Enabling Grip Switch
A4EG
Enabling grip switches are safety components used to prevent unexpected machine operation when workers perform maintenance or other non-routine tasks inside hazardous areas, such as areas inside protective shields.
Standards and EC Directives
Compliance with EC Directives and International Standards
• Low Voltage Directive
• GS-ET-22
• GS-ET-22
Certified Standards
Certifying body | Standard | File No. |
TÜV SÜD | EN 60947-5-1 (certified direct opening) | Consult your OMRON representative for details. |
UL * | UL 508, CSA C22.2 No.14 | E76675 |
CQC (CCC) | GB/T 14048.5 | Consult your OMRON representative for details. |
KOSHA | EN60947-5-1 | Consult your OMRON representative for details. |
* Certification for CSA C22.2 No. 14 by UL is indicated by the 
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Certified Standard Ratings (Enabling Switch Section)
TÜV (EN 60947-5-1)
Utilization category | AC-15 | DC-13 |
Rated operating current (Ie) | 0.75 A | 0.55 A |
Rated operating voltage (Ue) | 240 V | 125 V |
Note: Use a 10-A fuse type gI or gG that conforms to IEC 60269 as the short-circuit protection device.
The fuse is not built into the Switch.
The fuse is not built into the Switch.
UL/CSA (UL 508, CSA C22.2 No.14), CCC (GB/T 14048.5)
• 24 VDC, 0.3 A (inductive load)
• 125 VAC, 1 A (resistive load)
• 125 VAC, 1 A (resistive load)
Ratings
Section | Enabling switch | Emergency stop switch (A4EG-BE2R041 only) | Pushbutton (A4EG-BM2B041 only) |
Rated insulation voltage | 250 V | ||
Rated ON current | 2.5 A | 5 A | 0.1 A |
Rated load | 24 VDC, 0.3 A (inductive load) 125 VAC, 1 A (resistive load) EN certification rating: AC-15 0.75 A/240 V DC-13 0.55 A/125 V | General rating: 125 VAC, 5 A (resistive load) 250 VAC, 3 A (resistive load) 30 VDC, 3 A (resistive load) UL and cUL rating: 125 VAC, 5A (inductive load, power factor: 0.75 to 0.8) 250 VAC, 3 A (inductive load, power factor: 0.75 to 0.8) 30 VDC, 3 A (resistive load) EN certification rating: AC-12 3 A/250 V DC-12 3 A/30 V | General rating: 125 VAC, 0.1 A (resistive load) 8 VDC, 0.1 A (resistive load) 14 VDC, 0.1 A (resistive load) 30 VDC, 0.1 A (resistive load) UL and cUL rating: 125 VAC, 0.1 A (resistive load) 30 VDC, 0.1 A (resistive load) EN certification rating: AC-12 0.1 A/125 V DC-12 0.1 A/30 V |
Minimum applicable load | 24 VDC, 4 mA | 5 VDC, 1 mA | |
Characteristics
Section | Enabling switch | Emergency stop switch (A4EG-BE2R041 only) | Pushbutton (A4EG-BM2B041 only) | |
Degree of protection | IP66 (A4EG-C000041), IP65 (A4EG-BE2R041, A4EG-BM2B041) | |||
Operating section strength | Operating direction: 200 N, 1 min | Operating direction: 367 N, 1 min Rotating direction: 0.49 N·m, 1 min | Operating direction: 50 N, 1 min | |
Cable pull strength | 30 N, 1 min | |||
Allowable operating frequency | Electrical | 20 operations/minute max. | 10 operations/minute max. (set/reset for one operation) | 60 operations/minute max. |
Mechanical | 20 operations/minute max. | 10 operations/minute max. (set/reset for one operation) | 120 operations/minute max. | |
Electrical durability | 100,000 operations min. (rated load) | 100,000 operations min. (set/reset for one operation) (rated load) | 100,000 operations min. (rated load) | |
Mechanical durability | OFF-ON-OFF (direct opening): 100,000 operations min. OFF-ON: 1,000,000 operations min. | 100,000 operations min. (set/reset for one operation) | 2,000,000 operations min. | |
Dielectric strength | Between terminals of the same polarity | 2,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute (impulse voltage) | 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute | 1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute |
Between terminals of the different polarity | 2,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute (impulse voltage) | 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute | 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute | |
Between each terminal and non-current carrying metallic parts | 2,500 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute (impulse voltage) | 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute | 2,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 minute | |
Insulation resistance | 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) | |||
Vibration resistance | Malfunction | 1.5 mm double amplitude, 10 to 55 Hz | ||
Shock resistance | Malfunction | 150 m/s2 max. | ||
Ambient operating temperature | -10 to 55°C (with no icing or condensation) | |||
Ambient operating humidity | 35% to 85% | |||
Ambient storage temperature | -25 to 65°C (with no icing or condensation) | |||
Protection against electric shock | Class II (double insulation)  | |||
Pollution degree (operating environment) | 3 (EN 60947-5-1) | |||
Conditional short-circuit current | 100 A (EN 60947-5-1) | |||
Note: The timing of contact outputs for two or more circuits is not synchronized. Confirm performance before application.