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FY 61MD7E0A Pizzato FY series safety switch with separate actuator with lock
Pizzato FY 61MD7E0A is a 24 V AC/DC FY series slow-action safety interlock switch with energised-solenoid guard locking, escape release, three NO actuator-operated contacts and one NC solenoid-operated contact for industrial machine guarding.
£117.33
Why Choose the Pizzato FY 61MD7E0A Safety Switch with Guard Locking?
The Pizzato FY 61MD7E0A is a robust safety switch with separate actuator and solenoid guard locking designed for monitoring and controlling access through movable guards on industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FY series, it combines mechanical guard retention, monitored locking and slow-action contacts in a durable industrial format for machine-safety applications.
This model uses operating principle E, meaning the actuator is locked while the solenoid is energised and released when electrical power to the solenoid is removed. The D7E configuration includes an escape release button, providing a means of manually releasing the locking mechanism from inside a protected area where an emergency escape facility is required by the machine design.
The FY 61MD7E0A features a 24 V AC/DC solenoid supply and a 61M slow-action contact block providing 3 NO actuator-operated contacts and 1 NC solenoid-operated contact. Its glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer housing, metal operating head, two green LEDs and locking mechanism with up to 2800 N holding force provide a dependable solution for demanding industrial guard-locking applications.
Key Advantages
- Industrial safety interlock switch with mechanical guard locking.
- Operating principle E locks the actuator while the solenoid is energised.
- Integrated escape release button for release from inside a guarded area.
- 3 NO actuator-operated contacts for guard-position signalling.
- 1 NC solenoid-operated contact for monitoring the locking condition.
- 24 V AC/DC solenoid supply suited to common industrial control systems.
- Maximum actuator holding force of up to 2800 N.
- IP67 and IP69K protection for demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- Pizzato FY series safety switch with separate actuator and lock.
- Operating principle E: actuator locked with energised solenoid.
- D7E escape release button configuration.
- 61M slow-action contact block.
- Actuator-operated contacts: 3 NO.
- Solenoid-operated contacts: 1 NC.
- 24 V AC/DC solenoid operating voltage.
- Maximum actuator holding force of 2800 N.
- Actuating force of approximately 30 N.
- Glass-fibre reinforced, self-extinguishing technopolymer housing.
- Powder-coated metal operating head and release device.
- Three knock-out M20 × 1.5 threaded conduit entries.
- Two green LEDs associated with the solenoid supply.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529 and IP69K according to ISO 20653.
- Positive-opening operation according to EN 60947-5-1.
- Type 2 coded interlock with mechanical lock according to EN ISO 14119.
Reliable Guard Locking for Industrial Machinery
Safety switches with guard locking are used where access through a movable guard must remain controlled while machinery is operating or while hazardous conditions are present. The Pizzato FY series combines mechanical retention of a separate actuator with electrical monitoring so that guard position and locking status can be incorporated into a properly designed machine-safety system.
The FY 61MD7E0A uses energised-solenoid locking, so the actuator remains mechanically retained while electrical power is applied to the solenoid and is released when the solenoid is de-energised. Its three actuator-operated NO contacts provide guard-position signalling, while the solenoid-operated NC contact monitors the locking condition and the escape release button provides an internal means of unlocking where required.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guards requiring monitored mechanical locking.
- Robotic cells and enclosed automation systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Conveyor and material-handling installations.
- Machine tools and guarded production equipment.
- Automated assembly and manufacturing systems.
- Guarded areas requiring an internal escape release facility.
- OEM machine building and industrial automation applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FY | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC/DC | |
| IP Rating | IP67, IP69K | |
| Safety Switch Type | Guard locking (solenoid) | |
| Guard Locking | Power to lock | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FY Series | |
| Model | FY 61MD7E0A | |
| Alternative SKU | FY61MD7E0A | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator and guard locking | |
| Operating principle | E – actuator locked with energised solenoid | |
| Release system | Escape release button | |
| Solenoid supply voltage | 24 V AC/DC | |
| Contact block | 61M | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Actuator-operated contacts | 3 NO | |
| Solenoid-operated contacts | 1 NC | |
| Maximum actuator holding force | 2800 N | |
| Actuating force | approx. 30 N | |
| Housing material | Glass-fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| Head material | Powder-coated metal | |
| Cable entries | 3 × M20 × 1.5 knock-out threaded entries | |
| LED indication | 2 green LEDs | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 / IP69K according to ISO 20653 | |
| Safety contact operation | Positive opening according to EN 60947-5-1 | |
| Interlocking classification | Type 2 coded interlock with mechanical lock according to EN ISO 14119 | |
| Actuator | Separate, not included | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FY 61MD7E0A used for?
The FY 61MD7E0A is designed to monitor and mechanically lock movable machine guards, helping control access to hazardous machinery as part of an industrial machine-safety system.
How does the FY 61MD7E0A locking principle work?
The switch uses operating principle E, meaning the actuator is locked while the solenoid is energised and released when electrical power to the solenoid is removed.
What contact configuration does the FY 61MD7E0A have?
The 61M slow-action contact block provides 3 NO contacts operated by the actuator and 1 NC contact operated by the solenoid.
Does the FY 61MD7E0A include an escape release?
Yes. The D7E configuration includes an escape release button, providing a means of releasing the guard-locking mechanism from inside the protected area where required by the machine design.
What solenoid voltage does the FY 61MD7E0A require?
The FY 61MD7E0A is configured for a 24 V AC/DC solenoid supply.
What holding force does the FY 61MD7E0A provide?
The FY series locking mechanism provides a maximum actuator holding force of up to 2800 N.
Is an actuator included with the FY 61MD7E0A?
No. The FY 61MD7E0A is supplied without an actuator, allowing a compatible Pizzato FY series actuator to be selected separately to suit the geometry of the machine guard.
Trusted by Machine Builders Worldwide
Pizzato Elettrica FY series safety switches are widely used by machine builders, system integrators and industrial automation engineers to provide dependable guard monitoring, mechanical locking and controlled access on safety-critical industrial machinery.
