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Wireless Industrial-Grade Foot Switches

No battery is required; actuation of the foot pedal generates power to send a unique, coded telegram to a compatible receiver.

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Steute Industrial Controls (Ridgefield, CT) has introduced industrial-grade wireless foot switches featuring an internal energy generator. No battery is required; actuation of the foot pedal generates power to send a unique, coded telegram to a compatible receiver. If, within 15ms, the foot switch does not receive a confirmation signal from the receiver, it transmits a second telegram. Features include:

  • Availability for operation at 915 MHz (USA/ Canada/Australia) or 868 MHz (Europe).
  • A maximum nominal transmission range of 50 m indoors, 700 m "free air."
  • A robust metal protection shield.
  • Bidirectional communications with receiver confirming reciept of transmitted signal.
  • Foot switch contact format configurable, depending upon receiver model selected.
  • Ingress protection rating: IP67.
  • Mechanical life expectancy:  > 1 million actuations.
  • An operating temperature range of -20 to 65 degrees C.
  • Certifications: FCC, IC (for SW915 MHz models), EC (for 868 MHz models).

www.SteuteWireless.com; 203-244-6304

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