Datasheet
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D-080
APEM
Switches &
Pilot Lights
Control Boxes
Emergency
Stop Switches
Enabling
Switches
Safety Products
Explosion Proof
Terminal Blocks
Relays & Sockets
Circuit
Protectors
Power Supplies
LED Illumination
Controllers
Operator
Interfaces
Sensors
AUTO-ID
Enabling Switches
HE1B
HE2B
HE3B
HE5B
HE6B
HE2G
HE1G-L
Actuator w/
Plastic Holder
HE6B Rectangular Three-position Enabling Switches
Specifications
Applicable Standards
IEC/EN60947-5-1
IEC/EN60947-5-8 (TÜV approval)
GS-ET-22 (TÜV approval)
UL508 (UL recgonized)
CSA C22.2 No.14 (c-UL recognized)
GB14048.5 (CCC approval)
Applicable Standards
for Use
ISO12100/EN ISO12100
IEC60204-1/EN60204-1
ISO11161/EN ISO11161
ISO10218-1/EN ISO10218-1
ANSI/RIA/ISO10218-1
ANSI/RIA/R15.06, ANSI B 11.19
ISO13849-1/EN ISO13849-1
Operating Temperature –25 to +60°C (no freezing)
Relative Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Storage Temperature –40 to +80°C (no freezing)
Pollution Degree
2 (inside panel, terminal side)
3 (outside panel, operator side)
Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value)
Insulation Resistance
Between live and dead metal parts:
100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Between terminals of different poles:
100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Impulse Withstand Voltage
1.5 kV (3 position switch)
2.5 kV (monitor switch)
Operating Frequency 1200 operations per hour
Mechanical Durability
Position 1→2→1: 1,000,000 operations minimum
Position 1→2→3→1: 100,000 operations minimum
Electrical Durability
100,000 operations minimum (rated load)
1,000,000 operations minimum
(24V AC/DC, 100 mA)
Shock Resistance
Operating extremes: 150 m/s
2
Damage limits: 500 m/s
2
Vibration Resistance
Operating extremes: 5 to 55 Hz, amplitude 0.5 mm
Damage limits: 16.7 Hz, amplitude 1.5 mm
Terminal Style Solder terminal
Applicable Wire 1 cable, 0.5 mm
2
maximum
Solder Terminal
Heat Resistance
310 to 350°C, 3 seconds maximum
Terminal Tensile Strength 20N minimum
Locking Ring Recom-
mended Tightening Torque
0.5 to 0.8 N·m
Degree of Protection IP65 (IEC 60529)
Conditional Short-circuit
Current
50A (125V): 3-position switch
(Use 120V/10A fast acting type fuse for short
circuit protection.) (IEC 60127-1)
50A (250V): monitor switch
(Use 250V/10A fast acting type fuse for short
circuit protection.) (IEC 60127-1)
Direct Opening Force 40N minimum (monitor switch)
Direct Opening Stroke
(when pressing the entire
button surface)
0.9 mm minimum (return monitor switch)
4.0 mm minimum (depress monitor switch)
Operator Strength
250N minimum
(when pressing the entire button surface)
Weight (approx.) 14g (without rubber boot), 17g (with rubber boot)
Ratings
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 125V (monitor switch: 250V)
Rated Thermal Current (Ith) 3A
Rated Voltage (Ue) 30V 125V 250V
Rated Current (Ie)
3-position
switch
AC
Resistive Load (AC-12) — 0.5A —
Inductive Load (AC-15) — 0.3A —
DC
Resistive Load (DC-12) 1A — —
Inductive Load (DC-13) 0.7A — —
Return monitor
switch
Depress monitor
switch (NC)
AC
Resistive Load (AC-12) — 2.5A 1.5A
Inductive Load (AC-15) — 1.5A 0.75A
DC
Resistive Load (DC-12) 2.5A 1.1A 0.55A
Inductive Load (DC-13) 2.3A 0.55A 0.27A
Contact
Conguration
3-position switch 2 contacts
Return monitor switch 0 to 1 contact
Depress monitor switch 0 to 1 contact
• Minimum applicable load (reference value): 3V AC/DC, 5 mA
(Applicable operation area depends on the operating conditions and load.)
Operating Characteristics
HE6B-M211
: ON (closed)
: OFF (open)
When releasing
the operator
When releasing
the operator
2
A
1
When pressing
the operator
Position
Travel (mm)
NO1-C1
NO2-C2
11-12
21-22
NO1-C1
NO2-C2
11-12
21-22
NO1-C1
NO2-C2
11-12
21-22
03.0
±0.3
2.3
±0.3
3.6
±0.5
4.0
±0.5
5.0
±0.5
Approx. 17N
Approx. 4N
(reference value)
(Without rubber boot)
(When pressing the center
of the operator)
Position 1Position 2Position 3
0.9
±0.3
Position
Position
1
A
2
A
3
3
A
1
Notes:
• When a rubber boot is used, the operating force depends on the operating
temperature.
• The operating force to move the button from position 2 to position 3 can be
changed. For details, contact IDEC.
UL ratings:
3-position switch:
125V AC/0.5A (Resistive)
30V DC/1A (Resistive)
30V DC/0.7A (Pilot Duty)
Monitor switch:
250V AC/0.5A (General use)
30V DC/1A (General use)
250V AC/0.75A (Pilot Duty)
30V DC/2.3A (Pilot Duty)
TÜV ratings:
3 position switch:
AC-12 125V/0.5A
DC-12 30V/1A
DC-13 30V/0.7A
Monitor Switch:
AC-15 250V/0.75A
DC-13 125V/0.22A
DC-13 30V/2.3A