Typical applications for these products are:
Laser based treatments, Electrosurgery, Operating tables and chairs, Non-evasive surgery (such as arthroscopy and laparoscopy), Image capturing (X-Ray, MRI, CT), Cosmetic and plastic surgeries.
Standards and approvals
The MD series footswitch is an accessory for use with electrical equipment and is designed and approved to General Medical Electrical Equipment Standards:
EN 60601-1:2006+A12:2014
IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012
CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60601-1-14ANSI/AAMI
ES60601-1:2005
General Specifications
IP rating: IPX7, IPX8 upon request
Working temperature range : -20° C to +70° C
Material: Thermoplastic
Contact configuration: SPST N/O, SPST N/C, SPDT momentary
Electrical rating: Safety Exra Low Voltage (SELV)20mA, 50mA, 0.1A or 3A 24V AC/DC
Base Options (up to 5 bases)
1-Pedal: 150X174X44 mm ; 350 grams
2-Pedal: 322X188X48 mm ; 720 grams
3-Pedal: 490X207X48 mm ; 1150 grams
4-Pedal: 648X240X48 mm ; 1450 grams
5-Pedal: 793X275X48 mm ; 1950 grams
Concept of product
Example shown: Single pedal and double pedal base can be linked to make 3 or 4 pedal bases
Dividers (plastic or metal)
Pedal Options
Electrical rating
0.1A 24 V AC/DC
3A 24 V AC/DC max.
Switching action (can be combined)
Single Pole Normally Open
Single Pole Change Over
Double Pole Normally Open
Double Pole Normally Open Two Stage
Bases with switches (Puck – Haptic – Tactile)
Add up to two switches per pedal + base.
Each footswitch can have different switching actions and each switch different electrical ratings.
Puckswitch
Haptic Switch
Tactile Button
The 6241 Puckswitch
Available in the colors black, grey, blue and yellow.
They are also available with Operating Force > 10N on request.
General Specifcations
Degree of protection: IP67 or IP68
Electrical rating: max. 50 mA 24 V DC
Contact configuration: SPST N/O
Operating Force: up to 10N standard or >10N (nom. 15N) on request
Operating and storage temperature: + 10°C to + 50°C
Body material: Thermoplastic
Weight: 0.06 kg
The 6244 Haptic switch
High mechanical stability
Easy to clean
Haptic feedback in the form of an audible “click” when pressed
General Specifications
Degree of protection: IP67
Micro switch Electrical Rating: 0.1A 125/250V AC, 0.1A 30V DC or 3A 24V AC
Contact Configuration: SPDT/ DPDT Momentary
Electrical Rating: 0.1A 24 V DC , 3A 24 V AC/DC max
Operating temperature : +10°C to 50°C
Storage temperature : -20°C to +50°C
Body material: Acetal Copolymer
Bellows material: PVC Bellows
Weight: 25g
Average mechanical life: 1 x 10ˆ6 (dependent on application)
The 6245 Tactile button
Attractive raised dome style button
Momentary action
IP68 rated
General Specifications
Case: Anodized aluminum alloy
Terminals: Brass with silver plate, gold plate for logic level
Seal: IP68
Operating Temp: 55° C to +85° C
Operating Force: 2.0 lbs. to 4.0 lbs., +0,5/-1.0 lbs.
Total travel: 0.075 +/- 0.015 inches
Reference Dimensions
USB 2.0 feature
Emulates keyboard or mouse function (using same PCB).
Plug and play technology, no additional drivers required.
Works with Windows, Linux / Mac operating systems.
Emulation of up to 3 simultaneous keystrokes per pedal.
Electrical rating: 20mA 5V DC.
Bluetooth feature
Secure PAN (Personal Area Network) with up to 2 transmitters.
Ultra low power with 1µA sleep current.
Range: Nominally 10m (up to 15m line of sight, latency may increase with range).
Selectable latency:
- Setting 1: Typically <200 ms at 10m
- Setting 2: Typically <100 ms at 10m
Auto wake from sleep/re-connect on press of the pedal.
General Specifications
Supply rating: 12-24V DC
Output configuration: Switch output: Normally open contact relay (1.75A 24V DC MAX).
