Bulletin No.

65013-037-23A
November 1999
Instruction Bulletin Raleigh, NC, USA
Replaces 65013-037-23
Telemecanique XCK-ML Limit Switch dated 8/99
General Purpose

XCK-ML limit switches contain two direct-opening contact blocks. The contact
INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATIONS
blocks can be accessed from the front when the cover plate is removed, and can be
wired in the field without removing the enclosure from its mounting. All contacts
have captive saddle-clamp terminals. The XCK-ML switch is available in
direct-opening snap action (ML1) and direct opening, slow-make slow-break (ML5)
versions. The heads can be indexed to any of four positions.

Dim. =
in.
(mm)
Screw torque =
7-9 lb-in.
0.8-1.0 N m
Table 1: General Specifications
0.577 0.394 -13 to 158 F (-25 to +70 C)
14.65 10 Operating Temperature range The minimum temperatures listed are based on the absence
56 of freezing moisture or water.
0.2
1.378
35

6.5
Enclosure NEMA Type 1, 2, 3, 4, 12
0.244

0.453

rating
11.5

CENELEC Type IP66

4.134

6.2

0.217
105

5.5
Housing Diecast zinc alloy
3.189

B 5
81

A 1.03 A
26.3
0 Vibration resistance 25 G (10500 Hz), conforming to IEC 68-2-6
A 0.197 = 2.421 = Shock resistance 50 G, conforming to IEC 68-2-27
5.0 61.5
0.577 Repeatability 0.002 in. (0.05 mm)
14.65 3.031
1.402 Cable entry PG13.5 standard; for 1/2 in. NPT use DE9RA1212 adapter
77
35.6
UL File E164353, CSA File LR44087 Class 3211.03, CE, VDE,
A = PG 13.5 conduit opening Approvals CENELEC, ASA, DEMCO, NEMCO, and other international
B = elongated mounting holes approvals
0.24 x 0.256 in. (6.2 x 6.5 mm)

Table 2: Contact Characteristics

Figure 1: XCK-ML1/XCK-ML5 Dimensions
Rated thermal current
Rated insulation voltage
Contact resistance (max.)
Cable (max.)
Short circuit protection
10 A
300 VAC and DC (A300 and Q300)
25 mW
XESP contact: 2 x #16 AWG (1.5 mm2) per terminal
XENP contact: 2 x #14 AWG (2.5 mm2) per terminal
XCK-ML limit switches comply with IEC 947.5.1 when protected
with a 10 A fuse type SC, gl or N.

Table 3: Electrical Ratings: A300 (AC), Q300 (DC)

Thermal Continuous Test Current: A300 (AC) 10 Amps; Q300 (DC) 2.5 Amps
Maximum
Contact 120 V 125 V 240 V 250 V 480 V 600 V
Rating Volt Amp
Designation M B M B M B M B M B M B M B
A300 (AC) 60 6.00 30 3.00 7200 720
Q300 (DC) 0.55 0.55 0.27 0.27
M = Make, B = Break
13

21

13

21

13

21

13

21
14

22

14

22

14

22

14

22

A B A B

No Polarity No Polarity
Snap Action Slow-Make Slow-Break

Figure 2: Wiring Diagrams

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Instruction Bulletin November 1999

INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION Lever Actuators

For limit switches with lever actuators, apply the actuating force as perpendicular to the
lever as practical and perpendicular to the shaft axis (about which the lever rotates).
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE Wrong
Disconnect all power before working
on equipment.
Electric shock will result in death
or serious injury.
Non-overriding cam

Right
Dwelling Requirements
For applications requiring fast motions, select a
cam that operates the limit switch long enough
to actuate the relays, valves, etc.

Non-overriding cam
Wrong Right
Figure 5: Examples of Actuating Force
Dwell
Overtravel Limitations
Do not operate the limit switch beyond its overtravel limit position. Select an operating
mechanism that ensures the limit switch operates within its range under all normal
and emergency conditions. Do not use a limit switch as a mechanical stop.
Figure 4: Using Dwell to Sustain
Switch Operation Wrong

Wrong

Right

Right

Wrong
Free position
Interference

End of overtravel

Right
Free position
Operated position
Stop
End of overtravel

Figure 6: Preventing Overtravel

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