitors up to three The system is composed of a
independent work zones heavy-duty mechanical cam
with a six-channel cam switch assembly that mounts
system to the stationary base of the
robot, a rugged circular cam
n
Robot work zones tray that attaches to the
configurable from 15° robot’s rotating flange, and
to 345° in 7.5° increments hardened circular cams that
n
Implements dynamic mount on the cam tray at
restricted envelope per rotation boundary locations.
ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999
n
Addresses need for
Category 4 control Each zone is monitored by a
reliability pair of switches tripped by a
n
Safety limit switches pair of complementary cams
designed to VDE 0113 covering the full 360° of the
n
Limit switch housing robot’s range of motion. A
sealed to IP67 single point fault in any part of
n
Conforms to General the system will not
Motors’ Global Common compromise the safety
Technical Specification for function:
Production Robots RS-1,
Section 3.10.3 "Zone n
Missing cam(s)
Limit Switches/Dynamic n
One cam overlapping the
Limiting Devices“ other
n
Open/short circuit
n
Welded contact
n
Stuck plunger
n
Switch disconnected
Mechanical Switches
The maintenance-free
mechanical cam switch
assembly is a double-
changeover switching system
made up of six limit switches
actuated by solid stainless
steel plungers with high-
speed ball-bearing rollers.
Positive-break, force-guided
contacts to VDE 0113 are
rated for five million
operations. The switch
assembly has an anodized
aluminum housing sealed to
IP67 and can tolerate
temperatures ranging from -5
to 80°C. Connector options
range from rectangular
Harting to circular Brad
Harrison styles.
Precision-machined, nitrite-
hardened cams are designed
for long-wearing durability.
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Circular Cam Tray

n 2 semi-circles each 180°
n 2,4, or 6 channels for

1,2,or 3 zone control
Circular Cams
n The cam length
corresponds to the size
of the operator area.
n Made of hardened
material for longest life
Mechanical Switches
Cam Switches
n Per DIN 43697
21 22
n Safety switch inserts per 13 14
EN 947-5-1, VDE 0113,
VDE 0660
n Patented plunger guide
and plunger mechanism 21 22
n UL, CSA approval 13 14
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Mechanical Robot Zone Limit
Switches System Application
Sheet Metal Destacking Area
This sheet metal destacking Without a zone limit system, Rejected material is This application represents a
area requires three indepen- the robot would be stopped collected at Stack C. When three-zone system. Each
dently configurable safety the moment the safety gate the safety gate is opened to zone is diverse complemen-
zones. was raised. The zone limit remove a full pallet, the tary redundant and indepen-
system, by positively robot can continue opera- dently configurable. The
During normal operation, monitoring the robot tions from Stack A to the zone limit system generates
the robot picks up new position, allows the safety conveyor, but will be a separate, control-reliable
sheet stock from Material gate switch to be muted blocked from moving across 'Clear of Operator' signal
Station A and places it on when the robot is clear of Stack C while the safety when it is outside of each
the conveyor for transport the operator. The operator gate is open. respective operator area.
into the stamping is able to enter the robot cell Each 'Clear of Operator'
operation. When all of the at Stack A without stopping The door for maintenance signal is sent to an approved
raw material has been the robot from working at personnel is never muted. safety relay or cell controller
removed from Stack A, the Stack B. However, should Whenever a that monitors the interaction
robot program transfers the Stack B become depleted maintenance person opens of the zone limit system with
pickup over to Stack B. while Stack A is being the door with a keyed the light curtains, gate
replenished, the robot will interlock, all motion in the switches, and the robot.
At this time, a forklift halt and will not enter Stack robot cell stops. Typically,
operator opens the safety A until the safety gate is the robot would be parked Balluff accomplishes control
gate in front of Stack A, closed. in the maintenance area for reliability with two limit
removes the empty pallet, service to its end effector switches and a set of two
and puts a new pallet of tooling. complementary cams per
material in place. zone. In this application,
there would be a total of six
limit switches contained in a
single housing and six cams
held in a single cam tray.
Mechanical Switches
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Robot Zone
Mechanical Limit System
Switches Application
Two-Station Robotic Arc Welding Cell
A common application is the While the robot is clear of This application represents a Balluff accomplishes control
two-station robotic arc both Stations A and B, the two-zone system. Each reliability with two limit
welding cell. A human outputs of the safety light zone is diverse switches and a set of two
operator moves between curtains are muted. This complementary redundant complementary cams per
Station A and Station B, allows the robot to perform and independently zone. In this application,
removing finished parts and its automated tip cleaning configurable. The zone limit there would be a total of
replacing them with parts to and tip changing tasks at system generates a four limit switches contained
be welded. the rear of the cell. If the separate, control-reliable in a single housing and four
robot attempts to move into 'Clear of Operator' signal cams held in a single cam
The robot follows the work either operator zone while when it is outside of each tray.
of the human operator, an operator is present, the respective operator area.
applying welds to materials safety light curtains are re- Each 'Clear of Operator'
held in the fixturing. While enabled and the robot halts. signal is sent to an
the human operator is approved safety relay or cell
working at Station A, the The keyed door interlock controller that monitors the
beam of the safety light switches are never muted. interaction of the
curtain is broken, but the Anytime a maintenance zone limit system with the
robot is allowed to continue worker enters the cell to light curtains, gate switches,
working at Station B. If the perform service on the and the robot.
robot attempts to move robot, the robot stops all
toward Station A while the motion.
operator is still present, the
safety light curtain is re-
enabled and the robot halts.
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Robot Zone Limit
Mechanical System Application
Switches Light Curtain Muting
Page 1 of 2
Zone A robot supervising relay Robot is clear of Zone A Robot is not clear of Zone B Zone B robot supervising relay
LS2 LS4
DC Supply DC Supply
Status Status
Active High Input Active High Input

