IS-MDC-12 Interlock Switch
Dual Channel Interlock® Switch
Lasermet’s IS-MDC-12 is a dual channel coded magnetic door safety contact, which is used to detect when a door or other moveable cover forming part of a protective enclosure is open.
- Achieve Performance Level ‘e’ as specified in BS EN 13849-1:2008
- Small, sleek, and compact package
- CE and UKCA marked
Description
Dual-channel Coded Magnetic Interlock® Switch
- Small and compact – Good looking design blends in with professional standard laboratories and hi-tech premises
- High performance and high reliability – Achieve PL ‘e’ as specified in BS EN 13849-1 when correctly wired to a suitable Interlock® controller
- “Coded” design – Magnetic field is arranged such that the switch cannot easily be defeated by a single magnet
- Compact footprint
- High tolerance to offset alignment
- Concealed rear or top cable entry
- Conforms to CE and UKCA requirements

The IS-MDC-12 has three contacts, two of which are closed and one of which is open when the door is closed. All three contacts change over when the door is open.
Specifications
Contacts | 2NC / 1NO |
Rating | 300mA Resistive Load 50V |
Channels | Dual |
Magnet Coupling | Coded |
Maximum Range | Typically 10mm |
Safety Performance | Up to EN 13849-1: 2008 PL’e’ |
Operating Environment | -5° to +45°C, 0 – 95% RH |
Environmental Protection | IP50 |
Switch Size | 67 x 29.5 x 13.5mm |
Actuator Size | 67 x 29.5 x 13.5mm |
Lead Length | 2m approx. |
Combined Weight | 85g approx. |
Conforms to Standards | BS EN 1088: 1995 + A2: 2008 Safety of machinery – Interlocks |