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Pushbutton switches available in various heights
10 March 2004, Brabek
Mec is one of the most flexible switch manufacturers worldwide when it comes to fulfilling customers' specific height requirements. The company has a new selection guide, available on variable height ...

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Miniature electronic magnetic switch
10 March 2004, Anglo Allied Engineering
A versatile miniature electronic magnetic switch suitable for a variety of applications is being offered by South African distributor, Anglo Allied Engineering. This magnetic switch can be used in a wide ...

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Miniature trackball switch replaces joysticks
10 March 2004
ITT Industries, Cannon has launched what it says is the industry's first ever miniature trackball 360° scanning and select switch. The switch was developed to replace navigation keys or mini-joysticks ...

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Long life, vandal protected piezo switches
10 March 2004, Retron
Due to their operating use, door opener switches for local public transport and switches mounted on traffic lights, are subject to extreme demands. Rough environmental conditions and vandalism cause specific ...

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Safety switch uses two coded electronic systems
10 March 2004, Retron
BTInternational has introduced the Furtif AMX non-contact safety switch, which it says is the first standalone, non-contact coded gate switch for machinery. The switch is designed with two independent, ...

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Forcibly-guided contact relay helps eliminate switching risks
10 March 2004
Tyco Electronics' Schrack V23050 series relay, also known as the SR6, has forcibly-guided contacts to help minimise switching issues. A product such as this is sometimes referred to as a 'safety relay.' ...

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Compact slide switches environmentally sealed
10 March 2004
A line of compact slide switches from Tyco Electronics are available in SMT or through-hole versions. These Alcoswitch brand slide switches can be ordered unsealed or with an IP67 environmental sealing ...

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Rectangular cap has overall height of 18,5 mm
10 March 2004, Brabek
New from Mec is the 1X keycap that is ideal for users needing a rectangular keycap measuring 7,4 x 9,4 mm and an overall switch height of 18,5 mm. These rectangular caps are the latest addition to Mec´s ...

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70 A Mini-ISO automotive relay
10 March 2004, Tempe Technologies
American Zettler's AZ9801 is a heavyweight in the automotive plug-in relay line. This large 70 A unit is offered in the 'Super-ISO' format for the most demanding automotive/transportation applications. ...

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Power entry module combines inlet, line-filter and circuit breaker
10 March 2004, Retron
Schurter's power entry module EF12, combines an appliance inlet, a line-filter and a circuit breaker for equipment and is suitable for high currents up to 16 A IEC/EN and 20 A UL/CSA. The EF12 contains: ...

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Ultra-slim solid-state relay
10 March 2004
Fujitsu Components expanded its relay offering for the industrial control and appliance markets with the addition of an ultra-slim solid-state device. Designed for high-density PCB mounting, the FTR-SL ...

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Illuminated Emergency-stop
10 March 2004
EAO has added a compact, illuminated Emergency-stop switch to its Series 84 range. Built to EAO's renowned high standards, this switch has been designed for optimal functionality and usability throughout ...

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Lead-free mains relay
10 March 2004, Omron Electronics
Omron has launched a new lead-free relay for switching mains circuits to European standards, featuring a compact design and VDE as well as UL and CSA approvals. Designed to switch 10 A loads at the prevailing ...

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Thin general-purpose relay
10 March 2004
Tyco Electronics' OEG PCN series relay has a slim, 5 mm width design that permits high-density spacing on printed circuit boards. The relay has a 1-form-A contact arrangement (single-pole, single throw, ...

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IP67 modular switches with or without LED illumination
10 March 2004
A new modular switch from EAO now allows customers to have perfectly flush-fitting applications with IP67 properties. It is illuminated with a plastic lens, or with an aluminium lens with a window for ...

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Small relays and opto-couplers with filter switching
10 March 2004, Phoenix Contact
The pluggable and 6,2 mm small PLC-Interface relay and opto-coupler product range from Phoenix Contact is being expanded with the PLC-...SO46 line. Interface elements are implemented where conventional ...

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Waterproof industrial keyboard with pointing device
10 March 2004, Centurion Micro Electronics
Failure of a keyboard can be a disaster for PC systems that require keyboard input. For example, on a rainy day, an outdoor kiosk system that requires the user to input via keyboard can stop working if ...

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Relays measure up in medical imaging
10 March 2004, Omron Electronics
To measure up to applications in the signal path of a high resolution medical imaging board, a relay needs to achieve exceptional standards of performance - as well as compact and low profile. Barco, ...

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Signal relay meets Telcordia lightning standards
10 March 2004
Fujitsu Components' FTR-C1 is a 1 A relay that meets Telcordia's second lightning surge requirement of 5000 V between coil and contacts, as well as the 2500 V lightning surge between open contacts. The ...

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Self-monitoring emergency stop unit
10 March 2004, Retron
Developed by BT International, the AWAX 26 XXL is a multipurpose, self-monitoring unit for emergency stop systems and all types of safety switches with at least two closing contacts. It has applications ...

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