In this briefing we explore the Harmony XPE Foots Swiches offer presentation and application samples. For more details: https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/product-range/622-harmony-xpe#search

1. Harmony XPE and 9002AW
foot switches briefing
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December 2017

2. • Introduction to the Harmony offer
• Introduction to foot switches
• Offer presentation
 XPE and 9002AW foot switches
 Features
 Panorama
• UVPs
• Targeted applications
• Where to find further details
• Quiz
Table of content
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3. General purpose control
Control offers overview – Harmony
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Hoisting Safety
Pushbuttons, switches, and pilot lights Wireless remote control Foot switches and
two-hand control
Control stations
XALD/K XALGXALE XAPXALF
XB5R/XB4R XB5S/Ø 22
9001K/SK/Ø 30 XVL/Ø 8-12XB6/Ø 16 K Cam
XB4/Ø 22 XB5/Ø 22 XB7/Ø 22
XKB XKMXKD
Seat and joysticks
eXLhoist
Pendant station XPE Y/B/G XPE M/R
Preventa XY2 SB
XB4 ATEX D
Explosive atmosphere

4. • A foot switch is a control unit which is operated on machines or
systems where tasks using the hands are not possible for ergonomic
or safety reasons
‒ For example, the machine operator may need to hold a tool, a piece of
metal, another actuator, or any necessary device
‒ In some applications, such as power presses, additional operator
protection such as point-of-operation guarding must be provided when
a foot switch is used as an actuator
• Foot switches are particularly suited for start and stop operations as
well as adjustment tasks
• The control of 2-speed machines as well as “hold to run” machine
cycles are also possible
What is a foot switch used for?
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Foot operation for safety reason
(operation is controlled with a safety light
curtain)
Foot operation for ergonomic reason

5. XPE and 9002AW Foot Switch ranges
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XPEA XPEY XPEB/G XPEB/R 9002AW
Material
Pedal and housing
made of plastic
Pedal, housing and
cover made of
fire-retardant and
shock-proof plastic
Pedal, housing and
cover made of
fire-retardant and
shock-proof plastic
Pedal and housing
made of die-casted
metal, and cast
aluminum cover
Pedal, housing and
cover made of
die-casted metal
Resistance to oil,
water, dust
IP43 IP55 IP66 IP66
Nema 4 and 13,
IP69
Mechanical life
2 million operating
cycles
> 2 million operating
cycles
> 5 million operating
cycles
> 5 million operating
cycles
> 7 million operating
cycles
Certifications CE, CCC, EAC CE, CCC, EAC
CE, UL, CSA, CCC,
EAC
CE certified ; CSA
for XPEM (blue
version)
CE, UL, CSA

6. A comprehensive offer for any requirements
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*Never use a protective cover, a
trigger mechanism nor a safety door
for issuing a normal stop instruction
to a machine. Access to the stop
control must be as unrestricted as
possible and without any constraints.
Protective cover*
Avoids the risk of accidental operation by
falling objects, which could result in
unintentional starting of the machine
Extended comfort
Heel rest avoids discomfort in the base of the
backbone due to unbalanced positioning of
the body. Hand grip enables to easily carry
the foot switch at different places.
Trigger mechanism*
Enables locking of the pedal in the released
position. It prevents the lowering of the pedal
in case the foot is not fully inserted into the
pedal. This prevents from involuntary
actuation of the foot switch.
Pedal latching
Foot switches with pedal latching device are
particularly suited for the control of “hold to run”
machines, and also, for adjustments.
Atex D (protection against
dust) available
Single or double pedal
Pressing the pedal gives the machine
start instruction and, when the pedal
reaches its limit, it latches in the
operated position.
Removing the foot from the pedal will not
stop the machine cycle, the pedal remains
latched.
For issuing a normal stop, the foot is
replaced on the pedal and the toe plate is
operated: this returns the pedal to the rest
position.
toe plate
Start
Run
Stop
heel rest
hand grip
Safety door*
Requires the intentional motion to
lift the door before inserting the
foot, to prevent accidental
operation.
Contact Blocks
The foot switch can incorporate 1 or 2
‘N/C+N/O’ contact blocks with snap
action and positive opening , an
analog output, with 1 or 2 steps.

