A standard rope-operated safety / control switch integrated into the Econo door system.

• Manual rope-operated switch
• Installed near the door or along a wall/line
• Used to:
  • Open / close the door
  • OR act as an emergency stop (depending on wiring)

Functionally, it’s the same device class as a rope pull / grab-wire switch.

These switches are designed so that:

• Pulling the rope triggers a control signal
• The system either runs, stops, or reverses

Functional description

Operation

• Rope is attached to a lever or internal cam
• Pulling the rope:
  • Activates internal contacts
  • Sends signal to operator controller

Modes (depending on wiring)

• Momentary (pulse) → like a push button
• Maintained / latching → stays in triggered state until reset
• Emergency stop mode → cuts control circuit

Typical use in Econo system

• Alternative to push button
• Allows control from a distance or awkward position
• Often used where:
  • Operator cannot reach wall button
  • Door is large or industrial

Industrial design principle

A rope switch is basically a distributed control device:

• Instead of pressing a button → you pull a rope
• Can be accessed from anywhere along the rope length

This is why they’re widely used on conveyors and doors.

Example:

• Pull anywhere along the rope → machine stops or activates

Typical technical specifications

Since Dortech doesn’t publish exact specs, here are accurate standard specs for the same class of device:

Electrical

• Contact type:
  • 1NO + 1NC or 2NO + 2NC
• Voltage rating:
  • 24V DC (control circuits)
  • Up to 230–415V AC (industrial versions)
• Current rating:
  • Typically 5A – 10A

Control behavior

• Dry contact (potential-free)
• Compatible with:
  • Step control inputs
  • Open / Close / Stop terminals

Mechanical

• Rope length:
  • Short (local control) OR
  • Up to 30–50 m span per switch (industrial setups)
• Actuation:
  • Pull from either direction
• Reset:
  • Manual reset (for safety types)

Construction

• Housing: Cast aluminum or industrial plastic
• Rope: Nylon or steel wire rope
• Mounting: Wall or structure-mounted

Protection

• IP rating:
  • Typical: IP54 – IP65
  • Heavy-duty: up to IP67–IP68
• مقاومة:
  • Dust
  • Moisture
  • Corrosion

Safety functionality (important)

Most rope switches are designed as:

Emergency stop devices

• Pulling rope:
  • Immediately breaks control circuit
  • Stops door/motor
• Requires:
  • Manual reset before restart

This is standard because:

• Rope switches allow fast shutdown from anywhere