Limit switches

For hoisting and mechanical handling, types XCR and XCK-MR

For conveyor belt shift monitoring, type XCR-T

Presentation

XCR With head for rotary movement operators, spring return to off position
(1 contact actuation position per direction)

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With head for rotary movement operators, stay put

(1 contact actuation position per direction)

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XCK-MR With head for rotary movement operators, stay put

(4 contact actuation positions, 1 contact per position : + 90°, + 180°, - 90° and - 180°)

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XCR-T With head for rotary movement operators, spring return to off position
(2 contact actuation positions per direction. 1 contact actuated at 10°, other contact actuated at 18°)

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 Limit switches
For hoisting and mechanical handling, types XCR and XCK-MR
For conveyor belt shift monitoring, type XCR-T

General characteristics

Environment

Conforming Products IEC 947-5-1, EN 60 947-5-1, VDE 0660-200,

to standards (UL 508, CSA C22-2 n° 14 for XCR)

Machine assemblies IEC 204-1, EN 60 204-1, NF C 79-130

Product certifications XCR-A, B, E, F standard version : CSA A300, UL A300 Listed, NEMKO FI 10 (4) A-400 V, USSR
XCR-A, B, E, F special version : CSA A300, UL A300 Listed 1/2" NPT

Protective treatment Standard version : “TC”

Ambient air temperature Operation : - 25…+ 70 °C. Storage : - 40…+ 70 °C (+ 85 °C for XCK-MR)
Vibration resistance XCR : 9 gn (10…500 Hz), XCK-MR : 25 gn (10…500 Hz) conforming to IEC 68-2-6
Shock resistance XCR-A, B, E, F : 68 gn, XCR-T : 30 gn (18 ms), XCK-MR : 50 gn conforming to IEC 68-2-27
Electric shock protection Class I conforming to IEC 536 and NF C 20-030

Degree of protection XCR-A, B, E, F : IP 54 conforming to IEC 529, IP 545 conforming to NF C 20-010

XCR-T : IP 65 conforming to IEC 529, IP 655 conforming to NFC 20-010
XCK-MR : IP 66 conforming to IEC 529, IP 665 conforming to NFC 20-010

Enclosure XCR and XCK-MR : metal, except XCR-T315 : polyester

Cable entry XCR : 1 tapped entry for n° 13 (Pg 13.5) cable gland
XCK-MR : 3 tapped entries for n° 13 (Pg 13.5) cable gland or tapped M20 x 1.5

Contact block characteristics

Rated operational characteristics c AC-15 ; A300 (Ue = 240 V, Ie = 3 A)

a DC-13 ; XCR : Q300 (Ue = 250 V, Ie = 0.27 A), XCK-MR : Q150 (Ue = 125 V, Ie = 0.55 A)
conforming to IEC 947-5-1 Appendix A, EN 60 947-5-1

Rated insulation voltage
Rated impulse withstand voltage
Positive operation (Dpg. on model)
Resistance across terminals
Short-circuit protection
Ui = 500 V degree of pollution 3 conforming to IEC 947-1 and VDE 0110, group C conforming to NF C 20-040
Ui = 300 V conforming to UL 508, CSA C22-2 n° 14
U imp = 6 kV conforming to IEC 947-1, IEC 664
N/C contacts with positive opening operation to IEC 947-5-1 Section 3, EN 60 947-5-1 (contacts 21-22 of XCK-MR)
≤ 25 mΩ conforming to NF C 93-050 method A or IEC 255-7 category 3
10 A cartridge fuse type gG (gl)

Cabling Screw clamp terminals.

XES-P2151 : Clamping capacity, min. : 1 x 0.34 mm2, max. : 2 x 1.5 mm2
XEN-P2151 : Clamping capacity, min. : 1 x 0.5 mm2, max. : 2 x 2.5 mm2
XES-P2051 : Clamping capacity, min. : 1 x 0.5 mm2, max. : 2 x 2.5 mm2
Contacts of XCK-MR : Clamping capacity, min. : 1 x 0.34 mm2, max. : 2 x 1.5 mm2 or 1 x 2.5 mm2

Minimum actuation speed i 51 : 0.001 m/minute, XEN-P2151 and XCK-MR contacts : 0.001 m/second.
XES-P2i

Electrical durability Conforming to IEC 947-5-1 Appendix C.

