CARLO GAVAZZI K18 Shock Mount Flat Key Limit Switch - Safety Type
Introducing the CARLO GAVAZZI K18, a high-quality limit switch designed for industrial safety applications. Manufactured in Italy, this limit switch offers reliable performance with robust construction and precise operation. Ideal for monitoring and protection of light industrial machines, the K18 features a flat key actuator for secure and consistent actuation.
Product Features
Part Number: K18
Manufacturer: CARLO GAVAZZI
Country of Origin: Italy (IT)
Unit of Measure: Each (EA)
ECCN: EAR99
Package Type: Not specified
Body Material: Thermoplastic fiber-glass reinforced or metal options
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Manufactured in Italy, this limit switch offers reliable performance with robust construction and precise operation. Ideal for monitoring and protection of light industrial machines, the K18 features a flat key actuator for secure and consistent actuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePart Number: K18\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: CARLO GAVAZZI\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Italy (IT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUnit of Measure: Each (EA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eECCN: EAR99\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePackage Type: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBody Material: Thermoplastic fiber-glass reinforced or metal options\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHead Type: Flat key actuator (shock absorbing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eProtection Degree: IP65 (thermoplastic), IP66 (metal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRated Insulation Voltage: 500V (plastic), 400V\/500V (metal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eElectrical Durability: Up to 5 million cycles (snap and slow action)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCurrent Rating: Ith = 10A\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eConformity: UL, CSA, CE, IEC 947-5-1 (EN 60947-5-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePositive Opening Operation for operator safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eImmune to electromagnetic disturbances\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReinforced body options: UL-V0 thermoplastic or metal body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eProtection against electrical shocks\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eClass II (IEC 536)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eProtection Degree\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eIP65 (plastic), IP66 (metal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eRated Insulation Voltage Ui\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e500V (plastic), 400V\/500V (metal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eElectrical Durability (DC-13)\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUp to 5 million cycles with appropriate load\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBody and Head Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eBody Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eHead Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eOptions\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003ePS21H, PS42H, PS21R, PS31R, PS42R, PS43R, PS21S, PS31S, PS42S, PS43S\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eFlat key actuator (shock absorbing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eVarious sizes and cable inlet configurations (see datasheet for details)\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eContact Block Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eFeatures\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eZb type\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e1NO+1NC overlap slow, 2NC snap, 1NO+1NC snap, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eRated current: 10A, Rated voltage: 500V, Conforms to IEC standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBody options include reinforced thermoplastic or metal for enhanced durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eDesigned for monitoring and protection of machines with angular movement protectors such as doors, covers, and grids\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMinimum actuation force and torque for reliable operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePositive opening operation ensures operator safety by immediately stopping machine drive upon protector opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDatasheet \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed specifications and customization options, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.waldomapac.com\/upload\/parts\/datasheets\/mf-cg\/ps21s-nt1109-t00.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edatasheet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications are subject to change without notice. Please search the internet for the part number K18 for the most current information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e"}
Unfortunately I havent tested the 5G, Only difficult part was connecting antennas. But everything is good, by default it runs on Qualcom's QMI mode, Had to switch to MBIM and it works good with Windows. Planning to run with OpenWRT soon.
