General Information

• Brand: Schmersal
• Product Type: Safety Interlock Switch (with separate actuator)
• Model: AZ 15 ZVRK-M16

Primary Function & Safety

• Application: Position monitoring of hinged, sliding, or removable safety guards.
• Safety Level: Suitable for use in safety circuits up to Category 4 / PL e (according to EN ISO 13849-1) when properly integrated.

Configuration

• Contacts: 1 Normally Open (N/O) and 1 Normally Closed (N/C). These are force-guided safety contacts.
• Actuator: This switch requires a separate, corresponding actuator (key) to function. The actuator is inserted into the switch when the guard is closed.

Electrical Data

• Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 500 V
• Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 6 kV
• Utilization Category: AC-15 (Rated for switching AC electromagnetic loads like contactors).

Mechanical & Environmental Data

• IP Rating: IP67 (Dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water).
• Connection: Screw terminals with an M16 x 1.5 cable gland entry.
• Housing Material: Glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic.
• Protection Class: II (Double Insulated).

Manufacturing

• Made in: Germany

data sheet

SCHMERSAL BNS 260 STG-AS-R