IDEC EP1818-XA-XW Emergency Stop Switches User Guide

IDEC EP1818-XA-XW Emergency Stop Switches

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Emergency Stop Switches (Unibody/Illuminated) XA/XW 16mm and 22mm Series
• Compliance: ISO13850
• Body Type: Short Body
• Features: Illuminated (Active), Non-illuminated (Inactive)
• Panel Depth (solder terminal type): 19.5mm (Conventional XA series), 12.6mm (New short-body XA series)
• Contact Configuration: 1NO-2NC contacts
• Certification: UL type 4X certified for outdoor use

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Ensure power to the equipment is turned off before installing the emergency stop switch.
2. Mount the switch securely on a suitable surface using the provided mounting hardware.
3. Connect the appropriate wires to the designated terminals following the wiring diagram provided in the user manual.
4. Verify the installation is secure and all connections are properly tightened before restoring power.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if the illuminated cap does not change colour?
• A: If the cap does not change colour when pressed, check the wiring connections and power supply to ensure proper functionality. If issues persist, contact customer support for assistance.
• Q: Can this emergency stop switch be used in outdoor environments?
• A: The XA/XW series E-stops are UL type 4X certified for outdoor use, making them suitable for wet, windy, and snowy environments. However, they are not certified for all outdoor environments, so check the specific environmental conditions before installation.

COMPACT AND STANDARDS-COMPLIANT SAFETY DEVICES

Emergency stop (E-stop) switches are a fundamental safety element for all types of automation, but compact equipment sizes and increasing regulatory requirements are challenging designers to find better ways of incorporating E-stops. The IDEC XA/XW short-body E-stops address this, featuring a minimal installation footprint and meeting the requirements of ISO13850:2015 by illuminating the cap in red when the E-stop is functional (Active) to be used in an emergency, and turning white when the E-stop is not-functional (Inactive). With additional safety and durability features, designers now have more choices to ensure standards-compliant safety in industrial applications.

Features

Shortest depth in the IDEC X-Series lineup

Panel depth

• 12.6mm (solder terminal)
• 7.0mm (solder/tab #110 terminal)

Designed with the shortest body among multiple generations of IDEC emergency stop switches, this E-stop helps users save space behind the panel for their application.

Unibody structure with 1NO-2NC contacts

• Compact unibody structure with a 3-terminal configuration suitable for a wide range of applications in limited space.
• One contact (blue) can be used as a lamp terminal or as a NO contact for monitoring.

Status indicator and escape structure

• The indicator (green area) visible from the side enables the user to check the operating status of the switch at a glance.
• Also, an escape structure prevents foreign objects from being caught during operation, ensuring a smooth activation of the E-stop in an emergency.

Certified for outdoor use

• XA/XW series E-stops are UL type 4X certified, making them the ideal E-stops for use in wet, windy, and snowy environments.* Certified for outdoor use
• Not certified for use in all outdoor environments.

Safer E-stop with reverse energy structure

3rd generation (reverse energy structure)

• The energy level of the new emergency stop switch
• Main contacts (NC) are always inclined to turn off (safe)

Emergency stop function on portable operator control stations

With the growing advancements in technology, users have been demanding more convenient and efficient options such as using detachable cables that allow a single teaching pendant to be used with multiple robots or eliminating the need for wiring. However, safety remains a crucial aspect that must be considered with utmost care. Therefore, the requirements for detachable and wireless operator control stations have been updated in this revision to ensure maximum safety and reliability.

ISO13850: 2015
4.3.8.——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
When emergency stop devices are installed on detachable or cableless operator control stations (e.g. pluggable portable teaching pendants), at least one emergency stop device shall be permanently available (e.g. in a fixed position) on the machine.

