SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- 08/24/07 --
NKK Switches, the world's leading designer
and manufacturer of innovative electromechanical switching devices, offers
the UB2 series of lighted pushbuttons.
The UB2 series is a unique, miniature, low profile lighted switch family
designed for use in applications requiring a compact and brilliantly
illuminated switch solution. Its features include built-in special
multi-element LEDs available in red, green, amber, blue, white or bicolor
red/green LED options.
Single pole/double throw and double pole/double throw in momentary and
alternate action circuit configurations can be specified. Alternate action
circuit models feature a latch-down mechanism giving indication of circuit
status.
UB2 switches are available in snap-in mount or PCB mount versions. The
snap-in mount version is solder lug and has a behind panel depth of 15mm.
The PCB mount version has a behind panel depth of 10mm. Terminals are epoxy
sealed to lock out flux, solvents and other contaminants.
In addition, NKK has enhanced the selection of the UB2 series by offering
alternating legends by color all in one switch. These new options offer
innovative design engineers an exceptional choice to replace standard,
outdated, split legend caps. The UB2 super bright, red/green, bi-color LED
switch selections can be specified with alternating standard legend
configurations. Standard, off-the-shelf legends include ON/OFF, START/STOP,
or OPEN/CLOSE.
The glossy polycarbonate cap features a single filter with a dual legend,
under the clear lens. When actuated, the green or red LED brilliantly
highlights the alternating legends, clearly indicating the desired circuit
status. Legends are black text and the cap styles for these devices include
sculptured or flat. Companion or stand-alone indicators are also available
with the dual legend options.
The UB2 pushbuttons are also available in power and logic level rated
models. These highly reliable devices are rated 5A @ 125/250V AC or 5A @
30V DC for power rated models and 0.4VA maximum @ 28V AC/DC for the logic
level models. Mechanical life is rated at 1,000,000 operations minimum for
momentary circuits and 200,000 operations minimum for maintained circuit.
The housing is constructed of glass fiber reinforced polyamide. Both the
housing and base meet UL94V-0 flammability standards. The UB2 series is UL
and C-UL Recognized. More information about the UB2 series may be found at
http://www.nkkswitches.com/series.asp?S1=5065.
A leading designer and producer of electromechanical switches, NKK Switches
offers one of the industry's most extensive selections of illuminated,
process sealed, miniature, specialty and surface mount switches. The
company manufactures more than four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton,
slide, rotary, DIP rotary, keypad and keylock switches. All switches are
designed and manufactured to provide the quality and dependability that has
made NKK the benchmark for reliability for over half a century.
NKK continues to lead the industry in responding to the needs of the
marketplace with innovation, high reliability and a commitment to
excellence. The company provides environmentally safe products for its
valued customers, including the myriad of issues that are covered under the
RoHS directive. NKK maintains a complete network of qualified
representatives and distributors through the United States, Canada, Central
and South America, Europe and Asia.
Engineers who design the man-machine interface for their products rely on
the broad product line, specialized design expertise and customers support
of NKK Switches. For more information, contact NKK Switches, 7850 E.
Gelding Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Phone 480-991-0942. Fax 480-998-1435.
Or visit the NKK Switches Web site at www.nkkswitches.com.
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For more information contact:
Chris Walker
(Connect Public Relations)
480-366-6015
Bob Wanless
(NKK Switches)
480-991-0942
