Series 46 EcoTouch.
Reliable, cost-effective, modular.
The EcoTouch range of 22 mm and 30.5 mm mount switches provide a budget solution for general purpose industrial controls in machinery and automation.
This is what the Series 46 EcoTouch can do.
Series 46 EcoTouch offers a cost competitive solution for industrial switches in control panels, machinery operator controls and other factory automation and HVAC applications. This easy to assemble and modular range of raised mount 22mm and flush mount 30mm switches is suitable for the wide range of switching functions found in industrial equipment. The whole Series 46 is environmentally sealed to a minimum of IP65. The use of sealing covers allows high levels of sealing up to IP69K on some actuator styles.
Typical application areas
- Machinery and industrial equipment
- Factory and process automation
- Panel building
- Lifting and moving
- HVAC
Advantages
- Cost effective industrial switches
- Modular construction
- Easy assembly and wiring
- Raised 22mm or flush 30mm mounting
Functions
- Push button
- Illuminated push button
- Double push button
- Mushroom-head push button
- Selector switch
- Illuminated selector switch
- Keylock switch
- Indicator
- Stop switch
- Emergency stop switch
Front protection
- IP65 as standard
- IP66 to IP69K with protection caps* (*Depends on actuator type and style)
Mounting cut-outs
- Ø 22 mm
- Ø 30 mm
Terminal
- Screw terminal
- Plug-in terminal (with accessory)
Functions Series 46.
Push button.
Reliable and economic switching devices.
Series 46 push buttons are ideal for general industrial applications where reliable switching is required. Series 46 is easy to assemble and offers a wide range of actuator styles suitable for both 22mm and 30mm mounting.
Advantages
- Raised 22mm mount and flush 30mm mounting
- Choice of plastic or metal front bezel
- Raised, recessed and flush to bezel lens profiles
- Silver, or gold-plated silver contacts
- Ideal push button for use on budget equipment
Illuminated push button.
Reliable and basic switching devices.
Series 46 illuminated push buttons are ideal for general industrial applications providing a clear indication of the buttons operating status through LED illumination. The LED’s are easily fitted and are ideal where reliable switching is required. The series 46 is easy to assemble and offers a wide range of actuator style suitable for both 22mm and 30mm mounting.
Advantages
- Raised 22mm mount and flush 30mm mounting
- LED illumination with standard LEDs
- Choice of plastic or metal front bezel
- Raised, recessed and flush to bezel lens profiles
- Silver, or gold-plated silver contacts
- Ideal push button for use on budget equipment
Double push button.
Versatile, multi-function switching.
Series 46 double push buttons are ideal for applications where two switching functions are needed in a compact front panel footprint. With two independent push buttons in a small space envelope, they are ideas for stop/start functions in industrial equipment and machinery.
Advantages
- Two switching operations in one actuator
- Clear marking of switching function
- Silver, or gold-plated silver contacts
- Ideal push button for use on budget equipment
Mushroom-head push button.
Easy to operate, large actuation area.
Series 46 mushroom push buttons are ideal for industrial equipment where large size actuators are needed for intuitive use, or where operators may be wearing protective gloves. Series 46 mushroom push buttons are easy to assemble and available in different mushroom head sizes and colours and with various illumination options.
Advantages
- Large easily identifiable actuators
- Easily actuated even with gloved hands
- Actuator sizes up to 60mm diameter
- Red, yellow, or green coloured heads
- Illuminated versions
- Silver, or gold-plated silver contacts
Selector switch.
Easy function selection, a comprehensive range.
Series 46 selector switches offer a wide range of switching angles, numbers of positions and actuator styles making them ideal for easy and intutive control of different functions in industrial equipment. Suitable for traditional 22mm raised mounting, or flush mounting into a 30mm cut-out they allow operators to easily select different operating modes.
