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Light Beam Finger-Touch Switches

An infrared light beam senses the lightest finger contact to switch a circuit on or off. The included guard prevents accidental activation. An indicator lights up to confirm that switches are actuated. They’re rated NEMA 4X, 13, and IP66 for protection from corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.
Switches with a 5-pole mini plug can quickly be changed out.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads | |||||||||||||
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No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Industry Designation | Actuator Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Current Output, mA | Input Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of | Ga. | Features | Each | |
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads | |||||||||||||
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | __ | 120V AC | 3/4" | 5 | 22 | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 0000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | __ | 20V AC-30V AC/20V DC-30V DC | 3/4" | 5 | 22 | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads and NPN Output | |||||||||||||
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
__ | __ | Springs Back (Momentary) | __ | Black | __ | 150 | 10V DC-30V DC | 3/4" | 4 | 22 | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Actuator with 5-Pole Mini Plug | |||||||||||||
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | __ | 120V AC | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed) | Springs Back (Momentary) | SPDT | Black | 7 A @ 120 V AC | __ | 20V AC-30V AC/20V DC-30V DC | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator | 00000000 | 000000 |
Finger-Touch Switches






Micro
M12 Plug
The light touch of a finger turns circuits on and off without pressing down a contact. These switches are rated IP67 for protection from dust and temporary submersion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | Switch Position— Light Color | Message (Actuator Color) | Current Output, mA | Input Voltage Range | Bulb Voltage | Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of | Ga. | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Stainless Steel Base with Wire Leads and NPN Output | |||||||||||||
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | On (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Touch Activation Symbol (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (Red) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Base with Wire Leads and PNP Output | |||||||||||||
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | On (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Touch Activation Symbol (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (Red) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 3/4" | 3 | 26 | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Base with 3-Pole Micro M12 Plug and NPN Output | |||||||||||||
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | On (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Touch Activation Symbol (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (Red) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Stainless Steel Base with 3-Pole Micro M12 Plug and PNP Output | |||||||||||||
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||||||||
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | On (Green) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Start (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
1 Off (Normally Open) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Touch Activation Symbol (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Blank (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (Red) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
1 On (Normally Closed) | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Off (Normally Open)—Green On (Normally Closed)—Red | Stop (White) | 200 | 15V DC-35V DC | 35V DC | 1 1/8" | 1 3/16" | __ | __ | IP67, IK10 | 000000 | 000000 |
Fingerprint Switches

Use fingerprints to confirm the identity of personnel before granting access to secure areas or equipment. Switches light up green to indicate that they have accepted the fingerprint and are sending an output signal. The front faces of the switches meet NEMA 12 and IP65. The rear faces of the switches meet IP20.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
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No. of Users | No. of Fingerprints per User | Switch Action | Actuator Color | Signal Output Type | Current Output, mA | Input Voltage | Bulb Voltage | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of | Ga. | Each | |
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
200 | 2 | Springs Back (Momentary) | Black | PNP | 200 | 20V DC-30V DC | 3.3V DC | 1 9/16" | 3 | 22 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
200 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Black | PNP | 200 | 20V DC-30V DC | 3.3V DC | 1 9/16" | 3 | 22 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Actuator with 3-Pole Micro M12 Plug | ||||||||||||
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | ||||||||||||
200 | 2 | Springs Back (Momentary) | Black | PNP | 200 | 20V DC-30V DC | 3.3V DC | 1 9/16" | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
200 | 2 | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Black | PNP | 200 | 20V DC-30V DC | 3.3V DC | 1 9/16" | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
Sealed Touch Pad Switches
Suitable for areas with space limitations, these switches have a low profile and a small footprint. They lay flat or mount to a wall. Typically used in start/stop and door opening applications, switches can also be placed underneath objects to alert when the object is removed. All have a sealed housing that resists water and alcohols (not suitable for continuous contact).
Optional mounting frames secure switches to a wall or bench top.


Shape | No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Color | Switching Current @ Voltage | Actuation Force, lbs. | Material | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Thick. | Each | |
Rectangular | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | Black | 1 A @ 28 V AC/28 V DC | 2.5 | PVC Plastic | __ | 1" | 3/4" | 3/16" | 000000 | 000000 |
Round | 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 2 | SPST-NO | Black | 1 A @ 28 V AC/28 V DC | 2.5 | PVC Plastic | 1 1/2" | __ | __ | 1/4" | 000000 | 00000 |