Enabling Switches

An enabling switch is a 3-position (OFF-ON-OFF) switch to allow a machine operation only when the switch is lightly pressed and held in the middle position (position 2). Because it disables machine operation when released (position 1) or further depressed (position 3) by a panicked operator, the safety of operators is ensured. Because operators use pendants in hazardous environments performing teaching, system changeover, and maintenance of robots, they must have protection against unpredictable motion of robots, and therefore teaching pendants are equipped with 3-position enabling switches.
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  1. HE3B Series
    HE3B Series
    Φ16 hole mounting with a rectangular operating section for easy installation. A 2-contact, 3-position switch ideal for compact teaching pendants.
  2. HE1B Series
    HE1B Series
    Ideal for enable devices built into teaching pendants and the like. The "3-position" switch is perfect for emergency hazard avoidance.
  3. HE2B Series
    HE2B Series
    HE2B redundant, or double basic switches have multiple contacts for extra reliability, and meet all major robotics industry requirements. Off-On-Off functionality provides a high level of safety based on human behavioral studies which determine personnel may squeeze OR let go when presented with a panic situation.
  4. HE6B Series
    HE6B Series
    One of the world's smallest class 3-position enable switches with monitor contacts.
  5. HE5B Series
    HE5B Series
    Round-type operating unit with easy installation using a φ16 mounting hole. A 2-contact, 3-position switch ideal for compact teaching pendants.

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