FP 9R2-C10F Pizzato Safety switch with manual mechanical delay

Why Choose the Pizzato FP 9R2-C10F Safety Switch with Manual Mechanical Delay?

The Pizzato FP 9R2-C10F is a robust safety switch with manual mechanical delay and separate actuator designed for guarding industrial machinery where hazardous movement may continue after a stop command. As part of the Pizzato FP safety switch series, it combines positively operated safety contacts with a mechanical delayed-release system to provide controlled access to hazardous machine areas.

The FP 9R2-C10F incorporates a short manual release knob providing an approximately 10-second mechanical delay. The delay is produced mechanically, making the switch particularly useful on machinery with residual movement or inertia where access to the guarded area should be delayed while hazardous components come to a stop.

This version features 2 NC slow-action contacts, a straight separate actuator and a durable technopolymer enclosure. A PG 13.5 threaded cable entry supports industrial wiring, while the IP67 protection rating makes the switch suitable for demanding machine and automation environments.

Key Advantages

• Industrial safety switch with manual mechanical delay for controlled guard access.
• Approximately 10-second mechanical release delay using a short operating knob.
• 2 NC slow-action safety contacts for machine-safety circuits.
• Positive-opening safety contact operation for dependable guard monitoring.
• Straight separate actuator for mechanical machine-guard interlocking.
• Mechanical delay operates without requiring an electronic timer.
• Durable technopolymer housing for industrial environments.
• IP67 protection rating for resistance to dust and water ingress.

Key Features

• Pizzato FP series safety switch.
• Manual mechanical delayed-release function.
• Approx. 10 s delay time.
• Short manual release knob.
• 2 NC slow-action contacts.
• Positive-opening safety contact operation.
• Straight separate actuator.
• Glass-fibre-reinforced technopolymer enclosure.
• PG 13.5 threaded cable entry.
• IP67 enclosure protection according to EN 60529.
• No status indicator, emergency release or auxiliary release.
• Designed for machinery where hazardous movement may persist after a stop command.

Controlled Access for Machinery with Residual Movement

Manual mechanical-delay safety switches are particularly useful on machinery where hazardous movement does not stop immediately when power is removed. Rotating components, flywheels and other high-inertia mechanisms may require additional stopping time, making immediate opening of a protective guard undesirable.

The Pizzato FP 9R2-C10F addresses this requirement through a mechanical delayed-release mechanism. Operation of the short release knob initiates the switching sequence and approximately 10-second delay before the separate actuator can be released, providing a simple mechanical approach to delayed guard access without relying on an electronic timing device.

Typical Applications

• Industrial machinery with residual hazardous movement.
• Rotating machinery and high-inertia equipment.
• Machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Mixers, mills and processing machinery.
• Packaging and production machinery.
• Conveyor and material handling equipment.
• Machine guards and protective access doors.
• Industrial automation systems requiring mechanically delayed guard access.