Mike Pendant control stations

Pendant station for winches, cranes and overhead cranes
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Pendant station for auxiliary control of modern ergonomic shape, easy to handle, user friendly and sturdy. Mike is the result of careful analysis of ergonomic aspects and it is rich in high-performing features to suit the most demanding requirements.

Features

  • Reduced installation and wiring time and costs: the cable inlet and the switches fitted in the base of the control station are separated from the actuators, installed on the cover.
  • Innovative suspension system with concealed cables to enable rapid, correct, ergonomic installation.
  • Rubber pushbuttons with symbol disks to ensure protection against dust and prevent jamming when the control station is used in harsh environments.
  • The emergency stop mushroom pushbutton complies with standard ISO 13850.
  • Positive opening NC contacts for safety functions.
  • Mechanical life of pushbuttons and switches: 10 million operations.
  • IP protection degree: Mike is classified IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67 / IP 69K.
  • IK protection degree: Mike is classified IK 08.
  • NEMA protection degree: Mike is classified Type 1, 4 and 4X.
  • Extreme temperature resistance: -40°C to +80°C.
  • All materials and components used are wear resistant and guarantee protection of the unit against water and dust.

Options

  • Pendant station available in configuration from 4 to 15 actuators.
  • Available with specific protection for actuators mounted on the bottom of the control station.
  • Mechanical interlock to prevent simultaneous operation of opposite functions.
  • Wide range of actuators in different colours: one or two speed pushbuttons, selector switches and key-selector switches in various operation configurations, pilot lights, impulse or latched mushroom pushbuttons with rotation or key-operated release.
  • One speed pushbuttons and selector switches available in illuminated version in a range of colours.
  • Available with labels (symbols and lettering) to be applied next to the actuators or with pushbuttons with two-colour moulded permanent symbols.

Certifications

  • CE marking, cULus* marking.
  • Mike is available, upon request, with the SIL1 certification (Safety Integrity Level 1), according to Standard IEC61508.
  • Complies with accident prevention regulation BGV C 1 (only for Germany).

* Not available on all versions.

GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Ambient temperature Storage -40°C/+80°C
Operational -40°C/+80°C
IP protection degree IP 65 / IP 66 / IP 67 / IP 69K
IK protection degree IK 08
NEMA protection degree Type 1, 4 and 4X
Insulation category Class II
Cable entry Rubber cable sleeve (Ø 8÷26 mm)
Cable gland M20
Operating positions Any position
Mechanical life 1 speed pushbutton: 10x106 operations
2 speed pushbutton: 10x106 operations
Illuminated pushbutton: 10x106 operations

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SWITCHES

Utilisation category AC 15
Rated operational current 3 A
Rated operational voltage 250 Vac
Rated thermal current 10 A
Rated insulation voltage 300 Vac
Mechanical life 10x106 operations
Connections Screw-type terminals

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