OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Prior to the use of safety switches, a risk assessment must be = Do not mount the safety switch

be = Do not mount the safety switch in an environment with

performed on the machine.
RE27
interfering magnetic fields. 5 Electrical installation
Input a
= Note the possible operating positions in Fig. 11.
RE1, RE2 2.3 Correct use behavior b
= Fit safety switch and actuating element such that they do  An incorrect connection may result in the loss
f the safety function!
The safety switch must be used only as defined in section 2.2
a b not touch each other: minimum distance between the front On the usage of extension cables, the colors of
“Application”. The safety switch must be used only on the Sequence to be monitored faces with the guard closed 1 mm (Fig. 10).
Magnetic safety switches machine where it has been mounted, installed and initialized the cores may vary from that shown in this
by qualified safety personnel in accordance with these Output behavior = Fit an additional stop and guide for the moving part of the document.
operating instructions. protective device (Fig. 10). An incorrect connection may cause the device to
Fig. 2: Switching behavior RE11, RE21 (unactivated) = Mount the actuator on guard so that it cannot be detached malfunction or become damaged.
en All warranty claims against SICK AG are forfeited in the case of
any other use, or alterations being made to the safety switch, (e.g. using safety screws). The safe evaluation unit’s inputs and outputs
even as part of its mounting or installation. RE13, RE23 = Mount safety switch and actuator on non-ferrous materials connected to the safety switch must meet the
SICK AG • Erwin-Sick-Straße 1
D-79183 Waldkirch • www.sick.com Correct use includes also regular inspection of the guard by Fig. 7: Pin assignment RE27 to prevent any effect on the switching distance. If necessary, requirements of EN 61131.
8022551/11Q8/2018-11-23 • REIPA/XX qualified safety personnel in accordance with section 6.2. use spacers. It must be ensured the possible current through
Printed in Germany (2018-12)• All rights reserved RE27-SA…L = Tighten self-locking screws to 1.0 Nm. the contacts on the switch does not exceed the
Subject to change without notice 2.4 General safety notes and protective M8 M12
= Do not use anaerobic adhesive (e.g. Loctite) to lock the specified maximum value.
With male With con- Function Unactivated
measures connector necting cable screws, as this will attack the plastic housing. The electrical connection is only allowed to be
Safety switches provide a protection function for persons. = Minimum distance between two adjacent magnetic safety made by qualified safety personnel trained in
Incorrect installation or manipulation can result in serious Fig. 3: Pin assignment RE13, RE23 7/1 Brown/white Normally open Open EMC.
contact (NO) switches: 40 mm. On swiveling doors the actuator is to be
injuries. fitted to the closing edge (Fig. 12).
With male With con- Function Unactivated 4/6 Blue/black Normally open Open = Only use copper wires. In case of use in high ambient
 Safety switches are not allowed to be bypassed,
turned away or made ineffective in any other manner.
connector
1/2
necting cable
Brown/white Normally Open 5/8 Pink/grey
contact (NO)
Normally open Open
Stop temperatures, the temperature data for the field cable
must not be lower than the ambient temperature.
open (NO) contact (NO) (LED off) = The connecting cables must be protected when laid in

1 About this document 3 Function description 3/4 Blue/black Normally Open

with LED order to prevent the risk of cross-circuits.
open (NO)
These operating instructions are original operating
The safety switch is magnetically coded. Its contacts are RE27-SA68LS04 6 Commissioning
operated by the related actuator (RExx-SK). The safety
instructions. switches are equipped with contacts: With male With con- Function Unactivated
a connector necting cable 6.1 Tests before the initial commissioning
These operating instructions only apply to the RE11, • REx1: 2 complementary switching contacts in normally Input
RE13, RE15, RE21, RE23, RE27 safety switches with the behavior b • Mechanical functional check:
open-normally closed combination (NO/NC) 7/1 Brown/white Normally open Open
following information on the product packaging: contact (NO) – Safety switch and actuating element must not touch
Operating Instructions 8022549. • REx3: 2 normally open contacts (NO/NO) when the guard is closed.
a b 4/6 Blue/black Normally open Open
• RE15: 2 complementary switching contacts in normally Sequence to be monitored – Minimum distance with guard closed 1 mm
These operating instructions are included with SICK part contact (NO) Min. 1 mm
number 8022549 (all available languages of this open-normally closed combination (NO/NC) and 1
Output behavior 5/8 Pink/grey Normally open Open • Electrical functional check:
document) normally open contact (NO) as signalling contact
contact (NO) (LED off) = Close the guard.
• RE27: Fig. 4: Switching behavior RE13, RE23 (unactivated)
2 On safety – 2 normally open contacts (NO/NO)
with LED Fig. 10: Mounting example for safety switch and actuator = Start machine.
This chapter deals with your own safety and the safety of – 1 normally open contact (NO) with LED integrated into RE15 = Open the guard.
the equipment operators. RE11, RE13, RE15
the sensor for indication of the output state Input a
= Please read this chapter carefully before working with
the safety switch or with the machine protected by the
The switching signals are sampled by a suitable safety-related
evaluation unit, e.g. a safe programmable logic controller.
behavior b  Check whether the machine stops when the
guard is opened.
safety switch. a b = Switch off machine.
The national/international rules and regulations apply to 3.1 Evaluating the switching signals Sequence to be monitored
the installation, commissioning, use and periodic = Open the guard.
On integrating magnetic safety switches into suitable safe Output behavior
technical inspections of the safety switch, in particular the evaluation units, the following must be taken into account: = Start machine.
work safety regulations and safety rules. • It is imperative all contact signals are evaluated separately. Fig. 8: Switching behavior RE27 (unactivated) Direction Alignment
2.1 Qualified safety personnel • On the detection of a fault related to the safety switch, the safe
evaluation unit must shut down and adopt a locked state.
Fig. 5: Wire assignment RE15
4 Mounting
of approach mark
 The machine must not start with a guard open!