LS1 LS3
Active Low Input Active Low Input

To robot power contactors
(Use Fusing/Suppression)
Automatic Reset Automatic Reset
Robot power is on
Status light flashing Status light off

Zone A light curtain muted Zone B light curtain active
in
ta St
c ur at
ion
ht B
lig sa
ty
fe fe
sa ty
nA
lig
ht
Status io c Status
at ur
St tai
n
Station A Station B
welding fixture welding fixture
°
90
A
ne
Zo
Mechanical Switches
Zo
ne
Station A light curtain supervising relay Station B light curtain supervising relay
B
90
°
Personnel access door

with keyed interlock
Automatic tip Arc welding robot

cleaning and tip
changing station

Notes:
1. Robot controller should monitor light curtain status
and wait for operator to clear light curtain to prevent
routine interruption of robot power. However, the
base limit system is the primary safety control and
must override software controls.
2. Provide status light at each zone to alert operator that
light curtain is muted.
3. The supervising relays should incorporate time delay
to allow the zone limit switches to change state
without causing a stoppage.
4. Perimeter gate switches and e-stops should always
override zone limits to cut robot power.
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Robot Zone Limit System
Mechanical Application Example of
Switches Light Curtain Muting
Page 2 of 2
Zone A robot supervising relay Robot is clear of Zone A Robot is not clear of Zone B Zone B robot supervising relay
LS2 LS4
DC Supply DC Supply
Status Status
Active High Input LS3 Active High Input

LS1
Active Low Input Active Low Input

To robot power contactors
(Use Fusing/Suppression)
Robot power is off

Status light flashing Status light off
Zone A light curtain muted Zone B light curtain active
in St
at
rta ion
t cu B
h sa
y lig fe
fet ty
sa lig
A h tc
on ur Status
Status ati ta
St in
Station A Station B
welding fixture welding fixture
Mechanical Switches
°
90
A
Zo
ne
ne
Station A light curtain supervising relay Station B light curtain supervising relay
Zo
B
90
°

