Harmony XPE and 9002AW

foot switches briefing

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December 2017

• Introduction to the Harmony offer

• Introduction to foot switches

• Offer presentation

XPE and 9002AW foot switches

Features

Panorama

• UVPs

• Targeted applications

• Where to find further details

• Quiz

Table of content

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General purpose control

Control offers overview – Harmony

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Hoisting Safety

Pushbuttons, switches, and pilot lights Wireless remote control Foot switches and

two-hand control

Control stations

XALD/K XALGXALE XAPXALF

XB5R/XB4R XB5S/Ø 22

9001K/SK/Ø 30 XVL/Ø 8-12XB6/Ø 16 K Cam

XB4/Ø 22 XB5/Ø 22 XB7/Ø 22

XKB XKMXKD

Seat and joysticks

eXLhoist

Pendant stationXPE Y/B/G XPE M/R

Preventa XY2 SB

XB4 ATEX D

Explosive atmosphere

• A foot switch is a control unit which is operated on machines or

systems where tasks using the hands are not possible for ergonomic

or safety reasons

‒ For example, the machine operator may need to hold a tool, a piece of

metal, another actuator, or any necessary device

‒ In some applications, such as power presses, additional operator

protection such as point-of-operation guarding must be provided when

a foot switch is used as an actuator

• Foot switches are particularly suited for start and stop operations as

well as adjustment tasks

• The control of 2-speed machines as well as “hold to run” machine

cycles are also possible

What is a foot switch used for?

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Foot operation for safety reason

(operation is controlled with a safety light

curtain)

Foot operation for ergonomic reason

XPE and 9002AW Foot Switch ranges

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XPEA XPEY XPEB/G XPEB/R 9002AW

MaterialPedal and housing

made of plastic

Pedal, housing and

cover made of

fire-retardant and

shock-proof plastic

Pedal, housing and

cover made of

fire-retardant and

shock-proof plastic

Pedal and housing

made of die-casted

metal, and cast

aluminum cover

Pedal, housing and

cover made of

die-casted metal

Resistance to oil,

water, dustIP43 IP55 IP66 IP66

Nema 4 and 13,

IP69

Mechanical life2 million operating

cycles

> 2 million operating

cycles

> 5 million operating

cycles

> 5 million operating

cycles

> 7 million operating

cycles

Certifications CE, CCC, EAC CE, CCC, EACCE, UL, CSA, CCC,

EAC

CE certified ; CSA

for XPEM (blue

version)

CE, UL, CSA

A comprehensive offer for any requirements

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*Never use a protective cover, a

trigger mechanism nor a safety door

for issuing a normal stop instruction

to a machine. Access to the stop

control must be as unrestricted as

possible and without any constraints.

Protective cover*

Avoids the risk of accidental operation by

falling objects, which could result in

unintentional starting of the machine

Extended comfort

Heel rest avoids discomfort in the base of the

backbone due to unbalanced positioning of

the body. Hand grip enables to easily carry

the foot switch at different places.

Trigger mechanism*

Enables locking of the pedal in the released

position. It prevents the lowering of the pedal

in case the foot is not fully inserted into the

pedal. This prevents from involuntary

actuation of the foot switch.

Pedal latching

Foot switches with pedal latching device are

particularly suited for the control of “hold to run”

machines, and also, for adjustments.

Atex D (protection against

dust) available

Single or double pedal

Pressing the pedal gives the machine

start instruction and, when the pedal

reaches its limit, it latches in the

operated position.

Removing the foot from the pedal will not

stop the machine cycle, the pedal remains

latched.

For issuing a normal stop, the foot is

replaced on the pedal and the toe plate is

operated: this returns the pedal to the rest

position.

toe plate

Start

Run

Stop

heel rest

hand grip

Safety door*

Requires the intentional motion to

lift the door before inserting the

foot, to prevent accidental

operation.

Contact Blocks

The foot switch can incorporate 1 or 2

‘N/C+N/O’ contact blocks with snap

action and positive opening , an

analog output, with 1 or 2 steps.

Offer panorama

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XPEA XPEY XPEG XPEB XPEM XPER 9002AW

Material and resistance

Pedal and housing made of plastic

Pedal, housing and cover made of fire-retardant and shock-proof plastic

Pedal and housing made of die-casted metal, and cast aluminum cover

Pedal, housing and cover made of die-casted metal

Resistance to oil, water and dust IP43 IP55 IP66 IP66 IP66 IP66 Nema4, 13; IP69

Mechanical life (in million of operating cycles) 2 > 2 > 5 > 5 > 5 > 5 > 7

Output

1 contact block 'N/C+N/O', snap action, positive opening

2 contact blocks 'N/C+N/O', snap action, positive opening

Analog output

Action

1 step

2 steps

Pedal latching

Double pedal

Protection

Protective cover

Trigger mechanism

Safety door

Environment

Atex D

Comfort

Hand grip

Heel rest

Color

Black

Yellow

Grey

Blue

Orange

Certification

CE

UL

CSA

EAC

CCC

• Robustness in harsh environments

‒ Resistance to shocks

‒ Resistance to oil, water, dust

‒ Very long mechanical life: up to 7 million operating cycles

• Protection by design: positive opening operations o XPE foot switches:

‒ The pedal hold down and the pedal release actions have a positive actuation fully

compliant with IEC 60947-5-1 standard (Electromechanical control circuit devices)

‒ It means that the electro-mechanical design of the XPE foot switch is such that the

release of the pedal, to stop the machine for example, directly triggers the opening

of the normally closed contacts

• Compactness and comfort

‒ The foot switch is designed such that the largeness of the operating pedal is

maximized to accommodate all types of footwear (large size, safety boots, …) while

restraining the depth of the foot switch

Range values

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Resistance

• The range of foot switches is used in all environments from light duty to heavy duty ones

• They are installed on very different types of machine, among which

Foot switches for diverse applications

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Boom liftsAdvanced machine tools: CN lathes,

shears, presses,…

Manual assembly station Packaging Pharmaceutics Wood workingStandard machine tools:

shears, presses,…

Harsh environment

XPEA XPEY XPEB/G XPEM/R 9002AW

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• Click here to access our Digicat

• Click here to access to CAD files

• Click on the link below for FAQs

(frequently asked question)

Where to find details

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Quiz

Based on what

you’ve learned so

far, try to answer to

this quiz

?

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What is a foot switch used for?

Q1

Is the foot switch range convenient for 2-speed machines?

Q2

What is the minimum mechanical life of the foot switch offer?

Q3

Has the XPE’s pedal release a positive actuation, according to IEC 60947-5-1?

Q4

Which foot switch to choose for an advanced machine tool?

Q5

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Quiz answers

What is a foot switch used for?

Q1A foot switch is operated on machines or systems where tasks using the

hands are not possible for ergonomic or safety reasons.

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Answers

Is the foot switch range convenient for 2-speed machines?

Q2Yes, The control of 2-speed machines is possible using 2-step foot

switches.

What is the minimum mechanical life of the foot switch offer?

Q3The minimum mechanical life of XPE offer is 2 million operating cycles.

9002AW offer can reach more than 7 million operating cycles.

Has the XPE’s pedal release a positive actuation, according to IEC 60947-5-1?

Q4Yes, the design of the XPE foot switch is such that the release of the pedal

directly triggers the opening of the normally closed contacts

Which foot switch to choose for an advanced machine tool?

Q5XPEM (blue) or XPER (orange) offers are particularly suited for demanding

environment and protection against heavy falling object.

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