Control foot switch 500-A2HO-5K

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Product Overview
Hercules 500-A2HO-5K is a momentary treadle (foot) potentiometer with a linear 2 W element rated at 5 kΩ. It features DPDT circuitry with two auxiliary contacts, non-corded design and an oversized protective shield.

Technical Table
Model: 500-A2HO-5K — Price: $370.90
Switch type: Linear potentiometer, 2 W, 5 kΩ
Action: Momentary variable control (treadle rotates potentiometer from zero to selected maximum)
Circuitry: DPDT (Form CC) with 2 auxiliary contacts; up to 3 SPDT switches optional
Cable entry: Single 3/4"-14 NPT threaded conduit entry
Housing color: Alert Orange
Housing material: Cast iron
Shield: Oversized cast aluminum shield
Switch connections: Solder terminal or quick-connect terminal
Electrical ratings: 15 A, 125–250 VAC; 1/2 HP at 125–250 VAC

Enclosure
NEMA Type 1, 2, 4, 13; UL enclosure Type 1, 2, 4, 13; EN 60529 degree of protection; IP56 standard, IP68 upon request

Purpose
O-shield design provides drip-tight, dust-tight, watertight and oil-tight protection for harsh industrial environments

Features & Benefits

• Rugged cast metal housing provides weight and stability to prevent sliding during operation
• Neoprene cover gasket and O-rings on the activating shaft; separate ground screw for safe earthing
• Three mounting holes for rigid installation to floor or equipment
• Specify maximum resistance value to match application requirements

Materials

• Treadle and housing constructed from cast iron for mechanical strength
• Oversized cast aluminum shield for added protection
• Painted Alert Orange for visibility
• Standard single 3/4"-14 NPT threaded conduit entry
• Designed for use with variable-speed motor drives; available in selected 2 W linear values
• Treadle is spring-loaded and returns to normal position when released; depressing the treadle rotates potentiometer from zero to selected maximum
• Auxiliary contact (optional) rated 15 A, 125–250 VAC; up to three SPDT switches can be added and adjusted to operate at any point in treadle travel

Applications

• Benders
• Box marker
• Brakes
• Chopper
• Cleaner
• Closing system
• Conveyor systems
• Crimping machine
• Cut-off machines for pipe and tubing
• Cutter
• Cutting machine
• Drilling machine
• Drilling table
• Fabricator
• Filler removal machine
• Folding machine
• Food processing equipment
• Forming system
• Grinder
• Grinding machine
• Lacers
• Lathes
• Lift
• Marking system
• Material handlers
• Microscopes
• Missile launching control systems
• Molding machines
• Nibbler
• Notcher
• Oil drilling rigs
• Platforms
• Positioners
• Potter's wheels
• Puller
• Punching equipment
• Rewind system
• Riveter
• Roll groover
• Router
• Saw
• Saw mill
• Scrap chopper
• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Shears
• Shoe machine
• Shredder
• Space shuttle
• Spinners
• Stapler
• Surgical equipment
• Tables
• Tester
• Thread rolling machine
• Threading machine
• Trimming, beading and forming machines
• Beading & forming machines
• Tube-end forming machines
• Tube expansion device
• Turn/mill centers
• Turner
• Turning centers
• Turntable
• Tying & bundling machines
• Voltage control
• Water cannon
• Welders
• Winding equipment
• Wire drawing system

Technical Specifications

• Model example: 500-A2HO-5K
• Switch type: Linear potentiometer, 2 W
• Resistance values: 5,000 Ω (5 kΩ) and 10,000 Ω available
• Action: Momentary variable control; treadle rotates potentiometer from zero to selected maximum
• Circuitry: DPDT (Form CC) with 2 auxiliary contacts; up to 3 SPDT switches optional
• Cable entry: Single 3/4"-14 NPT threaded conduit entry (standard)
• Housing: Cast iron, painted Alert Orange
• Shield: Oversized cast aluminum shield
• Sealing: Neoprene cover gasket, O-rings on activating shaft, separate ground screw
• Mounting: Three holes for rigid mounting to floor or equipment
• Switch connections: Solder terminal or quick-connect terminal
• Electrical ratings: 15 A, 125–250 VAC; 1/2 HP at 125–250 VAC
• Enclosure ratings: NEMA Type 1, 2, 4, 13; IP56 (IP68 upon request)