Why Choose the ABB MPEK3-13R Emergency Stop?
The ABB MPEK3-13R is a modular 30 mm key-release emergency stop pushbutton operator designed for safety-related control on industrial machinery, production equipment and automation systems. Part of the ABB modular plastic pilot device range, it features a highly visible red mushroom-head actuator and a keyed release mechanism for controlled resetting after emergency-stop actuation.
The MPEK3-13R provides a maintained emergency-stop function with key code 73 / Ronis 3433-E. Once the mushroom actuator is pressed, the operator remains mechanically latched until it is deliberately released by turning the appropriate key. This makes it particularly suitable for installations where controlled resetting is required and unintended manual release should be prevented.
Designed for the standard 22 mm industrial pilot-device mounting system, the MPEK3-13R is a non-illuminated operator with a 30 mm red mushroom actuator. Its IP66 protection rating supports use in demanding industrial environments, while the modular ABB design allows appropriate holders and contact blocks to be selected separately for the required emergency-stop circuit.
Key Advantages
- Highly visible 30 mm red mushroom emergency-stop actuator.
- Key-release operation provides controlled resetting after actuation.
- Uses key code 73 / Ronis 3433-E.
- Maintained operating action keeps the operator latched until deliberately reset.
- Standard 22 mm panel mounting for industrial pilot-device installations.
- IP66 protection rating for demanding industrial environments.
- Modular construction allows compatible ABB holders and contact blocks to be selected for the required safety circuit.
Key Features
- ABB MPEK3 modular emergency stop operator.
- 30 mm mushroom-head actuator.
- Red actuator colour for clear emergency-stop identification.
- Key-release reset mechanism.
- Key code 73 / Ronis 3433-E.
- Maintained operating function.
- Non-illuminated operator design.
- 22 mm mounting standard.
- IP66 protection rating.
- Operating temperature range of -25 to +70 °C.
- Contact sets can be selected separately for the required control circuit.
Controlled Emergency-Stop Reset for Industrial Machinery
Emergency-stop pushbuttons provide operators with an immediately recognisable means of initiating a machine stop when an emergency condition occurs. The ABB MPEK3-13R uses a 30 mm red mushroom actuator that mechanically latches after operation, ensuring that the operator remains in its actuated state until a deliberate reset action is performed.
The key-release mechanism provides additional control over resetting compared with freely accessible twist- or pull-release operators. The MPEK3-13R requires the appropriate Ronis 3433-E key for release, making it well suited to machinery where reset access needs to be controlled. Compatible ABB holders and contact blocks can be selected according to the electrical and safety requirements of the application.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machinery emergency-stop stations.
- Production and manufacturing equipment.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Machine-tool control panels.
- Restricted-access equipment requiring controlled keyed reset.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation systems.
