Abstract: A safety switch (2) with a latching unit (12), by means of which an associated actuator (3) is held in a latched position. The latching unit (12) has an opening (9) and a blocking element. In a latched position, the blocking element projects into the opening (9) and rear-engages an actuator head (8) of the actuator (3), which is in the latched position. The blocking element is held in the latched position by means of a positioning element with a setting force. When the actuator head (8) is inserted into or removed from the opening (9), the actuator head (8) pivots the blocking element out against the setting force.

Abstract: A safety switch (2) with a latching unit (12), by means of which an associated actuator (3) is held in a latched position. The latching unit (12) has an arrangement of latching jaws (14). Each latching jaw (14) is spring-mounted by means of a spring unit (15). The latching jaws (14) are concentrically arranged and each face one another with a first free end and delimit an insertion opening (A). The latching jaws (14) are held in latched position by the spring forces generated by the spring units (15). The latching jaws (14) can be displaced against the spring forces of the spring unit (15), which serves to enlarge the insertion opening (A).

Abstract: An actuator (3) for a safety switch (2) with an actuator head (8), said actuator head being mounted to a core body (6) by means of a connection element (7). The actuator head (8) has, at least in parts, a larger cross section than the connection element (7). The connection element (7) is rigid in the axial direction. The actuator head (8) is held in a base position by means of the connecting element (7). In this base position, the longitudinal axis of the connection element (7) runs at an angle of inclination to the surface of the core body (6).

Abstract: A series connection having multiple safety switches. Here, the series connection includes wiring connecting the safety switches. The safety switches can output signals. Depending on the registration of these signals by additional safety switches of the series connection it will be detected whether the wiring is laid out for connecting a master, and whether such a master is connected. Depending on this, the operation of the safety switches is predetermined.

Abstract: A guard locking element (4) actuatable by means of an electric drive (6). By means of the electric drive (6), the guard locking element (4) can be brought into a blocking position such that an actuator (2) of a safety switch is locked by said guard locking element. The guard locking element (4) is connected to the electric drive (6) by means of a coupling (11) such that a rotary motion of the electric drive (6) is converted into a purely translatory motion of the guard locking element (4).

Abstract: A safety switch arrangement with a safety switch and an actuator associated with it. Moreover, a locking unit is provided for, by means of which the actuator is locked in a latched position. The safety switch has an auxiliary unlocking unit that has a mechanically actuatable actuating element. An actuation of the actuating element is implemented only with a transmission element as a positioning movement for the locking unit.

Abstract: A safety system having at least one safety module, which is associated with a system controlled by a controller. A portable augmented reality unit is provided. The augmented reality unit has a camera and a projection unit. The safety module has a connection module. The connection module is designed to provide a data connection with the augmented reality unit, and further, a data connection with the controller. By means of the augmented reality unit, a code identifying the system is captured and transmitted to the connection module. Depending on the code captured by the augmented reality unit, parameters of operating elements are supplied. Based on the parameters, the operating elements are made visible by means of the projection unit of the augmented reality unit.

Abstract: A safety switch (1) having an input/output structure and means for generating a switching signal. Depending on the switching signal, the operation of the system can be released. The input/output structure forms means of connection for connecting a start button (5). By manually actuating the start button (5), an acknowledgment signal for releasing the system is generated. The means of connection are detected automatically in the safety switch (1).

Abstract: An electronic safety module with an electrical connection (3). The electrical connection (3) comprises a partial thread (10) that is an integral part of an electrically conductive component providing an electrical shielding.

Abstract: A safety switch (1) having a reading head (2) and an actuator (3) having a transponder (4) and being movable relative to the reading head (2). Encoded signals of the transponder (4) are detectable by means of the reading head (2). As a means for detecting encoded signals, the reading head (2) has a resonant circuit (6) controlled by a processor unit, with the distance between the actuator (3) and reading head (2) being determined by means of an amplitude evaluation of the signals of the transponder (4) detected with the resonant circuit (6). Control signals are generated as a function of the distance signals thus determined.

