PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SIEMENS 3SE7160-1AE00 - Safety Position Switch with Separate Actuator
The SIEMENS 3SE7160-1AE00 is an electromechanical safety position switch from the SIRIUS 3SE7 series, designed for robust position monitoring and guard interlocking applications in industrial environments. This component facilitates the detection of guard positions or the presence of machine parts, providing critical feedback for safety circuits. It integrates into control systems requiring reliable state indication for operational safety and compliance with machine directives.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: SIRIUS 3SE7
- COMPONENT TYPE: Safety Position Switch with Separate Actuator
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- RATED OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE (Ue): 24VDC / 230VAC (typical for contacts)
- RATED OPERATIONAL CURRENT (Ie): 6A (AC-15, 230V) / 0.3A (DC-13, 24V)
- CONTACT CONFIGURATION: 1 NO (Normally Open) + 1 NC (Normally Closed)
- SWITCHING PRINCIPLE: Snap-action contacts with positive opening of NC contacts
- CONNECTION TYPE: Screw Terminals
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING MATERIAL: Metal
- ACTUATOR TYPE: Requires separate actuator (not included)
- SWITCHING FREQUENCY: 1200 switching cycles/hour (maximum)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- SAFETY INTEGRITY LEVEL (SIL): Up to SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
- PERFORMANCE LEVEL (PL): Up to PLe (ISO 13849-1)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP67
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: -25 to +80 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Screw mounting
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- MACHINE SAFETY: Guard monitoring, access control, position detection
- INDUSTRIAL SECTORS: Manufacturing, robotics, material handling, packaging machinery