In addition, at least one of the following measures shall be applied to avoid confusion between active and inactive emergency stop devices:

• device colour changing through the illumination of the active emergency stop device;
• automatic (self-actuating) covering of inactive emergency stop devices; where this is not practicable, manually-applied covering may be used, provided that the cover remains attached to the operator control stations;
• provision of proper storage for detached or cableless operator control stations.

The instructions for use of the machine shall state, which measure has been applied to avoid confusion between active or inactive emergency stop device(s). The correct operation of this measure shall be explained.

Intended actuation

Recommended actuators and nameplates

• To ensure a quick and effective response in case of an emergency, it is crucial to optimize the operability and visibility of the emergency stop switch.
• The switch should be easily accessible and actuated with intent and without any hesitation.
• Therefore, the following safety requirements are included.

ISO13850:2015

• 4.1.1.2————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
• The emergency stop function must be available and operable at all times.
• 4.3.6—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-
• The actuator of the emergency stop device shall be coloured RED. As far as a background exists behind the actuator and as far as it is practicable,
• the background shall be coloured YELLOW.
• 4.3.7——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
• Neither the actuator nor the background should be labelled with text or symbols.
• When it is necessary to identify the direction of unlatching of the actuator (button) then this identification shall have the same or nearly the same colour as the actuator.

Intended resetting

Importance of human intention in resetting

• In emergencies, an emergency stop switch requires an intentional action to be triggered. As such, it is also essential to consider the intended action required to reset the emergency stop switch as part of the safety requirements.

ISO13850:2015

• 4.1.1.2——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————
• The emergency stop function shall be reset by intentional human action. Resetting of the emergency stop function shall be operated by disengagement of an emergency stop device.

Example (IDEC XA series)

• The NC contact does not move until the emergency stop switch latches (locks), allowing OFF operation and resetting only by the intended operation.
• The safety lock feature allows only the intended reset to operate.

Applications

• Emergency stop switches are vital safety components used across various industries to prevent accidents and ensure worker safety.
• The new compact and short-body design XA/XW series offers a wider range of applications, making it a versatile and reliable solution for emergency stop needs.

Portable pendants and robot controllers

Low profile panels and small transport equipment

• Outdoor facilities with high temperatures (Operating temperature up to +70oC)*
• Remote control box for use in environments exposed to rain

ø16 XA / ø22 XW Series Emergency stop switches (unibody/illuminated)

The new addition to the XA/XW series features a reverse energy structure with illuminated or 1NO-2NC contact types available. These have a compact and unibody design with a panel depth of 12.6mm.

• Illuminated or 1NO-2NC contact types
• Two reset operations (Pushlock pull or turn reset)
• Reverse energy structure
• Safety lock mechanism (IEC60947-5-5: 6.2)
• Direct opening action mechanism (IEC60947-5-5: 5.2, IEC60947-5-1 annex K.)
• Protection degree IP65, IP67, (IEC60529) and IP69K (ISO20653)
• Indicator and escape structure
• See the website for details on approvals and standards.

Contact ratings

Illuminated
Rated current (Ith)| Non-illuminated| 5A
Illuminated| 3A
Rated operating voltage (Ue)| 30V| 125V| 250V

Rated operating current (*1)

|

Main contact

| AC 50/60Hz| Resistive load (AC-12)| −| 3A| 1.5A
Inductive load (AC-15)| −| 1.5A| 1.5A
DC| Resistive load (DC-12)| 2A| 0.4A| 0.2A
Inductive load (DC-13)| 1A| 0.22A| 0.1A

Monitor contact

| AC 50/60Hz| Resistive load (AC-12)| −| 1.2A| 0.6A
Inductive load (AC-15)| −| 0.6A| 0.3A
DC| Resistive load (DC-12)| 2A| 0.4A| 0.2A
Inductive load (DC-13)| 1A| 0.22A| 0.1A
Contact material| Gold on silver, crossbar contacts

