Conveyor switches

CHI Control

Safe and reliable conveyor

belt stopping, where and
whenever it is needed
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Complete coverage
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standards
Local market leader with global competence
Eaton’s product series are distinguished by their strong presence in all regions
of the world. In markets that adhere to IEC standards, Eaton’s Moeller line
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South Africa
Eaton acquired the CHI Control
business through the acquisition of
Actom Low Voltage, South Africa in
July 2011.In terms of organisation,
product and production techniques,
CHI Control is being fully integrated
into Eaton, adopting the Eaton
Business System, a single system
covering work processes, tools
and tooling. The CHI Control logo
is now being replaced by the Eaton
logo on product rating and carton
labels and associated marketing
materials with a phased completion
date of 1 July 2013.The CHI Control
name and logo remain registered
trademarks of Eaton Corporation.
 Conveyor switches

Single End Conveyor Trip Switch 1 Conveyor switches 1

1.1 Conveyor standard/slack belt trip switch.............................................................................. 6
1.2 Conveyor belt ripped/torn switch........................................................................................ 10
1.3 Conveyor alignment switch................................................................................................ 12

Ripped/Torn conveyor belt trip switch

Single pole conveyor alignment switch

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 1.1 Conveyor standard/slack belt trip switch

1 General operation Slack Rope Operation

The conveyor trip switch facilitates stopping the
conveyor, in the event of an emergency from any
point along the entire length of the conveyor, giving
safety to physical harm and mechanical damage.
Standard Belt Operation
The conveyor trip switch, is a safety switch that has a pre-
tension device which allows the trip wire to be tensioned.
When a pull is exerted to the trip wire, the yellow flag falls 90˚
and mechanically locks out the control circuit contact block. To
reset the switch, the flag must be reset by hand. The conveyor
trip switch is available in single-end or double-end options.
The conveyor trip switch with Slack Rope feature has a
pre-tension device which allows the trip wire to be tensioned
and sets the Slack Rope control circuit contact, to indicate
that the trip wire is tensioned correctly. When a pull is exerted
to the trip wire, the yellow flag falls 90˚ and mechanically
locks out the Safety Trip control circuit contact. To reset the
switch the flag must be reset by hand. The conveyor trip
switch is available in single-end or double-end options.
Select Criteria
Distance between two Conveyor Belt Trip Switches must not
exceed 100 metres however they may be less. Depending
on the length of exposed area and type of switches required,
you may require only 2 single end conveyor safety switches or
combination of double and single end conveyor safety switches.

CHW53198 Single End Standard

Description Eaton Part Number

Single End Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53198

CHW53197 Double End Standard

Description Eaton Part Number

Double End Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53197

CHW53198A Single End Slack Rope

Description Eaton Part Number

Slack Rope Single End Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53198A

CHW53197A Double End Slack Rope

Description Eaton Part Number

Slack Rope Double End Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53197A

PT125CW5000 Pigtail M10

Description Eaton Part Number

Pigtail M10 x 125mm PT125CW5000

1001AG0055 Crosby Clamp

Description Eaton Part Number

Crosby Clamp – 5mm wire rope 1001AG0055

3-5/33 Wire Rope 2.5mm

Description Eaton Part Number

Wire Rope 2.5mm x 33 metres 3-5/33

Wire Rope 2.5mm x 61 metres 3-5/61
Wire Rope 2.5mm x 101 metres 3-5/101

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 Conveyor standard/slack belt trip switch
1.1
CHW53173 Turnbuckle Eye/Eye 1
Description Eaton Part Number

Turnbuckle Eye/Eye M10 x 125mm CHW53173

SPBUYEA Thimble
Description Eaton Part Number

Thimble – 2.5mm wire rope SPBUYEA

CHW53203 Flashing LED 110/220 VAC

Description Eaton Part Number

Flashing LED Light Kit – 110/220VAC – Amber CHW53203A

Flashing LED Light Kit – 110/220VAC – Red CHW53203B

CHW53201 Padlock Attachment

Description Eaton Part Number

Padlock Attachment for Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53201

CHW53199 Conveyor Switch Unit

Description Eaton Part Number

Switch Unit for Standard Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53199

Switch Unit for Slack Rope Conveyor Trip Switch CHW53199A

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 1.1 Conveyor standard/slack belt trip switch

1 Selection Criteria

Dimensions (mm)

Single End Standard Belt Trip Switch Single End Slack Belt Trip Switch
CHW53198 CHW53198A

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 Conveyor standard/slack belt trip switch
1.1
1

Double End Slack Belt Trip Switch Single End Slack Belt Trip Switch
CHW53197A CHW53198A

