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VF PC21A9 Pizzato Coded protective covers for M12 connectors integrated in the device, grey technopolymer
Pizzato VF PC21A9 coded protective covers are grey technopolymer tamper-evident covers designed to secure M12 connectors integrated into industrial safety devices.
£2.66
Why Choose the Pizzato VF PC21A9 Coded Protective Covers?
The Pizzato VF PC21A9 is a set of coded protective covers for M12 connectors integrated into safety devices. Manufactured from grey technopolymer, the covers are designed to prevent access to an installed M12 connector and provide clear evidence if an attempt is made to disconnect or tamper with the connection.
Each protective cover consists of two identical half-shells that snap together around the M12 connector. Once installed, the connector cannot be detached normally because the protective shells can only be removed by breaking them. This creates a simple tamper-evident barrier without altering the electrical connection itself.
The VF PC21A9 uses Pizzato's coded identification system, providing tens of thousands of different coding combinations. The covers are suitable for safety devices equipped with integrated M12 connectors, including products from Pizzato's NX, NS, ST and SR series, making them a practical accessory for machine builders seeking additional protection against unauthorised manipulation.
Key Advantages
- Provides tamper-evident protection for integrated M12 connectors.
- Two-piece half-shell design snaps securely around the connector.
- Prevents normal disconnection of the protected M12 connection.
- Protective shells can only be removed by breaking them.
- Coded identification provides tens of thousands of possible combinations.
- Suitable for safety devices including Pizzato NX, NS, ST and SR series.
- Durable grey technopolymer construction.
- Helps make attempted manipulation immediately evident during inspection.
- Supplied in packs of 10 pieces for machine building and maintenance requirements.
Key Features
- Pizzato VF coded protective cover range.
- Product type: Coded M12 connector protective cover.
- Connector application: M12 connector integrated in the device.
- Construction: Two identical protective half-shells.
- Material: Technopolymer.
- Colour: Grey.
- Installation method: Snap-on assembly around the connector.
- Removal: Destructive removal by breaking the protective shells.
- Coding: Tens of thousands of possible combinations.
- Designed to provide visible evidence of attempted connector tampering.
Reliable Tamper Protection for Integrated M12 Connections
M12 connectors provide convenient electrical connections on many industrial safety devices, but an accessible connector may represent a potential point of manipulation. The Pizzato VF PC21A9 addresses this by enclosing the integrated connector within a coded protective shell, preventing normal access to the connection once the cover has been installed.
Because the two half-shells can only be removed by breaking them, an attempt to disconnect the protected connector leaves visible evidence. The coded identification system provides an additional verification measure, allowing the installed covers to be recorded during machine commissioning and subsequently checked during safety inspections or maintenance.
Typical Applications
- Pizzato safety devices with integrated M12 connectors.
- NX series safety interlocks.
- NS series safety interlock systems.
- ST series safety sensors.
- SR series safety sensors.
- Industrial machine guard monitoring systems.
- Robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- OEM machinery requiring tamper-evident connector protection.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Actuator / key / lock-out | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Range | VF | |
| Model | VF PC21A9 | |
| Alternative SKU | VFPC21A9 | |
| Product type | Coded protective cover | |
| Application | M12 connectors integrated in safety devices | |
| Connector type | M12 | |
| Construction | Two identical half-shells | |
| Material | Technopolymer | |
| Colour | Grey | |
| Protection function | Tamper-evident connector protection | |
| Removal method | Protective shells must be broken | |
| Typical compatible series | NX / NS / ST / SR | |
| Overall cover width | 24 mm | |
| Overall cover height | 18 mm | |
| Packed quantity | 10 pieces | |
| Barcode / EAN | 8018851659836 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato VF PC21A9 used for?
The VF PC21A9 is a coded protective cover for M12 connectors integrated into safety devices. It encloses the connector to prevent normal disconnection and makes attempted tampering visibly evident.
How is the VF PC21A9 installed?
The VF PC21A9 consists of two identical half-shells that snap together around the M12 connector, making the protected connection inaccessible during normal use.
Can the Pizzato VF PC21A9 be removed and reused?
No. The protective shells can only be removed by breaking them, ensuring that an attempt to access or disconnect the protected M12 connector leaves visible evidence.
Which Pizzato products can use the VF PC21A9?
The protective covers are suitable for devices equipped with an integrated M12 connector, with Pizzato identifying examples including the NX, NS, ST and SR series.
What material and colour is the VF PC21A9?
The VF PC21A9 is manufactured from grey technopolymer. Pizzato also offers separate blue detectable versions for applications requiring detectable materials.
Designed for Professional Machine Safety Installations
Pizzato VF PC21A9 coded protective covers provide machine builders and safety engineers with a simple tamper-evident solution for securing integrated M12 connections on industrial safety devices.