Utilisation categories AC-15 and DC-13.
Maximum operating rate : 3600 operating cycles per hour.
Load factor : 0.5

XES-P2151 XEN-P2151 XES-P2051

5 5 5
Millions of operating cycles

Millions of operating cycles

a.c. supply c 50/60 Hz

Millions of operating cycles

Ithe 4 Ithe 4 Ithe

inductive circuit 3 3
230 V 12/24/48 V 12/24 V
2 2

110 V 230 V 48 V
1 1 1

110 V
0,5 24 V 0,5 0,5

230/400 V
48 V 0,2

110 V
0,1 0,1 0,1
0,5 1 2 3 4 5 10 0,5 1 2 3 4 5 10 0,5 1 2 3 4 5 10
Current in A Current in A Current in A

d.c. supply a Power broken in W for 5 million Power broken in W for 5 million Power broken in W for 5 million
operating cycles operating cycles operating cycles
Voltage V 24 48 120 Voltage V 24 48 120 Voltage V 24 48 120
W 10 7 4 W 13 9 7 W 10 7 4
For XES-P2151 on c or a N/C and
N/O contacts simultaneously loaded
to the values shown with reverse
polarity.

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Complete switches with 1 cable entry

References, characteristics
Dimensions :
page 120

Type of operating head Rotary with spring return to off position Stay put
Maximum displacement : 55° in each direction 90° in each direction

Type of Metal rod, u 6 mm Thermoplastic Large thermoplastic Metal rods, u 6 mm

operator roller lever roller lever crossed or “T” (1)

References ( N/C contact with positive opening operation)

Two 2-pole Both contacts XCR-A11 XCR-A12 XCR-A15 XCR-E18

1 N/C + 1 N/O operate in
snap action each direction
(XES-P2151)
21
13
21
13

1 contact XCR-B11 XCR-B12 XCR-B15 XCR-F17

22
14
22
14

operates in
1st 2nd each direction
contact contact

Two 2-pole Both contacts XCR-A51 XCR-A52 XCR-A55 XCR-E58

1 N/C + 1 N/O operate in
break before make each direction
slow break
(XEN-P2151)
21

21
13

13

1 contact XCR-B51 XCR-B52 XCR-B55 XCR-F57

operates in
22

22
14

14

each direction
1st 2nd
contact contact

Weight (kg) 1.110 1.145 1.155 1.135

Complementary characteristics not shown under General characteristics (page 115)

Maximum actuation speed 1.5 m/s

Mechanical durability 10 million operating cycles

Minimum torque for tripping 0.45 N.m 0.60 N.m

for positive opening 0.75 N.m 0.70 N.m

Cable entry 1 tapped entry for n° 13 cable gland conforming to NF C 68-300 (DIN Pg 13.5). Clamping capacity : 9 to 12 mm.

(1) Crossed Rods for XCR-Ei8, “T” rods for XCR-Fi7.

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Setting-up
References of accessories and spare parts
Dimensions :
page 120

Setting-up
Function diagrams
XCR-A11 XCR-A12 XCR-A15 XCR-E18
30°(P) 0 30°(P) 30°(P) 0 30°(P) 30°(P) 0 30°(P) 75°(P) 0 75°(P)
55° 16° 16° 55° 55° 16° 16° 55° 55° 16° 16° 55° 90° 65° 65° 90°
21-22 21-22 21-22 21-22
st st st
13-14
21-22
1 contact 13-14
21-22
1 contact 13-14
21-22
1 contact 13-14
21-22
1st contact
13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14
21-22 21-22 21-22 21-22
13-14
21-22
2nd contact 13-14
21-22
2nd contact 13-14
21-22 2nd contact 13-14
21-22
2nd contact
13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14
5° 5° 5° 5° 5° 5° 25° 25°
15°(P)

XCR-B11 XCR-B12 XCR-B15 XCR-F17

34°(P) 0 34°(P) 34°(P) 0 34°(P) 34°(P) 0 34°(P) 75°(P) 0 75°(P)

