Standard switch

The 3SE2 9 and 3SE3 9 foot switch range encompasses versions in a metal enclosure for rugged applications as well as versions with plastic enclosure. The devices can be supplied with or without a cover and have fixing holes for them to be screwed to the floor.

Depending on the particular application, the metal enclosures can be ordered with contact blocks in latching or momentary-contact versions.

Version with plastic enclosure

For operation in less harsh environments, momentary-contact pedal switches with plastic enclosures are available. They are supplied in single-pedal and two-pedal versions, the single-pedal version is also available with a cover. The momentary-contact pedal switch has one microswitch (changeover contact) per actuating pedal.

Safety foot switches

The 3SE2924-3AA20 single-pedal safety foot switches are used on machines and plants as OK switches when operation by hand is not possible. The switches are interlocked according to EN ISO 13850 and bear the CE mark in accordance with the machinery directive.

The safety foot switches are protected by a guard hood against accidental operation.

The switches have two contact blocks, each with one NO contact and one NC contact. The NO contacts and NC contacts of the two contact blocks are connected for easy connection of a single-phase motor. The normal workflow is initiated by pressing down the pedal as far as the pressure point so that the two NO contacts close and the motor starts to run.

If in the event of danger the pedal is pressed beyond the resistance of the pressure point, the positively driven NC contacts will open and the motor is stopped. At the same time the independent latching takes effect and holds the NC contacts in open position. This prevents the machine parts from continuing to run out of control or from being restarted.

After the hazard is eliminated, the machine can only be restarted after manually releasing the switch using a pushbutton on the top of the enclosure. The contacts are then released again and return to their initial position (the NO contacts are open and the NC contacts are closed).