Sales Training Outline 2006

Klaus TumProduct Manager

Foot Switches

35 Royal RoadFlemington, NJ 908-806-9400 www.altechcorp.com

• Electrical Engineer• 10 years with Altech Corporation• Product Manager of Circuit Breakers,

Busbars, Motor Disconnect Switches,Foot Switches, Sensors, Contactors,Motor Starters, Pin & Sleeve Connectors

Klaus Tum (short bio)

Introduction

Introduction

FM Series Foot Switches

• Small Size/High Quality• Light/Medium Duty Applications• Available in Gray, Black, or Off-White• Completely customizable with an infinite combination of cable

choices, connectors and configurations• 5 AMP, 250 VOLT AC electrical rating• Available in momentary and maintained configurations• Custom color pedals

PCFS-3M Series Foot Switches

• Compact size

• Black steel body, with or without guards

• Up to 10A, (1/2hp) / 125 VAC electrical rating

• Custom cables and connectors

• Low cost

• Made to compete with Treadlite series

FK Series Foot Switches

• Medium size• Available in Gray or Black• Higher electrical rating than FM Series• Up to 10 AMP, 250 Volt AC electrical rating• Custom cables and connectors

FM/FK Switch Configuration

FL Series Foot Switches

• Medium Size/Heavy Duty• Polyamide 6.6 body, pedal and cover• Resistant against water, oil and certain chemicals• 10 AMP, 500 Volt (20 AMP, 250 Volt) AC electrical ratings

FS Series Foot Switches

• Heavy Duty/Medium Size

• Die cast aluminum body and cover; polyamide 6.6 pedal

• Snap Action or slow make-break switch inserts

• 10 Amp, 500 Volt (20 Amp, 250 Volt) AC electrical ratings

• Standard colors: gray body, red cover, black pedal– Custom color are also available

FS Series Foot Switches

• One, two and three pedal models available• All models available with or without foot guards

FL/FS Switch Configuration

Potentiometer Configuration

• Available in FL/FS series• Standard configuration includes

microswitch• Available with resistance from

100 OHM to 20K OHM (10K OHM standard)

Available Accessories

• Aluminum pedals• Foot guard• Anti trip

• Foot rests• Custom cables, connectors

Contact Configurations

• Momentary (Press to start - Release to stop)• Maintained (Press pedal and release, contacts

remain in the “on” position, press pedal again and release, contacts are in the “off” position)

• Two stage (First set of contacts close, when pedalis further depressed past pressure point, second contacts close)

CustomConfigurations

• Custom assemblies• Custom colors/ textures• Custom cables• Custom connectors

IEC 601-1 for Medical Applications

• Protection Level IPX8 (Immersion in water)• Limited voltage rating to 25V~ (AC)/60V (DC)• UL/CSA, VDE approved switch insert• Installed cable with special pull/bend protection

strain relief• Special, modified housing• Available with FM, FL and FS Series Foot Switches

•Highest quality European components•Customizable to any customer’s needs•Trained support staff to answer all of your questions•Minimal lead time, even for custom applications•Excellent technical support

Why Altech Foot Switches?