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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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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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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HS7A Series
The HS7A series of non-contact interlock switches from IDEC can achieve category 3 or category 4 compliance when paired with the IDEC HR1S safety module. The HS7A series has the ability to connect up to 36 units together with category 3 been achieved when connecting two or more interlock switches to a single input. Alternatively, category 4 can be achieved by connecting a single non-contact interlock switch to a single input.
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HW Series
The HW Series from IDEC are an aesthetically similar line up of pushbuttons, illuminated pushbuttons, pilot lights, selector switches, mono-lever switches and dual pushbuttons. The selector switches in the HW series are also available with or without illuminated actuators or for more security via the use of key operation.
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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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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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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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SJ DIN Rail Series – Relay Sockets
The SJ DIN rail series of relay sockets from IDEC are for use with the SJ and RF2 series of relays. Designed in a slim space saving housing at only 12.2mm wide with standard screw or finger-safe screw style terminals. The sockets have a removable marking plate that is integrated into the release leaver for ease of identification.
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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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RF1V Series – Force Guided Relays
The RF1V series of force guided relays from IDEC are available in 4 or 6 pole models that are electrically rated to 6A at 250VAC/30VDC and have a coil voltage choice of 12, 24 or 48VDC. Designed with force guided contacts meaning the N/O and N/C contacts are mechanically linked giving the most reliable way of ensuring safety to machinery and personnel.
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