• Minimum applicable load (reference value) = 5V AC/DC, 1mA
• (Applicable range may vary with operating conditions and load types.)
• Operational current represents the classification by making and breaking current (IEC 60947-5-1) *1) UL recognized ratings: Pilot Duty AC 1.5A / 250V
• Pilot Duty DC 1A/30V
• Maximum ambient air temperature 60˚C
• TÜV / CCC certified ratings: AC-15 1.5A / 250V, DC-13 1A / 30V

Applicable standards

| IEC 60947-1, EN 60947-1, JIS C 8201-1

IEC 60947-5-1, EN 60947-5-1,

JIS C 8201-5-1, IEC60947-5-5 (2), EN60947-5-5 (2), JIS C 8201-5-5 (2) UL60947-5-5(2) , UL991(2), NFPA79 (2), ISO13850 (*3), UL508, CSA C 22.2 No. 14, GB/T14048.5

Standard operating conditions

| Operating temperature| Non-illuminated:-25 to +70˚C (no freezing)
Illuminated: -25 to +55˚C (no freezing)
Operating humidity| 30 to 85%RH (no condensation)
Storage temperature| Non-illuminated: -45 to +80˚C (no freezing)
Illuminated: -30 to +70˚C (no freezing)

Operating force

| Pushlock: 20N Pull reset:12N

Turn reset: 0.2N·m

Minimum force required for direct opening action| 50N
Minimum operator stroke required for direct opening action| 3mm
Maximum operator stroke| 4.1mm
Contact resistance| 50mΩ max. (initial value)
Insulation resistance| 100MΩ min. (500V DC megger)
Overvoltage category| II
Impulse withstand voltage| 2.5kV
Degree of pollution| Panel front:3, Panel back: 2
Type| XA| XW
---|---|---
Operation frequency| 900 operations per hour

LED life (*4)

| 60,000 hours (Ta = 25°C, 45%RH) (The total illumination life in which the illuminance maintains a minimum of 50% of the initial value.)
Shock resistance| Operating extremes: 150m/s2 Damage limits: 1000m/s2

Vibration resistance

| Operating extremes: 10 to 500Hz, amplitude 0.35mm, acceleration 50 m/s2

Damage limits: 10 to 500Hz, amplitude 0.35mm, acceleration 50m/s2

Durability

| Mechanical:250,000 times min. Electrical: 100,000 times min.

250,000 times min. (24V AC/DC, 100mA)

Degree of Protection (5)| Panel front: IP65, IP67, IP69K, UL Type 4X
Impact protection| Equivalent to IK06, 07 No damages
Short-circuit protection| 250V/10A fuse

(Type aM IEC60269-1/IEC60269-2)

Conditional short-circuit current| 100A
Terminal style| Solder terminal Solder/tab #110 terminal
Recommended tightening torque of locking ring|

0.8 to 0.9N·m

|

1.8 to 2N·m

Connectable wire| 1.25mm2 max. (AWG16 max.)
Terminal soldering conditions| 310 to 350°C, within 3 seconds
Weight (approx.)| Approx. 15g| Approx. 17g

• Products other than those with red button specifications are excluded from the button colour requirements of the relevant standard. Y (yellow) cannot be used as an emergency stop switch.
• The illuminated white button should be used with red illumination by ISO13850.
• Not a guaranteed value. Actual life depends on operating environments and conditions.
• The protective structure is based on the test conditions of IEC60529, ISO20653, and JIS C 0920. This is not guaranteed for all operating environments. The specification values for the protective structure are for products that have been installed.

Illumination rating

Emergency Stop Switches
ø16 XA pushlock pull or turn reset switch (non-illuminated)

| XA1E-BV3SG01*|

1NC

| Solder terminal|

Red Bright red

XA1E-BV3SG01T| Solder/tab #110 terminal
XA1E-BV3SG02|

2NC

| Solder terminal
XA1E-BV3SG02T| Solder/tab #110 terminal
XA1E-BV3SG12|

1NO-2NC

| Solder terminal
XA1E-BV3SG12T*| Solder/tab #110 terminal

• Colour code: R (red), RH (bright red)
• Push-lock pull or turn reset switches are locked when pressed, and reset when pulled or turned clockwise.

