ifm KT Touch sensors
A touch sensor is a type of equipment that captures and records physical touch or embrace on a device and/or object. It enables a device or object to detect touch, typically by a human user or operator.
Capacitive touch sensors can be used, for example, as a start and stop button on machines, as enable switches and for opening and closing gates. Compared to mechanical switches, the sensors operate without wear.
Dynamic touch sensors detect an approaching human hand and suppress interference such as water, layers of ice or foreign bodies to a large extent. However, a gloved hand will still trigger them.
Static touch sensors detect hands and objects even through glass for as long as the sensing face is covered which provides, for example, protection against vandalism.
With the latching operating principle, it is possible to switch the sensor on by touch briefly and to switch it off again by touching briefly again. The housing is resistant to oils and it is also impact and scratch resistant.
Since they react to contact, no pressure is required for activation which means considerably increased ease of use. The green LEDs can be controlled separately and be used, for example, to indicate the plant and machine condition.
Touch sensors, unlike mechanical devices, do not contain moving parts. Hence, they are more durable than mechanical input devices. They are also robust as there are no openings for humidity and dust to enter.
ifm have a range of touch sensors with 100 mm diameter, which can be used as start/stop or acknowledgement buttons on machines. They can also serve as a button on mobile machines and trailers, or as stop buttons or door openers.
The advantages of the ifm KT Touch sensors are …
- Non-contact switching without pressure
- LEDs for visual feedback
- Oil-resistant, impact and scratch resistant
- Surround available in different colours
- Simple installation on walls or rear panels
If you would like to find out more about the ifm KT Touch sensors, or any other ifm products, please call 01244 288138 or email info@dbicontrol.co.uk.
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