This is the most visible part, determining the appearance and method of operation.
E30-B1NT: Standard round mushroom head emergency stop button (Red, Yellow). Features "push-to-break, twist-to-release" function.
E30-B2NT: Standard round illuminated mushroom head emergency stop button.
E30-P1NT: Standard flush button (Various colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Black, White).
E30-P2NT: Standard illuminated flush button (Various colors).
E30-K1NT: Key-operated selector switch operator.
E30-K2NT: Illuminated key-operated selector switch operator.
E30-S1NT: Knob-operated selector switch operator.
E30-S2NT: Illuminated knob-operated selector switch operator.
E30-L1NT: Selector/Maintained switch operator (2-position or 3-position).
E30-L2NT: Illuminated Selector/Maintained switch operator.
E30-H1NT: Illuminated rocker switch operator.
Note: In the model numbers, P usually stands for Flush Button, B for Mushroom Head (E-Stop), K for Key, S for Knob, L for Selector/Maintained switch. 1 typically indicates non-illuminated, while 2 indicates illuminated.
2. Common Contact Block Types
The contact block determines the electrical function and mounts under the operator head.
E30-11: 1 Normally Open (1NO) contact.
E30-11 + E30-12: 1 Normally Open + 1 Normally Closed (1NO/1NC) contact combination. This is a very common configuration.
E30-12: 1 Normally Closed (1NC) contact.
E30-21: 2 Normally Open (2NO) contacts.
E30-22: 2 Normally Closed (2NC) contacts.
E30-31: 3 Normally Open (3NO) contacts.
E30-20: Momentary/Maintained contact module. Allows switching the contact action between momentary and maintained (latched) states by rotating the operator.
3. Common Lamp Module Types
If an indicator light is required, a lamp module is installed between the contact block and the operator.
E30-LM2-XX: Standard lamp module. XX represents the voltage code.
Common Voltage Codes:
6: 6V AC/DC
12: 12V AC/DC
24: 24V AC/DC
48: 48V AC/DC
120: 120V AC
240: 240V AC
E30-LM3-XX: Specialized lamp module designed for emergency stop buttons.
4. Complete Model Number Examples
A complete orderable unit is often a combination of these parts. For example:
A Green Illuminated Start Button (24V):
Operator: E30-P2NTG (P2=Illuminated Flush, G=Green)
Lamp Module: E30-LM2-24 (24V)
Contact Block: E30-11 (1NO contact)
Complete Reference: E30-P2NTG + E30-LM2-24 + E30-11
A Red Emergency Stop Button:
Operator: E30-B1NTR (B1=Non-illuminated Mushhead, R=Red)
Contact Block: E30-11 + E30-12 (1NO/1NC - positively guided contacts, a safety requirement)
Complete Reference: E30-B1NTR + (E30-11 + E30-12)
A Two-Position Selector Switch (Non-Illuminated):
Operator: E30-L1NT (Selector Switch)
Contact Block: E30-11 + E30-12 (1NO/1NC)
Complete Reference: E30-L1NT + (E30-11 + E30-12)