XB5AW73731M5
Multisound siren, Harmony XVS, white colour, 106dB, 2tones, 230V AC
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- Manufacturer:
- Schneider
- Product code:
- XB5AW73731M5
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| Range of product | Harmony XB5 |
|---|---|
| product or component type | Illuminated double-headed push-button |
| Device short name | XB5 |
| bezel material | Dark grey plastic |
| Fixing collar material | Plastic |
| Head type | Standard |
| Mounting diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape of signaling unit head | Rectangular |
| Type of operator | Spring return |
| Operator profile | Green flush, I (white) Red projecting, O (white) |
| Contacts type and composition | 1 NO + 1 NC |
| Contact operation | Slow-break |
| Connections – terminals | Screw clamp terminals, <= 2 x 1.5 mm² with cable end conforming to EN/IEC 60947-1 Screw clamp terminals, >= 1 x 0.22 mm² without cable end conforming to EN/IEC 60947-1 Spring terminals, <= 2 x 1.5 mm² with cable end conforming to EN/IEC 60947-1 Spring terminals, >= 1 x 0.22 mm² without cable end conforming to EN/IEC 60947-1 |
| Light source | Protected LED |
| Bulb base | Integral LED |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 230…240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Height | 50 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 30 mm |
| Depth | 59 mm |
| Terminals description ISO n°1 | (13-14)NO (11-12)NC |
| net weight | 0.066 kg |
| Resistance to high pressure washer | 7000000 Pa at 55 °C, distance : 0.1 m |
| Contacts usage | Standard contacts |
| Positive opening | With conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 appendix K |
| Operating travel | 1.5 mm (NC changing electrical state) 2.6 mm (NO changing electrical state) 4.3 mm (total travel) |
| Operating force | 3.5 N NC changing electrical state 3.8 N NO changing electrical state |
| Mechanical durability | 1000000 cycles |
| Tightening torque | 0.8…1.2 N.m conforming to EN 60947-1 |
| Shape of screw head | Cross compatible with JIS No 1 screwdriver Cross compatible with Philips no 1 screwdriver Cross compatible with pozidriv No 1 screwdriver Slotted compatible with flat Ø 4 mm screwdriver Slotted compatible with flat Ø 5.5 mm screwdriver |
| Contacts material | Silver alloy (Ag/Ni) |
| Short-circuit protection | 10 A cartridge fuse type gG conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 |
| [Ith] conventional free air thermal current | 10 A conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 |
| [Ui] rated insulation voltage | 600 V (pollution degree 3) conforming to EN 60947-1 |
| [Uimp] rated impulse withstand voltage | 6 kV conforming to EN 60947-1 |
| [Ie] rated operational current | 3 A at 240 V, AC-15, A600 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 6 A at 120 V, AC-15, A600 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 0.1 A at 600 V, DC-13, Q600 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 0.27 A at 250 V, DC-13, Q600 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 0.55 A at 125 V, DC-13, Q600 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 1.2 A at 600 V, AC-15, A600 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 |
| Electrical durability | 1000000 cycles, AC-15, 2 A at 230 V, operating rate <3600 cyc/h, load factor: 0.5 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 appendix C 1000000 cycles, AC-15, 3 A at 120 V, operating rate <3600 cyc/h, load factor: 0.5 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 appendix C 1000000 cycles, AC-15, 4 A at 24 V, operating rate <3600 cyc/h, load factor: 0.5 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 appendix C 1000000 cycles, DC-13, 0.2 A at 110 V, operating rate <3600 cyc/h, load factor: 0.5 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 appendix C 1000000 cycles, DC-13, 0.5 A at 24 V, operating rate <3600 cyc/h, load factor: 0.5 conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-1 appendix C |
| Electrical reliability | Λ < 10exp(-6) at 5 V, 1 mA in clean environment conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-4 Λ < 10exp(-8) at 17 V, 5 mA in clean environment conforming to EN/IEC 60947-5-4 |
| Signalling type | Steady |
| Supply voltage limits | 195…264 V AC |
| Current consumption | 14 mA |
| Service life | 100000 year(s) at rated voltage and 25 °C |
| Surge withstand | 1 kV conforming to IEC 61000-4-5 |
| device presentation | Complete product |
| Light source colour | White |
| Colour of marking | White marking when green, red or black caps Black marking when white caps |
| protective treatment | TH |
|---|---|
| ambient air temperature for storage | -40…70 °C |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -40…70 °C |
| Overvoltage category | Class II conforming to IEC 61140 |
| IP degree of protection | IP66 conforming to IEC 60529 IP69 conforming to IEC 60529 IP69K |
| NEMA degree of protection | NEMA 13 NEMA 4X |
| IK degree of protection | IK05 conforming to IEC 50102 |
| Standards | JIS C8201-5-1 UL 508 EN/IEC 60947-5-4 EN/IEC 60947-1 EN/IEC 60947-5-1 CSA C22.2 No 14 JIS C8201-1 |
| Product certifications | CSA BV LROS (Lloyds register of shipping) GL UL listed DNV |
| Vibration resistance | 5 gn (f= 2…500 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock resistance | 30 gn (duration = 18 ms) for half sine wave acceleration conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 50 gn (duration = 11 ms) for half sine wave acceleration conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Resistance to fast transients | 2 kV conforming to IEC 61000-4-4 |
| Resistance to electromagnetic fields | 10 V/m conforming to IEC 61000-4-3 |
| Resistance to electrostatic discharge | 6 kV on contact (on metal parts) conforming to IEC 61000-4-2 8 kV in free air (in insulating parts) conforming to IEC 61000-4-2 |
| Electromagnetic emission | Class B conforming to IEC 55011 |
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 3.500 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 5.500 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 8.500 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 62.100 g |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | S03 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 100 |
| Package 2 Height | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 30.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 6.630 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 3 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 3 | 800 |
| Package 3 Height | 75.000 cm |
| Package 3 Width | 60.000 cm |
| Package 3 Length | 80.000 cm |
| Package 3 Weight | 61.040 kg |
Product Description
XB5AW73731M5
The Schneider Electric Harmony XB5AW73731M5 is a 22 mm illuminated double-headed pushbutton featuring one green flush button, one red projecting button, and a central white pilot light. Designed for control and signaling applications, this unit combines two functions—start (“I”) and stop (“O”)—in a compact and robust assembly. It operates with a spring return (momentary) mechanism and provides 1 Normally Open (NO) + 1 Normally Closed (NC) contact configuration.
Built with a dark grey plastic bezel and durable materials, the XB5AW73731M5 is resistant to impacts, water, dust, and chemicals, meeting IP66, IP67, IP69, and IP69K protection standards. This makes it ideal for use in harsh industrial environments, including machinery control panels, food and beverage processing, and outdoor installations.

