RF Twin Aero Wireless by Linemaster: tough, compact foot switch

The Linemaster RF Twin Aero Wireless switch

Linemaster Switch Corporation is the top name in industrial foot switches, and among its newest innovations is the RF Twin Aero Wireless. This switch brings a fresh, modern look to the foot-switch field, similar to other Aero Channel options, with a compact design that features curved edges that shed fluids. This digital switch is built to accommodate the popular Linemaster Aquiline pedal series, plus the Flip-Up pedal design too.

With three receiver options

This unit can withstand the abuse of numerous relevant applications, due to its robust, high-impact polymer material. The RF Twin Aero Wireless comes standard with a moulded handle feature that simplifies picking the foot pedal off the floor, serving as a cord-wrapping aid. The switch measures only 1.92 by 11.44 by 8.42 inches and weighs a mere five pounds.

Among the other features and advantages of this unique wireless switch from Linemaster:

• 2.4 gigahertz of power
• channel hopping
• compliance with 802.15.4 and IEC 60601
• automatic RF power-level adjustment of transmitter
• IP68 degree of protection for foot pedal, making the transmitter waterproof
• IPX1 degree of receiver protection
• standard range of 50 feet
• typical latency of less than 47 milliseconds
• power from industry-standard AA alkaline batteries
• no cords required
• retrofitting for most existing equipment
• no need for product calibration, so users can plug and go
• submersible transmitter foot pedal for easier cleaning
• security of dual-level CRC 16, plus encrypted CRC-24 bit

The RF Twin Aero Wireless also includes there receiver options – built-in, external with cable, or dongle – as well as flip-up covers that make cleaning easier. A mode change switch is available, and the transmitter foot pedal has a battery life of up to 2,000 hours and 50 per cent duty cycle. The foot switch offers standard power consumption – the transmitter has standby 2ua standard power requirements, and the received has six VDC at 200 ma, with other optional voltages.

Other features include a transmitter low-battery indicator, a receiver switch-activation indicator, and high-impact plastic wiring channel and receiver housing.

To learn more, contact Linemaster.

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