Possible Applications
Assembly line supervisors rely on the three‑phase switch to protect and command the high‑power drive motors that run body‑shop robots, paint‑booth conveyors and stamping presses. By providing a reliable means of disconnecting the motor supply, the switch allows technicians to perform routine maintenance, tool changes or safety inspections without risking accidental re‑energisation. In a typical vehicle body assembly cell, the switch is mounted in the motor control cabinet and linked to the plant’s supervisory control system, so a single operator can isolate a specific motor while the rest of the line continues to operate. This selective isolation speeds up change‑over between model variants and reduces downtime during fault clearing. The device also supports manual operation for emergency stops, giving plant engineers a quick way to halt a motor in case of a jam or a safety breach. Beyond the main assembly hall, the same switch is often found in the logistics area, where it controls the three‑phase drives of automated guided vehicles that transport components between stations.
Klockner Moeller
PKZ2
Switch (three-phase) 480-600 V 42-65 kA
Specifications
| Part Number |
PKZ2
|
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Klockner Moeller |
| Deutsch | Schalter (dreiphasig) 480-600 V 42-65 kA |
| Italiano | Interruttore trifase 480-600 V 42-65 kA |