Instruction Manual
RP-LS42F-xxL and xxLF Series 42 mm Latching Switches with Rope/Cable Actuators
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Positive-opening safety contacts (IEC 60947-5-1), not dependent upon springs
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Both safety contacts latch open when rope is pulled, broken, or if tension is reduced;
requires manual reset (IEC 60947-5-5)
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Compliant with ANSI B11.19, NFPA 79, IEC/EN 60204-1 and ISO 13850 Emergency Stop
requirements
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Heavy-duty thermoplastic housing (polyamide), rated IP67, suitable for demanding industrial
environments; insulated device
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Innovative quick-connect design provides quick, easy rope fixing and tensioning on RP-
LS42F-..LF models
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Rope spans of 25 m (82 ft), 37.5 m (125 ft), and 75 m (245 ft), depending on model
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Monitoring contacts operate opposite the safety contacts, for monitoring by another device
or interfaced with EZ-LIGHT
®
indicators
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Tension indicator window indicates proper rope tension for operation or safety contacts
latched open (the rope pull or the E-stop button is actuated)
Models
Maximum Rope Length / Force
Rope
Connection
E-Stop
Button
75 m (246.1 ft) / 300 N
38 m (124.7 ft) / 175 N
25 m (82.0 ft) / 100 N
RP-LS42F-75L
RP-LS42F-38L
RP-LS42F-25L
Ring
No
RP-LS42F-75LF
RP-LS42F-38LF
RP-LS42F-25LF
Turnbuckle
No
Figure 1. Contact State
14
22
34
42
13
21
33
41
Run
14
22
34
42
13
21
33
41
Pull / Break
Note:
This symbol
for a positive-opening safety
contact (IEC 60947-5-1) is used in the switching diagram
to identify the point in actuator travel where the normally-
closed safety contact is fully open.
Figure 2. Switching Diagram
0 mm
80N / 140N / 240N
100N / 175N / 300N
60N / 105N / 180N
Operating point ± 0.5 mm
Actuating force ± 15%
Latch
Latch
Monitoring
Safety
Monitoring
Safety
-5 mm
+3.5 mm
+4.3 mm
+5 mm
-4.3 mm
-3.5 mm
13-14
21-22
33-34
41-42
Contacts:
Open
Closed
Transition
Important... Read this before proceeding!
The user is responsible for satisfying all local, state, and national laws,
rules, codes, and regulations relating to the use of this
product and its application. Banner Engineering Corp. has made every effort to provide complete application, installation, operation,
and maintenance instructions. Please contact a Banner Applications Engineer with any questions regarding this product.
The user is responsible
for making sure that all machine operators, maintenance personnel, electricians, and supervisors are
thoroughly familiar with and understand all instructions regarding the installation, maintenance, and use of this product, and with the
machinery it controls. The user and any personnel involved with the installation and use of this product must be thoroughly familiar
Rope Pull Emergency Stop Switches
Original Document
67709 Rev. C
4 November 2021
67709