Automatic tip Arc welding robot
cleaning and tip
changing station

with keyed interlock Notes:
1. Robot controller should monitor light curtain status
and wait for operator to clear light curtain to prevent
routine interruption of robot power. However, the
base limit system is the primary safety control and
must override software controls.
2. Provide status light at each zone to alert operator that
light curtain is muted.
3. The supervising relays should incorporate time delay
to allow the zone limit switches to change state
without causing a stoppage.
4. Perimeter gate switches and e-stops should always
override zone limits to cut robot power.
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Product Robot Zone Limit Systems

Robot Manufacturer Model Axis Zones Description Ordering Code Notes

Limit switch with Harting Han 24DD
BNL-FANUC-2000-AXIS-1-3-ZONE BNS-113-X518-B06-L12-61-A22-06
FANUC R-2000i 1 3 Cam tray switch bracket & hardware
Cam set BNN-520-R373-xxx.x/yyy.y One set required per zone
Set-up gauge BNN-520-R373-10 Reusable
Limit switch with 8-pole circular, Includes limit switch and cable
cam drum, switch bracket, BNL-2000-AXIS-2-1-ZONE BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-C093
FANUC R-2000i 2 1 8-pole flex cable, hardware BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX
Cam set BNN-UR-xxx.x/yyy.y-125-12 One set required
Set-up gauge BNL-Z/GAUGE-X508 Reusable
Limit switch with Harting Han 32EE (GM) BNS-113-X524-D06-L12-100-22-06

Cam tray with hardware BNL-FANUC-430-AXIS-1-SYSTEM BNL-5304-120-06-R373
FANUC S-430i/iw 1 3 Switch bracket with hardware BNS-R373-HA-1
Mechanical Switches

Cam tray without hardware BNL-FANUC-430-AXIS-1-3-ZONE BNS-113-X518-D06-612-100-22-06
FANUC S-430i/iw 1 3 Switch bracket and hardware

BNL-113-X518-D04-L12-100-22-04
Cam tray with hardware BNL-430-AXIS-1-2-ZONE
BNL-5304-120-04-R342-X02
FANUC S-430i/iw 1 2 Switch bracket and all hardware
Installation dowel pins BNL-Z/DOWEL-PIN-M14X80-KIT Reusable
Limit switch with 8-pole circular, cam Includes limit switch and cable
drum, switch bracket, 8-pole flex cable, BNL-FANUC-430-AXIS-2-SYSTEM BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-C093
FANUC S-430i/iw 2 1 hardware BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX
Limit switch with 8-pole circular, cam Includes limit switch and cable
drum, switch bracket, 8-pole flex cable, BNL-FANUC-430-AXIS-3-SYSTEM BNS-113-BO2-L12-61-A22-02-D016
FANUC S-430i/iw 3 1 hardware BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX
Limit switch with Harting Han 32EE BNS-113-X524-D6-L12-100-22-06

BNL-FANUC-420-AXIS-1-SYSTEM
Cam tray, switch bracket, hardware BNL-5304-120-06-R342-GM
FANUC S-420i 1 3 Cam set BNN-520-R350-xxx.x/yyy.y One set required per zone
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Robot
Manufacturer Model Axis Zones Description Ordering Code Notes
Limit switch with Harting Han 24DD BNS-113-X518-D6-L12-100-22-06
BNL-FANUC-420-AXIS-1-3-ZONE
Cam tray, switch bracket, hardware BNL-5304-120-06-R342-GM
FANUC S-420i 1 3 Cam set BNN-520-R350-xxx.x/yyy.y One set required per zone
Limit switch with 8-pole circular, integrated Includes limit switch and cable.
rotatable 180°/180° cams, with bracket BNL-FANUC-420-AXIS-2-SYSTEM BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-D016
FANUC S-420i 2 1 8-pole flex cable, hardware BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX

