Pushbutton sensor

ifm electronic's KT touch sensor can be used in applications that require a pushbutton selector such as machine start/stop, door openers and even on a jacuzzi to turn the bubbles on/off.

Capacitive sensing technology enables it to detect touch through a variety of non-metallic materials including plastics and glass, allowing more than simple surface mount.

The one-piece housing has no moving parts. Users simply touch the exterior panel to produce a onepulse output from the sensor which features self-adjusting dynamic switching that ignores build-up including dirt, water and ice. The housing diameter is 100mm overall, but has a depth of just 11mm.