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D-078
APEM
Switches & 
Pilot Lights
Control Boxes
Emergency 
Stop Switches
Enabling 
Switches
Safety Products
Explosion Proof
Terminal Blocks
Relays & Sockets
Circuit 
Protectors
Power Supplies
LED Illumination
Controllers
Operator 
Interfaces
Sensors
AUTO-ID
Enabling Switches
HE1B
HE2B
HE3B
HE5B
HE6B
HE2G
HE1G-L
Actuator w/
Plastic Holder
HE5B ø16mm Round Three-position Enabling Switches
• The enabling switches have been designed for industrial purposes. 
Use for residential, commercial, or lighting purposes may cause 
unwanted electromagnetic disturbances in which case the user may 
be required to take adequate mitigation measures. (IEC60947-1, 
Clause 5.3)
• Do not assemble or modify the enabling switches and do not disable 
the enabling function. Otherwise, failure of accidents may occur.
• When using the enabling switch in a safety related part of a control 
system, use the enabling switch properly in accordance with the 
safety standards and regulations of the actual machine, system, 
and application, of the country or region where the enabling switch 
is used. Also, perform a risk assessment before using the enabling 
switch.
• Do not disable the safety function of the enabling switch by using 
tape, elastic band, or by disguring the rubber boot, otherwise the 
loss of enabling switch function may cause serious accidents.
• Perform a risk assessment in actual applications as strong force may 
be applied to the switch when depressed to position 3.
• Perform a risk assessment for the shape and structure of the part 
where the enabling switch is installed, to prevent unintended opera-
tion of the enabling switch. For example, an enabling switch protrud-
ing from the teach pendant may result in an unintended operation of 
the enabling switch.
• Strong force may be applied to a 3-position enabling switch when 
pressed to position 3. Provide sufcient strength to the part where 
3-position enabling switches will be installed.
• Operator strength is 250N. If the expected operating force exceeds 
250N, use a separate actuator with a stoppper.
• Use wires of the proper size to meet voltage and current require-
ments, and solder the wires correctly according to the wiring instruc-
tion described below. If soldering is incomplete, the wire may heat 
during operation, causing a re hazard.
• Do not apply excessive force to the enabling switch.
• Follow the wiring instructions mentioned in the instruction manual.
 Safety Precautions
Instructions
Operating Instructions
• The enabling switch permits machine operation only while the 
enabling switch is manually operated for robot teaching or other 
purposes in hazardous areas. Make sure that the control system is 
designed to activate the machine only when the enabling switch is at 
position 2 (3mm) operating travel.
• To achieve a high level of safety, connect the two contacts of the 
3-position switch to a disparity detection circuit (e.g., safety relay 
module) (ISO 13849-1, EN 954-1).
• Because two contacts are designed to operate independently, press-
ing the edge of a button turns on one contact earlier than the other 
contact, causing a delay in operation. To avoid this, always press the 
center of the button.
• When an enabling switch with rubber boot is mounted in a hermet-
ically-sealed control box, a large change in internal air pressure may 
cause the rubber boot to inate and deate, affecting the perfor-
mance of the enabling switch. Check periodically to make sure that 
the enabling switch operates correctly.
• The edge of rubber boot may stick out if excessive force is applied on 
the rubber boot. When such event is anticipated, it is recom mended 
to embed the rubber boot in the mounting panel as shown in the 
gure below.
• To prevent malfunction of enabling switches without rubber boot, add 
extra protection.
Installation Instructions
• If the mounting panel is deformed, waterproof characteristics of the 
enabling switch with rubber boot cannot be achieved. Keep sufcient 
strength on the mounting panel.
HE9Z-GSH51 Grip Style Enabling Switch Housing
• Recommended Tightening Torque
Parts for tightening Torque
A Head and body 0.8 to 1.2 N·m
B Body and cable gland 2.7 ± 3.3 N·m
C Cable gland 2.7 ± 3.3 N·m
•  The recommended tight ening torques of B and C are for the supplied 
cable gland. When using another cable gland, refer to the tightening 
torque of the cable gland used. 
Wiring Instructions
• Applicable wire size: 0.5 mm
2
 maximum × 1 pc.
• Solder the terminal at a temperature of 310 to 350°C within 3 sec-
onds using a soldering iron. Sn-Ag-Cu type is recommended when 
using lead-free solder. Do not use ow or dip soldering.
• When soldering, take care not to touch the enabling switch with 
the soldering iron. Also ensure that no tensile force is applied to the 
terminal. Do not bend the terminal or apply excessive force to the 
terminal.
• Use non-corrosive liquid rosin as soldering ux.
Head Body
Cable Gland
A
B C










