Fiber Optic Key Switch System

MR386 Series FO Microswitch Sensors and Controllers

The Micronor FO Key Switch System can be deployed where electromagnetic immunity is required, for installation in hazardous areas, as well as where long-distance E-Stop links are required.

  • Unique BiLock® keys for every lock is possible
  • Key Switch links can be short or long, to 18 km
  • Multiple Microswitches, E-Stops and Key Switches can be daisy chained
  • Multiple Controllers and Optical Splitters can be employed to extend signaling to different locations
  • Many topologies can be accommodated, contact Sales to discuss your requirements.

 

Product Details
Functional Safety For Functional Safety and Safety Interlock applications
Functional States Normal MONITORING State:
No key inserted into lock, or key is upright in lock

ACTIVE/ON State:
Key is inserted into lock and rotated

Compatible Fiber Compatible with Multimode Fiber ONLY, OM1 62.5/125 or OM2/OM3 50/125 Graded Index Fiber
Distance versus System Loss Budget

Fiber type, link lengths, # of Microswitches and other Sensors, and # of interconnections cannot exceed optical loss budget of Controller. Consult Application Note AN118, Determining System Loss Budget, for more information.

For example:

  • A single MR386 FO Microswitch or AR606 FO Key Switch can be directly connected to one remote MR380 DIN controller (23dB) up to 18 km away.
  • A MR387 E-Stop and AR606 Key Switch can be connected in series to a remote MR380 DIN Controller, up to 6.5 km away.
  • Two DIN Controllers can be used to extend the reach of one Electromechanical E-Stop to 30 km
  • Many other sensors configurations are possible, only limited by the overall Optical Loss Budget of the application.
FO Jumper Cables available For jumper cables of any length, go to MR398 series Fiber Optic Interconnection Accessories store page

Multimode connectivity accessories shown in 2 tabs - OM1 and OM3

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