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HR RGB: Thumbwheel with a visual feedback

EXPERT’S ADVICE With the addition of RGB LED backlighting, the HR series provides multi-color feedback. This is possible thanks to the addition of marking made by laser etching on our previously painted rocker. This can be a backlit area or a specific logo. We will be able to adapt to your application, so don’t hesitate to contact us! Christophe Moreau, Product Manager TECHNICAL FEATURES RGB light option Backlighting and detent options available Hall effect 1 million cycles IP68 sealing SIL2-compliant Single or dual analog outputs EMI/RFI shielding Return to center Safer Operation APEM adds two laser-etched light openings to the HR series to provide additional information on the operating status of the vehicle or control. This illumination option allows the driver to obtain visual feedback in addition to haptic feedback, making it safer to use. MAIN APPLICATIONS Agricultural machines Mining vehicles Construction machinerys Benefits Use in low-visibility applications Customization of the thumbwheel and the RGB LED Instant and intuitive information feedback HR RGB: Thumbwheel with a visual feedback | Apem Blog APEM's HR series thumbwheel now features laser-etched light openings for visual feedback. With RGB LED backlighting, the thumbwheel offers multi-color indicators for safer operation. Customization available.

Emergency-stop switches

Last option on the safety chain: Emergency-stop switches are one of those rare things like firefighters that you hope you never have to use. They are the safety solution for that unfortunate situation when everything else has failed.

Membrane keyboard technology

Membrane keyboard technology carries out switching functions and enhances the final product with a tailored decorative appearance. It consists of several layers of printed polyester and adhesive.

EC Compact Series: A new ultra-compact emergency-stop

A unique level of safety in an ultra-compact Emergency-stop switch

Optimal boat control: switch panels and joystick solutions

Navigating the marine market demands equipment that can withstand its unforgiving conditions. Constant exposure to salt water and the need for stability often require holding onto the control handles, making it essential that the joysticks on your small boat’s control panel are not only robust but also reliably precise. ed for a robust joystick essential from a small boat to full marine applications. Exposure to salt water and the occasional need to hold on to the handle for balance means that the joysticks on the control panel of your small boat must be engineered for durability and reliability.

Joystick for a small boat

Navigating the marine market demands equipment that can withstand its unforgiving conditions. Constant exposure to salt water and the need for stability often require holding onto the control handles, making it essential that the joysticks on your small boat’s control panel are not only robust but also reliably precise. ed for a robust joystick essential from a small boat to full marine applications. Exposure to salt water and the occasional need to hold on to the handle for balance means that the joysticks on the control panel of your small boat must be engineered for durability and reliability.

A joystick to use all day long

In construction, forestry, or agricultural machinery, it can often be long days operators spend on the site or in the field. In these high use cases repetitive strain injury becomes a real risk and therefore optimum user comfort while operating a handle is crucial to achieve high work efficiency.

Full-sized controls for slimline designs

The world of electronic devices is growing smaller, yet demands for full-sized controls for slimline designs. Recent developments in the field of microprocessors, battery technology and antenna products mean that it is possible to create powerful computing devices that are little larger than a credit card.

Elastomeric technology

Elastomeric technology is based on silicone. The material gets compression molded into a panel design to fit the customer needs. Contact is established with snap domes or pills on a flexible or a rigid PCB.

Start/Stop functionality

The Start/Stop functionality basically allows to start and stop the engine of a vehicle in a simple way and brings a modern touch to the control interface.

Single speed control

Joysticks are becoming more and more complex in order to incorporate all the possibilities for which innovation in technology allows. However, there are situations where there is no reason to overdo with functionality and choosing the single speed control is the smarter choice.

Solution for your small vehicle

APEM launches a new panel sealed solution to provide basic functionality to small vehicles that drive on the road. Compact, easy-to-install, and easy-to-use, this solution offers some customization possibilities so you can focus on your core business.