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    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    Finger-Touch Switches

    Image of ProductInUse. Style A. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style A. Finger-Touch Switches.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style B. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style B. Finger-Touch Switches.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of ProductInUse. Style C. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style C. Finger-Touch Switches.
    Image of ProductInUse. Style D. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Style D. Finger-Touch Switches.

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Specification. 8-Pole M12. Front orientation. 8 Poles. Finger-Touch Switches.

    8-Pole

    M12

    The light touch of a finger turns circuits on and off without pressing down a contact. Program these switches to fit your application—control their color, pattern, and sensitivity. Change the color to show different process statuses. For more visibility, change the intensity of the color or choose a light pattern. These switches can flash, rotate, and show other patterns, all at speeds you can control. To change how much force they need to actuate, alter the sensitivity. With a high sensitivity, they’ll actuate even if you’re wearing gloves. With a low sensitivity, they’re more resistant to accidental actuation.
    To program your switch, download the free Banner Pro Editor Software. You’ll need a switch programming kit (sold separately) to connect your switch to the software.
    Copolyester Actuator Base—Switches with a copolyester base are FDA compliant for incidental food contact once installed.
    Style D—Style D switches let you program their action to be momentary or maintained.
    Audible Alarm Alert—Switches with an audible alarm can be programmed to 12 different tones ranging from sirens to melodies.
    Style
    Message (Actuator Color)
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch Action
    Alert Type
    Light Setting
    Alarm
    Setting
    Current
    Output, mA
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Polycarbonate Actuator Base with 8-Pole M12 Connection and PNP/NPN Output Signal
     
    For 22 mm (7/8") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    ATouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		7/8"5/32"1 Off
    		Momentary
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—15010 to 301.72"IP66, IP67, IP69K
    		2162N2010000000
    ATouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		7/8"5/32"1 Off
    		Maintained
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—15010 to 301.72"IP66, IP67, IP69K
    		2162N202000000
    BTouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		1 3/16"15/16"1 Off
    		Momentary
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—10012 to 300.69"IP67, IP69K
    		2162N205000000
    BTouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		1 3/16"15/16"1 Off
    		Maintained
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—10012 to 300.69"IP67, IP69K
    		2162N206000000
     
    For 30 mm (1 3/16") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    BTouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		2 3/4"1 3/16"1 Off
    		Momentary
    		Light, Audible AlarmColor, Intensity, Pattern, SpeedTone, Volume10012 to 302.22"IP65
    		2162N211000000
    BTouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		2 3/4"1 3/16"1 Off
    		Maintained
    		Light, Audible AlarmColor, Intensity, Pattern, SpeedTone, Volume10012 to 302.22"IP65
    		2162N212000000
    CTouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		2"11/16"1 Off
    		Momentary
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—15012 to 301.22"IP67, IP69K
    		2162N207000000
    DTouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		2"1 3/8"1 Off
    		Momentary, Maintained
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—22010 to 301.22"IP66, IP67, IP69K
    		2162N214000000
     
    Copolyester Actuator Base with 8-Pole M12 Connection and PNP/NPN Output Signal
     
    For 22 mm (7/8") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    ATouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		7/8"5/32"1 Off
    		Momentary
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—15010 to 301.72"IP66, IP67, IP69K
    		2162N203000000
    ATouch Activation Symbol (Amber, Blue, Cyan, Green, Light Green,
    Lime Green, Magenta, Orange, Purple, Red, Rose, Sky Blue, White, Yellow)    		7/8"5/32"1 Off
    		Maintained
    		LightColor, Intensity, Pattern, Speed—15010 to 301.72"IP66, IP67, IP69K
    		2162N204000000
     
    Programming Kits
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Switch Installation Kits. Finger-Touch Switches.
    USB
    Electrical
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Connection
    Std.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Operating System
    Compatibility
    Includes
    Each
    24USB-A2.0Straight Blade2Windows 7 or LaterMicro M12 Cords, Power Supply, Splitter, Wire Splicing Connectors2162N2130000000
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