New on/off switches built to meet the visually impaired needs

EAO has added a black-and-white double on/off switch to its series of RoHS-compliant Series 44 industrial controls to meet new regulations for visually-impaired users.

The Series 44 switch is intended for use particularly in machinery and process control applications, where manufacturers should replace the red/green versions to comply with new regulations for visually-impaired users who may find it difficult to distinguish between red and green on/off positions.

The Series 44 on/off switch is offered with a self-cleaning, slow make switching element and lamp block. Illumination is provided by either LEDs or Ba9s (T-3-¼ bayonet base) lamps. It also features a large, illuminated central lens to indicate the status of equipment. It can be supplied with or without the engraved "I and 0" symbols, and with either a matte grey or chromium-plated case.
EAO also offers a similar switch in a red/green combination. Other control switches from the Series 44 range include pushbutton switches, indicators, selectors, mushroom-headed switches, potentiometer drives and EN418-rated emergency stop switches.

All products use screw terminal connections and are sealed to IP65 standards.
Completely sealed Series 44 dual pushbuttons with 1 NO/1 NC contacts, start at approximately $25 per unit in small quantities. Delivery is from stock.