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 |






