| Basic function |
Position switches Safety position switches |
| Part group reference |
LS(4)…ZB |
| Product range |
Safety position switches |
| Degree of Protection |
IP66 |
| Snap-action contact |
Yes |
| Description |
With the actuator inserted, the N/O contact is open and the NC contact is closed. |
| Approval |
 |
| N/O = Normally open |
1 N/O |
| N/C = Normally closed |
1 NC  |
| Notes |
= safety function, by positive opening to IEC/EN 60947-5-1 |
| Standards |
IEC/EN 60947 |
| Climatic proofing |
Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78; damp heat, cyclical, to IEC 60068-2-30 |
| Mounting position |
As required |
| Degree of Protection |
IP66 |
Terminal capacities >Solid |
1 x (0.5 - 1.5) 2 x (0.5 - 1.5) mm2 |
Terminal capacities >Flexible with ferrule |
1 x (0.5 - 1.5) 2 x (0.5 - 1.5) mm2 |
| Terminal screw |
PH1 |
| Repetition accuracy |
0.15 mm |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage [Uimp] |
6000 V AC |
| Rated insulation voltage [Ui
] |
500 V |
| Overvoltage category/pollution degree |
III/3 |
Rated operational current [Ie
] >AC-15 >24 V [Ie
] |
6 A |
Rated operational current [Ie
] >AC-15 >220 V 230 V 240 V [Ie] |
6 A |
Rated operational current [Ie
] >AC-15 >380 V 400 V 415 V [Ie] |
4 A |
Rated operational current [Ie
] >DC-13 >24 V [Ie
] |
3 A |
Rated operational current [Ie
] >DC-13 >110 V [Ie
] |
0.6 A |
Rated operational current [Ie
] >DC-13 >220 V [Ie
] |
0.3 A |
| Supply frequency |
max. 400 Hz |
Short-circuit rating to IEC/EN 60947-5-1 >max. fuse |
6 A gG/gL |
Mechanical shock resistance (half-sinusoidal shock, 20 ms) >Standard-action contact |
25 g |
| Operating frequency [Operations/h] |
≦ 1800 |
| Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation [In] |
6 A |
| Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent [Pvid] |
0.17 W |
| Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent [Pvid] |
0 W |
| Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent [Pvs] |
0 W |
| Heat dissipation capacity [Pdiss] |
0 W |
| Operating ambient temperature min. |
-25 °C |
| Operating ambient temperature max. |
+70 °C |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.2 Corrosion resistance |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.3.3 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to abnormal heat and fire due to internal electric effects |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.5 Lifting |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.6 Mechanical impact |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
10.2 Strength of materials and parts >10.2.7 Inscriptions |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
| 10.3 Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
| 10.4 Clearances and creepage distances |
Meets the product standard´s requirements. |
| 10.5 Protection against electric shock |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
| 10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and components |
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated. |
| 10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
| 10.8 Connections for external conductors |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
10.9 Insulation properties >10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. |
| 10.10 Temperature rise |
The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices. |
| 10.11 Short-circuit rating |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed. |
| 10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility |
Is the panel builder´s responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed. |
| 10.13 Mechanical function |
The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed. |
| Width sensor |
30 mm |
| Diameter sensor |
0 mm |
| Height of sensor |
96 mm |
| Length of sensor |
33.35 mm |
| Rated operation current Ie at AC-15, 24 V |
10 A |
| Rated operation current Ie at AC-15, 125 V |
6 A |
| Rated operation current Ie at AC-15, 230 V |
6 A |
| Rated operation current Ie at DC-13, 24 V |
3 A |
| Rated operation current Ie at DC-13, 125 V |
0.8 A |
| Rated operation current Ie at DC-13, 230 V |
0.3 A |
| Switching function |
Slow-action switch |
| Switching function latching |
No |
| Output electronic |
No |
| Forced opening |
Yes |
| Number of safety auxiliary contacts |
1 |
| Number of contacts as normally closed contact |
1 |
| Number of contacts as normally open contact |
1 |
| Number of contacts as change-over contact |
0 |
| Type of interface |
None |
| Type of interface for safety communication |
None |
| Construction type housing |
Cuboid |
| Material housing |
Plastic |
| Coating housing |
Other |
| Type of control element |
Other |
| Alignment of the control element |
Other |
| Type of electric connection |
Other |
| With status indication |
No |
| Suitable for safety functions |
Yes |
| Explosion safety category for gas |
None |
| Explosion safety category for dust |
None |
| Ambient temperature during operating |
25 - 70 °C |
| Degree of protection (IP) |
IP65 |
| Degree of protection (NEMA) |
13 |