IDEC
IDEC are a major Japanese manufacturer of automation and safety equipment with headquarters in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1945, IDEC have a reputation for creating the highest quality products that incorporate safety and energy saving technology and are continually improving thanks to IDEC’s team of research and development specialists.
IDEC provides a wide range of products and services focussing on control and safety technologies such as programmable controllers, general and smart relays, switches, terminal blocks, safety interlocks, E-stops and safety laser scanners. With more and more machines becoming fully automated IDEC is dedicated to tackling these challenges by creating innovative solutions to maintain high safety standards whilst lowing energy consumption in automated systems. Whilst celebrating their 70th anniversary IDEC purchased APEM group further increasing their product range and expertise within multiple markets.
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A Series
The A series of pushbuttons and pilot lights from IDEC are available in 4 styles the A1, A2, A6 and A8. The A series is designed to be a fully complementary system incorporating aesthetically similar pushbuttons, illuminated pushbuttons and pilot lights. The A6 style also includes selector switches with a choice of a control knob or for additional security a removable key actuator.
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AP & UP Series – Reflector LED Indicators
The AP and UP series of reflector LED indicators from IDEC are front panel mounted indicators with threaded housing that is designed for panel cut outs of 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, 10mm, 12mm and 16mm. Available in a choice of reflector or flat style circular hoods or square/rectangle hoods with the AP series only and in the following colours….
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DF Series – Relay Sockets
The DF series of relay sockets from IDEC are for use with the RU series of relays and GT5Y series of timers. Designed for DIN rail mounting with similar dimensions to the SJ series of DIN rail sockets allows for easy wiring with screw style terminations. The sockets have dual hold down springs for holding relays and timers and can use the same marking plates as those on the RU series of relays.
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Enabling Switches and Grips
IDEC enabling switches are all based around the “live man switch” design offering an off-on-off switch. These are perfect for teach pendants and enabling systems where a system can be shut down by either releasing the switch or by pressing the switch more strongly in an emergency situation.
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HS1L Series
The HS1L series of interlock switches from IDEC are type 2 low level coded switches available with up to 6 contacts allowing door open, closed and locked status monitoring. The HS1L series is available in spring lock or solenoid lock variations and offers a locking force of 3000N.
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HS1T Series
The HS1T series of interlock switches from IDEC are type 2 low level coded switches available with 2 or 4 contacts. By incorporating modern solenoid technology, the HS1T series offers the industry’s smallest body for an interlock with a locking force of 5000N.
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HS5D Series
The HS5D series of interlock switches from IDEC are type 2 low level coded switches available with 3 contacts incorporating dual enabling contacts and a monitor contact. Offering a higher amperage of up to 10A and designed with a double insulated structure thereby eliminating the need for grounding the HS5D stands apart from other interlocks of a similar size.
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HS5E-K Series
The HS5E-K series of interlock switches from IDEC are type 2 low level coded switches offering a locking strength of 1400N. The HS5E-K has been designed with a high-security pin tumbler key giving a choice of sixteen types of key numbers for superior safety protection.
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HS5L Series
The HS5L series of interlock switches from IDEC are type 2 low level coded switches available with 2 or 4 contacts. The HS5L series is available in spring lock or solenoid lock variations and offer a locking force of 1400N.
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HS6B & HS6E Series
The HS6B and HS6E series of subminiature interlock switches from IDEC are compact space-saving interlocks with pre-wired angled connection cables to help reduce the size, increase mounting options and minimize wiring time while helping prevent wiring mistakes.
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