Switch combines 2 encoders in one unit.
Press Release Summary:
With dual concentric inner shaft and outer pole, Type E37 acts as 2 encoders. Unit comes with or without integrated push button and has metal housing and shaft. It features optional IP68 front panel sealing and operating range of -40 to +85°C. Available with 16 or 32 detents in standard resolution, encoder offers tactile feedback so user can change channels or frequencies in precise intervals, without looking at switch indicator.
Original Press Release:
New Dual Concentric Encoder from Elma Electronic Offers 2 in 1
FREMONT, California, April 28, 2008 - Elma Electronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of rotary components and electronic packaging products, offers a new series TypeE37 that is two encoders in one switch. The encoders are used in various industrial, communications, mil/aero, medical, and audio applications.
The Type E37 features a dual concentric inner shaft and outer pole, allowing it to act as two encoders. This can save the space and cost of a second separate switch. The encoder comes with or without an integrated push button and has a rugged metal housing and shaft. The Type E37 series has optional IP68 front panel sealing and an operating temperature range of -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C. It comes with 16 or 32 detents in standard resolution.
The Type E37 also has Elma's renowned quality. The units have a rotational life of up to one million revolutions. The "click with a kick" indexing system provides tactile feedback that you can feel and hear as the switch is rotated. This allows the user to change channels or frequencies in precise intervals, without having to look at the switch indicator. The indexing has 0.5, 1.5, 2.0 or 2.5 Ncm switching torque, with is consistent over the life of the encoder.
Other features include a threaded or non-threaded bushing, vertical or horizontal mounting, and various shaft dimension and shape possibilities. Various standard options and customization are available.
The lead-time is 2-4 weeks ARO.
For more information on Elma's switches, knobs, and custom design services, please contact Mark Thorsell at 510-656-5829 x228.
About Elma Electronic
Elma Electronic Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of enclosures, backplanes, cabinets, cases, and "ready-to-run" packaging for CPCI, Rugged COTS, VME/64x, VXI, PC and custom bus structures. Elma's component product line offers a wide selection of top quality switches knobs and LED arrays. The company has been a worldwide supplier of dependable, high performance products for over 35 years. Elma operates three facilities in the continental United States plus has locations in Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Israel.
Elma Electronic Inc. is located at 44350 Grimmer Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538 USA. Telephone (510) 656-3400 - Fax (510) 656-3783. www.elma.com