Advantages
- Available with 2, 3, 4, or 5 switching positions
- A mix of momentary and maintained switching actions
- Reliable and easy to use
- A range of actuator knob colours
- Silver, or gold-plated silver contacts
Illuminated selector switch.
Intuitive function selection, bright illumination.
Series 46 illuminated selector switches offer full actuator knob illumination and the wide range of switching angles, numbers of positions and actuator styles make them ideal for easy and intutive control of different function in industrial equipment. Suitable for traditional 22mm raised mounting, they allow operators to easily understand equipment status and select operating modes.
Advantages
- Full face illumination option
- Available with 2 or 3 switching positions
- A mix of momentary and maintained switching actions
- Reliable and easy to use
- A range of actuator knob colours
Keylock switch.
Security, safety, reliability.
Series 46 keylock switches can prevent unauthorised use of equipment, restrict access to supervisory control functions and lock out machinery for service or maintenance operations.
Advantages
- Easily secure equipment from unauthorised use
- Restrict access levels for different user groups
- Available with 2 or 3 switching positions
- A mix of momentary and maintained switching actions
- Various key removal configurations
Indicator.
Clear, bright, and reliable.
Series 46 indicators are ideal for providing clear indication of equipment operating status with a wide viewing angle and bright LED illumination. The LED’s are easily fitted and are ideal where status indication is required.
Advantages
- Full face illumination
- Wide viewing angle
- Raised 22mm mounting
- LED illumination with standard LEDs
- Ideal indicator element for use on budget equipment
Stop switch.
General on/off switching for equipment.
Series 46 Stop Switches are used to provide a simple general stop function for equipment and operations that are not safety critical, and where a certified Emergency Stop is not mandated by legislation. The Stop switches feature a maintained action with a twist release or pull reset action but without a foolproof forced opening switching system.
Advantages
- Provide a simple equipment stop function
- Latching action to prevent accidental restart
- A cost-effective equipment stop function
- Suitable for 22mm and 30mm mounting
Emergency stop switch.
Reliable, safe, certified.
Series 46 Emergency Stop switches are used to minimise the risk of injury and/or to safeguard equipment against damage by safely stopping equipment. These devices work with a foolproof action and are approved to all relevant industry standards.
Advantages
- Certified E Stop with foolproof action
- Designed in accordance with EN ISO 13850 and EN 60947-5-5
- Forced opening contacts
- Optional protective shroud and labels
- Optional enclosure mounted version
USB socket.
Connect, communicate and charge.
Panel mounted USB sockets allow machinery and equipment to communicate with external devices to input or output, set-up or operational data using a common interface and connectors. They can also be used provide power to charge portable devices.
Advantages
- Front panel mounted data connection interface
- Allow data input and output from the front panel
- Use to import, set-up and maintenance data
- Export equipment status and data points
- Provide an auxiliary charging point for portable devices
- USB A or USB C front connection
Palm switch.
The palm switch offers a robust safety solution with a pull-to-release function, available in 50mm or 90mm front diameters. Its red actuator head with yellow body provides high visibility, while flexible configurations allow a combination of two contact blocks (NO or NC). Engineered to IP66 standards, this unit is built for rugged environments, delivering high reliability and safety even under demanding conditions.
Advantages
- Front panel mounted
- 60/90mm front panel
- Rugged construction, ideal for use in harsh environments
Together, the enclosure and palm switch provide a dependable, user-friendly, and safety compliant operator control solution.
Digital joystick.
Our digital joysticks are engineered for precision and reliability in demanding environments. With 2- or 4-position configurations and a mechanical lifetime of 1 million operations, they deliver long-lasting, dependable performance. Their rugged construction and IP66 protection make them ideally suited to harsh and heavy-duty applications, including specialist vehicles and industrial machinery. Available in both 22mm modular front mounted, or 30mm rear-mounted with front fixing ring designs, they offer installation flexibility. Combining robust durability with versatile mounting options, these joysticks provide operators with a safe, reliable, and efficient control solution that reduces downtime and increases productivity.