Cam tray with hardware BNL-FANUC-M710i-AXIS-1-3-ZONE BNS-113-X518-D06-L12-100-22-06
Switch bracket with hardware
FANUC M710i 1 3 Cam set BNN-TR-xxx/yyy-280-12 One set required per zone
Limit switch with 8-pole circular, cam drum Includes limit switch and cable
switch bracket, 8-pole flex cable, hard stop BNL-FANUC-M710i-2-1-ZONE BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-D016
hardware BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX
FANUC M-710i 2 1 Cam set BNN-UR-xxx.x/yyy.y-125-12 One set required
Set-up Gauge BNL-Z/GAUGE-X508 Reusable
Limit switch with Harting Han 24DD BNS-113-X518-D04-L12-100-22-04 Call Balluff for application assistance
Cam tray without hardware BNL-5310-120-S04-... Must specify side slung or underslung
Switch bracket without hardware CALL BALLUFF
FANUC M-710iT 1 2 Linear cams BNN-ZN-...-12, BNN-HNT, BNN-MTE-012 80m/min max speed
(track) Self-threading screws Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST-BE-DIN-7513
Includes limit switch and cable

Mechanical Switches
Limit switch with 8-pole circular, cam drum,

switch bracket, 8-pole flex cable, hard stop, BNL-FANUC-M710IT-AXIS-2-1-ZONE BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-D016
hardware BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX
FANUC M-710iT 2 1 Cam set BNN-UR-xxx.x/yyy.y-125-12 One set required
(track) Set-up gauge BNL-Z/GAUGE-X508 Reusable
Limit switch with Harting Han 32EE (GM)

cam tray with hardware BNL-FANUC-M16iL-AXIS-1-SYSTEM BNS-113-X524-D06-L12-100-22-06
M-16i/M- Switch Bracket with Hardware
FANUC 16iL/ARC 1 3 Cam set BNN-TR-xxx/yyy-250-12 One set required per zone
MATE 120i Set-up gauge BNL-Z/GAUGE-X508 Reusable

Cam tray with hardware BNL-FANUC-M16iL-AXIS-1-3-ZONE BNS-113-X518-D06-L12-100-22-06
M-16i/M- Switch bracket with hardware
FANUC 16iL/ARC 1 3 Cam set BNN-TR-xxx/yyy-250-12 One set required per zone
MATE 120i Set-up gauge BNL-Z/GAUGE-X508 Reusable
Limit switch with Harting Han 24DD BNS-113-X518-D06-L12-100-22-06

Cam Tray BNL-R545-CAM-TRAY-RINGS Consult factory for availability
Cam tray bracket - order 4 BNL-R545-CAM-TRAY-BRACKET Consult factory for availability
ABB 6400 1 3 Switch bracket with hardware BNS-R545-LIMIT-SWITCH-BRACKET Consult factory for availability
Cam set BNN-520-R545-xxx.x/yyy.y Consult factory for availability

Cam tray with hardware BNL-NACHI-SH200-AXIS-1-3-ZONE BNS-113-X518-B06-L12-61-A22-06
SH 200
NACHI SH 166 1 3 Switch bracket with hardware
Cam set BNL-S20-R545-360-T-SEG-KIT One set required per zone
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Application Notes
¡ Cams are supplied as a set of complementary angles totaling 360 degrees.

¡ The two parts of each cam set are installed in adjacent channels in the cam tray.
¡ Cams sets are available from 15°...345° in increments of 7.5°.
¡ Insert complementary angles in cam ordering code, for example BNN-520-R350-120.0/240.0 where 120° + 240° = 360°
¡ Cam types BNN-520 and BNN-TR greater than 180° are supplied as two sements that join together at assembly.
¡ Cam type BNN-UR greater than 180° is supplied as one segment that installs over the cam drum in one piece.
Accessories and Spare Parts Description Ordering Code Notes
Rectangular Harting Han 24DD 24/C, 18 AWG, FA F to flying leads BKS-X518-CABLE-xxxFT Data sheet U01447
mating cable accessories 24/C, 18 AWG, ST F to flying leads BKS-X518-CABLE-ST-xxxFT Data sheet U01456
31/C, 16 AQG, RAF to flying leads BKS-X518-CABLE-HI-FLEX-100FT For flex track
24/C, 18 AWG, RAF to ST M BKS-X518-CABLE-EXTENSION-xxxFT Data sheet U01457
Circular 8-pole Brad Harrison 20 feet BKS-08-PIN-FEMALE-MINI-HI-FLEX

