The MSS Metal Line Switch is a flush-mount pushbutton with a very shallow mounting depth and stylish design. Sporting a multi-color side-ring illumination, the MSS provides the user with visual feedback from the side in addition to the front. The greater coverage allows for lateral status indication, which may be especially desired from a distance.…
Capacitive hidden switches geared for use behind non-conductive surfaces
The Capacitive Hidden Switch series (CHS) is intended for use behind non-conductive surfaces. The new series expands on the potential applications for Human Interface Devices (HID) by enabling interface designers more flexibility in custom panel design. Consumers have become accustomed to the touch of a surface to carry out software commands that increasingly become part…
Touchless switches programmed for contactless, hygienic switching
The new TTS Touchless Switch is a robust stainless-steel switch designed for indoor or outdoor public use to prevent the spread of pathogens. The TTS optical ToF (Time of Flight) technology allows for precise programming of each individual switch. The standard detection distance is set at 60-0.1 mm. This detection distance ensures that wiping or…
IP 67 power entry module with circuit breaker adds CCC approval
The DG11 series power entry module has received CCC approval in addition to ENEC and cURus approvals, paving its entry into the China market. The compact unit, which integrates a two-pole circuit breaker, is rated up to 10 A at 250 V. It is a first-of-its-kind power entry module with optional IP67 rated versions. The…
Thermal circuit breaker presents modern design with contemporary colors
The TA36 thermal circuit breaker improves on the already successful TA35 series. The new series boasts a modern sculpted rocker switch and bezel, while sporting a host of contemporary colors to choose from. Equipment designers have become increasingly aware of the need to create products that are not only superior in functionality, but also present…
Compact power entry module has side flange mounting option
The series DD11 power entry module provides a high level of functional integration in the most minimal of package dimensions. The power entry module is ideally suited for equipment with low profile panels. Consisting of an IEC appliance inlet (C14), which is compatible with cord retention, 1- or 2-pole fuseholder, and power ON/OFF switch, the…
Choosing the right switch technology when there’s water everywhere
Only a few technologies are suitable for underwater applications or those involving extremely high humidity. Roland Barth •SCHURTER AG Whether you are lighting up your swimming pool, sprinkling it with music, or making a whirlpool bubble, you need a switch to make these functions happen. All these applications are characterized by a proximity to moisture.…
Three-phase EMC filter fits in tight industrial spaces
The FMBC EP double-stage filter family for three-phase systems sits in a compact package, ideally suited for today’s space constrained machine and industrial plant construction. Versions with high nominal voltages are particularly suited for a wide field of applications. Space is scarce in control cabinets for three-phase industrial applications. SCHURTER has addressed this problem with…
New rear covers for power entry modules boast high flame protection
A new protective rear cover series for Power Entry Modules (PEMs), called the RC320, is comprised of flame-retardant silicone rubber, flame class UL94 V-0. This flexible and durable material ensures an excellent fit and is temperature resistant up to 150°C. It is also free of halogens and is RoHS and REACH compliant. PEMs, including appliance…
Piezoelectric switch pre-assembled with cable for extremely harsh environments
A new piezoelectric switch, called the PSE, is installation-ready with its pre-assembled 15-meter-long cable. The potted polyurethane cable offers installation flexibility with the highest IP67 protection according to IEC 60529 and IP69K according to DIN 40050-9. SCHURTER’s new PSE electric switch is waterproof from the switch surface to its electrical connections. The housing is made…
Single-phase EMC line filters are ultra-compact
Single-phase EMC filters now include the FMBB EP series, a new generation of ultra-compact filters with high-performing attenuation. The new double-stage filter family is more powerful than typical filters, meeting the space constraints and performance requirements of today’s state-of-the-art electronic devices. Top-quality components, including right-sized film capacitors and chokes with highly permeable cores, together with…
Universal modular fuse now approved to 10 A by VDE
The VDE has approved the 10-A Universal Modular Fuse, UMF 250, according to IEC 60127-7/1. Offered with fifteen rated currents, 500 mA to 15 A, the quick-acting SMD fuse was previously approved by VDE up to 8 A. The complete range is also cURus approved according to UL 248-14 and CSA22. An alternative to traditional…
Rooftop solar system greens up electrical products manufacturer
Schurter’s North American headquarters, standing amidst legacy oaks in Sonoma County, California, fosters a deep appreciation for the environment — something also echoed by its Swiss corporate parent. True to its green ethic, the company just completed installation of a 108kW rooftop solar energy system. The company’s CEO, Leonard Overholser, spearheaded this addition to the…
Metal Line Switch Integrates Illumination in Smaller Diameter Pushbutton
SCHURTER expands its Metal Line switch series to include an illuminated 16 mm version. The compact mechanical pushbutton switch provides a sleek look accentuated with a quality homogeneous illumination in a ring style, or complete surface area illumination. Illumination color options include red, blue, green, yellow and white. The standard supply voltage is 24 VDC.…
SCHURTER ‘s common mode chokes mount on PCB
SCHURTER expands its wide range of current compensated chokes with high current types for PCB mounting. The new DKIH series are available for single and three phase applications with rated currents from 10 to 50 amperes. Due to its open design, the chokes are light weight and compact, ideally designed to suppress EMI noise caused…