Schneider Electric – XCSE8312 – Metal Safety Switch, 3 NC + Solenoid Interlock

The XCSE8312 is a heavy-duty metal safety interlock switch from Schneider Electric’s Preventa XCS range. Featuring a key-operated turret head and built-in solenoid, it offers 3 normally-closed safety contacts plus a slow-break NC/NO solenoid contact. With dual M20 cable entries and IP67 protection, it’s ideal for guarding doors, access panels, and high-security machine enclosures.

Key Specifications

• Model / P/N: XCSE8312 (Telemecanique XCS range)  

• Contacts: 3 × NC safety contacts; 1 × NC + 1 × NO slow-break solenoid contact

• Actuation: Key-operated turret with solenoid unlocking on energization  

• Supply Voltage: 24 V DC (20–52 V)  

• Cable Entry: 2 × M20 × 1.5 tapped  

• Enclosure & Durability: Metal/Zamak body; IP67; 1 million cycles; operating temp –25…40 °C  

• Safety Ratings: Category 4 / PL e / SIL 3 capable with correct wiring  

• Approvals: UL 508, CSA C22.2, IEC ISO 12100 & 14119; EN/IEC 60947‑5‑1 & 60204‑1; CE-marked