Abstract: A safety device with a safety switch and an actuator that is arranged movably relative to said safety switch. A transponder is arranged in the actuator, and a reading unit is arranged in the safety switch. A locking position of the actuator is controlled by the fact that transponder signals of the transponder are detected in the reading unit. The safety switch has a locking element with an influencing element. The actuator has a sensor coupled with the transponder. In the locking position of the actuator the locking element is insertable into a receptacle of the actuator. This effects the locking of the actuator. This locking is controlled in that the influencing element is only within the range of influence of the sensor when the locking element is inserted into the receptacle. Said sensor generates a sensor signal via which the transponder signals sent by the transponder are modified.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety system (1) for a separating protective device with a first monitoring device for monitoring whether the separating protective device is bolted with a bolting system and with a second monitoring device for registering the position of the separating protective device. The second monitoring device has a sensor that generates direction-dependent signals and that differs from the first monitoring device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety switch (2) with a redundant input structure and with a redundant output structure. The safety switch (2) is designed for integration into a series connection (1) of safety switches (2); the safety switch (2) has devices for detecting and adjusting the operating mode in the series connection (1). The safety switch (2) is designed for replacement in the series connection (1) during its operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module interface with a device-side connector provided on an electronic module with a number of contact elements. They are designed to form a plug-type connection with several corresponding plug-type connectors with different numbers of contact elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module arrangement (1) with a base module and at least one submodule (5); the base module has at least two connection modules. The submodule (5) can be put into contact via a connection module with a choice of one of the connection modules of the base module and can consequently be attached to the base module in different orientations. Detection devices for detecting the orientation of the submodule (5) attached to the base module are provided in the base module.

Abstract: The invention relates to a functional module with a housing. The housing is comprised of a holder for a submodule. The submodule can be mounted in the holder in two different rotary positions. The submodules of the functional module can be simply mounted on the functional module as independent elements and replaced on it when necessary. This leads, in particular, to a substantial reduction of expenses for repairs, because only the submodule has to be replaced when there is a defect in a submodule, for instance. Different configurations of the functional module are realized with minor effort because of the possibility of attaching the submodule(s) in different rotary positions on the functional module; especially simple adaptation to different applications is possible because of that.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator (1) of a safety switch (10) for detecting and locking a specifiable state of an apparatus (2), in particular for detecting and locking the closed state of a safety device of a machine (4) or the like, wherein the actuator (1) has an inductor (36) for a contact-free signal exchange with a reading inductor (38) of a switch element (16) of the safety switch (10), and wherein the actuator (1) has a locking flank (50) on which a lock element (24) of the switch element (16) can be brought into locking contact and the actuator (1) can therefore be locked on the switch element (16), characterized in that the inductor (36) has at least one winding extending around the locking flank (50) or around a recess or hole in the actuator (1) forming the locking flank (50) so that the at least one winding extends around the lock element (24) or around an extension of the lock element (24) in the state in which the actuator (1) is locked to the switch element (16), as well as a safety switch

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular arrangement with at least one base module that has a connection module on two different sides in each case and with at least one functional module with at least one connection module. The connection modules of the base module are designed to be rotationally invariant with regard to their mechanical and electrical connections, so a choice of the first or second connection module of the base module can be brought into contact with the connection module of the functional module by rotating the base module.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for controlling the operation of a machine (3) includes a device for monitoring the status of a safety device (2), in particular a safety switch for monitoring the closed status of a safety gate or similar of the safety device (2). When the safety device (2) is in the closed state, the apparatus (1) can provide an enabling signal for operation of the machine (3) and has a detection device (10) for detecting a locking insert (14). The insert can be effectively connected to the detection device (10), is portable, and can be removed from the detection device (10) without the use of a tool. When the safety device (2) is in the closed state, the apparatus (1) will provide the enabling signal only if the locking insert (14) is effectively connected to the detection device (10).