BCH FSG Heavy Duty Foot Switch
BCH FSG heavy duty foot switch (IEC 60947-5-1) from BCH Electric Limited for hands-free machine control. Rated insulation voltage 600V AC, thermal current 15 A, utilisation category AC-15 & DC-13. Fully aluminium die-cast construction (body, pedal and guard) in silver grey. Contact arrangement: 1NO+1NC, 2NO+2NC, 2x1NO+1NC, 2x2NO+2NC. 10 million operations, silver-alloy contacts, M20 x 1.5 mm cable entry.
Specifications
| Model | FSG |
| Certification | UL Certified (for 1NO+1NC, SP20S1) & CE Marking |
| Compliance Standard | IEC 60947-5-1 |
| Design | Heavy Duty Foot Switch |
| Rated Insulation Voltage (Ui) | 600V AC |
| Rated Impulse Withstand Voltage (Uimp) | 2.5 kV |
| Operating Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Pollution Degree | 3 |
| Ambient Temperature | -5°C to 40°C |
| Utilization Category | AC-15 & DC-13 |
| Rated Thermal Current (Ith) | 15 A |
| AC-15 Rating (50Hz) — Single Pole | 110V: 4.0A | 220V: 2.0A | 440V: 1.0A | 600V: 0.8A |
| AC-15 Rating (50Hz) — Double Pole | 115V: 3.0A | 230V: 1.5A | 460V: 0.8A | 600V: 0.6A |
| DC-13 Rating — SPDT 1NO+1NC | 115V: 2.5A | 230V: 0.5A | 600V: 0.1A |
| DC-13 Rating — SPDT 2NO+2NC | 115V: 1.0A | 230V: 0.3A | 600V: 0.1A |
| DC-13 Rating — DPDT 1NO+1NC | 115V: 0.5A | 230V: 0.2A | 600V: 0.02A |
| DC-13 Rating — DPDT 2NO+2NC | 115V: 0.2A | 230V: 0.1A |
| Contact Material | Silver Alloy |
| Electrical / Mechanical Life | 10 Million Operations |
| Terminal Capacity | 2.5 mm² solid or stranded conductor |
| Cable Entry Provision | M20 x 1.5 mm |
| Contact Arrangement | 1NO+1NC, 2NO+2NC, 2x1NO+1NC, 2x2NO+2NC |
| Contact Design | Same Polarity - SPDT, DPDT, 2SPDT, 2DPDT |
| Body Material / Colour | Aluminium Die-cast / Silver Grey |
| Pedal Material / Colour | Aluminium Die-cast / Silver Grey |
| Cover / Guard Material / Colour | Aluminium Die-cast / Silver Grey |
| Weight | 1.8 kg / unit |
Ordering / Variants
Cat-code FSG(1)(2)(3): (1) X=1 contact block (2 positions), Y=2 contact blocks (2 positions), Z=2 contact blocks (3 positions); (2) 1=1NO+1NC, 2=2NO+2NC; (3) L=with treadle latch (2 positions only), M=medium spring (3 positions only).
Key Application Areas
Machine Tools, TIG/MIG machines, Material handling, Manual Lifts, Metal processing, Water/oil environment, Packaging machines, Textile Machinery, Hosiery machines, Sewing machines, Food & beverages, Conveyor systems, Pad Printing, Riveting Machines, Shearing machines, Engraving machines, Marking Machines, Folding machines, Dispenser, Soldering machines, CT Scan, Dental Chair, MRI/X-Ray, Ultrasonic, Medical cameras, Endoscopy, Lab machines, Generators, Laser Machines.
