🟥 Preventa XCS Safety Interlock Switches

Preventa XCS switches control the safe opening and interlocking of guards and covers, ensuring machines remain inaccessible while running and only open when the system is verified safe.
They form the Acquire layer of Schneider Electric’s machine‑safety chain.

🟦 What They Are

• Comprehensive interlock family — key‑operated, hinge‑operated, tongue‑actuated, coded magnetic, and non‑contact types
• Safety‑rated devices — compliant with ISO 13849‑1 and IEC 62061
• Guard‑locking & access control — prevents opening during operation and prevents restart when open

🟧 Key Characteristics

• High reliability — built for harsh industrial environments
• Flexible integration — easy mounting, wide actuator options, fits sliding/hinged/lift‑off guards
• Controlled access — ensures only authorised, safe entry
• Durable construction — long mechanical and electrical life

🟨 Typical Applications

• Machine guarding — doors, covers, hatches
• Conveyor systems — access control and section isolation
• Robotic cells — prevent entry during motion
• Packaging & processing — protects operators from high‑speed mechanisms

🟩 Benefits

• Enhanced safety — prevents accidental access and unsafe restarts
• Operational efficiency — safe maintenance without compromising uptime
• Regulatory compliance — supports PL e / SIL 3 architectures
• Versatility — wide range covers all guard types and risk levels

⭐ One‑line summary

Preventa XCS interlock switches ensure guards stay locked during machine operation and only open under safe conditions, delivering reliable, compliant access control across industrial machinery.