Technical Detail

Standards IEC/SANS 60079-0 2005 Ed3

IEC/SANS 60079-1 2004 Ed3
IEC 60947-5-1
Mounting 2 Bolts M10
Ambient Temperature -20°C to 70°C
Protection IP66
Cable Entry 3 x M20
Maximum Ampere Rating (A) AC DC

VOLTS 120 240 480 600 125 250

Make and Emergency Interupting Capacity 60.0 30.0 15.0 12.0 1.1 0.55
Normal Load Break 6.0 3.0 1.5 1.2 1.1 0.55
Continuous Current 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 5.0 5.0

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 1.2 Conveyor belt ripped/torn switch

1 General Operation
The conveyor belt ripped/torn trip switch is used in conveyor
systems to provide a fail-safe stop mechanism for torn or
ripped conveyor belts. The Rip Switches are typically installed
just after loading points where belts are more likely to develop
tears or rips and at 300m intervals on longer conveyors. Once
activated these switches isolate the control circuits of the
motors driving the conveyors and other process equipment.

Top View Front View

CHW53198B Ripped/Torn Conveyor Belt Trip Switch

Description Eaton Part Number

Ripped/torn conveyor belt trip switch CHW53198B

PT125CW5000 Pigtail M10

Description Eaton Part Number

Pigtail M10 x 125mm PT125CW5000

1001AG0055 Crosby Clamp

Description Eaton Part Number

Crosby Clamp – 5mm wire rope 1001AG0055

3-5/33 Wire Rope 2.5mm

Description Eaton Part Number

Wire Rope 2.5mm x 33 meters 3-5/33

THIMB3 Thimble
Description Eaton Part Number

Thimble – 2.5mm wire rope THIMB3

CHW53203A Flashing LED Light Kit – Amber

Description Eaton Part Number

Flashing LED light kit – 110/220VAC – amber CHW53203A

CHW53203B Flashing LED Light Kit – Red

Description Eaton Part Number

Flashing LED light kit – 110/220VAC – red CHW53203B

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 Conveyor belt ripped/torn switch
1.2
Application Requirement 1
Two belt rip switches are required, one on either side of the belt. debris protruding through the belt activates the wire rope spanned
Between the two switches is a wire rope with two forked keys below the belt in strategic zones of high risk to ensure quick
at either end, which attach to each rip switch. The ripped belt or detection limiting damage to the belt and associated equipment.

Dimensions (mm)
287

287

64
146

146
35.5
64

65 222

Top View Side View

Technical Data

Standards IEC/SANS 60079-0 2005 Ed3

IEC/SANS 60079-1 2004 Ed3
IEC 60947-5-1
Mounting 2 Bolts M10
Ambient Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC
Protection IP66
Cable Entry 3 x M20
Maximum Ampere Rating (A) AC DC

VOLTS 120 240 480 600 125 250

Make and Emergency Interrupting Capacity 60.0 30.0 15.0 12.0 1.1 0.55
Normal Load Break 6.0 3.0 1.5 1.2 1.1 0.55
Continuous Current 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 5.0 5.0

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 1.3 Conveyor alignment switch

1 General Operation
The alignment switches are mounted on both sides of conveyor
systems to provide a fail-safe stop mechanism for conveyor belts
that have misaligned to the left or right.
Alignment switches are typically mounted on either side of the
header and tail pulleys on all conveyors and after every 300 metres
and at every tripper drive on longer conveyor belts.
Once activated these switches interrupt the control circuits to
motors driving the conveyors and other process equipment.

CHW93053 Order Information

Description Contacts Eaton Part Number

Single Pole Conveyor Alignment Switch 1NO/1NC CHW93053

Double Pole Conveyor Alignment Switch 2NO/2NC CHW93058

Mechanical Detail

CHW93053 CHW93058

A – Max 60° 65°

B – Trip 17° 40°
C – Overtravel 43° 25°
D – Reset 6° 35°

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 Conveyor alignment switch
1.3
Dimensions (mm) 1

Technical Data
SANS IEC

Standards 60529 : 2001 Ed 1.01 60529 : 2001 Ed 2.1

61241-0 : 2005 Ed 1 61241-0 : 2004 Ed 1
61241-1 : 2005 Ed 1 61241-1 : 2004 Ed 1
Mounting 4 Bolts M6
Ambient Temperature -15ºC – 80ºC
Protection IP65
Cable Entry 1 x M20
Lever Operation Spring Return Action
Electrical Detail AC DC

VOLTS 110 220

380 550 120 240 600
Single Pole Bin No. 93053
Max Make 60A 30A 17.5A 15A
Max Break 6A 3A 1.7A 1.2A 2.2A 1.1A 0.4A
Double Pole Bin No. 93058
Max Make 40A 20A 12A 8A
Max Break 15A 10A 7A 5A 0.5A 0.2A 0.002A
Note: Must be the same polarity on each pole.

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