The switch must be mounted, installed and With con- Function Unactivated 6.2 Periodic technical checks
commissioned only by qualified safety personnel. • Both contacts must change output state, before it can be necting cable
Qualified safety personnel are defined as persons who …
• have undergone the appropriate technical training
reset. Compliance with this sequence must be monitored by
the safe evaluation unit (cf. Fig. 2, Fig. 4, Fig. 8). Brown/white Normally open (NO) Open  Mounting is only allowed to be performed by qualified
safety personnel.
To ensure correct function over the long term, regular
checks are necessary. Check that the protective device
Blue/black Normally closed (NC) Closed functions reliably, particularly …
and • On the connection of the safety switch to a safe evaluation
unit, the input module should be configured such that the Pink/grey Normally open (NO) AUX Open Important: discoloration of the housing due to UV radiation. • after every commissioning process
• who have been instructed by the responsible machine discrepancy time set has no effect on the shutdown time for Avoid mounting locations with direct sunlight. • every time a component is replaced
operator in the operation of the machine and the the evaluation (typical configuration “provide 0”). If this is = Pay attention to EN ISO 14119 on mounting the safety
current valid safety guidelines • after a prolonged period of downtime
not possible, the calculation must take into account the Input a switch and the actuator.
and response time. b RE21, RE23, RE27 • after any kind of error
behavior = Pay attention to EN ISO 14119 on reducing possible ways
• who have access to the operating instructions. Aside from these checks, the reliable functioning of the
RE11, RE21 of bypassing an interlocking device. Fig. 11: Alignment of sensor and actuator
a b protective device should be checked at appropriate
2.2 Application Sequence to be monitored intervals as part of the maintenance program. For
information on possible intervals refer to EN ISO 14119.
The safety switches of the product families RE1, RE2 Output behavior Min. 40 mm
(these are: RE11, RE13, RE15, RE21, RE23, RE27) are
magnetically operated, non-contact safety switches. In Fig. 6: Switching behavior RE15 (unactivated)
combination with a suitable safety-related evaluation
unit, they protect movable guards in the following way:
• The dangerous state of the machine can only be
switched on when the guard is closed. Fig. 1: Pin assignment RE11, RE21
• If the guard is opened while the machine is running, a Fig. 12: Mounting example on swiveling doors
With male With con- Function Unactivated
stop command is triggered.
connector necting cable
For the control this means:
1/2 Brown/white Normally Open
• Activation commands that result in dangerous states open (NO)
are only allowed to become effective if the guard is in
the protective position. 3/4 Blue/black Normally Closed
closed (NC) Fig. 9: Protection example for bypassing a magnetic safety
• Dangerous states must have been terminated before switch in compliance with EN ISO 14119
the protective position is left.
6.2.1 Regular examinations 10 Technical specifications 10.2 Dimensional drawings
Check the safety switch for the following points:
10.1 Data sheet
• correct function 12.5 ø 8.5
• visible signs of tampering Safety-related parameters 5.7
B10D 20 × 10 with low load (EN ISO 13849-1)
6
ø 8.5

5
At appropriate intervals, it is also necessary to check:

13
19.2
26.2
• the safe mounting of actuators and safety switches PFHD1) 2.5 × 10–8
ø 4.5