7. Offer panorama
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XPEA XPEY XPEG XPEB XPEM XPER 9002AW
Material and resistance
Pedal and housing made of plastic 
Pedal, housing and cover made of fire-retardant and shock-proof plastic   
Pedal and housing made of die-casted metal, and cast aluminum cover  
Pedal, housing and cover made of die-casted metal 
Resistance to oil, water and dust IP43 IP55 IP66 IP66 IP66 IP66 Nema4, 13; IP69
Mechanical life (in million of operating cycles) 2 > 2 > 5 > 5 > 5 > 5 > 7
Output
1 contact block 'N/C+N/O', snap action, positive opening       
2 contact blocks 'N/C+N/O', snap action, positive opening       
Analog output  
Action
1 step       
2 steps      
Pedal latching   
Double pedal  
Protection
Protective cover      
Trigger mechanism     
Safety door 
Environment
Atex D  
Comfort
Hand grip  
Heel rest  
Color
Black 
Yellow  
Grey 
Blue  
Orange 
Certification
CE       
UL   
CSA    
EAC      
CCC      

8. • Robustness in harsh environments
‒ Resistance to shocks
‒ Resistance to oil, water, dust
‒ Very long mechanical life: up to 7 million operating cycles
• Protection by design: positive opening operations o XPE foot switches:
‒ The pedal hold down and the pedal release actions have a positive actuation fully
compliant with IEC 60947-5-1 standard (Electromechanical control circuit devices)
‒ It means that the electro-mechanical design of the XPE foot switch is such that the
release of the pedal, to stop the machine for example, directly triggers the opening
of the normally closed contacts
• Compactness and comfort
‒ The foot switch is designed such that the largeness of the operating pedal is
maximized to accommodate all types of footwear (large size, safety boots, …) while
restraining the depth of the foot switch
Range values
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Resistance

9. • The range of foot switches is used in all environments from light duty to heavy duty ones
• They are installed on very different types of machine, among which
Foot switches for diverse applications
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Boom lifts
Advanced machine tools: CN lathes,
shears, presses,…
Manual assembly station Packaging Pharmaceutics Wood workingStandard machine tools:
shears, presses,…
Harsh environment
XPEA XPEY XPEB/G XPEM/R 9002AW

10. • Click here to find info on SE.com
• Click here to find XPE on SE.com
• Click here to access our Digicat
• Click here to access to CAD files
• Click on the link below for FAQs
(frequently asked question)
Where to find details
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Quiz
Based on what
you’ve learned so
far, try to answer to
this quiz
?
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What is a foot switch used for?
Q1
Is the foot switch range convenient for 2-speed machines?
Q2
What is the minimum mechanical life of the foot switch offer?
Q3
Has the XPE’s pedal release a positive actuation, according to IEC 60947-5-1?
Q4
Which foot switch to choose for an advanced machine tool?
Q5

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Quiz answers
What is a foot switch used for?
Q1
A foot switch is operated on machines or systems where tasks using the
hands are not possible for ergonomic or safety reasons.
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Answers
Is the foot switch range convenient for 2-speed machines?
Q2
Yes, The control of 2-speed machines is possible using 2-step foot
switches.
What is the minimum mechanical life of the foot switch offer?
Q3
The minimum mechanical life of XPE offer is 2 million operating cycles.
9002AW offer can reach more than 7 million operating cycles.
Has the XPE’s pedal release a positive actuation, according to IEC 60947-5-1?
Q4
Yes, the design of the XPE foot switch is such that the release of the pedal
directly triggers the opening of the normally closed contacts
Which foot switch to choose for an advanced machine tool?
Q5
XPEM (blue) or XPER (orange) offers are particularly suited for demanding
environment and protection against heavy falling object.

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