Product Description
The Schmersal AZ 16-12ZI-STR-B6L-M16Â is a Safety switch with separate actuator of the AZ 16ZI series for movable guards on machinery and plant. It keeps the guard door locked until the hazardous condition has ended and signals position and interlocking to the safety controller. The manufacturer's article number is 163011716, the EAN 4030661479569.
Scope of delivery
Individually coded actuator B6 left-hand model / Slot covers for dust-proof covering of the openings not in use
Important note
The axis of the hinge must be 5 mm above and in a parallel plane to the top surface of the safety switch.
Minimum actuating radius on hinged guards 35 mm
The actuator is not available separately.
Technical data
Safety-related characteristic data (14)
| Standards |
EN ISO 13849-1 |
| Performance Level, up to (single channel) |
c |
| Category (single channel) |
1 |
| Precondition for the fault exclusion |
Can be used when fault exclusion for dangerous damage to the 1-channel mechanism is permissible and sufficient protection against manipulation is guaranteed. |
| Performance Level, up to (with fault exclusion) |
d |
| Category (with fault exclusion) |
3 |
| Precondition for category 3 |
for 2-channel use and with suitable logic unit. |
| B<sub>10D</sub> Normally-closed contact (NC) |
2,000,000 Operations |
| Note on the NC contact |
Electrical life on request. |
| B<sub>10D</sub> Normally-open contact (NO) |
1,000,000 Operations |
| Note on the NO contact |
at 10% Ie and ohmic load |
| Mission time |
20 Year(s) |
| Coding level according to EN ISO 14119 |
High |
| Mission time |
20 Year(s) |
Actuation and switching function (7)
| Actuating speed, maximum |
2 m/s |
| Positive break travel |
8 mm |
| Positive break force, minimum |
20 N |
| Positive break force per NC contact, minimum |
10 N |
| Mechanical lifetime, minimum |
1,000,000 Operations |
| Actuator |
flexible / angled |
| Ejection force |
Yes |
Contacts and connection (12)
| Switching element |
1 NO contact, 2 NC contacts |
| Number of safety contacts |
2 |
| Number of auxiliary contacts |
1 |
| Switching principle |
slow action, positive break NC contact |
| Material of the contacts, electrical |
Silver |
| Cable entry |
3 x M16 x 1,5 |
| Cable section, minimum |
0.75 mm² |
| Cable section, maximum |
2.5 mm² |
| Note |
All indications including the conductor ferrules. |
| Connector position |
Right |
| Type of electrical connection |
Screw terminals M16 x 1.5 |
| Termination |
Connector plug M12, 8-pole, (A-coding) |
Electrical data (17)
| Rated insulation voltage U<sub>i</sub> |
500 V |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage U<sub>imp</sub> |
6 kV |
| Thermal test current |
10 A |
| Required rated short-circuit current |
1,000 A |
| Voltage, Utilisation category DC-13 |
24 VDC |
| Current, Utilisation category DC-13 |
4 A |
| Voltage, Utilisation category AC-15 |
230 VAC |
| Current, Utilisation category AC-15 |
4 A |
| Voltage, Utilisation category DC-13 |
24 VDC |
| Current, Utilisation category DC-13 |
4 A |
| Maximum switching frequency |
4,000 /h |
| Current, Utilisation category AC-15 |
4 A |
| Degree of pollution |
3 |
| Overvoltage category |
III |
| Note, Utilisation category DC-13 |
Connector 8-pole |
| Note, Utilisation category DC-13 |
Connector 8-pole |
| Voltage, Utilisation category AC-15 |
230 VAC |
Design, material, environment (13)
| Housing material |
Plastic, glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic, self-extinguishing |
| Material of the actuator |
Stainless steel |
| Length of sensor |
30 mm |
| Width of sensor |
52 mm |
| Height of sensor |
90 mm |
| Gross weight |
157 g |
| Mounting |
Screws |
| Type of the fixing screws |
2x M6 |
| IP Degree of protection |
IP67 |
| Ambient temperature |
-30 ... +80 °C |
| Storage and transport temperature |
-40 ... +85 °C |
| Permissible installation altitude above sea level, maximum |
2,000 m |
| Actuating radius, minimum |
35 mm |
Standards and approvals (2)
| Standards |
EN IEC 60947-5-1 / EN ISO 13849-1 / EN ISO 14119 |
| Certificates |
cULus |
Delivery time and availability
Many items of this series are available from stock; special versions are built to order by the manufacturer and take correspondingly longer. The delivery time shown in the shop applies to stocked goods and is a guide value. For urgent orders please ask us for the actual delivery time in advance – we will also check whether express shipping is possible.
Your advantage when buying from us
- Authorised Schmersal dealer — genuine products with full manufacturer warranty
- Technical advice from specialists in machine safety
- All safety-related characteristic data documented for your risk assessment
- Matching actuators and accessories from a single source
- A named contact instead of an anonymous ticket system
- Shipping from Germany, delivery throughout Europe