ø22 XW pushlock pull or turn reset switch (non-illuminated)

| XW1E-BV3SG01*|

1NC

| Solder terminal|

Red Bright red

XW1E-BV3SG01T| Solder/tab #110 terminal
XW1E-BV3SG02|

2NC

| Solder terminal
XW1E-BV3SG02T| Solder/tab #110 terminal
XW1E-BV3SG12|

1NO-2NC

| Solder terminal
XW1E-BV3SG12T*| Solder/tab #110 terminal

• Colour code: R (red), RH (bright red)
• Pushlock pull or turn reset switches are locked when pressed, and reset when pulled or turned clockwise.

ø16 XA pushlock pull or turn reset switch (illuminated) Quantity: 1

XA1E-LV3SG02Q4R

|

2NC

|

Solder terminal

|

Red

|

Red

XA1E-LV3SG02Q4TR

|

Solder/tab #110 terminal

|

XA1E-LV3SG02Q4WR

|

2NC

|

Solder terminal

|

White

|

Red

XA1E-LV3SG02Q4TWR

|

Solder/tab #110 terminal

ø22 XW pushlock pull or turn reset switch (illuminated) Quantity: 1

XW1E-LV3SG02Q4R

|

2NC

|

Solder terminal

|

Red

|

Red

XW1E-LV3SG02Q4TR

|

Solder/tab #110 terminal

|

XW1E-LV3SG02Q4WR

|

2NC

|

Solder terminal

|

White

|

Red

XW1E-LV3SG02Q4TWR

|

Solder/tab #110 terminal

• When using the white button colour, make sure to use the switch in an active state when illuminated.
• Pushlock pull or turn reset switches are locked when pressed, and reset when pulled or turned clockwise.

Accessories

Locking ring wrench

|

MT-001

|

Metal

(brass, nickel plated)

|

MT-001

|

1

|

For the XA series.

Used to tighten the locking ring when mounting the unit to the panel.

Locking ring

|

XA9Z-LNW

|

Polyamide resin (White)

|

XA9Z-LNW

|

1

(10 pcs)

|

For XA series

Locking ring wrench

|

MW9Z-T1

|

Metal (Brass)

|

MW9Z-T1

|

1

|

For the XW series.

Used to tighten the locking ring when mounting the unit to the panel.

Locking ring

|

XW9Z-LNW

|

Polyamide resin (White)

|

XW9Z-LNWPN

|

1

(5 pcs)

|

For XW series

Dimensions

• ø16 XA pushlock pull or turn reset switch (illuminated or non-illuminated)

• ø22 XA pushlock pull or turn reset switch (illuminated or non-illuminated)

Panel cut-out

• ø16 XA pushlock pull or turn reset switch (illuminated or non-illuminated)

• ø22 XW pushlock pull or turn reset switch (illuminated or non-illuminated)

Terminal arrangement (BOTTOM VIEW)

Safety Precautions

• Turn off the power to the product before starting installation, removal, wiring, maintenance, and inspection of the products. Failure to turn the power off may cause electrical shock or fire.
• Use wires of the proper size to meet the voltage and current requirements. Incorrect wiring causes overheating, resulting in a possible fire hazard. Provide appropriate protection against electric shock. Failure to turn the power off may cause electrical shock or fire.

Instructions

Panel mounting
Notes for panel mounting Do not tighten with excessive force using tools such as pliers. Otherwise, the locking ring may be damaged.

XA series
Remove the locking ring from the operator and check that the rubber gasket is in place. Insert the operator from the panel front into the panel hole. Install the locking ring with the recommended tightening torque by aligning the protrusion A of the operator with the panel hole groove. Using the locking ring wrench MT-001, tighten the locking ring to a torque of 0.8 to 0.9N·m.