Advantages
- Complete and modular device (contact blocks sold separately)
- Front mounting
- 2/4 directions
- Optional interlock options available
Illuminated stop switch.
Series 46 Illuminated, Twist or Pull release Stop switches utilise a dual release function for use as both a pull release and a twist release function. Ideal for products used globally where different reset functions are commonly used. They are used to minimise the risk of injury and/or to safeguard equipment against damage by safely stopping equipment. These devices work with a foolproof action and are designed in accordance with UL, ISO 13850 and EN 60947-5-5 (Approval pending).
Advantages
- Push Pull/Twist
- With foolproof action
- Designed in accordance with EN ISO 13850 and EN 60947-5-5
- Forced opening contacts
Pendant control & Enclosure.
Our Pendant Control Stations are available in two sizes, with capacity for up to five Switches (22.3mm cut-out) (three on the smaller version). Built to IP66 standards, they are designed for use in rugged and harsh environments, making them ideal for the machinery and heavy-duty vehicle markets. Each unit is supplied with an M12 cable gland and a durable metal mounting loop, with optional wall mounting brackets available as accessories. Offered in grey or yellow, these stations can also be supplied with labels or symbol-marked switches (MOQ and charges apply), ensuring a tailored and professional solution for operator control applications.
Advantages pendant control
- Two sizes with up to 5 holes for maximum versatility
- Wall mounting holders available
- Cable gland included for easy wiring
- Ergonomic design and styling
Advantages enclosure
- Compact back panel with raised front
- Ideal for use with the Series 46 Palm switch
The enclosure is designed with a raised face to limit mounting depth and features a 22mm cut-out hole with an anti-rotation notch, ensuring secure and accurate installation. Together, the enclosure and palm switch provide a dependable, user-friendly, and safety compliant operator control solution.
Signal light tower.
Quick, secure and hassle-free.
Our light tower units are built with ease of use and flexibility in mind. Featuring a single point of wiring and a modular click-and-connect locking system, installation is quick, secure, and hassle-free. Available in multiple colours and compatible with two voltage options (24VDC and 230VAC), these units adapt seamlessly to a wide range of applications. To enhance versatility, a range of accessories is available, including wall and panel mounting options as well as extension poles for elevated placement. This combination of smart design and adaptability ensures reliable, tailored lighting solutions for every environment.
Advantages
- Flexable component-based style
- Click and connect function, for maximum versatility
- Single base for wiring to minimise installation time
Certificates and approvals Series 46.
Function groups.
Push button.
EAO introduced the first illuminated push button more than 60 years ago, revolutionising control units in the process. This EAO innovation is still the international industry standard today.
Selector switch.
Selector switches from EAO are ideal for use in your operating systems in mechanical engineering, in instrument panels, as well as in the driver’s cabs and cockpits of rail and road vehicles.
Keylock switch.
Your key for more safety: HMI keylock switch function group also offers you ID keylock switches and key-insert switches. They all prevent erroneous or unauthorised actuation on machines.
Emergency stop switch & Stop switch.
Emergency stop or stop switches are a must for automated machines and systems. They enable a person to immediately stop a machine or system in an emergency. They protect people from injury and prevent damage to machines, systems and vehicles.
Indicator.
For intuitive and reliable status indication: EAO's indicators are the first choice for use in almost all machines. They offer you visible illuminated feedback everywhere you need it.Applications.
Semiconductors.
HMI Components and user-specific HMI Solutions from EAO offer measurable benefit in semiconductor and electronics production.
Special machine construction.
EAO HMIs for special-purpose machines advance your industrial automation. They enable you to operate and monitor your processes efficiently, safely and with measurable benefit.
Food & Beverages packaging.
EAO is the partner for effective HMIs in connection with your packaging plants for food and beverages. We enable you to achieve efficient operation and monitoring of your processes.Online product configurator.
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