RS PRO Momentary Foot Switch - Die Cast Aluminium Case Material, NC/NO, 6 A @ 500 V ac Contact Current, 230V Contact

RS stock no.:: 211-0698
Manufacturer:: RS PRO

RS PRO Momentary Foot Switch - Die Cast Aluminium Case Material, NC/NO, 6 A @ 500 V ac Contact Current, 230V Contact

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Price (Excl VAT) Each

R 3 912,77

(exc. VAT)

R 4 499,69

(inc. VAT)

Units	Per unit
1 - 4	R 3 912,77
5 - 9	R 3 814,95
10 +	R 3 700,50

RS stock no.:: 211-0698
Manufacturer:: RS PRO

RS PRO Datasheet

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

Attribute	Value
Contact Configuration	NC/NO
Foot Switch Type	Heavy Duty Foot Switch
Switch Operation	Momentary
Case Material	Die Cast Aluminium
Contact Voltage Rating AC	230V
Contact Voltage Rating DC	24V
Contact Current Rating	6 A @ 500 V ac
Switch Environment	Heavy Duty
IP Rating	IP67
Guard Cover	Yes
Contact Material	Silver
Colour	Yellow
Width	80mm
Height	62mm
Length	236mm
Standards Met	EN 60204-1, EN 60947-5-1, IEC 947-5-1, VDE 0660 Part 200
Dimensions	236 x 80 x 62mm