Datasheet
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Third-generation emergency stop switch with Reverse Energy Structure
Smallest in its class
Two button sizes—ø30mm and ø40mm• 
Two button colors—red for emergency stop switch and • 
yellow for stop switch
Two ways of resetting —pulling and turning.• 
UL, c-UL recognized, EN compliant.• 
Safety lock mechanism (IEC 60947-5-5; 6.2)• 
Direct opening action (IEC 60947-5-5; 5.2, IEC 60947-5-1, • 
Annex K)
Specifications
Applicable Standards
IEC 60947-5-1, EN 60947-5-1
IEC 60947-5-5 (Note), EN 60947-5-5 (Note)
JIS C8201-5-1, UL508, CSA C22.2 No.14
Operating Temperature –25 to +60°C (no freezing)
Operating Humidity 45 to 85% RH (no condensation)
Storage Temperature –45 to +80°C (no freezing)
Operating Force
Push to lock:  10.5N
Pull to reset:  8.8N
Turn to reset: 0.17 N·m
Minimum Force 
Required for Direct 
Opening Action
40N
Minimum Operator 
Stroke Required for 
Direct Opening Action
4.5 mm
Maximum Operator 
Stroke
4.5 mm
Contact Resistance 50 mΩ maximum (initial value)
Insulation Resistance 100 MΩ minimum (500V DC megger)
Overvoltage Category II
Impulse Withstand 
Voltage
2.5 kV
Pollution Degree 3
Operation Frequency 900 operations/hour
Shock Resistance
Operation extremes: 150 m/s
2
Damage limits:  1000 m/s
2
Vibration Resistance
Operation extremes: 10 to 500 Hz
amplitude 0.35 mm, acceleration 50 m/s
2
Damage limits: 10 to 500 Hz, 
amplitude 0.35 mm, acceleration 50 m/s
2
Mechanical Life 100,000 operations minimum
Electrical Life 100,000 operations minimum
Degree of Protection IP65 (IEC 60529)
Short-circuit Protection
250V/10A fuse 
(Type aM IEC 60269-1/IEC 60269-2)
Conditional Short-circuit 
Current
1000A
Terminal Style Solder terminal
Recommended Tighten-
ing Torque for Locking 
Ring
0.88 N·m
Applicable Wire Size 1.25 mm
2
 maximum
Terminal Soldering 
Condition
310 to 350°C, within 3 seconds
Weight (approx.)
ø30mm button: 13g
ø40mm button: 16g
Note: Except for stop switch (yellow button)
Standards
Standard Mark
Approval Organization/ 
File No.
UL508
CSA C22.2 No.14
UL/c-UL File No.E68961
EN60947-5-1
EN60947-5-5 (Note)
TÜV SÜD
European Commission's Low 
Voltage Directive
Note: Except for stop switch (yellow button)
Contact Ratings
Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) 250V
Rated Thermal Current (Ith) 5A
Rated Operating Voltage (Ue) 30V 125V 250V
Rated Operating 
Current (Note)
Main Contacts
AC
50/60 Hz
Resistive Load 
(AC-12)
– 5A 3A
Inductive Load 
(AC-15)
– 1.5A 0.75A
DC
Resistive Load 
(DC-12)
2A 0.4A 0.2A
Inductive Load 
(DC-13)
1A 0.22A 0.1A
Minimum applicable load: 5V AC/DC, 1 mA (reference value) • 
(May vary depending on the operating conditions and load)
Operational current represents the classication by making and • 
breaking currents (IEC 60947-5-1).
Note:
TÜV rating: AC-15 0.75A/250V, DC-13 1A/30V 
UL rating:  Standard Duty AC 0.75A/250V 
  Standard Duty DC 1A/30V
ø16
X6 Series Emergency Stop Switches (unibody type)
Manufacturer:
IDEC CORP. 1-7-31 Nishimiyahara, Yodogawa-Ku, Osaka 532-8550, Japan
EU Authorized Representative:
IDEC Elektrotechnik GmbH
Wendenstrasse 331, D-20537 Hamburg, Germany 
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:
We, IDEC CORPORATION 7-31, Nishimiyahara 1-chome Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 
532-8550, Japan declare under our sole responsibility that the product:
Description: Emergency stop switches 
Model No.: X6 
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the EC Directive on the fol-
lowing standard(s) or other normative document(s). In case of alteration of the 
product, not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity.
Applicable EC Directive:  Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
  Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
Applicable Standard(s):  EN 60947-5-5








