DX-W5 Safety Door Lock (Guard Locking Interlock Switch)

Name: DX-W5 Safety Door Lock (Guard Locking Interlock Switch)
Brand: DAIDISIKE
SKU: dx-w5-safety-door-lock
Availability: InStock

Solenoid safety door lock with 6 gold-plated contacts, 4 configurations, 1300 N holding force and IP67 protection.

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DX-W5 Safety Door Lock (Guard Locking Interlock Switch) - product photo

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Technical Specifications

Output type	Mechanical contact type, 6 gold-plated silver-alloy contact blocks, 4 configurations
Locking method	GD = solenoid-locked, mechanically released / GC = mechanically-locked, solenoid-released
Head material	J = metal head / S = plastic head
Solenoid voltage	DC24V + AC/DC 10-115V
Indicator light	10-115V AC/DC
Holding force	1300N
Operating voltage	DC24V ±10% / AC110V
Electrical life	>150,000 operations
Protection rating	IP67
Contact rating	DC-13 adds 250V/2.7A tier
Optional	Front/side emergency release

Overview

DX-W5 is a solenoid-locking guard interlock switch designed for movable machine guards (hinged or sliding safety doors, fence gates, enclosure panels) on machine tools and automated production equipment. When the guard is closed, the switch verifies the closed position and the solenoid engages the mechanical lock so the door cannot be opened while hazardous motion inside continues; it releases when the corresponding control signal (or, on GC versions, a mechanical/manual action) removes the lock. It is intended for machine builders, panel integrators and end users who need a compact, multi-contact interlock at fence/door points feeding a safety relay or safety PLC input.

The DX-W5 provides six gold-plated silver-alloy contact blocks across four NC/NO configurations (2CO/2CO, 3C/2CO, 2CO/3C, 3C/3C), each offered in two locking-direction versions (GD, GC), for eight order codes in total. It is rated at 1300 N holding force, accepts a 24 V DC or 10-115 V AC/DC solenoid supply with a 10-115 V AC/DC indicator light, and carries IP67 protection with an electrical life greater than 150,000 operations.

Features & Benefits

Six contact blocks, four configurations from one device

2CO/2CO, 3C/2CO, 2CO/3C and 3C/3C combinations are each available as GD or GC, giving eight order codes in total. A single interlock can supply multi-channel NC safety contacts plus separate NO contacts for lock-state monitoring and PLC status, avoiding extra contact-expansion modules.

Gold-plated silver-alloy contacts for reliable low-level signal switching

The contact material resists oxidation and keeps contact resistance stable, which benefits long-term reliable switching of low-voltage, low-current PLC and relay signals.

1300 N holding force

The solenoid lock resists forced opening while hazardous machine motion, such as coasting spindles or tooling, is still in progress.

Dual locking-direction versions (GD / GC) on every contact configuration

GD is solenoid-locked and mechanically released; GC is mechanically-locked and solenoid-released. Each of the four contact configurations is offered in both versions, so locking behavior can be matched to the machine's safety-circuit design without changing contact layout.

Dual voltage supply options

The solenoid operates on 24 V DC or 10-115 V AC/DC, and the indicator light likewise accepts 10-115 V AC/DC, easing adaptation to different regional control-voltage standards without a separate transformer.

IP67 protection with more than 150,000 electrical operations

Suited to production environments with coolant, cutting fluid, dust or washdown exposure around the guard door.

DC-13 250 V / 2.7 A contact rating tier

In addition to the standard DC-13 rating shared across the DX-W platform, DX-W5 adds a higher DC-13 250 V/2.7 A tier, giving more headroom when the interlock feeds DC control or relay coil circuits.

Optional front or side emergency release

A factory option for releasing the lock manually from the front or side of the device, relevant where a trapped-operator release path is required by the machine's risk assessment.

Applications

Machine tool safety door / access panel interlocking — 1300 N holding force combined with solenoid locking prevents the door from being opened before spindles or moving parts have coasted to a stop.

Automated production line fence gate access points — Multiple contact blocks connect in one pass to supply both safety-circuit NC signals and PLC status NO signals, reducing the number of devices wired at each fence door point.

Robot cell / automation cell enclosure doors — IP67 protection and more than 150,000 electrical operations suit doors that are opened and closed frequently.

Control panels using traditional relay-based safety circuits — Six contact blocks directly provide multiple independent NC contacts for redundant wiring without an external expansion module.

Coolant/cutting-fluid or washdown-exposed guard doors — IP67 protection and oxidation-resistant gold-plated contacts support long-term signal reliability in these environments.

Points requiring both fail-safe and fail-locked logic across a machine — The GD and GC versions correspond to the two locking-failure logics, so the appropriate version can be selected per door point under the same contact configuration.

Interlock feeding a safety relay for a higher safety-circuit architecture — The door lock can be connected to a safety relay, such as a DA31 or DQSRN, to form a safety circuit; the resulting safety category or performance level is determined by the overall circuit design.

Models & Ordering Information

DX-W5 Standard Order Codes (G Conduit Entry + Metal Head)

DX-W5-2CO/2CO-GD-JDX-W5-2CO/2CO-GC-JDX-W5-3C/2CO-GD-JDX-W5-3C/2CO-GC-JDX-W5-2CO/3C-GD-JDX-W5-2CO/3C-GC-JDX-W5-3C/3C-GD-JDX-W5-3C/3C-GC-J

All eight codes use a G (M20 conduit entry, unwired) with a metal (J) head; the four contact configurations (2CO/2CO, 3C/2CO, 2CO/3C, 3C/3C) are each offered in GD and GC locking-direction versions.

