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LXC9CH IMO Limit Switch, Compact Door Interlock Hollow Shaft
IMO LXC9CH compact hinge-operated safety switch with 2NC slow-action positive-opening contacts, an IP67 technopolymer housing and two PG13.5 conduit entries for industrial machine guard monitoring.
£39.38
Why Choose the IMO LXC9CH Hinge Safety Switch?
The IMO LXC9CH is a compact and robust hinge-operated safety limit switch designed for monitoring hinged guards, doors and access panels on industrial machinery. As part of the IMO LX safety switch series, it combines a reinforced technopolymer housing, positively opening contacts and a hollow-shaft hinge actuator arrangement for dependable machine guarding applications.
Unlike conventional safety switches that require a separate tongue actuator, the LXC9CH is designed to operate directly from the movement of a machine guard hinge. Its positively opening 2NC slow-action contact block provides reliable safety-circuit switching as the guard begins to open, while the adjustable operating point allows the switching angle to be configured during installation.
The LXC9CH features an IP67-rated glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer housing with two conduit entries and is suitable for demanding industrial environments. The LX series is designed for safety applications up to SIL 3 and PL e when correctly incorporated into an appropriate machine safety system.
Key Advantages
- Compact hinge-operated safety switch for machine guards and doors.
- 2NC slow-action contacts for dependable safety circuit monitoring.
- Positive contact opening in accordance with IEC / EN 60947-5-1.
- Robust IP67 technopolymer housing for industrial environments.
- Adjustable operating point enables accurate switching-angle configuration.
- Rotatable head can be repositioned in 90° increments for flexible installation.
- Designed for safety applications up to SIL 3 and PL e when used in a suitable safety architecture.
Key Features
- IMO LX series hinge safety switch.
- 2NC slow-action contact configuration.
- Hollow-shaft hinge operating mechanism.
- Positive-opening safety contacts.
- Glass-fibre reinforced, self-extinguishing technopolymer housing.
- IP67 protection rating when installed with suitable cable glands.
- Two PG13.5 conduit entries.
- Standard operating temperature range of -25 °C to +80 °C.
- Maximum actuation frequency of 3,600 operating cycles/hour.
- Mechanical endurance of approximately 1 million operating cycles.
Reliable Monitoring of Hinged Machine Guards
Hinge-operated safety switches such as the IMO LXC9CH monitor the angular movement of a machine guard directly through its hinge mechanism. When the protected door or guard begins to open, the positively opening normally closed contacts change state and can signal the machine safety control system to initiate a safe stop.
The design is particularly useful where conventional tongue-operated interlock switches may be vulnerable to contamination or where a compact, integrated installation is preferred. Its adjustable operating point and orientable head provide installation flexibility while the IP67 enclosure helps protect the switching mechanism against dust and water ingress.
Typical Applications
- Hinged machine guards and safety doors.
- CNC machine access panels and protective enclosures.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Automated manufacturing cells.
- Processing machinery and production lines.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Housing Material | Plastic | |
| Connection | PG13.5 cable entry | |
| Manufacturer | IMO | |
| Series | LX Safety Switches | |
| Model | LXC9CH | |
| Product type | Hinge-operated safety limit switch | |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact operation | Slow action | |
| Safety contact operation | Positive opening | |
| Conduit entries | 2 × PG13.5 | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Thermal current | 10 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 500 V AC / 600 V DC | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV | |
| AC-15 rating | 6 A at 250 V AC; 4 A at 400 V AC; 1 A at 500 V AC | |
| DC-13 rating | 6 A at 24 V DC; 1.1 A at 125 V DC; 0.4 A at 250 V DC | |
| Ambient temperature | -25 °C to +80 °C | |
| Maximum actuation frequency | 3,600 cycles/hour | |
| Mechanical endurance | 1 million operating cycles | |
| Maximum actuation speed | 180 °/s | |
| Minimum actuation speed | 2 °/s | |
| Minimum operating torque | 0.15 Nm | |
| Positive-opening torque | 0.4 Nm | |
| Safety classification | Up to SIL 3 / PL e when correctly integrated | |
| Mechanical interlock type | Type 1 according to EN ISO 14119 | |
| HS Code | 8536500700 | |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IMO LXC9CH used for?
The IMO LXC9CH is used to monitor hinged machine guards, doors and access panels, providing a safety signal when a protected guard begins to open.
What contact configuration does the LXC9CH have?
The LXC9CH uses a 2NC slow-action contact block with positive-opening safety contacts.
What is the protection rating of the IMO LXC9CH?
The switch has an IP67 protection rating when correctly installed with cable glands providing an equal or greater degree of protection.
What safety performance can the LX series support?
The IMO LX safety switch series is designed for applications up to SIL 3 according to EN 62061 and PL e according to EN ISO 13849-1 when correctly incorporated into a suitable safety control system.
Can the operating point of the LXC9CH be adjusted?
Yes. The hinge safety switch allows the contact operating point to be adjusted over the rotational range during installation, enabling the switching angle to be matched to the machine guard arrangement.
Designed for Industrial Machine Safety
IMO LX hinge safety switches provide compact and dependable guard monitoring for industrial machinery, combining positive-opening contacts, adjustable actuation and robust IP67 protection for demanding automation applications.
