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Switches, buttons and keypads are the interface between your design and the user. Â More than any other component, your switch is the part of your design that your user will handle the most. Â This means it needs to be robust, attractive and pleasant to use. Â And in some applications, your switch needs to stand out. With their new QH series halo indicator, APEM have made this task a little easier.
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The QH is a surface mounted, halo-shaped LED indicator that it intended for use with circular push-button swiches. Â With a selection of LED colours (including 2-colour options) and different switching modes, they are designed to make your switch stand out. Â I realised it might be easier to show rather than tell, so I created this quick smart-phone video to show the halos in action:
The key design feature is that they will accomodate standard-sized pushbutton switches, so that you can use them in conjunction with your preferred switch style. Â The variety of LED colours and variations, combined with the excellent field-of-view afforded by the rounded bezel design (hopefully my little video shows that well) means that your switch will stand out from the crowd.
Key Features
- Sealed to IP67
- Zero "behind-panel" depth for easy installation
- Designed to integrate with APEM's existing switches, including an oversized version for use with emergency-stop switches
- Single or Dual LED chip versions for different colour combinations
- 12V or 24V DC input
Applications
- Machine safety
- Security and access control
- Transportation
- Kiosk and public information systems
So if simple push-buttons simply don't have the presence you need, take a look at the QH series today, and integrate it into your design.Â