How to Select

Choose contact configuration by the number of independent NC safety channels and NO status-indication points needed: 2CO/2CO, 3C/2CO, 2CO/3C or 3C/3C, where C is a normally-closed contact, O is a normally-open contact, and the number is the count of that contact type in the block.
Choose locking direction by the safety circuit's required fail logic: GD is solenoid-locked and mechanically released, GC is mechanically-locked and solenoid-released; both directions are available for every contact configuration, so contact count does not have to be traded off against locking logic.
Choose supply voltage to match the installation: the solenoid accepts 24 V DC or 10-115 V AC/DC, and the indicator light accepts 10-115 V AC/DC, so no separate transformer is required.
All eight standard DX-W5 order codes use a G (M20 conduit entry, unwired) with a metal (J) head; confirm with the factory if a cable (X) or plastic-head (S) variant is required.
Add the optional front or side emergency release if the machine's risk assessment requires a manual release path for a trapped operator.
Within the DX-W family, choose DX-W5 for the highest contact count (6 blocks in 4 configurations); choose DX-W2 for more configuration flexibility (14 combinations); choose DX-W3 for a simplified 2-contact version.

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When NOT to specify the DX-W5 — and what to use instead

The circuit only needs 1-2 contact channels and the full 6-contact-block device would go largely unused.

Why not: DX-W5 provides the platform's highest contact count -- 6 gold-plated blocks across 4 configurations.

Use instead: DX-W3 (2 contact blocks) or DX-W2 (4 contact blocks, more configuration flexibility)

The application needs RFID-coded or electronic transistor output rather than mechanical contacts.

Why not: DX-W5 is a mechanical-contact device intended for relay-based circuits.

Use instead: DX-D6 guard-locking switch

The specification requires a documented mechanical life cycle figure.

Why not: DX-W5's mechanical life is not stated in the current source data (only its >150,000-operation electrical life is published).

Use instead: DX-W2, which publishes a 1,000,000-cycle mechanical life on the same platform, if that figure is a hard requirement

The risk assessment calculates guard-opening forces above the rated 1300 N holding force.

Why not: 1300 N is DX-W5's published holding force, the same rating as DX-W2/DX-W3 despite the higher contact count.

Use instead: DX-D6 (2000 N holding force) if an electronic RFID output is acceptable, or consult the factory for supplementary restraint

The specification requires a documented forced-separation (manual-override) force and travel.

Why not: Unlike DX-W2 (>=80N/>=10mm) and DX-W3 (>=60N), DX-W5's forced-separation force/travel is not stated in the current source data.

Use instead: Confirm the forced-separation rating with the factory before relying on manual override, or specify DX-W2/DX-W3 where this figure is already published

Specifications we do not publish yet

We only publish a figure once we are confident it is true. The items below are still being validated through further testing and real-world customer feedback, so for now we would rather leave them open than guess. If one of them matters to your design, ask us for the latest validated status.

Mechanical life cycle count
Forced-separation force and travel
Operating temperature range
PFHd / B10d / MTTFd reliability figures
Certificate number and scope for the design basis
Overall body dimensions and weight
Connector/cable options beyond the standard unwired conduit head

Frequently Asked Questions

How many contact blocks does the DX-W5 safety door lock have, and how are they configured?

DX-W5 has six gold-plated silver-alloy contact blocks, available in four configurations - 2CO/2CO, 3C/2CO, 2CO/3C, 3C/3C - where C denotes a normally-closed (NC) contact and O denotes a normally-open (NO) contact.

What is the difference between the GD and GC versions?

GD is solenoid-locked and mechanically released; GC is mechanically-locked and solenoid-released. Both locking directions are offered across all four contact configurations, so the same contact layout is available with either locking logic.

What holding force does the DX-W5 lock provide?

1300 N.

What supply voltage does the DX-W5 require?

The solenoid operates on 24 V DC or 10-115 V AC/DC; the indicator light operates on 10-115 V AC/DC.

What is the ingress protection rating and electrical life of the DX-W5?

IP67, with an electrical life greater than 150,000 operations.

What is the DC-13 contact rating on DX-W5?

In addition to the DX-W platform's standard DC-13 rating, DX-W5 adds a 250 V / 2.7 A DC-13 tier.

Can DX-W5 be manually released in an emergency?

A front or side emergency release is available as a factory option.

How many order codes does the DX-W5 series have?

Eight - the four contact configurations, each in GD and GC locking versions, all with a metal (J) head.

Can DX-W5 be used with a safety relay for a higher safety-circuit architecture?

DX-W5 can be connected to a safety relay (e.g. DA31 or DQSRN) to form a higher-level safety circuit; the achieved safety category or performance level depends on the overall circuit design and is not a property of the door lock alone.

How does DX-W5 differ from DX-W2 and DX-W3 in the same family?

DX-W5 has the most contact blocks in the family (6) but fewer configuration options (4); DX-W2 offers more configuration flexibility (14 combinations) with fewer contacts (4); DX-W3 is a simplified 2-contact version.

What certification does the DX-W5 hold?

Certification documents are available on request.