1SBV002105R1111 ABB IPSY1A11 Foot Switch with Yellow Protective Cover

Why Choose the ABB IPSY1A11 Foot Switch?

The ABB IPSY1A11 is a robust covered industrial foot switch designed for hands-free control of machinery, production equipment and industrial processes. Supplied under ABB order code 1SBV002105R1111, it forms part of the ABB 311523-Limit Switches (Frctl) product group and combines a protected pedal mechanism with reliable electromechanical switching.

The IPSY1A11 features a grey base and yellow ABS protective cover, with a free-movement pedal operating 1 normally open and 1 normally closed snap-action contact. The contact element uses ABB's Za configuration, providing dependable switching for machine commands and control circuits while allowing the operator to keep both hands available for other tasks.

With an IP65 degree of protection, double-insulated Class II construction and a durable covered design, the IPSY1A11 is suited to demanding industrial environments. Its substantial 140 × 138 × 280 mm enclosure helps protect the pedal against unintended operation while providing a stable foot-operated control point for machinery and automation equipment.

Key Advantages

• Provides convenient hands-free industrial machine control.
• Protective yellow cover helps reduce unintended pedal operation.
• IP65 protection supports use in demanding industrial environments.
• Free-movement pedal provides straightforward momentary command operation.
• 1 NO + 1 NC snap-action contacts provide flexible control-circuit integration.
• Positive opening operation of the NC contact supports dependable switching behaviour.
• High mechanical durability makes the switch suitable for frequently operated machinery.

Key Features

• ABB IPSY1A11 covered foot switch.
• Grey base with yellow ABS cover.
• Free-movement pedal operation.
• Snap-action Za contact element.
• 1 normally open contact.
• 1 normally closed contact.
• IP65 degree of protection.
• Pg 16 cable gland.
• One pre-pressed Pg 16 knockout on each side.
• Minimum actuation torque: 0.25 N·m.
• Double insulation – Class II.
• Mechanical durability of up to 30 million operations.

Protected Hands-Free Control for Industrial Machinery

Industrial foot switches allow operators to issue machine commands without removing their hands from a workpiece, tool or handling task. The ABB IPSY1A11 uses a free-moving pedal and snap-action contact mechanism to provide a clear electrical switching command, while its yellow protective cover helps shield the pedal against accidental actuation from above or from the sides.

The combination of IP65 environmental protection, Class II insulation and mechanically durable contacts makes the IPSY1A11 suitable for frequent operation in industrial control environments. Its 1 NO + 1 NC contact arrangement also provides flexibility when incorporating the foot switch into machine control, signalling and auxiliary circuits.

Typical Applications

• Industrial machinery and machine tools.
• Assembly and production workstations.
• Packaging and processing machinery.
• Material handling equipment.
• Production-line operator controls.
• Industrial automation equipment.
• Hands-free machine command and auxiliary control circuits.