conveyor safety
pc-stop switch
cable operated conveyor safety pc-stop switch is the finest
switch of its kind — rugged construction withstands the
hardest usage.
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LISTED
CERTIFIED
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MATERIAL CONTROL, INC.
197 POPLAR PL. • UNIT 3
P.O. BOX 308
NORTH AURORA, IL 60542-0308
800-926-0376 • 630-892-4274 • FAX 630-892-4931
WWW.MATERIALCONTROLINC.COM • EMAIL: SALES@MATERIALCONTROLINC.COM
OPERATION INFORMATION: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A cable is connected from a fixed point to the cable end connection clevis. A pull on the cable with 1. Switch should be mounted on a
a movement of approximately 1/2" will actuate the switch and trip the flag arm down, into the walk- flat surface using mounting holes
way, and lock the switch and flag arm in the actuated position. Unit is reset by returning the flag provided. One fastener in each
arm to the normal up position. end of mounting bar will be suffi-
ACTUATION FORCE: cient.
2. Distance between switches
Standard unit is supplied with an actuation (pull) force of 16 lbs. We can supply (at no extra
should not exceed 200'. Use no
charge) units factory set at 25 lbs. actuating force. The standard 16 lbs. actuation force will allow more than 100' of cable per
the use of far more cable, per switch, than would ever be required (over 500 ft. of unsupported switch end. This is for safety pur-
cable). poses, too much cable can result
in a “long pull” situation due to
OPTIONAL WARNING LIGHT: RED EPOXY slackness in the cable.
RED LIGHT CAN BE EASILY PAINT FLAG 3. Space cable support eye bolts
SEEN IN DARK SITUATIONS ARM — HEAVY every 10'. Keep cable from
DUTY (NORMAL becoming too slack, also not
CABLE END 20 AMP 480V AC SP/DT POSITION) “tight” as to be pulling out the
CONNECTION CONTACTS (STANDARD) cable end clevis.
CLEVIS 4. Wiring should be through the
RUGGED motor control circuit.
TORSION 5. After applying power, actuate by
SPRING FOR pulling cable to check switch. This
POSITIVE will insure that there is not too
ACTUATION much slack in the cable and that
OF FLAG there are no obstructions in the
ARM cable or flag arm.
STAINLESS
STEEL
BUSHING
REMOVAL OF COVER
CAST PLATE EXPOSES
ALUMINUM SWITCH TERMINALS.
HOUSING ALSO PLENTY OF ROOM
AVAILABLE FOR WIRING
WITH
CORROSION STAINLESS
RESISTANT STEEL SHAFT
EPOXY COATED AND
HOUSING RETAINING
1" CONDUIT OPENING RING
WIRING INFORMATION:
STANDARD SWITCH — One SP/DT switch per end (extra switch per end avail.) OPTIONAL SWITCH — One two circuit double break switch per end (extra switch
• 20 AMPS, 125, 250 or 480 VAC • 10 AMPS, 125 VAC “L” (tungsten lamp load) per end available.) • 15 AMPS, 120, 240, 480 or 600 VAC • 1/2 HP, 120 VAC
• 1 HP, 125 VAC • 2 HP, 250 VAC • 1/2 AMP, 125 VDC • 1/4 amp, 250 VDC • 1 HP, 240 VAC • 0.8 AMPS, 115 VDC • 0.4 AMP, 230 VDC
3A 4A
SINGLE POLE, DOUBLE THROW CIRCUIT N.C
TWO CIRCUIT, DOUBLE BREAK CIRCUIT
N.O
L
1B 2B
L1 L2 PULL CORD SWITCH L 1 PULL CORD
2
L1 L2 PULL CORD SWITCH L1 L2 PULL CORD SWITCH SWITCH NOTE: Two circuit double break
MOTOR LIGHT MOTOR LIGHT switches must be wired to equal
STARTER c OR c STARTER 3a OR 1b voltage sources and the same
COIL n.c n.o 4a ALARM 2b
ALARM COIL polarity. Loads should be on the
HORN HORN same side of the lines. 1B has the
MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT WARNING CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT WARNING CIRCUIT same polarity as 3A.
DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
529/32"
FLAG ARM
(TRIPPED POSITION) C/L OF HOUSING
& CONDUIT OPENING
FLAG ARM
7"
3"
3/4"
C/L OF HOUSING AND
CONDUIT OPENING C/L OF CONDUIT
1"-111/2 N.P.T. 3/4" 3/4"
37/16" 73/4" 31/4" 3/8"
5" 27/8" 11/4" 11/4"
FRONT VIEW (DOUBLE END UNIT) SIDE VIEW MOUNTING BAR
2.
MODEL 16 BELT ALIGNMENT SWITCH
PCR-1S
LEFT
HAND PCL-1S
PCD-2S
RIGHT PCL-1S
HAND
PCR-1S
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Enclosure sealed for outside applications • Standard unit meets
NEMA 1,3,4,4X and 12 requirements • Housing: cast aluminum
• Flag arm: steel with red epoxy paint coating.
2" 2"
415/16"
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