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CE IEC 60947-5-1

PLB08 Crane Pendant 8-Button Station

Giovenzana PLB Series Introduced circa 1985

Giovenzana PLB08 8-button pendant with 2-speed and e-stop.

Common Applications

8-button pendant for 2-speed crane operation. Each direction has two buttons — tap for slow, press deeper for fast. Includes integrated e-stop mushroom. The standard for cranes with variable speed or 2-speed motors.

Specifications

Certifications
CE, IEC 60947-5-1
Color
Yellow housing
Contact Configuration
8x 1NO + 1NC (e-stop)
IP Rating
IP65
Material
Polycarbonate

Installation Quick Reference

Panel cutout: 22mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).

Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.

Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.

Dimensions

Wiring Diagram

11 12 NO 21 22 NC

Troubleshooting

Button doesn't respond when pressed

Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.

Works intermittently

Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.

Button feels mushy or doesn't click

The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.

Where to Buy

Price range

$38.1 — $56.47

across 2 distributors

Quick Specs

Certifications
CE, IEC 60947-5-1
Color
Yellow housing
Contact Configuration
8x 1NO + 1NC (e-stop)
IP Rating
IP65
Material
Polycarbonate

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