Optical Touch Switch comes with PhotoMOS outputs.

Press Release Summary:



Offering zero force replacement for mechanical push buttons, Model SUNX SW-101 features fully configurable operation indicators that provide visual feedback to operation with respect to process status. Ergonomic design allows for multiple mounting configurations to achieve optimum application coverage.



Original Press Release:



A Zero Force Replacement for Mechanical Push Buttons - SUNX SW-101 Optical Touch Switch



November 1, 2007

(New Providence, NJ) - Panasonic Electric Works Corp. of America has released SUNX brand optical touch switch, the SW-101, a zero force replacement for mechanical push buttons that are commonly used in two hand control safety applications. It features a comfortable, ergonomic design that allows for multiple mounting configurations to achieve optimum application coverage. Fully configurable operation indicators add to the functionality of the switch by offering visual feedback to the operation with respect to the process status. Long life PhotoMOS outputs coupled with a virtually indestructible casing make the SW-101 a perfect addition to any machine safety program.

About Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America

Panasonic Electric Works Corporation of America is a US subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd, an $11 billion company and major developer, manufacturer and provider of electrical construction, materials, home appliances, residential building materials, automation control products, wiring devices and electronic materials. Automation Control Systems Division of Panasonic Electric Works carries Programmable Logic Controllers, Human Machine Interfaces, Servo/AC Drives, Sensors (SUNX brand), Laser Markers (SUNX brand), Temperature Controllers, Limit Switches, Timers, Counters, Hour Meters and Magnetic Contactors for North, Central and South America.

For Additional Information
Corporate URL: pewa.panasonic.com
Released Item Specific URL:
http://pewa.panasonic.com/acsd/sunx-sensors/products/sw-101.php
Tech Support Call: 1-877-624-7872
Technical Contact: Dan Ackermann
Product Specialist
908-464-3550 ext. 2037
or
dackermann@us.pewg.panasonic.com

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