Degree of protection: IP44
Storage temperature: 20 to +65º C
Operating temperature: 0 to +40º C
Standards/approvals: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, REACH, RoHS & WEEE
Comprehensive Technical Overview of HERGA Medical Footswitches
Introduction HERGA, a leading manufacturer of medical footswitches, provides high-quality, reliable solutions for a variety of medical applications. Designed to meet stringent safety standards, HERGA’s footswitches ensure seamless operation in critical environments such as electrosurgery, laser treatments, imaging, and non-invasive surgeries. As the exclusive representative of HERGA in Israel, Amironic offers these advanced solutions to healthcare professionals.
Medical Footswitch Design Platform HERGA’s medical footswitches are built on a robust platform with UL-60601 approval, ensuring compliance with medical electrical equipment safety standards. These footswitches are widely used in:
- Laser-based treatments
- Electrosurgery
- Operating tables and chairs
- Arthroscopy and laparoscopy
- X-Ray, MRI, and CT imaging
- Cosmetic and plastic surgeries
Standards and Approvals HERGA footswitches comply with key international medical safety standards, ensuring safe and reliable operation:
- EN 60601-1:2006+A12:2014 (European standard for medical electrical equipment)
- IEC 60601-1:2005+A1:2012 (International safety standard for medical electrical equipment)
- CAN/CSA C22.2 No 60601-1-14 (Canadian compliance for medical electrical systems)
- ANSI/AAMI ES60601-1:2005 (American National Standards Institute safety standard)
General Specifications
- IP Rating: IPX7 standard, IPX8 available upon request
- Temperature Range: -20°C to +70°C
- Material: Thermoplastic construction
- Contact Configurations: SPST N/O, SPST N/C, SPDT momentary
- Electrical Ratings: SELV 20mA, 50mA, 0.1A, or 3A at 24V AC/DC
Base and Pedal Options HERGA footswitches can be configured with up to five bases, providing flexibility in medical applications:
- 1-Pedal: 150x174x44 mm, 350g
- 2-Pedal: 322x188x48 mm, 720g
- 3-Pedal: 490x207x48 mm, 1150g
- 4-Pedal: 648x240x48 mm, 1450g
- 5-Pedal: 793x275x48 mm, 1950g
Customizable dividers (plastic or metal) allow different configurations of the pedals and bases.
Switching Actions and Electrical Ratings HERGA footswitches support multiple switching configurations:
- Single Pole Normally Open
- Single Pole Change Over
- Double Pole Normally Open
- Double Pole Normally Open Two-Stage
Each pedal and base can integrate up to two switches, with different switching actions and electrical ratings.
Specialized Switch Types HERGA offers specialized switch types for enhanced functionality:
- Puckswitch (Model 6241)
- Colors: Black, grey, blue, yellow
- Protection: IP67 or IP68
- Electrical Rating: 50mA 24V DC
- Operating Force: Up to 10N (15N available upon request)
- Material: Thermoplastic
- Haptic Switch (Model 6244)
- High mechanical stability
- IP67 protection
- Micro switch ratings: 0.1A 125/250V AC, 0.1A 30V DC, or 3A 24V AC
- Material: Acetal Copolymer
- Average mechanical life: 1 million cycles
- Tactile Button (Model 6245)
- Raised dome design
- Momentary action
- IP68 protection
- Material: Anodized aluminum alloy
- Operating Force: 2.0-4.0 lbs.
Connectivity Options HERGA footswitches provide advanced connectivity options for seamless integration with medical systems:
- USB 2.0:
- Keyboard/mouse emulation
- Plug-and-play (Windows, Linux, Mac)
- Supports up to 3 simultaneous keystrokes
- Electrical rating: 20mA 5V DC
- Bluetooth (Model 6241):
- Secure PAN with up to 2 transmitters
- Low power consumption (1µA sleep current)
- Range: 10m (15m line-of-sight)
- Selectable latency: <100ms or <200ms at 10m
- Auto wake/reconnect on press
- Electrical rating: 12-24V DC, relay output 1.75A 24V DC max.
- Compliance: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, REACH, RoHS & WEEE
Conclusion HERGA medical footswitches, represented in Israel by Amironic, are designed to meet the highest standards of safety, durability, and functionality. Whether requiring wired or wireless operation, HERGA offers versatile and robust solutions for a wide range of medical applications.