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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.

    Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches

    Image of Product. With Wire Leads. Front orientation. Finger-Touch Switches. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches, Wire Lead Connection.
    Image of Product. With 5-Pole M12 Connection. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Finger-Touch Switches. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches, M12 Connection, 5 Poles.

    With Wire Leads

    With 5-Pole M12

    Connection

    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Blank. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. On/Off. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Power Symbol. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Start. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Stop. Sanitary Finger-Touch Switches.

    Blank

    On/Off

    Power

    Symbol

    Start

    Stop

    With just a light touch, these switches turn circuits on and off in sanitary areas—even when you're wearing gloves. They're ideal for environments that require frequent cleaning, such as food and pharmaceutical plants. Their smooth, crevice-free surfaces are easy to clean and prevent bacteria buildup. Rated IP69K, they withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns. They help you comply with European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) sanitary standards.
    These switches use IO Link, so you can change settings, view outputs, and receive error messages from a connected programmable logic controller (PLC) or computer. Commonly used on production lines, they alert your team to equipment issues as soon as they occur.
    Message
    Color
    Light
    Color
    Wire
    Leads
    Message (Actuator
    Color)
    When Off
    When On
    When
    Off
    When
    On
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch Action
    Current
    Output, mA
    Input Voltage
    Range, V DC
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Communication
    Protocol
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    316L Stainless Steel Actuator Base with Wire Lead Connection and PNP/NPN Signal Output
     
    For 22 mm (7/8") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    Blank (White)GreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 320.65"57 1/2"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N17000000
     
    316L Stainless Steel Actuator Base with 5-Pole M12 Connection and PNP/NPN Signal Output
     
    For 22 mm (7/8") Diameter Panel Cutouts
    Blank (White)GreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1600000
    On/Off (White)Green/RedGreen/RedGreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1300000
    Power Symbol (Black)GreenRedGreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N2100000
    Power Symbol (White)BlackBlackGreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1400000
    Start (Black)GreenRedGreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1800000
    Start (White)BlackBlackGreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1500000
    Start (White)GreenGreenGreenRed1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1100000
    Stop (Black)RedGreenRedGreen1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1900000
    Stop (White)RedRedRedGreen1 1/4"5/32"1 Off, 1 On
    Momentary, Maintained
    2008.4 to 321.02"IO-LinkIP69K
    9340N1200000
     

    Sanitary Level Sensor Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Level Sensor Switches. Sanitary Level Sensor Switches.
    Detect when oil rises on water, foam forms on beer, and tanks empty, triggering pumps and valves in food and sanitary lines. These switches are 3-A and European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group (EHEDG) certified since they’re easy to keep clean. Highly polished, they prevent bacteria from growing. They also stand up to hot spraying water, chemicals, and cleaners common to food plants, thanks to their PEEK probe, stainless steel body, BSPP threads, and IP ratings. Their IP67 rating also means they won’t fail if under water temporarily.
    To connect to automated systems and remote displays, these switches work with IO Link and 4-20 mA analog output, making them good for hard-to-reach areas. Program the colors on the LED indicator to tell you what the switch is sensing.
    USP Class tested, the plastic in these switches won’t leach chemicals. They’re also C-UL listed and CE marked to meet Canadian and European safety standards.
    Note: Solids and liquids must have a dielectric constant of at least 1.5 to detect them.
    Electrical
    Pipe
    Size
    Thread
    Type
    Gender
    Max. Pressure
    @ Temp.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Insertion
    Dp.
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Output Current,
    mA
    Signal
    Output
    Probe
    Material
    Overall
    Lg.
    Connection
    No. of
    Poles
    Certification
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    8V DC to 36V DC Input Voltage
     
    316 Stainless Steel Body
    1/2
    BSPP
    Male145 psi @ 70° F-40 to 2309/16"1 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    100PNP, NPNPEEK3 13/16"M124C-UL Listed, CE Marked, EHEDG Certified
    IP67, IP69K
    3910N110000000
     
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