Schmersal AZ 16 ZVRK-1871 Safety Interlock Switch

The Schmersal AZ 16 ZVRK-1871 safety interlock switch, also known as a safety limit switch, guard door switch, or interlocking switch, is an electrical component from the safety technology category for monitoring protective devices. As part of a safety chain, it serves to safeguard machinery and equipment by monitoring the status of guard doors or protective covers and ensuring a safe shutdown in case of danger. It has the dimensions 8.4 x 3.1 x 9 cm and weighs 0.122 kg. Safety interlock switches like this typically find application in machine automation and robotics for monitoring movable protective devices to prevent access to hazardous areas and thus increase operator safety. Another application area is the process industry, where they are used in barriers and access points of production lines to prevent unauthorized interventions during operation.

Safety interlock switch, part number AZ 16 ZVRK-1871 from Schmersal.