55° 20° 20° 55° 55° 20° 20° 55° 55° 20° 20° 55° 90° 65° 65° 90°
21-22 21-22 21-22 21-22
st st st
13-14
21-22
1 contact 13-14
21-22 1 contact 13-14
21-22
1 contact 13-14
21-22
1st contact
13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14
21-22 21-22 21-22 21-22
13-14
13-14
21-22 2nd contact 21-22 2nd contact 13-14
21-22 2nd contact 13-14
21-22 2nd contact
13-14 13-14 13-14 13-14
5° 5° 5° 5° 5° 5° 35° 35°

XCR-A51 XCR-A52 XCR-A55 XCR-E58

20°(P) 0 20°(P) 20°(P) 0 20°(P) 20°(P) 0 20°(P) 65°(P) 0 65°(P)
55° 12° 12° 55° 55° 12° 12° 55° 55° 12° 12° 55° 90° 60° 60° 90°
21-22
13-14
1st contact 21-22
13-14
1st contact 21-22
13-14
1st contact 21-22
13-14 1st contact
21-22
21-22
13-14 2nd contact 21-22
13-14 2nd contact 21-22
13-14 2nd contact 13-14
21-22
4° 4° 4° 4° 4° 4° 13-14
21-22
2nd contact
13-14
25° 4° 20°(P)

XCR-B51 XCR-B52 XCR-B55 XCR-F57

24°(P) 0 24°(P) 24°(P) 0 24°(P) 24°(P) 0 24°(P) 65°(P) 0 65°(P)

55° 16° 16° 55° 55° 16° 16° 55° 55° 16° 16° 55° 90° 60° 60° 90°
21-22
21-22
13-14 1st contact 21-22
13-14 1st contact 21-22
13-14 1st contact 13-14 1st contact
21-22
21-22 21-22 21-22
13-14 2nd contact 13-14 2nd contact 13-14 2nd contact 13-14
21-22
4° 4° 4° 4° 4° 4° 13-14
21-22
2nd contact
13-14
4° 4° 35°
Contact operation (P) = positive opening point
g contact closed
h contact open

Accessories and spare parts

Description For switch Type Reference Weight
kg

Rod, u 6 mm XCR-A L = 200 mm XCR-Z03 0.020

XCR-B

L = 300 mm XCR-Z04 0.030

Roller lever XCR-A XCR-Z02 0.050

thermoplastic XCR-B
roller

XCR-Z02 XCR-Z05 Large roller lever XCR-A XCR-Z05 0.090

thermoplastic XCR-B
roller

Quick fixing/ XCR-A, XCR-B XCR-Z09 0.520

release bracket XCR-E, XCR-F

XCR-Z1i
Contact block XCR-A, XCR-B 2-pole 1 N/C + 1 N/O XCR-Z12 0.135
(2 contacts) XCR-E, XCR-F snap action
with mounting
plate
2-pole 1 N/C + 1 N/O XCR-Z15 0.135
break before make
slow break
XCR-Z09

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Complete switches with 1 cable entry

References, characteristics
Dimensions :
page 121

Type of switch Standard For corrosive atmospheres

Features Zinc alloy enclosure
Colour : industrial blue
Zinc plated steel lever, spring return
to off position
Cam angles 10° and 18°
Maximum displacement : 90°
Zinc alloy enclosure
Colour : blue
Stainless steel lever, spring return
to off position
Cam angles 10° and 18°
Maximum displacement : 90°
Glass reinforced polyester enclosure
Colour : grey
Stainless steel lever, spring return
to off position
Cam angles 10° and 18°
Maximum displacement : 70°

References

2 single-pole C/O XCR-T115 XCR-T215 XCR-T315

snap action
(XES-P2051)
Both contacts operate
in each direction
11
13

11
13
12
14

12
14

1st contact 2nd contact

Weight (kg) 1.170 1.170 1.520

Complementary characteristics not shown under General characteristics (page 115)

Mechanical durability 0.3 million operating cycles

Minimum tripping torque 1 N.m

Cable entry 1 tapped entry for n° 13 cable gland conforming to NF C 68-300 (DIN Pg 13.5). Clamping capacity 9 to 12 mm

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Setting-up
References of accessories and spare parts
Dimensions :
page 121