style flexible cable 90 feet BKS-08-PIN-F-MINI-HI-FLEX-90FT
Self-threading screw for securing cams Z/SCREW-M4-X-20-ST-BE-DIN-7513
Set screw for BNN-520 series cams BNN-Z/SET-SCREW-701533
End ramp for T-slot, includes Radii 30...50 mm BNN-TRE-040-12

ramp & mounting shoe assembly Radii 75... 124 mm BNN-URE-075-12
Radii 125...249 mm BNN-TRE-125-12
Mechanical Switches
Radii 250 mm & up BNN-TRE-250-12
Friction block for T-slot, BNN-TRENU-1202

no spring & screw included
T-slot joining segment for T-slot cams > 180° BNN-HNT
End ramp for U-channel, includes Radii 40...50 mm BNN-URE-040-12

ramp & mounting shoe assembly Radii 75... 124 mm BNN-URE-075-12
Radii 125...249 mm BNN-URE-125-12
Radii 250 mm & up BNN-URE-250-12
Friction block for U-channel,

BNN-URENU-1202
no spring or screw included
Limit switches Harting Han 32EE connector (GM) BNS-113-X524-D06-L12-100-22-06 Data Sheet F818953
Harting Han 24DD connector BNS-113-X518-D06-L12-100-22-06 Data Sheet F81398
Harting Han 24DD connector BNS-113-X518-D04-L12-100-22-04 Data Sheet F813899
8-pole circular connector BNS-113-D02-L12-100-22-02-C040 Data Sheet U01309
8-pole circular connector BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-C093 Data Sheet U01385
8-pole circular connector BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A22-02-D016 Data Sheet U01464
8-pole circular connector BNS-113-B02-L12-61-A12-02-D058 Data Sheet T01808
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Accessories and Spare Parts Description Ordering Code Notes
Alternate style cam trays and cam sets Fanuc S430i 1-zone, 2-zone U-channel cam tray BNL-5304-120-05-R342 Consult factory
Use with U-channel cam set BNN-520-R350-xxx.x/yyy.y
Fanuc S-430i 3-zone T-slot BNL-5312-120-06-R373 Consult factory

Use with T-slot cam set BNN-TR-xxx.x/yyy.y-395-12 Consult factory
Fanuc S-430i 1-zone, 2-zone T-slot BNL-5312-120-04-R342 Consult factory

BNL-5312-120-05-R342 Consult factory
Fanuc S-420i 3-zone T-slot BNL-5312-120-06-R342 Consult factory

Segmented cam kits - configurable for
zone angles 15°...345° x 7.5° U-channel segmented cam kit BNN-520-R373-360-U-SEG-KIT Order one per zone
Use with cam tray BNL-5304-120-06-R373
U-channel segmented cam kit BNN-520-R350-360-U-SEG-KIT Order one per zone

Use with cam trays BNL-5304-120-04-R342
BNL-5304-120-05-R342
BNL-5304-120-06-R342
T-slot segmented cam kit BNN-TR-360-250-12-SEG-KIT Consult factory

Use with cam tray radius 250 mm Order one per zone
(M-16i/M-16iL/ARC Mate 120i)
T-slot segmented cam kit BNN-TR-360-280-12-SEG-KIT Consult factory
Use with cam tray radius 280 mm
(M-710i/M710iW Axis 1)
Mechanical Switches
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Mechanical BSE-85 Safety
Switches Snap Switch
Mechanical Switches
Technical Data Construction
Switch actuation force at plunger max. 18 N Housing material Thermoplastic (fiberglass reinforced)
Switch-back force min. 0.8 N Contact material BSE 85 Silver
Bounce time < 3 ms Contacts Normally closed (21+22)
Contact opening width 2 x 1.2 mm Normally open (13+14)
Changeover time 1.5 ms Electrical Terminations M 3.5 screw terminals with
Actuation velocity min. 1 mm/min self-lifting clamps
No. of switching actuations max. 3000/h Switching system Double interrupting sliding contact
operation. 1 NO + 1 NC. Normally
Repeatability of switch point ± 0.02 mm
closed, positive opening per IEC
Ambient temperature range -30oC...+85oC 947.5.1. Actuation via setbolt
Electrical Data Life Expectancy

