Schneider Electric XACA491 XACA

Ensure reliable, safe control in industrial lifting and machinery applications with the Schneider Electric XACA491 pendant control station. Designed for rugged environments, this ready-to-use unit combines durability, safety, and flexibility for demanding usage.

Key Features & Benefits

• Four Push-Button Operation
  The XACA491 features 4 push-buttons in its control circuit, allowing directional commands or speed choices (e.g. slow/fast) suited to two-speed hoist motor control. 

• Double-Insulated, Robust Enclosure
  The enclosure is made of yellow polypropylene, offering strong resistance to impact, mechanical stress, and environmental hazards. It is double-insulated to enhance operator safety.

• High Protection Ratings
  Rated IP65 for protection against dust ingress and water jets. Also conforms to IK08 for impact resistance.

• Mechanical Interlocking Between Button Pairs
  Prevents conflicting commands (e.g. opposite directions), improving safety in control.

• Flexible Terminal Connections
  Screw-clamp terminals support a variety of cable sizes:

  • Without cable end: 0.5…2.5 mm²

  • With cable end: up to 2 × 1.5 mm² 

• Wide Temperature & Environmental Operating Range
  Operates in temperatures from –25 °C to +70 °C; storage from –40 °C to +70 °C. Resistant to vibration and shock per IEC standards.

• Industry-Standard Certifications
  Meets EN/IEC 60204-32, EN/IEC 60947-5-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14; certified under GOST, CCC. Overvoltage category II; pollution degree 3. 

• Durability
  Rated for 1,000,000 mechanical cycles. Cable entry via rubber sleeve, stepped entry size ~8-26 mm.

Technical Specifications

Typical Applications

• Control of two-speed hoist motors and lifting equipment (raise/lower, slow/fast) 

• Material handling systems in factories, warehouses, or outdoor plants

• Situations requiring robust pendant control stations resistant to dust, water, vibration, and impact

• Retrofit or replacement of existing control stations, especially in the Harmony XAC product range