13
• the sealing of the cable glands on the safety switches Type Type 4 (EN ISO 14119) M8
• the placement of the cable connections on the Actuator coding level Low coding level (EN ISO 14119) 22 7 ø 4.5

9.2
evaluation unit Safe state in the event of a fault The switch has no internal fault detection and is unable to assume a safe state

19.2
36

26.2
• the shutdown distances in the event of a fault. Fault detection is performed by the connected safety-

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related logic unit.
 Damaged or worn system components must be
replaced.
TM (mission time)
General data
20 years (EN ISO 13849)
22
36
7

M12

M8
6.2.2 Inspection by qualified safety personnel Housing material Glass fibre-reinforced PPS
The inspection by qualified safety personnel must be Enclosure rating IP67 (IEC 60 529) 34
47
performed regularly as per the applicable national and Function Magnetic Open wires
international regulations within the intervals defined. This
Storage temperature –20 … +60 °C M12 male connector M8 male connector
procedure ensures that any changes on the machine or
manipulations of the guard after commissioning are Switching voltage Umax (UL Class2) 30 V DC
detected. Fig. 13: Dimensional drawings magnetic safety switches RE1.. (mm)
Max. switching current2)
7 Maintenance RE11, RE21 400 mA
87.5 87.5
= Remove iron filings from the safety switch and RE13, RE23, RE15, RE27 100 mA
Max. switching frequency 30/minute 67.5 67.5 7.2

6
actuator at regular intervals.
= Only use solvent-free cleaning agents to clean the Output state indication with LED Open wires

2.5

13
2.5
safety switches and actuators.

13
Switching voltage 24 V DC
8 Disposal Max. switching current Min. 5 mA … max. 20 mA
M8
Always dispose of serviceableness devices in Shock resistance 30 g/11 ms

M8
compliance with local/national rules and Vibration resistance 10 … 55 Hz, ampl. 1 mm LED (RE27 only)

9.5
regulations with respect to waste disposal. Mechanical life 100 × 106 switching operations 34

25
12
9.5
9 Compliance with EU Mounting orientation Any, note alignment to actuator (mark) M8 male connector

7.2

6
directives Switching distances See Tab. 2 “Response range”

25
12
5 ø 5.5
Type of connection 78
RE11, RE13, RE15, RE21, RE23, RE27,

6
Sicherheitsschalter RExx-SAC 4-pin M8 plug connector (without cable) ø 5.5 78
SICK AG, Erwin-Sick-Straße 1, D-79183 Waldkirch RExx-SA64 Cable 0.2 m with 4-pin M12 male connector

M12
You can call up the EU declaration of conformity and the RExx-SA68 Cable 0.2 m with 8-pin M12 male connector
current operating instructions by entering the part 47
RExx-SA84 Cable 0.2 m with 4-pin M8 male connector
number in the search field at www.sick.com (part
number: see the type label entry in the “Ident. no.” field). RExx-SA03 … RExx-SA20 Cable with ferrules (3 m … 20 m) M12 male connector
Direct link to EU declaration of conformity: Cable material PVC
www.sick.com/9187431 Fig. 14: Dimensional drawings magnetic safety switches RE2.. (mm)
Tab. 1: Data sheet
The undersigned, representing the manufacturer, here-
with declares that the product is in conformity with the Type RE11 RE13 RE15 RE21 RE23 RE27 3)
10.3 Typical response range
provisions of the following EU directive(s) (including all
applicable amendments), and that the standards and/or
technical specifications stated in the EU declaration of
conformity have been used as a basis for this. Type
• MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC
• EMC DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU
• ROHS DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU
Waldkirch: 2017-07-22 Internal circuitry
(not actuated)
ppa. Walter Reithofer ppa. Birgit Knobloch
Vice President R&D Vice President Operations
(GBC Industrial Safety) (GBC Industrial Safety)
authorized for technical Safe switch on 3 7 7 6 9 9 (7)5)
documentation distance Sao [mm]4) Switch on range
Switch on range
Safe switch off Switch off range Switch off range
12 20 20 31 22 20 (15)5)
distance Sar [mm]
Tab. 2: Response range Fig. 15: Typical response range RE1, RE2

1)
At low load with a switching frequency of 1 operation/minute, 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, there are 525,600 switching
operations per year.
2)
For UL Class 2 applications the maximum switching capacity is limited to 5 W.
3)
The LED for the output state indication has an internal resistance of 1.5 kΩ.
4)
There must not be any ferro-magnetic material near the sensor or actuator.
All data apply for approach from the front and alignment offset m = 0.
5)
Response distance for the output state indication and LED.