Lovato KEN1E1230F is an IP65 energised-to-lock solenoid safety switch with a 230 V AC/DC coil, 1NC key contact, 2NC + 1NO solenoid contacts and 1200 N actuator holding force for industrial machine guard locking.
£328.26
The Lovato KEN1E1230F is a robust solenoid-operated safety switch with guard locking designed for monitoring and controlling access to hazardous areas of industrial machinery. The switch uses a separate actuator key and an energised-to-lock operating principle, helping keep a machine guard locked while the 230 V AC/DC solenoid is energised.
The KEN1E1230F incorporates a dedicated 1NC key contact together with 2NC + 1NO solenoid contacts, allowing the control system to monitor both actuator position and solenoid locking status. Its actuator holding force of up to 1200 N provides secure guard retention for machinery where access needs to remain restricted during hazardous operating conditions.
Built with a durable polymer thermoplastic housing, IP65 protection and three M20 cable entries, the KEN1E1230F is designed for demanding industrial environments. The actuator key is not included, allowing a compatible Lovato actuator such as the KEXN1, KEXN2 or KEXN5 to be selected separately to suit the guard arrangement.
Solenoid-operated safety switches are used where detecting a closed guard alone is not sufficient and the guard must also remain physically locked during hazardous machine operation. The Lovato KEN1E1230F uses an energised-to-lock mechanism, with the actuator retained while the solenoid is energised and a maximum locked holding force of 1200 N.
Separate contacts monitor the actuator key and solenoid mechanism, enabling the machine control system to distinguish between guard position and locking status. This makes the KEN1E1230F suitable for machinery with run-down times, stored energy or processes where access must remain restricted until the control system determines that opening the guard is permitted.
| Manufacturer | Lovato Electric |
|---|---|
| Series | KEN1 |
| Model | KEN1E1230F |
| Product type | Solenoid-operated safety switch |
| Function | Guard monitoring with solenoid locking |
| Solenoid type | Energised |
| Solenoid supply | 230 V AC/DC |
| Key contacts | 1NC |
| Solenoid contacts | 2NC + 1NO |
| Thermal current Ith | 10 A |
| IEC/EN 60947-5-1 designation | A300 Q300 |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 250 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage Uimp | 2.5 kV |
| Short-circuit protection | 10 A gG fuse |
| Actuator insertion force | 15 N |
| Actuator release / extraction force | 30 N |
| Locked actuator holding force | 1200 N |
| Mechanical life | 1,000,000 cycles |
| B10d | 4,000,000 cycles |
| Maximum mechanical operation | 600 cycles/h |
| Housing material | Polymer thermoplastic |
| Protection rating | IP65 |
| Terminal type | Self-releasing screw terminal |
| Cable entries | 3 × M20 |
| Maximum conductor section | 1.5 mm² |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
| Maximum operating temperature | +55 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C |
| Product weight | approx. 440 g |
| Actuator key | Not included |
| Compatible actuator keys | KEXN1, KEXN2, KEXN5 |
| EAN | 8013975234051 |
| HS code | 85365080 |
The KEN1E1230F is a solenoid-operated safety switch used to monitor and lock movable machine guards, doors and access points where entry must remain restricted during hazardous machine operation.
The KEN1E1230F uses a 230 V AC/DC solenoid supply.
Yes. The KEN1E1230F uses an energised-to-lock operating principle, meaning the actuator is locked while the solenoid is energised.
The switch has 1NC contact associated with the actuator key and 2NC + 1NO contacts associated with the solenoid mechanism, allowing guard and locking status to be monitored.
No. The actuator key is supplied separately. Compatible Lovato actuator options include the KEXN1, KEXN2 and KEXN5, allowing the appropriate actuator geometry to be selected for the installation.
Lovato Electric KEN1 solenoid safety switches provide dependable guard monitoring and locking for industrial machinery, combining separate actuator and lock-status contacts with robust mechanical retention and flexible actuator arrangements for machine safety applications.
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