Insulation category Gr.”C” to VDE 0110 Mechanical 5 x 106 operations
Nominal voltage 250 V~ Electrical Depends on cam velocity
Constant current 10A (VDE 0660 E 3) and switching frequency
Nominal supply current 2.5 A (220 V)
AC breaking capacity 25 A
(at 250 V, 40-60 Hz), cosq=0.7
Short-circuit protection 20A (slow blow)
25A (fast blow)
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Mechanical TECHNICAL
Switches REFERENCE - GM
Source: General Motors Corporation - Controls, Robotics & Welding

RS-1
GM Global Common Technical Specification for Production Robots
December 1, 1998
3.10.3 Zone Limit Switches / Dynamic Limiting Devices

n Paint robots are n The size of the zone(s) contacts. The cams The connectors used shall
exempted from the shall be adjustable in no and the switches shall be:
requirements of this greater than 7.5 be complementary n For GME:
section. degrees increments. such that one switch Harting 24 pin HAN DD
The position of the rides on its cam while male pins or approved
n An optional zone limit
zone(s) shall be the other switch is off equivalent for the axis
switch / dynamic
continuously adjustable its respective cam and 1, the axis 2-3 and the
limiting device with 3
throughout the range of they shall be positively track connectors.
zones capability shall
each principal axis and mounted. n For GMNA:
be available on the
be positively mounted. Harting 32 pin (axis 1)
main rotational axis n For the switch wiring
n Two cams operating and 18 pin (axes 2 and
(axis 1 on a typical 6 requirements, see Fig.
two plunger type 3 and track) HAN EE
axis robot). The next 1. The connectors shall
switches shall be used with male pins or
two principal axes shall be mounted on the
for each zone of approved equivalent.
have a single zone robot base, except on
protection. The plunger
dynamic limiting device track mounted robots,
type limit switches shall
option available. Track in which case they shall
be equipped with force
mounted robots shall be mounted stationary.
guided, normally open
Mechanical Switches
have an option for two

and normally closed
zones on the track.
Figure 1
Switch Wiring
Requirements
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Switches REFERENCE - ANSI
Source: American National Standards Institute / Robotic Industries Association

American National Standard for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems -
Safety Requirements
ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999
10.2.3 Dynamic 10.1 Requirements 4.5.4 Control Reliable n The monitoring shall
Limiting Devices of Safety Circuit generate a stop signal if a
Performance Control reliable safety
fault is detected. A
Dynamic limiting is the warning shall be provided
automatically controlled circuitry shall be designed,
The ultimate design constructed and applied if a hazard remains after
change in a robot’s cessation of motion;
requirement for safety such that any single
restricted space during a
systems is that, should they component failure shall
portion of the robot’s fail, the associated hazard is n Following detection of a
system cycle. Control not prevent the stopping
left in a safe state. Safety fault, a safe state shall be
devices such as, but not action of the robot.
related parts of control maintained until the fault is
limited to, cam operated systems shall be designed, cleared.
limit switches, light curtains
constructed, selected, and These circuits shall be
or control activated n Common mode failures
assembled using basic hardware based or comply
retractable hard stops may safety principles for the shall be taken into
with 6.4, and include
be utilized to further limit account when the
intended application and automatic monitoring at the
robot movement within the probability of such a
can withstand: system level.
restricted space while the failure occurring is
robot performs its task significant.
program provided the n The expected operating
device and stresses. n The single fault should be
associated controls n The influence of the detected at time of failure.
(hardware based or processed material. If not practicable, the
compliant with 6.4) n Other relevant external failure shall be detected at
are capable of stopping the influences. the next demand upon
robot motion under rated
Mechanical Switches
the safety function.
load and speed conditions.
Dynamic limiting devices The performance criteria
shall be electrically listed in 4.5 shall be used in
integrated in accordance the design of the safety
with 10.4.6. circuit consistent with the
associated level of hazard.
10.4.6 Safeguarding These circuit requirements
Device Electrical are for new
Integration installations.
Safeguarding devices shall

