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Vandal Resistant Piezo Keypads

Function

The switch function is based on the physical principal of Peizo effect. An external press force (increase decrease) activates a Peizo element that releases voltage utilized for switching (MosFet).

We offer three switching functions

  • Momentary - 120 Msec. Pulse
  • Continuous - Circuit closed as long as switch is pressed
  • Toggle - Switch changes position at each activation

Advantages

  • Suitable for harsh environments
  • Sealed metal surface
  • No moving parts
  • Prevent the need for maintenance
  • Versatile mechanical configuration
  • Water and dust proof - indoor and outdoor use
  • Indestructible vandal proof, easy to keep clean
  • Long life expectancy, no amotization, tested for 50 million cycles
  • Reduces service cost
  • Manufactured in any shape

Applications

  • Vending Machines
  • Lifts
  • Food Industry
  • Industrial Machinery
  • Public internet and information kiosks
  • Chemical and petrochemical industry.
  • Medical equipment
  • Ticket dispensers
  • Point of Sale equipment
  • Safety and security
  • Mining equipment
  • Door entry systems

Techical Data

  Rated Voltage: 0 - 24 V AC/DC
  Rated Current: 0 - 0.200 Amps
  Switch Resistance 'ON': < 10 Q Ohms
  Switch Resistance 'OFF': > 5 Megaohms
  Switch Capacitance: 25 pF
  Actuation Force Typically: 3 - 5 N
  Operation Temperature
(according to requirements):
- 200C to +750C,
if requested -401C to 1250C
  Cycles: >50 million
  EMI or RFI Effect: none
  Protection System: P68 according to IEC 529
  LED: 5 V DC, -10 mA
  Ring Illumination: 24 V DC, Im. 20 mA

Keypads and Keyboards

Utilising patented technology we offer a wide range of keypads and keyboards. We also offer standard keypads and keyboards.

Keypads: KBA 3 x 4 (43) 73 x 93 mm, KBF 4 x 4 93 x 93 mm, KBH 5 x 4 112 x 93 mm
Surface Material: Aluminum, stainless steel, brass
Interface: Open-Matrix, flat cable, pins

Keyboards: KB300 104 keys AT/PS2, KB5000 - Internet specialised keyboard, "Integrated IP68 Pointing Device"
Compatibility: PC
Surface Material: Aluminium

Our custom made keypads and keyboards range from minimal solutions of two keys per keypad to large keypads in various colours, designs and sizes with any software required.

Patented Piezo technology allows for extremely economical prototypes and short run series.

Some of the available options are:

  • Various colours, surface materials and sizes.
  • NO - N.C One shot functions as well as continuous and toggle.
  • Matrix Output Interface (RS232, RS485), or designed electronics.
  • Integrated LED's.
  • Cables and connectors to customer specifications.
  • Character marking can be laser engraved, pantograph and anodised printing.

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