Key Features:
- Product Range: Harmony XB5
- Product Type: Illuminated double-headed pushbutton
- Mounting Diameter: 22 mm
- Bezel Material: Dark grey plastic
- Head Type: Standard rectangular
- Operation Type: Spring return / momentary
- Operator Profile: Green flush button – “I” (Start) marking – Red projecting button – “O” (Stop) marking
- Contact Configuration: 1 NO + 1 NC (slow-break)
- Connection Type: Screw-clamp terminals (≤ 2 × 1.5 mm² with cable end)
- Light Source: Integrated protected white LED
- Rated Supply Voltage: 230–240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
- Current Consumption: 14 mA
Electrical Characteristics:
- Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui): 600 V (pollution degree 3)
- Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp): 6 kV
- Thermal Current (Ith): 10 A
- Rated Operational Current (Ie): 3 A @ 240 V AC-15 (A600) – 0.27 A @ 250 V DC-13 (Q600)
- Short-Circuit Protection: 10 A cartridge fuse (type gG)
- Electrical Durability: 1,000,000 operations under AC-15 or DC-13 loads
Mechanical and Environmental Data:
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 50 × 30 × 59 mm
- Net Weight: 0.066 kg
- Mechanical Durability: 1,000,000 cycles
- Operating Force: 3.5 N (NC contact change) – 3.8 N (NO contact change)
- Operating Temperature: –40…+70 °C
- Storage Temperature: –40…+70 °C
- Protection Ratings: IP66, IP67, IP69, IP69K / NEMA 4X, 13
- Impact Resistance: IK05
- Overvoltage Category: Class II (IEC 61140)
- Protective Treatment: TH (for high humidity and chemical resistance)

Certifications and Standards:
- Standards: IEC 60947-1, IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-5-4, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No.14, JIS C8201
- Certifications: UL Listed, CSA, DNV, BV, Lloyd’s Register
- Compliance: RoHS and REACH compliant
Applications:
- Start/Stop control for machinery and automation systems
- Industrial control panels and operator stations
- Food & beverage, chemical, and marine environments
- Systems requiring visual feedback via illuminated indicators
Product Summary:
The Schneider Electric XB5AW73731M5 Harmony pushbutton provides a compact dual-function interface for start/stop operations in control panels. Combining rugged construction, bright LED indication, and reliable electrical performance, it offers long service life and superior protection for use in demanding industrial environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a push button used for?
✅When you press a push button, it either makes or breaks an electrical connection, allowing or interrupting the flow of electricity through the circuit. Pushbutton switches are commonly used in a wide range of electronic devices, control panels, and applications where users need to activate or deactivate a function or operation. These switches are essential for ensuring reliable and efficient control in various settings, from industrial machinery to consumer electronics and automation systems.
What is NO and NC in Push Button Switches?
✅ Push button switches can be classified as either normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC). Normally open (NO) switches, also known as "OFF" position switches, complete the circuit when actuated. In contrast, normally closed (NC) switches, or "ON" position switches, break the circuit when actuated. Understanding the difference between NO and NC push button switches is crucial for selecting the right type for your application, whether it's for industrial machinery, control panels, or electronic devices.
What Are the Two Types of Push Button Switches?
✅ Push button switches come in two main types: single-pole and double-pole switches. The single-pole switch is the most common type, featuring a control device with a single input source and a single output source. This basic design makes single-pole switches ideal for a wide range of applications. Double-pole switches, on the other hand, have two input sources and two output sources, offering more complex control capabilities for advanced electrical systems.
Is a Push Button a Sensor?
✅No, a push button is not an analog sensor. An analog sensor provides a continuous output signal that varies in proportion to the measured quantity. In contrast, a push button provides a discrete output signal that changes state from one level to another when the button is pressed or released. This distinction makes push buttons ideal for applications requiring simple on/off control, unlike analog sensors that are used for more complex, variable measurements.
What is Inside a Push Button?
✅ A push button consists of several key components:
1. Button Actuator: This is the part you physically press. It is connected to an internal mechanism within the switch.
2. Contacts: Push button switches contain one or more sets of contacts, typically made from conductive materials like metal. In their default state, these contacts are separated.
When the button actuator is pressed, it moves the contacts together to complete an electrical circuit. This simple yet effective design is what makes push buttons reliable for various applications, from industrial machinery to everyday electronic devices.
Is a Push Button Digital or Analog?
✅A push button is a digital sensor. Unlike analog sensors, which provide a continuous range of values, digital sensors like push buttons have only two states: on or off. For example, when you press a push button, it changes from off to on, providing a discrete signal. Similarly, a digital light sensor can detect whether it is dark or bright, also giving a binary output. This clear distinction makes push buttons ideal for simple, straightforward control in various applications.
























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