Schaltbau S579 – Dead-man pushbutton

Schaltbau handle S579 series are suitable for use in locomotives and multiple units and are suitable for a continuous current of 10 A

Dead-man handles

S579 Series dead-man handles incorporate the proven Schaltbau Limit switches. The rugged switching devices are very versatile and have a very long design life.

The dead-man handles are designed for use under rough operating conditions, e.g. on locomotives and multiple units.

Features

Dead-man handles with change-over contact
Rugged, long-lasting, reliable
Snap-action switch S804 or S814
High electrical rating due to solid contact bridge
Contact material: hard silver or gold alloy
High resistance to shock and vibration
S814 featuring wiping, self-cleaning contacts

Stock items

S579 T	fitted with S804 b 40 snap-action switch with stronger return spring
S579 TG	same as S579 T with yellow button
S579 W	for wall mounting, fitted with S814 b 40 snap-action switch

Specifications

DSD push button S579

Switching element	S804 b 40 or S814 b 40
Rated insulation voltage U_i	250 V
Conv. thermal current I_th	10 A
Ingress protection rating, IEC 60529	IP66
Mechanical endurance	> 5 million operating cycles
Temperature range	-40 °C … +85 °C
Weight	approx. 500 g
Standards	IEC 60077, VDE0660