Industrial Keypads Specifications

Help with Industrial Keypads specifications:

Standard Keypad Size

	Standard Keypad Size
	Your choices are...
	1x4		1 column, 4 rows of buttons.
	3x4		Telephone style keypad., 3 columns, 4 rows of buttons.
	4x4		4 columns, 4 rows of buttons.
	5x4		5 columns, 4 rows of buttons.
	Other
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Mounting Style

	Mounting Style
	Your choices are...
	Front Panel		Switch is meant to be mounted on front of panel.
	Rear Panel		Switch is meant to be mounted behind panel.
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Keypad Output Style

	Keypad Output Style
	Your choices are...
	X-Y		X-Y output is a matrix output.
	Single Pole / Common Bus		Common bus output requires the same number of pins as buttons
	Other
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Electrical Switch Specifications

	Max Current Rating:		The maximum nominal, or name plate current capacity of a device.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
	Max AC Voltage Rating:		The maximum AC voltage capacity of a device.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.
	Max DC Voltage Rating:		The maximum DC voltage capacity of a device.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value.

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Keypad Style

	Keypad Style		There are various styles of keypad "actuators" available including membrane overlay, full travel keypads and conductive rubber overlays.
	Your choices are...
	Membrane Overlay
	Full Travel Keypad Buttons
	Conductive Rubber Overlay
	Other
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Connector Style

	Connector Style
	Your choices are...
	Ribbon Cable w/ Connector		Keypad includes an integral ribbon cable with connector pins for electrical connection.
	PC Pins		Keypad includes PC pins, which may be attached to a ribbon cable or electrically connected to wire leads.
	Other
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Construction Materials

	Base Material:
	Your choices are...
	Thermoplastic / Plastic		Actuator made of plastic or thermoplastic material.
	Metallic		Actuator made of metallic material.
	Search Logic:		All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches.
	Overlay / Key Pad Button Material:
	Your choices are...
	Thermoplastic / Plastic		Base (Not Actuator) made of plastic or thermoplastic material.
	Metallic		Base (Not Actuator) made of metallic material.
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Features

	EMI / RFI Shielding?		Device is shielded against EMI/RF "noise".
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
	Backlit Options?		Keypad includes backlighting which illuminates keypad.
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	Wiping Contacts?		Self-cleaning and usually low resistance. Wiping action creates mechanical wear.
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	Detents / Tactile Feedback?		Mechanisms that hold a switch in a given position after actuating force removed.
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	Has CE Certification?		International commission on rules for the approval of electrical equipment.
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	Has CSA Certification?		Canadian Standards Association.
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	Is UL listed?		Underwriter's Laboratory.
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	Dustproof?		Switch is sealed against dust penetration.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.
	Splashproof?		Switch is sealed against moisture damage (splashing).
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Environment

	Operating Temperature:		The temperature range over which the device must operate.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

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