Telemecanique XCKN2118G11 XCKJ/XCKN Limit Switch 1NC+1NO standard IP65

The Telemecanique XCKN2118G11 is a compact-format limit switch from the XCKN XC Standard series, designed for position and end-of-travel detection on industrial machinery. It features a spring return thermoplastic roller lever, snap-action 1 NC + 1 NO contacts, and connects via a Pg 11 cable entry with screw-clamp terminals. The plastic body is rated IP65 and certified to CSA, UL, and CCC standards.

Technical specifications:

• Catalog reference: XCKN2118G11
• Manufacturer: Telemecanique (Schneider Electric)
• Series: XCKN XC Standard
• Contact arrangement: 1 NC + 1 NO, snap action
• Actuator: Spring return roller lever, thermoplastic, lateral approach (2 directions)
• Switch actuation: By 30° cam
• Cable entry: 1 entry tapped for Pg 11 cable gland
• Electrical connection: Screw-clamp terminals, 1 x 0.34...2 x 1.5 mm²
• AC-15 rating: Ue = 240 V, Ie = 3 A, Ithe = 10 A (IEC 60947-5-1)
• DC-13 rating: Ue = 250 V, Ie = 0.1 A (IEC 60947-5-1)
• Positive opening minimum torque: 0.15 N.m
• Mechanical durability: 10,000,000 cycles
• Electrical durability: 5,000,000 cycles (IEC 60947-5-1 appendix C)
• Maximum actuation speed: 1.5 m/s
• IP protection: IP65 (IEC 60529), IK04 (IEC 62262)
• Ambient operating temperature: -25...70 °C
• Storage temperature: -40...70 °C
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 30 x 108 x 44.5 mm
• Net weight: 0.175 kg
• Certifications: CSA, UL, CCC
• Standards: IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60204-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No 14

Features and benefits:

• Positive opening operation with a minimum torque of 0.15 N.m satisfies IEC 60947-5-1 requirements for safety-critical control circuits
• 10,000,000 mechanical cycles and 5,000,000 electrical cycles reduce replacement frequency in high-duty applications
• IP65 protection against dust ingress and water jets suits wash-down areas and dusty production environments
• Operating range of -25 to 70 °C covers cold storage installations and high-temperature machine enclosures

Applications:

• End-of-travel detection on machine tools, presses, and automated production lines
• Position sensing on conveyor and material handling systems
• Safety interlocking and machine guarding on industrial equipment
• Cam-driven position detection in packaging and assembly automation

Also known as: Telemecanique XCKN2118G11, XC Standard limit switch, Pg 11 roller lever limit switch.