Schneider Electric ZCP21 Limit Switch Body
The Schneider Electric ZCP21 is a high-performance compact limit switch body from the renowned OsiSense XC Standard series. Designed for industrial automation and position detection applications, this fixed-body switch features 1NC + 1NO snap action contacts and robust IP66/67 protection. The ZCP21 serves as the core component of the XCKP series, compatible with multiple actuator heads (ZCE series) for versatile machine integration.
Key Features
- Compact Design: Space-saving 31×65mm plastic housing for tight installations
- Dual Contacts: 1NC (Normally Closed) + 1NO (Normally Open) snap action
- IP66/67 Protection: Dust-tight and resistant to powerful water jets/immersion
- Modular Compatibility: Works with ZCE01-ZCE67 series actuator heads
- Global Standards: Compliant with IEC, JIS, and NEMA standards
- Silver-Plated Contacts: Enhanced conductivity and corrosion resistance
- Forced Opening: Safety-compliant positive opening operation
Technical Specifications
| Brand |
Schneider Electric / Telemecanique |
| Series |
OsiSense XC Standard |
| Model |
ZCP21 |
| Product Type |
Limit Switch Body (Fixed Compact) |
| Housing Material |
Plastic (Thermoplastic) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) |
31 mm × 65 mm × 30 mm |
| Contact Configuration |
1 NC + 1 NO (Snap Action) |
| Contact Material |
Silver-plated |
| Electrical Connection |
Screw-clamp terminals (1×0.34 to 2×1.5 mm²) |
| Rated Voltage |
240 VAC / 250 VDC |
| Rated Current |
1.5A (AC-15, 240V) / 0.1A (DC-13, 250V) |
| Thermal Current (Ith) |
10A |
| Protection Rating |
IP66 / IP67 (IEC 60529) |
| Operating Temperature |
-25°C to +70°C |
| Mechanical Life |
10,000,000 operations |
| Electrical Life |
500,000 operations |
| Minimum Actuation Speed |
0.01 m/s |
| Contact Code Designation |
B300, R300 |
| Compliance |
IEC 60947-5-1, EN 60947-5-1, UL, CSA |
| Compatible Heads |
ZCE01, ZCE02, ZCE05, ZCE06, ZCE07, ZCE08, ZCE10, ZCE11, ZCE13, ZCE14, ZCE21, ZCE22, ZCE24, ZCE27, ZCE28, ZCE63, ZCE64, ZCE65, ZCE66, ZCE67, ZCEH0, ZCEH2 |
| Weight |
0.07 kg |
Key Advantages
- Global Compatibility: Telemecanique/OsiSense XC series is the world's most widely used industrial limit switch platform
- Modular Flexibility: One body (ZCP21) + multiple heads (ZCE series) = hundreds of configuration options
- Harsh Environment Ready: IP67 rating withstands high-pressure washdown, dust, and oil contamination
- Safety Certified: Positive opening contacts comply with machinery safety directives
- Cost-Effective: Compact design reduces installation space and hardware costs
- Proven Reliability: 10 million mechanical operations minimize maintenance downtime