MEC Switches PRODUCT GUIDE
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SWITCHING TECHNOLOGIES, OUR CORE BUSINESS ORGANIZED IN 3 BUSINESSES, APEM’S HMI SOLUTIONS ARE DESIGNED, FULLY TESTED AND QUALIFIED FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS. THEY GUARANTEE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ROBUSTNESS AND RELIABILITY TO MEET INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. COMPONENTS Toggle, pushbutton, rocker, slide, tact and rotary switches, industrial controls, LED indicators, for panel or PCB: APEM offers the broadest range in these switch markets. JOYSTICKS Easy to operate and highly reliable, APEM joysticks are suitable for all size and shape requirements from thumb and finger operation to full hand...

MORE THAN JUST A SWITCH IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PCB SWITCHES THAT CAN MEET YOUR HIGH DEMANDING NEEDS FOR FINE DESIGN AND RELIABILITY, THEN YOU HAVE ARRIVED IN THE RIGHT PLACE. MEC SWITCHES, APEM’S HIGH PERFORMANCE TACTILE SWITCHES ARE SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST TACT SWITCHES. > MODULAR ONE FOOTPRINT, ABUNDANT DESIGN OPTIONS. OVER 2000 STANDARD OPTIONS WITHIN THE CAP AND ACCESSORY RANGE. NOT JUST LONG LIFETIME OR ROBUST OR SEALED THE SWITCHES ARE THE WHOLE PACKAGE. WE ADD A TOUCH OF DANISH DESIGN TO THE COMPONENT INDUSTRY. 4

ROUND STANDARD CAP SELECTION 7 SQUARE/RECTANGULAR STANDARD CAP SELECTION 8 OTHER SHAPES STANDARD CAP SELECTION 8 ACCESSORIES STANDARD CAP SELECTION 8 MODULES NAVIGATE A UNIT OR A DISPLAY WITH A NAVIGATIONAL SOLUTION 9 QUICK STATUS FEEDBACK WITH ILLUMINATION 10 DO NOT COMPROMISE FINE DESIGN IN A DEMANDING ENVIRONMENT 11 EXTRA RELIABILITY FOR SOLUTIONS UNDER AN OVERLAY 12 SIMPLIFY THE USER EXPERIENCE GIVE A PERSONAL TOUCH WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS 15 OLDIE BUT GOODIE UNIMEC 18 THE GO-TO SWITCH MULTIMEC 19 WHEN GOOD IS NOT ENOUGH THE STORY OF MULTIMEC 21 MAKE IT INTUITIVE WITH COLOR 13 BEHIND...

MEC SWITCHES STANDARD CAP SELECTION

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MEC SWITCHES STANDARD CAP SELECTION ACCESSORIES NON-ILLUMINATED NON-ILLUMINATED AND ILLUMINATED 2SS

When navigating a machine or display, your eyes are focused on the object and not on the control panel, which means the controls themselves have to be easy and intuitive to use. It can be a traditional unit - 2 directional (Rockermec) or 4 directional with a confirmation in the middle (Navimec and Controlmec). However, it can also be something unique. With the help of our round, square and triangular caps, you can design a panel that fits your exact needs. Navimec Controlmec Rockermec 1TS/US/VS 1NS 9 MEC SWITCHES PRODUCT GUIDE

MEC SWITCHES STANDARD CAP SELECTION In a dark environment, safety critical or any other application, illumination is an excellent way to make your control panel more intuitive to use. It can be used to guide the user, give status feedback, point out the safety functionalities or just add a fine touch to the control panel. There are many options to consider and choose from when it comes to illumination. Choose from a single, bicolor or RGB; color and intensity; consistent or blinking; spot, full or legend illumination; status light in the bezel or perimeter light to guide the finger. There...

For years, high technical requirements have meant rough looking components, but no more. The MEC range allows for panel sealed robust solutions with a fine look and feel. The solutions we offer are compact and customizable by color, illumination and markings. The modular system of the product range provides the opportunity for designing the same control panel with or without the sealing, allowing you to be flexible in your production. 11 MEC SWITCHES PRODUCT GUIDE

MEC SWITCHES STANDARD CAP SELECTION EXTRA RELIABILITY FOR SOLUTIONS UNDER AN OVERLAY The benefit of using a MEC switch under an overlay is that when the overlay wears down and breaks, the switch is sealed and therefore still operational. Furthermore, it allows for more interesting design by making it possible to add various versions of illumination.

MAKE IT INTUITIVE WITH COLOR Color of the keycaps is an excellent way to differentitate your control panel. It can be a way to indicate safety critical functions, make operating easier or bring out your corporate colors. Colors can help give character to your application - they can make it playful, warm, they can make it exclusive and high-end. It isn’t just the color of the cap or illumination one can choose but also the color of the lenses, hard paint and legends. BE CREATIVE AND MAKE YOUR PANEL STAND OUT 13 MEC SWITCHES PRODUCT GUIDE

MEC SWITCHES STANDARD CAP SELECTION Adding markings to your functions is a foolproof way of simplifying your user experience. It can be text or a symbol; single or multi color; positive or negative print; matte, shiny or glow in the dark for battery powered applications. PAD PRINT UV PRINT LASER EDGED ★ ★★★ Single Multi Single or bicolor CONFUSED BY THE PLENTIFUL OF OPTIONS? See our webinar on how to make your pick

You want to stand out, give a unique and exclusive user experience. You want to match the control panel with the front panel material or it can be for safety reasons, so the control panel can handle the environment it is placed in. Whatever the reason, it is worth considering other options besides the standard ABS and polycarbonate. WHAT CAN I DO? Here are some options for your inspiration DESIGNMEC Pick your own deco piece material Soft paint - give the cap a soft rubber feeling Metal look - add a Chrome coating for a cool modern feel Different type of plastic 15 MEC SWITCHES PRODUCT GUIDE

MEC SWITCHES STANDARD CAP SELECTION Sometimes standard options will not do. It can be that your application has an odd shape or height, or you are looking for something unique. Whatever your reason, we can help you with a taylor-made solution. All the production processes for MEC switches are in-house, which means that we can be very flexible and quick when providing prototypes and arranging production of the final product. Furthermore, we have the largest standard accessory range for tactile switches on the market - we know how to build new solutions. Qmet; Want to know what it feels like...