Setting-up
Switch operation

10° 18°

Maximum rotation
Normal position Fault signalling Stopping of the
conveyor belt

Function diagrams
XCR-T115 XCR-T215 XCR-T315

0 0 0
1st contact 90° 10° 10° 90° 90° 10° 10° 90° 70° 10° 10° 70°
11-12 11-12 11-12
13-14 13-14 13-14
11-12 11-12 11-12
13-14 13-14 13-14
4° 4° 4° 4° 4° 4°

0 0 0
2nd contact 90° 18° 18° 90° 90° 18° 18° 90° 70° 18° 18° 70°
11-12 11-12 11-12
13-14 13-14 13-14
11-12 11-12 11-12
13-14 13-14 13-14
4° 4° 4° 4° 4° 4°
Contact operation
g contact closed
h contact open

Accessories and spare parts

Description Type For switch Reference Weight
kg

Roller with lever Zinc plated XCR-T115 XCR-Z901 0.230

steel XCR-T215

Stainless XCR-T115 XCR-Z902 0.230

steel XCR-T215

XCR-Z9ii

XCR-T315 XCR-Z903 0.230

Quick fixing/release bracket – XCR-T115 XCR-Z09 0.520

XCR-T215

XCR-Z09
Contact block (2 contacts) Single-pole C/O XCR-Ti15 XCR-Z42 0.135
with mounting plate snap action

Single contact Single-pole C/O XCR-Ti15 XES-P2051 0.045

snap action

XCR-Z42

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Characteristics :
page 116 Dimensions
References :
page 116
Setting-up :
page 117

XCR-A11, B11, A51, B51 XCR-A12, B12, A52, B52

72…60
9 Ø30
66

6 (2)

(3)
4xØ5,5 Ø42 4xØ5,5 Ø42

=
=

18
18

85
95
85
95

= 32 = (1) = 32 = (1)

=
=

53 = 75 = 53 = 75 =
75 85 4 75 85

XCR-A15, B15, A55, B55 XCR-E18, E58, F17, F57

68
9 66
Ø50
6 (2)
102
78

4xØ5,5 4xØ5,5 Ø42

=

=
18

18

(4)
85
95

85
95

= 32 = (1) = 32 = (1)
=

53 = 75 = 53 = 75 =
75 85 75 85

(1) 1 cable entry, tapped for n° 13 cable gland

(2) Rod length : 200 mm
(3) Rod + roller length : 160 mm
(4) Rod length : 300 mm for XCR-F17 and F57, 200 mm for XCR-E18 and E58

Alternative fixing using 2 adjustable brackets (supplied with switch) Quick fixing/release bracket
Horizontal position Vertical position XCR-Z09

127 36 95
53 = 107 = = = 11
=

10

= = Ø
11
5

=
117

137
100
95

140
85
=
5

Ø 2xØ8
=

10

50 50
Ø : 1 elongated hole Ø 6 x 8

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Characteristics :
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References :
page 118
Setting-up :
page 119

XCR-T115, T215
66

Ø28
(2)
80

(2)
(1)

4xØ5,5

=
18

85
95

Ø42

= 32 = (3)
=

53 = 75 =
75 85

(1) 200 maximum - 83 minimum (2) 90° maximum (3) 1 cable entry, tapped for n° 13 cable gland

XCR-T315
107
80

Ø28 (4) (4)

Fixing
188

2xØ5,8 =
54

146

105
=

83 (5) = 70 =
87 85

(4) 70° maximum (5) 1 cable entry (unthreaded), for n° 13 cable gland

Alternative fixing using 2 adjustable brackets (supplied with XCR-T115 and T215 switches) Quick fixing/release bracket
Horizontal position Vertical position XCR-Z09
127 36 95
53 = 107 = = = 11
10
=

= = Ø
11
5

=
117
100

137

140
95

85
=
5

2xØ8
10

Ø
=

Ø : 1 elongated hole Ø 6 x 8 50 50

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Metal, type XCK-MR
Complete switches
with 3 cable entries for Pg 13.5 (n° 13) cable glands or tapped M20 x 1.5

References, characteristics

Type of operating head Rotary

Type of Crossed metal rods Crossed metal rods

operator Head reversed

References ( N/C contact with positive opening operation on contacts numbered 21-22)

