EMERGENCY PUSH BUTTON WITH NC | XB4BS8444

Emergency Push Button with NC | XB4BS8444

Emergency Push Button with NC | XB4BS8444

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The XB4BS8444 is a Schneider Electric Emergency Stop (E-Stop) Push Button with a mushroom head and Normally Closed (NC) contacts, designed for industrial safety applications. Here’s a detailed breakdown:







Key Specifications:




  1. Series: Schneider Electric XB4 (Telemecanique brand).




  2. Type: Mushroom-head emergency stop (latching action, requires manual reset).




  3. Contact Configuration:





    • 1NO + 1NC (Normally Open + Normally Closed) – Verify datasheet for XB4BS8444, as some variants may differ.




    • NC contacts break the circuit when pressed (safety standard compliance).






  4. Electrical Ratings:





    • Voltage: 250V AC / 300V DC.




    • Current: 10A (resistive load), 5A (inductive load).






  5. Mechanical Design:





    • Red mushroom head (Ø40mm), yellow base ring (ISO 13850 compliance).




    • IP65-rated (dustproof and water-resistant).




    • Panel-mounted (22mm cutout, M22 threaded bushing).






  6. Safety Standards:





    • IEC/EN 60947-5-1ISO 13850 (Emergency Stop function).




    • CE, UL, cULus certified.










Wiring & Operation:




  • NC contacts are wired in series with the machine’s control circuit.




  • When pressed:





    • NC contacts open (halting machinery).




    • NO contacts (if present) close (for signaling/feedback).






  • Manual reset by twisting or pulling the button (depends on variant).








Typical Applications:




  • Industrial machinery emergency shutdown.




  • Conveyor systems, CNC machines, presses.




  • Safety circuits in compliance with PL e / SIL 3 (when used with safety relays).








Compatible Accessories:




  • Protective cover (XB4AD21) – Flip-up guard.




  • Mounting adapters (XB4A) – For thicker panels.




  • Illuminated variants (XB4B) – With LED indicators.








Similar Models:




  • Siemens 3SB3400-0AA (ATEX-rated).




  • Omron A165E (22mm, dual NC contacts).




  • Eaton M22-DL (Stainless steel, high durability).








Installation Notes:


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