SKU: 1578488744

Hercules Potentiometer - O Sheild (500-AHO-1K)

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Description

Hercules Potentiometer - O Sheild (500-AHO-1K)NEMA Type 1, 2, 4, & 13 UL ENCLOSURE 1, 2, 4, & 13 EN 60529 Degree of Protection IP56 IP68 Upon Request DRIP TIGHT DUST TIGHT WATERTIGHT OIL TIGHT OVERSIZED FULL SHIELD MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION: Treadle, cover and housing constructed from cast iron for strength and durability Protected by a strong cast aluminum shield Painted Alert Orange Single 3 4 14 N. P. T. threaded conduit entry is standard This switch is designed for use with variable speed

NEMA Type 1, 2, 4, & 13 • UL ENCLOSURE 1, 2, 4, & 13

EN 60529 Degree of Protection IP56 • IP68 Upon Request

DRIP TIGHT • DUST TIGHT • WATERTIGHT • OIL TIGHT

OVERSIZED FULL SHIELD

   

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:

• Treadle, cover and housing constructed from cast iron for strength and durability

• Protected by a strong cast aluminum shield

• Painted Alert Orange

• Single 3/4”-14 N.P.T. threaded conduit entry is standard

• This switch is designed for use with variable speed motor drives and is available in selected 2 watt linear values

• Depressing the treadle rotates the potentiometer from zero to the selected maximum resistance shown below

• The treadle is spring loaded and returns to the normal position when the foot pressure is removed

• Auxiliary switch contact rated at 15 Amps 125-250 VAC can be added to the control

• The switch will operate at the beginning of the treadle stroke

• Up to 3 SPDT switches can be added and adjusted for operation at any point of the treadle stroke


FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Rugged cast metal enclosure has sufficient weight to keep the switch from sliding when being operated

• All models have a neoprene cover gasket plus O-rings on the activating shaft and a separate ground screw

• 3 holes provided for rigid mounting to the floor or equipment

• Specify the maximum resistance you want

 

OPTIONS:

• Special Dual 1/2”-14 N.P.T. threaded conduit entry and metric sizes available to the O.E.M. on special order

• Hercules foot operated potentiometers are available with 5,000 Ohm or 10,000 Ohm values. Other potentiometer values are available upon request or by special order. Please contact the office for availability and pricing

• Hercules models available with cast aluminum base and covers (Except unshielded cover which is gray iron)

 

  Warning: This Product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel, which is known to the sate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information please visit www.p65warnings.ca.gov

 

Dimensions

SIZE (HxWxD):

 5.03 x 5.88 x 9.13 in.

WEIGHT:

8.00 lbs.

 

Agency Approvals  EN 60529 Description Circuit Form Electrical Ratings
  IP56

 

Momentary


 

1 Auxiliary SPDT Contact

C

15 A 125-250 VAC

1/2 H.P. 125-250 VAC

 

View Data Sheet - Link to data sheet

Replacement Parts-

ALL 500 - A MODELS USE AUXILIARY SNAP SWITCH 533-F3

LSC-805-4 (5K)

LSC-805-2 (10K)

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