Function

Intuitive, flexible and easy to maintain: EAO's indicators are used worldwide where reliable visual feedback is required. Indicators can be used universally, and feature impressive, intuitive visualisation and a high quality of workmanship.

Typical functions

• Illumination in one or two colours
• Bright and homogenous illumination
• Wide range of standard symbols
• Customised symbols on request
• Optional lighting effects (flashing and dimming)

Advantages

• Large selection of lenses in different forms
• Wide range of colours for lenses and illumination
• Wide variety of symbols and markings, including customer-specific options
• Full-face, uniform and glare-free illumination
• Day/night design
• Multi-coloured illumination compatible
• Various lighting effects

EAO pushbuttons stand for reliability and unique haptics worldwide. They are typically in use in applications including mechanical engineering, control engineering, public and private passenger transport, lifting and conveying systems, heavy-duty and special vehicles, and the automotive industry.

The innovative combination of pushbutton and illuminated indicator combines the advantages of both functions in one device, as the illumination means the operator receives visual feedback. This makes the operation interactive and much more intuitive.

Advantages

• Intuitive to use
• Excellent haptic feedback
• Large selection of operation areas
• Wide range of colours for lenses
• Wide variety of symbols and markings, including customer-specific options
• Full-face, uniform, and glare-free illumination
• Very long service life for mechanical and electrical components
• Wide range of minimum and maximum switch ratings

Safe, intuitive and reliable.

Emergency stop switches are a must for automated machines and systems. They enable a person to immediately stop a machine or system in an emergency. Emergency stop switches protect people from injury and prevent damage to machines, systems and vehicles.

Stop safely and immediately.

Emergency stop switches with positive opening function (in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13850 and EN 60204-1) primarily serve to protect people. However, they also protect your vehicles, machines, systems and controls from damage in the event of a breakdown. Emergency stop switches are always foolproof in design. You can easily recognise them by the red lens with yellow actuator or the yellow protective shroud.

Advantages

• 100% switching reliability and foolproof, even in harsh environments
• Low back panel depth
• Large range of minimum and maximum switch ratings
• Illuminated
• Resistant to impact, vibration and shock
• Usable down to –40 °C
• Very long service life for mechanical and electrical components
• Available with standards-compliant protective shroud

Keylock switches are in use worldwide and have proven themselves to prevent erroneous or unauthorised operation. They can also be used to implement access authorisation for user groups.

Advantages

• Selection of different lock systems
• Different switching angles
• 2 or 3 possible switch positions
• Very long service life for mechanical and electrical components
• Variety of combinations including maintained and momentary action
• Supports all commonly used connection systems

The development of the Blue Line rotary switch and motor starter product ranges is based on more than hundred years experience by Kraus & Naimer in the design and manufacture of electrical switchgear. Kraus & Naimer pioneered the introduction of the cam operated rotary switch and continues to be recognized as the world leader in that product field.

The C-series switch represents the classic cam switch by Kraus & Naimer. With specific models for all current ratings it offers an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications. 

The CA-series with finger proof terminals from 10 A to 32 A is ideally suited for many standard applications where industrial controls, instrumentation and electric motors are involved. For low-voltage applications down to switching of electronic signals the CA4 and CA4-1 are offered. The CA4-1 has gold-plated contacts and guarantees reliable switching, even under adverse, aggressive environmental conditions. Cam switches of the CG, CH and CHR-series are designed for universal applications.

Different contact designs, contact materials and terminals allow the use the C-Series switches in accordance with IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107, UL and cUL (cUR)

Fingerproof terminals, accessible either horizontally or vertically, captive Philips screws and integrated screwdriver guides designed for the use of motorized screwdrivers are some clear practical advantages of this series.

Ergonomic and reliable.

Selector switches from EAO are ideal for use in your operating systems in mechanical engineering, in instrument panels, as well as in the driver’s cabs and cockpits of rail and road vehicles. 

EAO selector switches offer you up to 12 switch positions and up to 16 contacts. Illuminated selector switches impress with their ergonomic design, reliable visual feedback and status display. You can equip them with up to three switching positions and up to six contacts – so no wish remains unfulfilled in your applications.

Advantages

• Intuitive to use
• Excellent haptic feedback
• Switch position easily visible
• Variety of combinations of momentary and maintained actions
• Illuminated selector switch
• Full range of base colours for illumination
• Very long service life for mechanical and electrical components
• Supports all commonly used connection systems

Powerful. Robust and individual.

EAO offers you numerous joysticks for precise control of vehicles and machines. They are suitable for rough use in almost any environment.

Comfortable and precise control

The modern design, low back panel depth and numerous customisation options make joysticks particularly attractive for you. EAO can supply your joysticks with or without cables. They are suitable for interfaces such as CAN, CANopen, J1939, SPI and USB.

EAO joysticks are suitable for your HMI Systems in vehicles, machines, medical technology and radio remote controls. Eight different standard joysticks are available for delivery from stock. The joysticks can also be individually configured to ensure optimal benefit for you. 

Advantages

• Mechanical and electrical customisation is possible
• Front protection IP65 or IP67 
• Standard joysticks available from stock 
• Low back panel depth for hall effect and conductive plastic sensors
• Competent and productive project management