DS CH1VA0 Pizzato Door contact with transparent head
Pizzato DS CH1VA0 safety door contact switch with positive opening NC contact and transparent head, designed for industrial machine guarding and safety monitoring.
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Why Choose the Pizzato DSCH1VA0 Safety Door Contact?
The Pizzato DSCH1VA0 is a compact and reliable safety door contact switch designed for monitoring protective guards, access doors and movable machine components in industrial automation systems. Part of the trusted Pizzato DS series, this safety switch provides dependable position monitoring with a positive opening mechanism for machinery safety applications.
The DSCH1VA0 features a distinctive transparent actuator head that allows improved visual inspection during maintenance and operation. Its robust technopolymer housing, screw terminal connection and compact design make it suitable for integration into industrial control panels and machine safety circuits.
With a normally closed (NC) safety contact and positive opening operation, the DSCH1VA0 provides reliable mechanical contact separation when protective devices are opened. Designed for demanding industrial environments, it delivers long service life with mechanical durability of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Key Advantages
Compact safety door contact switch for industrial machinery.
Transparent head design for quick visual inspection.
Positive opening mechanism for dependable safety circuit operation.
Normally closed contact configuration for machine protection systems.
High mechanical durability for long operating life.
Simple screw terminal connection for easy installation.
Key Features
Pizzato DS series safety switch.
Key-operated safety switch design.
1NC safety contact configuration.
Transparent actuator head.
Positive opening function.
IP20 protection rating.
Technopolymer housing construction.
Adjustable actuator head design.
Mechanical durability up to 20 million cycles.
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Pizzato Elettrica
Series: DS Safety Switches
Model: DSCH1VA0
Product type: Safety door contact switch
Contact configuration: 1NC
Positive opening: Yes
Housing material: Technopolymer
Head type: Transparent actuator head
Protection rating: IP20
Connection type: Screw terminals
Rated thermal current: 6 A
Rated insulation voltage: 500 V AC
Mechanical durability: Up to 20,000,000 cycles
Operating temperature: -30 to +80 °C
Dimensions (H × W × D): approx. 60 × 44 × 19 mm
Reliable Safety Monitoring for Machine Guards
Safety door contacts such as the Pizzato DSCH1VA0 are essential components in industrial safety systems, helping monitor the position of machine guards and access doors. When a protective device is opened, the switch interrupts the safety circuit to help prevent hazardous machine operation.
The positive opening design provides direct mechanical separation of contacts, making the DSCH1VA0 suitable for safety-related applications where reliable switching performance is required. Its compact construction allows easy integration into OEM machinery and automation equipment.
Typical Applications
Machine guarding and safety door monitoring.
Industrial automation equipment.
Packaging and processing machinery.
Production line safety systems.
Conveyor and material handling equipment.
OEM machine building applications.
Lift and access door monitoring systems.
Technical Specifications
IP Rating
IP20
Series
DS Series
Product type
Safety door contact switch
Contact configuration
1 NC (SPST)
Positive opening
Yes
Protection rating
IP20 (EN 60529)
Housing material
Technopolymer
Connection type
Screw terminals
Mechanical durability
up to 20,000,000 cycles
Operating temperature
-30 to +80 °C
Dimensions
approx. 60 × 44 × 19 mm
HS Code
85369095
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato DSCH1VA0 used for?
The Pizzato DSCH1VA0 is a safety door contact switch used to monitor machine guards, doors and access points in industrial safety systems.
What type of contact does the DSCH1VA0 provide?
The DSCH1VA0 provides a normally closed (NC) safety contact with positive opening operation.
What is the benefit of the transparent head?
The transparent actuator head allows easier visual inspection of the switch mechanism during maintenance and troubleshooting.
What protection rating does this safety switch have?
The Pizzato DSCH1VA0 has an IP20 protection rating and is designed for installation in protected industrial environments.
What is the mechanical lifespan of the DSCH1VA0?
The DSCH1VA0 is designed for high durability with a mechanical life of up to 20 million operating cycles.
Trusted by Machine Builders Worldwide
Pizzato DS series safety switches are trusted by automation engineers and OEM manufacturers for reliable guard monitoring, positive opening operation and dependable industrial safety performance.
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IP Rating
IP20
Series
DS Series
Product type
Safety door contact switch
Contact configuration
1 NC (SPST)
Positive opening
Yes
Protection rating
IP20 (EN 60529)
Housing material
Technopolymer
Connection type
Screw terminals
Mechanical durability
up to 20,000,000 cycles
Operating temperature
-30 to +80 °C
Dimensions
approx. 60 × 44 × 19 mm
HS Code
85369095
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