Pilz · Safety Switch
506308 is a Pilz industrial component with Supply voltage DC; Enclosure rating IP20 (IEC 60529); Operating temperature 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1). It is used in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements where the installed unit is matched to the original catalog number and a compact, documented part is required.
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Supply voltageDC
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Enclosure ratingIP20 (IEC 60529)
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Operating temperature0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1)
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MountingDIN rail / panel
Specifications
| Electrical |
| Supply voltage |
DC |
| I/O and communication |
| Response time |
< 20 ms |
| Mechanical |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
18 mm |
| Weight |
48 g |
| Mounting |
DIN rail / panel |
| Enclosure rating |
IP20 (IEC 60529) |
| Environment and compliance |
| Operating temperature |
0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) |
| Certifications |
CE, cULus, TÜV |
Values follow the Pilz Safety Switch specification for this catalog number; parameters not confirmed for this variant are omitted rather than estimated.
Model comparison in the same family
| Pilz Safety Switch variants |
| Catalog number |
Mounting |
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506308 (this page) |
DIN rail / panel |
| 506334 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 502221 |
DIN rail / panel |
| 504220 |
DIN rail / panel |
Before selecting an alternative, confirm its dimensions, terminals and installation requirements in the manufacturer documentation.
Where it sits in the control system
The 506308 is the device-level element in a Pilz industrial component installation. It receives the field signals and control supply listed above — DC — and switches or conditions the load within the the rated ratings shown in the Specifications table. Wiring and protective devices are sized to those same numbers, not to a generic assumption.
Typical installations place it in control panels, machine builds, spare-part replacements, where the unit is matched to the original catalog number and the enclosure provides DIN rail / panel support. Record the catalog number and revision from the nameplate of the installed unit before specifying a like-for-like spare.
Selection notes for Pilz 506308
Pilz 506308 — Industrial automation component supplied as a like-for-like replacement, selected by catalog number and published ratings. The figures below are taken from the specification table on this page for catalog number 506308; verify the catalog number against your bill of materials before requesting a quotation.
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 18 mm — Use it as the reference when cross-checking a current-production equivalent.
- Weight: 48 g — Verify it in the project documentation before confirming the order.
- Response time: < 20 ms — Check this value against the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
- Mounting: DIN rail / panel — Match it to the existing panel and upstream protection.
Cross-check the ratings above with the installed device before confirming the order.
Common questions about 506308
Q.For 506308, what does the specification table state about operating temperature?
The specification table lists operating temperature = 0...+55 °C (IEC 60068-2-1) for Pilz 506308. Use the value as the reference when sourcing a current-production equivalent.
Q.Which value is published under certifications for catalog number 506308?
For 506308, certifications is given as CE, cULus, TÜV. Check the revision of the installed unit if the catalog number has been superseded.
Q.Before ordering 506308, which enclosure rating entry should be checked?
The enclosure rating entry quoted above is IP20 (IEC 60529). Compare it with the nameplate of the installed unit before ordering.
Q.How do I confirm compatibility of 506308 before ordering?
Match the catalog number 506308 and the specification values listed above against the installed unit, then confirm the firmware or hardware revision where a revision-sensitive part is involved.
Q.What should I include in an enquiry for 506308?
Send the full catalog number 506308, the required quantity and a photo of the nameplate. Stock, lead time and the applicable compliance documents can then be confirmed for Pilz 506308.