⚡ XCKD Series — Compact Metal Limit Switches (EN 50047)

The XCKD series is the compact metal‑body limit switch family within the Telemecanique OsiSense XC Standard range.
It conforms to EN 50047, offering high durability, precise actuation, and universal compatibility with the modular XC heads and contact blocks.

Your uploaded XC document identifies XCKD as:

“ Compact design, metal, XCKD ”
“ Conforming to CENELEC EN 50047 ”
“ Complete units with 1 cable entry ”
(Pages 76, 84, 88)

🔧 Key Features

• Metal Zamak housing — Strong, industrial‑grade enclosure.
• EN 50047 compact format — Standardised mounting and dimensions.
• Interchangeable heads — Same heads used for XCKD, XCKP, XCKT, XCMD, XCMV.
• 360° head adjustment in 15° steps —
  Document states:

  “ All heads can be adjusted in 15° steps throughout 360°. ”

• Positive‑opening NC contacts — Safety‑rated mechanical separation.
• IP66/IP67 protection — Dust‑tight and water‑resistant.
• Multiple cable entry options — ISO M16, M20, Pg11, Pg13.5, 1/2" NPT, PF 1/2.
• High mechanical robustness — IK06 impact rating.
• Wide temperature range — −25°C to +70°C.

Your document confirms:

“ XCKD Zamak bodies and heads… IP66 and IP67… IK06 ”
“ Repeat accuracy: 0.1 mm on tripping points ”

🧩 Construction

Body

• Metal Zamak
• 1 cable entry
• Accepts XE2 / XE3 contact blocks
• Fixing by body or head depending on actuator type

Heads (ZCE Series)

Compatible head types include:

• ZCE01 — End plunger
• ZCE11 — Roller plunger
• ZCE21 — Roller lever
• ZCE24 — Retractable roller
• ZCE06 — Spring rod
• ZCE62 / ZCE63 — Side plunger
• ZCE64 / ZCE65 — Side roller plunger

Document excerpt:

“ Same heads for XCMD, XCMV, XCKD, XCKP and XCKT ”

🧩 Contact Block Options (XE2 / XE3)

• XE2SP2151 — 1NC + 1NO snap action
• XE2NP2141 — 2NC slow break
• XE3SP2151 — 3‑pole snap action
• XE3NP2141 — 3‑pole slow break

Your document states:

“ 2 and 3 snap action and slow break contact blocks, with positive opening operation, are interchangeable between XCKD, XCKP, XCKJ, XCKM, XCKL. ”

🧩 Electrical Ratings (From the Catalog)

• AC‑15: A300(240 V, 3 A)
• DC‑13: Q300(250 V, 0.27 A)
• Ithe: 10 A(XE2)
• Ithe: 6 A(XE3)

🏭 Typical Applications

• Conveyor systems — Jam detection, position sensing
• Packaging machines — Cam actuation, timing
• Machine tools — End‑of‑travel detection
• Robotics — Position feedback
• Automated assembly — Presence/absence detection
• Industrial machinery — Safety and limit control

⭐ One‑line summary

XCKD is a compact, metal, EN 50047 limit switch series offering modular heads, positive‑opening contacts, and high durability for industrial automation.