RS PRO Momentary Foot Potentiometer - Die Cast Aluminium Case Material, DP-CO, 21 A Contact Current, 250V Contact

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771-9247
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RS PRO
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Brand

RS PRO

Foot Switch Type

Heavy Duty Foot Switch

Contact Configuration

DP-CO

Switch Operation

Momentary

Case Material

Die Cast Aluminium

Contact Voltage Rating AC

250V

Contact Voltage Rating DC

220V

Contact Current Rating

21 A

Switch Environment

Heavy Duty

IP Rating

IP67

Guard Cover

Yes

Contact Material

Silver

Colour

Yellow

Dimensions

264 x 163 x 155mm

Standards Met

BEAB Approved, CE, CSA, DEMCO, EN 60730, EN 61058, IMQ, KEMA, NEMCO, OVE, SEMCO, SETI, SEV, UL, VDE

Width

163mm

Length

264mm

Height

155mm

COO (Country of Origin):
GB

RS PRO Heavy Duty Un-guarded Foot Switches


RS PRO rugged heavy duty foot switches which are ideal for industrial applications. They are manufactured from die-cast aluminium and have been designed for high performance and are excellent quality.

Foot switches are commonly used on large machinery were hand operated switches are a safety concern. This foot controller pedal is ideal for various applications.

RS PRO offers a range of footswitches and accessories to meet all your requirements. The range has been RS approved meaning great value for money and high-quality you can rely on.

This range of heavy duty foot pedal switches includes:
211-0698 – Momentary
771-9247 – Momentary - 5K potentiometer, DPCO, Snap action - at the start of pedal depression
771-9256 - Momentary - 10K potentiometer, DPCO, Snap action - at start of the pedal depression

Features and Benefits:


Industrial foot switch – both sturdy and durable
Positive break contacts open in the event of contact weld or broken spring
Average life expectancy 1x106 operations
Sealed to IP67 – protected from dust, and waterproof
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C
Ergonomic design and long life expectancy
Yellow colour with a black base

Typical Applications


Foot switches are commonly used in applications where hands-free control is more practical or safer. They can be found on:
Industrial machinery and smaller power tools
Hospital beds
Dentist Chairs
Lamps

FAQs

What are the different types of switching options?
Switches are components that switch a circuit on or off by making contact or breaking contact, the two most common are:
Non-latching (Momentary) – this type of foot switch makes contact when you push it but breaks contact when you release it.
Latching (Maintained) – this type of foot switch needs to be pressed once for ON and again for OFF

Why would you use a footswitch?
As these switches are operated by the person’s feet, this means that their hands are free so therefore allows the individual to multitask.

Standards

EN60204-1/EN 60947-5-1

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