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Emergency Stop Switches Selection Guide
IDEC’s original “Safe Break Action” and “Reverse 
Energy Structure”ensure the safety of operator 
and system, when the switch is damaged due to 
excessive shocks.
International Safety Standards Requirements
➀ Red-colored, mushroom actuator, with yellow background 
(IEC 60947-5-5; 4.2, ISO 13850; 4.4, IEC 60204-1; 10.7)
➁ Normally closed contacts with a direct opening action 
(IEC 60947-5-5; 5.2, IEC 60947-5-1; Annex K)
➂ The emergency stop function shall be maintained by latching of the 
operator until reset manually 
(IEC 60947-5-5; 6.2, ISO 13850; 4.4)
Third
Generation
Developed before the establishment 
of international safety standards.
Compliant with international safety standards.
Compliant with international safety 
standards. Even more consideration 
has been taken into account on 
operator safety.
Satisfies the requirements of:
➀ Red-colored, mushroom actuator, 
with yellow background
➁ Direct opening action
Satisfies the requirements of:
➀ Red-colored, mushroom actuator, with yellow background
➁ Direct opening action
➂ Safety lock mechanism
Satises the requirements of:
➀ Red-colored, mushroom actuator, 
with yellow background
➁ Direct opening action
➂ Safety lock mechanism
IDEC’s Unique
• Reverse Energy Structure
• Safe Break Action
  Long Commited to providing the  Highest Level of Safety
Third-
generation
Safety
Second
Generation
First
Generation