be integrated into the safety
stop circuitry:
n Per 10.1 and 4.5.4, or
n Per table 3 if a risk

assessment per clause 9
is performed.
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Switches REFERENCE - ANSI
Figure B.5 - Multiple operator station cell with muting base limit sensors
Mechanical hard stops complimentary fashion and normally utilized to enhance devices, indicators, and
prevent robot operation are monitored for timing and muting performance when circuitry are monitored by
between 90 and 270 proper operation. The robot the robot is at a safe the muting control for
Mechanical Switches
degrees, and allow opera- control will allow motion into distance from the operator proper operation cyclically or
tion between 270 and 90 adjacent operator station stations. when change of status
degrees. Base limit switches only if the light curtain in that Gate interlock is always occurs or should occur.
are configured to operate in station is clear. Additional active in automatic mode NOTE: Muting devices are
a diverse redundant base limit sensors are (never muted). Muting not necessarily mechanical
switches.
Base muting limit switches

with robot at 90 degrees:
Both of the closed sets of contacts shown on the left must be
closed in order to mute light curtain at operator load station 1.

Both of the closed sets of contacts shown on the left must be
closed in order to mute light curtain at operator station 2.

Transition period will require both light curtains to be clear for
robot motion to occur with this design. Transition period will
be dependent upon the degree of ramping and the type of
switching element.
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Company Overview ............................................ 2-9

Product Introduction ........................................ 10-11

n Plunger mechanism Cam Switches ......................................................... 14-49

Inductive Sensor Elements .......................... 52-53

Cables and Connectors ................................... 54-57

Accessories and Fittings .............................. 58-59

Cam Switch Installation ................................ 60

Cam Switch Dimensions ................................ 61-69

n ISO 9001 Rotary Cam Drums & Trays ...................... 99-102

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Balluff Cam Switches are Inductive Sensor Factory Pre-wired

output signal is switched

assured overtravel signal. two-conductor AS-i

Series 100 Page 14

Series 62 Pages 22-23

Series F60 Page 32

Series 99/100 Page 48

Housing Designation Series 100 Mechanical

Conduit plug material Plyamid PA 6.6 15% glass fiber reinforced

LED function indication options 6...60V AC/DC FD - FD -

Switch Element Data ................ Pages 50-51

Ordering Code BNS - 813 - X512 - D04 - D12 - 100 - 20 - 02 - FD - ####

Balluff Cam Switch BNS

Conduit openings 519 = Pg standard

Viton option X512 = Viton

Housing Form D = standard

Plunger type D = chisel

Housing designation 100

Number of safety elements 01...16 = No. of BSE-61 or BSE-85

LED options FD = 6...60 V AC/DC

Custom Assembly #### = factory suffix indicating

Conduit plug material Polyamid PA 6.6 15% glass fiber reinforced

Ordering Code BNS - 819 - E04 - D12 - 100 - 10- ALS

Balluff Cam Switch BNS

Conduit openings 519 = Pg

Housing Form D = standard

Number of plungers 02, 03, 04

Plunger type D = standard

Housing designation 100

Switch Element 10 = BSE-30 only

AS-i Limit Switch ALS=M12 DC micro connector LEFT side

Plunger styles Mechanical Switches

Switch Element Data ................ Pages 50-51

Housing Designation Series 100 Mechanical/Electronic

Conduit plug O-ring material Buna-N rubber

Switch Element Data ................ Pages 50-51

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