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FC 3409-M2 Pizzato Position switch with rope for signalling
Pizzato FC 3409-M2 is an IP67 rope-operated industrial signalling switch with a metal housing and two normally closed slow-action contacts.
£15.85
Why Choose the Pizzato FC 3409-M2 Rope Position Switch?
The Pizzato FC 3409-M2 is a robust rope-operated position switch for signalling in industrial machinery and automation systems. Part of the Pizzato FC series, it combines a durable metal housing with a rope-operated head for remote mechanical actuation.
Its B34 slow-action contact block provides two normally closed contacts. This contact arrangement enables two NC switching circuits to be controlled from the same rope-operated mechanism, while the slow-action design changes the contact state in direct relation to actuator movement.
With an IP67 protection rating, powder-coated metal enclosure and ambient temperature range of −25 to +80 °C, the FC 3409-M2 is designed for demanding industrial environments. A standard M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry enables secure cable installation.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed rope-operated position switch for industrial signalling.
- Two normally closed slow-action contacts provide dual NC switching circuits.
- Rugged powder-coated metal housing for demanding machinery environments.
- IP67 enclosure protection against dust and temporary water immersion.
- Mechanical endurance of up to 20 million operating cycles.
- Can be installed in any mounting position for flexible machine integration.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC series position switch.
- Rope-operated head for signalling applications.
- B34 contact block with 2NC slow-action contacts.
- Metal housing with one threaded conduit entry.
- M20 × 1.5 cable entry.
- Maximum actuation frequency of 3,600 operating cycles per hour.
- Mechanical endurance of 20 million operating cycles.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
Dependable Rope-Operated Industrial Signalling
Rope-operated position switches allow an electrical signal to be initiated from a point along an appropriately configured operating rope. This makes them useful on extended machinery where direct access to a conventional plunger or lever-operated switch may be impractical.
The FC 3409-M2 combines slow-action switching with two normally closed contacts and a resilient metal enclosure. Its protected construction, high mechanical endurance and flexible mounting orientation support reliable operation in industrial automation and material-handling equipment.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor and material-handling systems.
- Industrial machinery status signalling.
- Production and assembly lines.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Remote mechanical position detection.
- Factory automation and control systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Connection | M20 cable entry | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FC | |
| Model | FC 3409-M2 | |
| Product type | Rope-operated position switch for signalling | |
| Housing | Powder-coated metal | |
| Contact block | B34 | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Conduit entry | One threaded M20 × 1.5 entry | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 | |
| Ambient temperature | −25 to +80 °C | |
| Maximum actuation frequency | 3,600 operating cycles/hour | |
| Mechanical endurance | 20 million operating cycles | |
| Mounting position | Any | |
| Conventional thermal current | 10 A | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 400 V AC / 500 V DC | |
| Rated impulse withstand voltage | 4 kV | |
| Conditional short-circuit current | 1,000 A | |
| Pollution degree | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC 3409-M2 used for?
It is a rope-operated position switch designed to provide electrical signalling in industrial machinery, conveyors and automation systems.
Which contacts are fitted to the FC 3409-M2?
The switch has a B34 slow-action contact block with two normally closed contacts.
How do the slow-action contacts operate?
The contact movement follows the movement of the rope-operated actuator, providing controlled switching without a snap-action mechanism.
What protection rating does this position switch provide?
The FC 3409-M2 has an IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529 when installed with a cable gland providing an equal or higher degree of protection.
What cable entry does the FC 3409-M2 use?
The metal housing includes one standard M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entry.
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