Two 2-pole N/C + N/C

11

21

11

21

break before make, XCK-MR54D1 XCK-MR54D2

slow break (non inter-
12

22

12

22

changeable), 3 entries
for Pg13.5 mm cable glands A B
Two 2-pole N/C + N/C
11

21

11

21

break before make, XCK-MR54D1H29 XCK-MR54D2H29

slow break (non inter-
12

22

12

22

changeable), 3 entries
tapped M20 x 1.5 A B

Weight (kg) 0.550 0.550

Characteristics
Conforming Products IEC 947-5-1, EN 60 947-5-1, VDE 0660-200
to standards Machine assemblies IEC 204-1, EN 60 204-1, NF C 79-130

Protective treatment Standard version : “TC”

Ambient air temperature Operation : - 25…+70 °C. Storage : - 40…+85 °C

Resistance to vibration 25 gn (10…500 Hz) conforming to IEC 68-2-6
to shock 50 gn conforming to IEC 68-2-27

Electric shock protection Class I conforming to IEC 536 and NF C 20-030

Degree of protection IP 66 conforming to IEC 529 ; IP 665 conforming to NF C 20-010

Mechanical durability (Op. cycles) 2 million

Torque for tripping 0.5 Nm
for positive opening 0.75 Nm

Maximum actuation speed 1.5 m/s

Switch actuation Horizontal

Rated operational characteristics c AC-15 ; A 300 or Ue = 240 V, Ie = 3 A

a DC-13 ; Q 150 or Ue = 215 V, Ie = 0.55 A conforming to IEC 947-5-1 Appendix A, EN 60 947-5-1

Rated insulation voltage Ui = 500 V degree of pollution 3 conforming to IEC 947-1

Rated impulse withstand voltage U imp = 6 kV conforming to IEC 947-1, IEC 664

Positive operation N/C contacts with positive opening operation (on contacts 21-22) conforming to IEC 947-5-1 Section 3, EN 60 947-5-1

Short-circuit protection 10 A cartridge fuse type gG (gl)

Cable entry 3 entries tapped for n° 13 cable glands conforming to NF C 68-300 (DIN Pg13.5), clamping capacity 9 to 12 mm, or
3 entries tapped M20 x 1.5 (H29), clamping capacity 7 to 13 mm.

Cabling Screw and captive cable clamp terminals.

Clamping capacity, min. : 1 x 0.34 mm2, max. : 2 x 1.5 mm2 or 1 x 2.5 mm2 depending on contact.
Screw tightening torque, max. : 1.2 Nm
min. : 0.8 Nm

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Metal, type XCK-MR
Complete switches
with 3 cable entries for Pg 13.5 (n° 13) cable glands or tapped M20 x 1.5

Setting-up, dimensions

Setting-up
Switch operation

1 1 2
2
STOP
STOP Slowing down Slowing down
0 A1 A2
A2 B1
B2 B2

B1

A1

B2
A2

B1
A1
A2
B2

0
B1
A1

B2
A2 B1
0 A1 0

180° 90° 0° 90° 180°

contact 11-12
A 21-22
contact 11-12
B 21-22
direction of rotation reference mark on head (3)
A2 B2 B1 0 A1 A2 B2

B2 A2
A1 B1 0 B1 A1 0 A1 B1
A2 B2

B2 A2
0 A1 B1 0
21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22 21 22
11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12 11 12

contact A contact B contact A contact B contact A contact B contact A contact B contact A contact B

Dimensions
XCK-MR54D1 XCK-MR54D2
XCK-MR54D1H29 XCK-MR54D2H29

(3)
200

31,5

6,5
118

Ø
11,5
6,2

5,5
81

(2) (1) 0' (1)

26°3

(1) 5 55 = 61,5 =
15 77
59
35,6 200
47
51

(1) XCK-MR54Di = 3 x Pg13.5 XCK-MR54Di H29 = 3 x M20 x 1.5

(2) 2 centring holes Ø 3.9 ± 0.2 for cover fixing screws alignment
(Ø) 2 elongated holes 6.2 x 6.5, inclined at 26° 30' to vertical, for M5 screws
(3) Triangle symbol marked on top of operating head

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