KL3-SS QC-M23 Guard Locking Safety Switch with M23 Quick Connect

The KL3-SS QC-M23 guard-locking safety interlock features a slimline, mirror-polished 316 stainless steel body and a holding force of up to 3000 N, helping keep medium to large guard doors securely closed until hazards have been removed.

The integrated M23 connector reduces installation time, minimises wiring errors, and makes maintenance or replacement faster and more reliable.

The KL3-SS is suitable for applications requiring strict washdown procedures, including high-temperature, high-pressure washing and exposure to corrosive cleaning chemicals.


  • Body manufactured from mirror-polished 316 grade stainless steel
  • Holding force up to F1Max 3000 N / 300 kg
  • Power-to-unlock interlock function
  • Rotating head with up to 8 actuator entry positions
  • Ingress protection up to IP69K (connector rated to IP67)
  • Connectivity via M23 12way male quick connect
Part Number Part Description Voltage Connection Type Actuator
205003 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (std release) 24v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205303 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (no release) 24v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205403 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (lid release) 24v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205003A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (std release) – std actuator 24v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205303A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (no release) – std actuator 24v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205403A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (lid release) – std actuator 24v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205003F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (std release) – flat actuator 24v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205303F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (no release) – flat actuator 24v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205403F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (lid release) – flat actuator 24v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205003HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (std release) – HF actuator 24v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205303HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (no release) – HF actuator 24v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205403HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (lid release) – HF actuator 24v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205003HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (std release) – HFH actuator 24v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205303HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (no release) – HFH actuator 24v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205403HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 24v (lid release) – HFH actuator 24v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205006 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (std release) 110v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205306 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (no release) 110v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205406 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (lid release) 110v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205006A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (std release) – std actuator 110v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205306A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (no release) – std actuator 110v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205406A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (lid release) – std actuator 110v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205006F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (std release) – flat actuator 110v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205306F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (no release) – flat actuator 110v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205406F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (lid release) – flat actuator 110v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205006HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (std release) – HF actuator 110v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205306HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (no release) – HF actuator 110v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205406HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (lid release) – HF actuator 110v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205006HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (std release) – HFH actuator 110v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205306HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (no release) – HFH actuator 110v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205406HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 110v (lid release) – HFH actuator 110v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205009 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (std release) 230v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205309 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (no release) 230v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205409 KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (lid release) 230v QC M23 12way No Actuator
205009A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (std release) – std actuator 230v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205309A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (no release) – std actuator 230v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205409A KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (lid release) – std actuator 230v QC M23 12way A – Standard Actuator
205009F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (std release) – flat actuator 230v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205309F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (no release) – flat actuator 230v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205409F KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (lid release) – flat actuator 230v QC M23 12way F – Flat Actuator
205009HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (std release) – HF actuator 230v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205309HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (no release) – HF actuator 230v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205409HF KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (lid release) – HF actuator 230v QC M23 12way HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
205009HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (std release) – HFH actuator 230v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205309HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (no release) – HFH actuator 230v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
205409HFH KL3-SS QC M23 12way 230v (lid release) – HFH actuator 230v QC M23 12way HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator

Note
Internal selector switch to be used as either power feed to LED 2 or as a voltage free auxiliary circuit to indicate the lock status.

Technical Data
CertificatescULus
TechnologyPower to Unlock
Housing Material316 Grade Stainless Steel
Solenoid Voltage (by part number)24V ac/dc or 110V. ac or 230V. ac +/- 10% (12W.)
LED 2 Supply Voltage24V dc +/- 10%
Safety Contacts 11/12 21/22Utilization Category AC15 A300 3A. Thermal Current (Ith) 5A
Overload protection fuse (fuse externally)10A. (FF).
Auxiliary Contact 33/34 (selectable with LED2)24V.ac/dc 0.5A. maximum.
Auxiliary Contact 43/44230V.ac/dc 0.5A. maximum.
Rated Insulation Voltage600VAC
Rated Impulse Withstand Volt2500VAC
Travel for Positive Opening10mm
Approach Speed200mm/m. to 1000mm/s.
Man. Actuation Frequency2 cycle/sec
Actuator entry minimum radius175mm Standard 100mm Flexible
Enclosure ProtectionIP67, IP69K
Operating Temperature-25 ... +40 °C
Holding ForceF1Max: 3000N. Fzh: 2307N.
VibrationIEC 68-2-6, 10-55Hz+1Hz, Excursion: 0.35mm, 1 octave/min
ConnectivityQuick Connect M23 12-PIN Male
Fixing4 x M5

Information with regard to UL Standards
EnclosureType 1
Maximum temperature+40 °C
Terminal Torquee 6 lb ins. (0.7Nm)
Use 16-28AWG stranded copper conductors (rated 90°C).
Intended for same polarity use. A300 Pilot Duty. 240V. 3A
PF 0.38 or greater, tested for 6,000 cycles endurance
Use one polymeric conduit connection.
Not suitable for connection to rigid metal conduit
(Earth bonding terminal inside enclosure if required).