X Series
Remove the locking ring from the operator and insert the operator from the panel front into the panel hole. Install the locking ring with the recommended tightening torque by aligning the protrusion B of the operator with the panel hole groove. Using the locking ring wrench MW9Z-T1, tighten the locking ring to a torque of 1.8 to 2.0N·m.

Wiring (Notes for solder terminal)

1. The applicable wire size is 1.25mm2 maximum. The wires should be soldered through the holes in the terminals.
2. Solder the terminals using a soldering iron at 310 to 350°C for within 3 seconds. Do not use flow or dip soldering. (Sn-Ag-Cu type leadfree solder is recommended.) When soldering, make sure to solder as far away as possible from the plastic part of the switch body. Do not apply external force such as bending the terminals or pulling the wires. Check the operation using the actual load.
3. Use a non-corrosive rosin-based flux. To prevent the flux from entering the switch while soldering, face the terminals downward.
4. Because the terminal spacing is narrow, use protective tubes or heat-shrinkable tubes to avoid burning the wire sheath or short circuit.
5. Apply force on the terminals in the vertical direction to the panel only, otherwise the terminals will be damaged.

Wiring (solder/tab #110 terminal)

1. Use quick connect #110 and 0.5mm tab thickness.
2. To prevent short circuits between different poles, use protective tubes or heat shrink tubes.
3. Apply force on the terminals in the vertical direction to the panel only, otherwise the terminals will be damaged.

Contact chatter/bounce

• Contact chatter/bounce may occur when the main contact (NC contact)
  • is reset by pulling or turning or when the monitor contact (NO contact)
  • is pressed. Take countermeasures to prevent chatter/bounce.
  • (Reference value: 20ms)
• Also, do not apply external shock to the switch as chatter may occur.

LED Illuminated Switches

• Illumination colors and illuminance may vary depending on the LED element and each product.
• An LED lamp is built into the contact block and cannot be replaced.

Notes

• Do not expose the switch to excessive shock and vibration, otherwise, the switch may be deformed or damaged, causing malfunction or operation failure.
• Be sure to observe the operating ambient temperature. Ambient operating temperature is the temperature surrounding the product.
• Check the ambient temperature when using the product. Conditions exceeding the specifications may cause the internal temperature to rise, resulting in failure.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the power supplies.
• The colour of the handle may vary on the production lot.
• The resin may discolour if left in a high-temperature environment.
• Do not install in the following environment

1. Where this product is exposed to high-pressure water. (Exceeding specifications equivalent to IEC60529 protection classes IPX5, IPX7, and IPX9K)
2. Where dust (locations exceeding the specifications equivalent to IEC60529 protection class IP6X)
3. Where safety and reliability may be impaired by corrosive, volatile, flammable or chemical gases, etc.
4. Where strong magnetic fields or strong electric fields are generated.
5. Where flammable substances are generated or exist.
6. Locations where condensation or icing may occur, such as inside freezers, air conditioner vents, etc. (When using the product in the above locations, take measures to prevent condensation or icing.)
7. Where ozone, radiation, or ultraviolet rays may impair safety or reliability.

Be sure to read the instruction manual carefully before performing installation, wiring, or maintenance work.

• For details on mounting, wiring, and maintenance, see the instruction manual
• from the URL below.
• URL: https://product.idec.com/?product=XA1E-XW1E.

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The warranty period for IDEC products shall be one (1) year after purchase or delivery to the specified location. However, this shall not apply in cases where there is a different specification in the Catalogs or there is another agreement in place between you and IDEC.

Warranty scope
Should a failure occur in an IDEC product during the above warranty period for reasons attributable to IDEC, then IDEC shall replace or repair that product, free of charge, at the purchase location / delivery location of the product, or an IDEC service base. However, failures caused by the following reasons shall be deemed outside the scope of this warranty.

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