Illuminated Switches Product Training Module Introduction Purpose To “illuminate” the customer regarding illuminated switches and their functions, and to display the wide variety of illuminated switches that NKK offers Objectives QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Introduce the various types of illumination Describe how isolated lamp terminals offer more flexibility to the customer Explain how resistors are used with illuminated switches Present the various types of illuminated actuations Discuss applications by product grouping Present the UB2 alternating legends Description of custom legend capabilities Types of Illumination QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Isolated Circuits from External Source All of NKK’s illuminated switches come with isolated circuits for the lamps. and a In this example, the red and dark QuickTime™ decompressor blue wires are soldered to an are needed to see this picture. external source. This source will send the current that illuminates the lamp. The source current will depend upon the lamp specifications. Isolated Circuit Wired in Line with Switch Actuation In this example, a resistor is wired to the positive lamp terminal from the “Normally Open” switch terminal. As a result, when the switch is QuickTime™ and a actuated from the “Normally Closed” decompressor are needed to see this picture. terminal to the “Normally Open” terminal, the lamp will illuminate. The resistor is required to properly power the lamp. LED Circuit The illumination is created by the LED which has the properties of a diode (Anode “+” and Cathode “–”). Once the Forward Voltage (VF) and Current (IF) is achieved, the LED will illuminate. If the voltage is reversed and exceeds the Reversed QuickTime™ and a Voltage (VR) the LED can be damaged. decompressor are needed to see this picture. The ballast resistor (R) is used to create the proper voltage and current through the circuit. An alternative to the ballast resistor is a constant current source circuit. The LED is generally used in DC applications. If an AC circuit is to be used, a rectifier circuit along the ballast resistor is required to generate the appropriate DC voltage. Ballast Resistor Calculation The ballast resistor value is calculated by the formula shown here. As an example: Source Voltage = 5.0V Forward Voltage = 1.9V (set by LED) Forward Current = 20mA (set by LED) QuickTime™ and a decompressor The resultant ballast resistor =are155Ω needed to see this picture. Additionally, the power rating of this ballast resistor must be considered. • With a forward current of 20mA and the voltage across the ballast resistor (5.0V –1.9V) = 3.1V • Power across is then calculated: 3.1V x 20mA = 0.062W • For safety purposes, typical power rating of 2X the calculated value is selected • The resulting power rating = 0.125W (1/4W resistor) Ballast Resistor Calculation for LED Forward voltages of the LED are different for each LED and color. In switches where bicolor or RGB LEDs are used, different ballast resistor values may be required for each LED. QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. The current profile of an LED is that it varies with temperature, so the value of the ballast resistors should be calculated at the appropriate operating temperature. This can be calculated with the current reduction rate information supplied. LED Colors & Chromaticity LED Illuminated switches are available in: Single Color: Red, Green, Amber, Blue, White (see “White” note below) Bicolor: Red/Green (produces Amber when both are illuminated) QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. RGB: Red/Green/Blue; theoretically, all colors can be created by combining these, except for Black White: Blue LED with Yellow fluorescent (analog White) Generated by RGB (digital White) LED colors are shown in the Chromaticity Graph by their respective X-Y coordinates. Illuminated Pushbuttons QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. FP01 Series KP01 Series HB2 Series GB Series Illuminated Pushbuttons QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. LB Series Panel Seal KB Series LB Series HB Series Illuminated Pushbuttons LP Series YB2 Series QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. UB Series UB2 Series YB Series Illuminated Tactiles QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. JB Series JF Series JL Series Illuminated Toggles QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. B Series TL Series G Series M2100 Series Illuminated Rockers & Paddles GW Series QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. CWSB Series M2100 Series MLW Series CWSC Series LW Series Illuminated Slides QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. SS Series MS Series Ultra-Miniature & Subminiature GB Pushbuttons B & G Toggles GW Rockers QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Applications: Preamplifiers, Recording Mixers, Audio Converters, Microphones, Wireless Receivers Contactless Pushbutton FP01 Pushbuttons Features: Photo Interrupter 3 Million Operations Minimum Connector Plug & Wire QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Leads Available Applications: Gaming Vending Machines Equipment Exposed to Corrosive Gases Automotive Repair Equipment X-Ray & MRI machines Audio/Video HB2 & KP Pushbuttons QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Applications: Broadcast Equipment Recording Mixers Audio-Visual Control Consoles Patient Monitors Autoclaving Equipment Basic Pushbuttons HB, KB & LB Pushbuttons QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Applications: Sheet Counters Rinsing Systems Control Panels Weight Scales X-Ray Meters Illuminated Tactile Switches JB, JF & JL Tactiles QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Applications: RF Monitors Printing Presses Score Boards Portable Lighting Units In-Store Demo Displays Low Profile Illuminated Pushbuttons LP, UB & UB2 Pushbuttons QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Applications: Patient Analyzers A/V Wall Mount Controls Photo Equipment Cable Modems Robotics LED Tipped Switches M21 Paddles, Rockers & Toggles QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Applications: Emergency Vehicles Textile Printers Model Train Control Panels Avionic Electrical Control Systems Dashboard Controls Illuminated Rockers CWSB, CWSC, MLW & LW Rockers Applications: Telecom Cooling Modules ln-Car Video Recorders Transilluminators Operating Table Controls CRT Monitors QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Illuminated Slides MS & SS Slides Applications: RC Controls Theater Controls Laser Trackers Diagnostic Equipment Surveillance Equipment QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Alternating Legends UB2 Pushbuttons QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture. Custom Legend Capabilities Methods for All Applications Laser Etching For highest durability on many different cap designs and sizes; legend may QuickTime™ and a decompressor be etched on inside or outsideareofneeded cap to see this picture. Pad Printing For highest print quality and excellent durability on most surfaces Screen Printing For very competitive, high quality printing on flat surfaces Product Overview QuickTime™ and a decompressor are needed to see this picture.