RS PRO Heavy Duty Momentary Foot Potentiometer - DPCO Die Cast Aluminium 21 A Contact Current, 250 V ac Contact Voltage

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RS Stock No.:
771-9256
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RS PRO
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Brand

RS PRO

Contact Configuration

DPCO

Product Type

Foot Potentiometer

Series

6253

Switch Operation

Momentary

Contact AC Voltage

250V ac

Housing Material

Die Cast Aluminium

Contact DC Voltage

220V dc

Switch Contact Current

21 A

Switch Environment

Heavy Duty

IP Rating

IP67

Guard Cover

Yes

Switch Configuration

Snap Action

Height

155mm

Width

163 mm

Length

264mm

Standards/Approvals

RoHS, CE

Hazardous Area Certification

No

Colour

Yellow

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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