KLM-RR-SS QC-M23 Guard Locking Safety Switch with Rear Release, M23 Quick Connect and SS Head

The KLM-RR QC-M23 safety interlock switch, fitted with a stainless-steel head, features a slimline metal body and provides a holding force of up to 3000 N to help keep small to large guard doors securely closed until hazardous motion has stopped. A non-latching manual escape release allows the switch lock to be released quickly in an emergency. The integrated M23 connector reduces installation time, helps prevent wiring errors, and makes maintenance or replacement faster, simpler, and more reliable.


  • Manufactured from die-cast metal
  • Head manufactured from 316 stainless steel
  • Holding Force up to F1Max 3000N (300Kg)
  • Functions as a power-to-unlock device
  • Actuation via rotating head for 8 entry positions
  • Ingress Protection up to IP67
  • Connectivity via quick connect M23 12-PIN Male
Part Number Part Description Voltage Connection Type Auxiliary Override Actuator
212003-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (std release) SS Head 24V QC-M23 Lid and Side No Actuator
212003A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (std release) SS Head – std actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid and Side A – Standard Actuator
212003F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (std release) SS Head – flat actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid and Side F – Flat Actuator
212003HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (std release) SS Head – HF actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid and Side HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212003HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (std release) SS Head – HFH actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid and Side HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212303-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (no release) SS Head 24V QC-M23 No Release No Actuator
212303A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (no release) SS Head – std actuator 24V QC-M23 No Release A – Standard Actuator
212303F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (no release) SS Head – flat actuator 24V QC-M23 No Release F – Flat Actuator
212303HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (no release) SS Head – HF actuator 24V QC-M23 No Release HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212303HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (no release) SS Head – HFH actuator 24V QC-M23 No Release HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212403-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (lid release) SS Head 24V QC-M23 Lid Only No Actuator
212403A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (lid release) SS Head – std actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid Only A – Standard Actuator
212403F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (lid release) SS Head – flat actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid Only F – Flat Actuator
212403HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (lid release) SS Head – HF actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid Only HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212403HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 24V (lid release) SS Head – HFH actuator 24V QC-M23 Lid Only HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212006-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (std release) SS Head 110V QC-M23 Lid and Side No Actuator
212006A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (std release) SS Head – std actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid and Side A – Standard Actuator
212006F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (std release) SS Head – flat actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid and Side F – Flat Actuator
212006HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (std release) SS Head – HF actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid and Side HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212006HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (std release) SS Head – HFH actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid and Side HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212306-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (no release) SS Head 110V QC-M23 No Release No Actuator
212306A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (no release) SS Head – std actuator 110V QC-M23 No Release A – Standard Actuator
212306F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (no release) SS Head – flat actuator 110V QC-M23 No Release F – Flat Actuator
212306HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (no release) SS Head – HF actuator 110V QC-M23 No Release HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212306HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (no release) SS Head – HFH actuator 110V QC-M23 No Release HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212406-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (lid release) SS Head 110V QC-M23 Lid Only No Actuator
212406A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (lid release) SS Head – std actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid Only A – Standard Actuator
212406F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (lid release) SS Head – flat actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid Only F – Flat Actuator
212406HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (lid release) SS Head – HF actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid Only HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212406HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 110V (lid release) SS Head – HFH actuator 110V QC-M23 Lid Only HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212009-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (std release) SS Head 230V QC-M23 Lid and Side No Actuator
212009A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (std release) SS Head – std actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid and Side A – Standard Actuator
212009F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (std release) SS Head – flat actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid and Side F – Flat Actuator
212009HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (std release) SS Head – HF actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid and Side HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212009HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (std release) SS Head – HFH actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid and Side HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212309-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (no release) SS Head 230V QC-M23 No Release No Actuator
212309A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (no release) SS Head – std actuator 230V QC-M23 No Release A – Standard Actuator
212309F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (no release) SS Head – flat actuator 230V QC-M23 No Release F – Flat Actuator
212309HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (no release) SS Head – HF actuator 230V QC-M23 No Release HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212309HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (no release) SS Head – HFH actuator 230V QC-M23 No Release HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
212409-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (lid release) SS Head 230V QC-M23 Lid Only No Actuator
212409A-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (lid release) SS Head – std actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid Only A – Standard Actuator
212409F-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (lid release) SS Head – flat actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid Only F – Flat Actuator
212409HF-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (lid release) SS Head – HF actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid Only HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
212409HFH-SS KLM-RR QC-M23 230V (lid release) SS Head – HFH actuator 230V QC-M23 Lid Only 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 MaterialRed Painted Die-Cast
Head Material316 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 Voltage 600VAC
Rated Impulse Withstand Volt2500VAC
Travel for Positive Opening10mm
Approach Speed200mm/m. to 1000mm/s.
Man. Actuation Frequency 2 cycle/sec
Actuator entry minimum radius175mm Standard 100mm Flexible
Enclosure ProtectionIP67
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)

KLM-RR Rear Escape Release
Where the Risk Assessment for the application permits, a non latching manual escape release version (KLM-RR) enables quick release of the switch lock in case of emergency. The switch can be mounted such that access to the release button is available from inside the active guard area. Pressing and holding the release button will release the lock mechanism and open the lock monitoring contacts, whilst the guard can be pushed open. Measures should be taken to reduce the risk of improper activation.