Grayhill 14

Grayhill, Inc. has released its 14 Series surface mount key switch that combines an IP67 seal and LED illumination. With an operational life of over 1 million cycles at full power, this pushbutton will provide positive tactile feedback for the life of the assembly. This compact switch is small enough to fit on handheld devices and tough enough for use outdoors in wet or dirty environments. It is available with or without the seal and a variety of LED colors. The design and packaging facilitate easy integration into high volume OEM devices. The 14 Series switch is ideal for use in exposed, outdoor environments, such as on multi-function hand-grip joystick heads and handheld robotic controllers. In fields or dirty construction sites where fine dust particles are present, the rugged 14 Series will work every time. This is because of a Dynamic Dust Seal which protects the switch against the ingress of dust even while it is being actuated. Rated to IP67S, the switch can even be submerged without water getting into the contact mechanism from the top-side. In any application, a long operational life is crucial. With the light and medium force option, the 14 Series is rated to 1,000,000 cycles — both electrical and mechanical. This means a product designer can choose the appropriate switch without having to worry about longevity issues. With bright LED illumination, the 14 Series switch helps operators identify and locate the correct switch quickly and confidently. Six colors of LED are available, including bright white and blue. FEATURES

Sealed against dust while being actuated

Bright LED illumination

Excellent tactile feel

High reliability / long life

SMT lead free solder process compatible APPLICATIONS

Multi-function handgrip or joysticks in open or closed cab work vehicles

Handheld remote controllers for robotics & unmanned vehicles

Portable medical electronics such as defibrillators

Bellybox (remote control transmitter)

Marine & motorcycles