Schneider Electric XY2CE1A196H7 Proximity Sensor

The Schneider Electric XY2CE1A196H7 is a cable pull emergency stop switch in the Preventa XY2CE family, designed to shut down machinery quickly via a pull cable along hazardous areas. It provides 2 normally open and 2 normally closed contacts in a slow-break configuration, with a standard push-button reset and a built-in 230 V pilot light. Rated for 240 VAC / 250 VDC operation, it carries up to 3 A AC (270 mA DC) and uses screw clamp terminals in a Zamak housing with IP66 protection, suitable for -25 °C to +70 °C environments; the trigger cable anchor point is on the right-hand side and the maximum cable length is 50 m. This device supports emergency stop functionality across conveyor lines, transfer systems, woodworking equipment, and processing plants, and is commonly used by maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement in industrial automation settings; it complies with IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-5-5, IEC 60204-1 and carries UL, CSA, and CE certifications.