• GE Consumer and Industrial

Emergency Push-Buttons

GE has launched during Hannover 2007 the new Series P9 Emergency push-buttons. The improved ergonomic conical design ensures positive actuation and a more comfortable feel for users. Reduced front of panel projection significantly improves appearance whilst providing differentiation from other functions (standard pushbuttons, lamps, selector switches, etc). Manufactured in thermoplastic, all P9 Emergency push-buttons are double insulated for operator safety and suitable for use in corrosive environments. The range comprises a new version: an Emergency Stop with status indication, a GE innovation with added value in safety and ergonomics. Series P9 Emergency Push-Buttons are fully compliant with EN 418 machinery safety directive. Technical specifications: compliance with standards – IEC 947.5.1 – VDE 0660 – UTE – BSI – NEMA – CENELEC EN 50007; approvals – UL and CSA; degree of protection – IP66 in accordance with CENELEC EN 60529 suitable for use in enclosures type 1-3-3R-3S-4-4X-12-13 to UL 508; rated insulation voltage – 690 V AC/DC according to EN 60947.1; impulse withstand voltage – 4 kV according to EN 60947.1; rated thermal current Ith – 10 A; temperature ranges – operation -25°C to +70°C, storage -40°C to +70°C; and mechanical life – 0.3 million operations.