Why Choose the Pizzato FS2196E120-F Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FS2196E120-F is a heavy-duty safety interlock switch with solenoid locking and separate actuator, designed to safeguard machinery access points in industrial automation environments. As part of the trusted Pizzato FS series, this model ensures that safety guards remain securely locked during hazardous machine operation, preventing unauthorised or unsafe access.
This variant features a separate actuator design, allowing flexible installation on machine doors and guards. The integrated solenoid locking system operates using a 120 V AC/DC supply, providing controlled release only when safe conditions are met.
With its robust construction, high protection rating and safety-certified contact system, the FS2196E120-F is widely used in industrial machinery, packaging systems and automated production lines requiring reliable guard locking and monitoring.
Key Advantages
- High-performance safety interlock with solenoid locking.
- Separate actuator design for flexible guard mounting.
- 120 V AC/DC solenoid supply for industrial systems.
- Prevents access to hazardous areas during machine operation.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced protection.
- Suitable for integration with safety relays and PLC safety systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FS series safety switch.
- Model: FS2196E120-F.
- Separate actuator with guard locking mechanism.
- Working method E – locked actuator with energised solenoid.
- Contact configuration: typically 1 NO + 2 NC (solenoid operated).
- Rotating head for installation flexibility.
- Positive opening contacts for safety-critical circuits.
- Three conduit entries for easy wiring integration.
Advanced Guard Locking for Machine Safety
The FS2196E120-F is designed to provide secure guard locking in automated machinery. The solenoid-controlled locking mechanism ensures that access doors remain locked while hazardous motion is present, significantly reducing the risk of injury.
Its separate actuator configuration allows greater installation flexibility compared to fixed actuator models, making it suitable for complex machine designs and guard layouts.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding systems with interlocked doors.
- Automated production and assembly lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Material handling and conveyor systems.
- Robotic cells and hazardous area access control.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation equipment.
