Section 1980S

Gemco TM

DESCRIPTION
The Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch has been
developed to meet all requirements for an industrial
multipurpose cam-actuated limit switch in applications
where precise repetitive sequential, automatic, or semi-
automatic operations are required in control circuitry.
When motion is expressed in shaft rotation, either
through a roller chain, gear train, or directly, the Gemco
Rotating Cam Limit Switch makes it possible to open or
close independent circuits at any desired angular position
of the input shaft. Any closed circuit or open circuit from
4° to 356° is obtainable without the use of special cams.
All cam settings can be adjusted at any angular position
of the cam shaft.

MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATION

Lifetime sealed ball bearings provide smooth
maintenance-free operation and allow mounting of the
Gemco Micro-Adjust Rotating Cam Limit Switch in any
position.
SUGGESTED SET-UP PROCEDURE
The Gemco Micro-Adjust Cams may be adjusted either
before or after installation. The following procedure is
NO TOOLS NECESSARY!
recommended for cam adjustment.
TO ADJUST CAM SETTING
1. Mount the assembly and couple shaft driving member
with the shaft keyway aligned with the positioning arrow
located on the bearing end plate. The machine should be
in the start cycle position with all cams set at zero.

2. Turn cam adjustment disc to the desired setting,

observing the angular degree position markings on the
top of the cam block.

3. Follow the cam setting procedure as described inside

the cover of the enclosure.

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 EASY SETUP PROCEDURE

MOUNTING OF UNIT
Mount the assembly and couple the input shaft to
the driving member, with the shaft keyway up and in
line with the positioning arrow on the bearing end
plate. The machine should be in the start cycle TYPICAL SETTINGS AT BEGINNING
position. OF MACHINE CYCLE

ESTABLISHING CAM SHAFT OPEN CLOSED

DIRECTION OF ROTATION ALL CAMS SHOWN AT ZERO CYCLE POSITION
Cam settings should be made with the cam shaft
uppermost to the viewer. The picture at the top
illustrates this viewing position and also shows the
adjusting tool being applied to the adjusting wheel.
Shaft rotation is always established off the right
end of the unit even when the input shaft, whether
direct or through a gear reducer, is situated at the
left end. As an aid to designating shaft rotation
when gear reducer is used, consult page 10 of the
1980 Catalog Section.

CAM SETTINGS
For clockwise rotation, set “make” angle with the
black dial and “break” with the red dial for dwell
settings less than 180° or greater. Reverse colors
for dwells greater than 180°.

For counterclockwise rotation, set “make” angle

with the white dial and “break” with the yellow
dial. Reverse colors for dwells greater than 180°.

Switch
2LLMMconnections should be made in accordance
with the illustrations to the right, which, incidentally,
are both clockwise rotating examples.
 ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
The welded silver cadmium oxide contacts provide the following advantages: (1) High electrical conductiv-
ity, (2) Excellent resistance to sticking contacts, (3) Minimum electrical erosion. The presence of cadmium
oxide gives high arc quenching characteristics of cadmium without a reduction of high conductivity of fine
silver. This is because the cadmium oxide remains as discrete particles throughout the silver base and each
exhibits its own physical characteristics.
ELECTR ICAL CON TACT R ATIN GS
AC DC

Inductive Inductive Pilot Duty and

Pilot Duty 35% Power Factor Resistive

Switch C ontacts Volts Make Break Make and Break

Type C ontinuous Volts
C arrying Amperes
Make, Break and C ontinuous
Amperes C ontinuous Double C arrying
Amps. VA Amps. VA C arrying Amperes Throw Apms.

115 30 3450 3 345 10 10 115 0.2 10

230 15 3450 1. 5 345 10 10 230 0.1 10
19 5 0 - 4 DPDT
440 7.5 3450 0.75 345 10 10 600 ---- 10
575 6 3450 0.6 345 10 10

110 40 ---- 15 ---- 15 15 115 0.25 15

220 20 ---- 10 ---- 15 15 230 0.1 15
1950- 1 SPDT 440 6 600 15
10 ---- ---- 15 15 ----
600 8 ---- 5 ---- 15 15

APPLICATION NOTE
The N.O. and N.C. contacts of the single pole, double throw snap on circuits of the same snap switch has
two poles, which can be used on opposite polarities. The N.O. and N.C. circuit of each pole of the two
pole snap switch, however, must be used on the same polarity.

DIRECTION OF ROTATION i
0° 180° 360°
Start Cycle

90° 270°
Position

LIM IT SWITCH
N UM B ER
 Figure 1
4LLMM NEMA 1 Style
 Figure 2
NEMA 4 Style

Figure 3
NEMA 12 Style
 PARTS LIST SECTION - 1980

When ordering spare parts, specify complete catalog number of Rotating Cam Limit Switch.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUM BER

1 ENCLOSURE (Ref. Fig. #1- 3 for NEMA Style) 1 Specify Catalog No.
2 COVER (Ref.Fig. #1- 3 for NEMA style) 1 Specify Catalog No.
3 ROLL PIN (1/8" x 1") As Req'd 04564001
4 CAM SHAFT 1 Specify Catalog No.
5 SWITCH SUPPORT BRACKET 2 C0185400
6 WOODRUFF KEY #606 1 04564002
7 DECAL DRIVE MECHANISM 1 NP0011300
8 FLANGE BEARING- NEMA 1, 4, 12 (3/4") 2 04570001
9 CAM ASSEMBLY (1 per circuit) As Req'd SD0117800
10 CONDUIT PLUG (NEMA 1) 1 Specify Catalog No.
* 11 INSTRUCTION LABEL (Inside Cover) 1 N P 0067700
* 12 INSTRUCTION SHEET 1 N P 0067600
* 13 NAME PLATE 1 NP0010900
14 PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW (#6- 32 X 1") As Req'd 04560001
15 ADJUSTING STICK 1 P 0034600
SNAP SWITCH S.P.D.T. See Sect. 1950 1950- 1- B- A- AO
•16 D.P.D.T.
As Req'd
1950- 4- B- A- AO
SNAP SWITCH S.P.D.T. See Sect. 1950 1950- 1- B- A- AR
•17 w/RUBBER BOOT D.P.D.T.
As Req'd
1950- 4- B- A- AR
18 COVER LATCH ASS'Y. (NEMA 4) See Fig. #2 As Req'd Specify Catalog No.
COVER CAPTIVE SCREW (NEMA 12)
19 As Req'd SD0169600
See Fig. #3
20 SNAP SWITCH BRACKET 1 Specify Catalog No.
21 ROLLER FOLLOWER As Req'd SD0157100
22 HEX BOLT 5/16- 18 X 5/8" w/LOCK WASHER 6 04560003
* 23 CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY (13+ Circuit) 1 SD0119500
CONDUIT FITTING (NEMA 4 & 12)
* 24 1 Specify Catalog No.
See Figs. #2 & #3
PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW w/SEMS
25 As Req'd 04560002
WASHER (#10- 32 X 3/8")
* Item not shown on drawing
• It is recommended that snap switches be replaced after fifteen million operations.

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