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FY 61SD6D0A Pizzato FY series safety switch with separate actuator with lock
Pizzato FY 61SD6D0A is a 24 V AC/DC FY series slow-action safety interlock switch with de-energised solenoid guard locking and auxiliary key release for industrial machine guarding.
£123.17
Why Choose the Pizzato FY 61SD6D0A Safety Switch with Guard Locking?
The Pizzato FY 61SD6D0A is an industrial safety switch with separate actuator and solenoid guard locking designed for monitoring and retaining movable guards on machinery. As part of the Pizzato FY series, it combines mechanical interlocking, monitored guard locking and slow-action contacts for dependable use in safety-related machine control systems.
This model uses operating principle D, meaning the actuator remains locked while the solenoid is de-energised and is released when the solenoid is energised. The D6 configuration provides an auxiliary key release, allowing authorised personnel to manually release the guard-locking mechanism when required for maintenance, servicing or controlled access.
The FY 61SD6D0A uses the 61S slow-action contact block and is designed for a 24 V AC/DC solenoid supply. Its separate-actuator format allows a compatible Pizzato actuator to be selected to suit the geometry of the machine guard, while the robust FY-series construction is suitable for demanding industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Industrial safety interlock switch with mechanical guard locking.
- De-energised solenoid locking helps keep the guard retained when solenoid power is removed.
- Integrated auxiliary key release for authorised manual unlocking.
- 61S slow-action contact block for reliable machine-safety switching.
- 24 V AC/DC solenoid supply compatible with common industrial control systems.
- Separate actuator design supports a wide range of sliding, hinged and removable guards.
- Positive-opening safety operation for appropriate safety contacts.
- Part of the established Pizzato FY guard-locking safety switch range.
Key Features
- Pizzato FY series safety switch with separate actuator and lock.
- Operating principle D: actuator locked with de-energised solenoid.
- D6 auxiliary key release configuration.
- 61S slow-action contact block.
- 24 V AC/DC solenoid operating voltage.
- Mechanical guard-locking system for controlled machine access.
- Positive-opening operation according to EN 60947-5-1 on applicable safety contacts.
- Interlock with guard locking designed in accordance with EN ISO 14119.
- Separate actuator selected independently to suit the machine-guard installation.
- Designed for industrial automation and machine-building applications.
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 remain. The Pizzato FY series combines mechanical retention of a separate actuator with electrical safety monitoring so that guard access can be managed as part of a properly designed machine-safety system.
The FY 61SD6D0A uses de-energised-solenoid locking, helping keep the guard mechanically retained when the solenoid is without power. Its auxiliary key release provides an authorised manual unlocking method, making the switch suitable for machinery where controlled maintenance access forms part of the overall safety strategy.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guards requiring mechanical locking.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Robotic cells and enclosed automation systems.
- Conveyor and material-handling installations.
- Machine tools and guarded production equipment.
- Automated assembly and manufacturing machinery.
- Machinery requiring authorised manual guard release.
- OEM machine-building and industrial automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FY | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Coil / Supply Voltage | 24 V AC/DC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Guard locking (solenoid) | |
| Guard Locking | Power to release (spring lock) | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FY Series | |
| Model | FY 61SD6D0A | |
| Alternative SKU | FY61SD6D0A | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator and guard locking | |
| Operating principle | D – actuator locked with de-energised solenoid | |
| Release system | Auxiliary key release | |
| Solenoid supply voltage | 24 V AC/DC | |
| Contact block | 61S | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Safety contact operation | Positive opening according to EN 60947-5-1 | |
| Guard locking | Interlock with mechanical lock according to EN ISO 14119 | |
| Actuator | Separate, not included | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FY 61SD6D0A used for?
The FY 61SD6D0A 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 61SD6D0A locking principle work?
The switch uses operating principle D, meaning the actuator remains locked while the solenoid is de-energised and is released when the solenoid is energised.
What does the D6 configuration provide?
The D6 configuration provides an auxiliary key release, allowing authorised manual release of the guard-locking mechanism when required.
What solenoid voltage does the FY 61SD6D0A require?
The FY 61SD6D0A is designed for a 24 V AC/DC solenoid supply.
What contact block is used in the FY 61SD6D0A?
The switch uses the 61S slow-action contact block, designed for reliable switching in industrial guard-locking applications.
Is an actuator included with the FY 61SD6D0A?
No. The FY 61SD6D0A is supplied without an actuator, allowing a compatible Pizzato actuator to be selected separately to suit the geometry and movement of the machine guard.
Where is the FY 61SD6D0A typically installed?
The switch is suitable for machine tools, robotic cells, packaging equipment, conveyors, automated production machinery and other industrial guards requiring monitored mechanical locking and authorised release.
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 interlocking, mechanical locking and controlled access on safety-critical industrial machinery.
