The glass-fibre reinforced polycarbonate SB housing together with the IO-Link capacitive pushbutton create a perfect balance of design, innovation and functionality.

Numerous parameters can be programmed via the IO-Link communication protocol: from drive sensitivity, to the activation functionality, and other variables such as minimum actuation time and colour selection. These devices can be flexibly integrated into interconnected network environments, offering great advantages for all HMI applications in various fields: from industrial automation to machine engineering to robotics and building technology.

The standardised M12 connection allows easy installation, programming and replacement of these devices. Users can configure the capacitive IO-Link box according to their application needs, and can choose from a wide range of customisation options: lighting type (16 million possible colours), symbols, signal mode (PNP, NPN, maintained, instantaneous, etc.).

In the SB capacitive pushbutton panel, the status of each pushbutton can be monitored as process data via IO-LINK, as well as various control variables such as temperature, internal humidity, vibration, shock, number of operations, usage time and supply voltage.

The use of capacitive buttons allows comfortable operation and an IP69K protection rating for the entire device. Up to three buttons can be connected with a single M12 connector, simplifying wiring, installation and maintenance.

Integration with the ECX 4580 emergency stop button allows the dual safety function of emergency stop to be integrated with process data transmitted via IO-LINK. Thanks to two separate circuits, it is possible to maintain maximum safety performance with double positive opening NC channels and at the same time monitor the emergency status, number of actuations and many other variables useful for predictive maintenance via IO-LINK.