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3-position enabling switch is the smallest in its class!

December 10, 2010

Sunnyvale, CA, December 10, 2010 – With a compact and ergonomic design that meets all major robotics industry requirements, HE6B enabling switches have it all.

HE6B is ergonomically designed to work where human interaction is required to turn on a machine or robot arm while the user is in a potentially dangerous area. This 3-position enabling switch not only turns a machine on when pressed, but also turns machines off when over pressed or squeezed, as long as the switch is installed correctly in an adequate safety circuit. Plus two contacts are provided so that even if one contact fails, the other can disable machine operation.

Functionality meets all stringent requirements of IEC standard 60947-5-8 for this class of products, while a waterproof rubber boot, available in yellow or black, provides IP65 protection.

IDEC continues to develop new and exciting technologies that contribute to the safety of operators around the world. For complete HE6B specifications or additional information, please contact IDEC Corporation at 1-800-262-IDEC (4332) or visit www.idec.com/usa.

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About IDEC: Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, IDEC Corporation is a global manufacturer known worldwide for over six decades for its reliable control and automation products. In the United States, IDEC has over thirty local sales offices to assist customers with choosing the right switches, relays, power supplies, PLCs, O/Is, sensors and more. A leader in the industry, IDEC produces only the highest quality products. For additional information, visit www.idec.com/usa.