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UltraTouch Comparison
Can your existing palm button answer "Yes" to all of the following criteria? Our UltraTouch® can!
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Compare the Difference |
UltraTouch |
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Diverse dual sensor design |
Yes |
| Control reliable design of sensor circuits |
Yes |
| Redundant circuitry |
Yes |
| Incorporates second-order circuit failure protection |
Yes |
| Internal self-checking of infrared sensor and system circuits |
Yes |
| Built-in timed interlock within each module for the two diverse sensors |
Yes |
| Utilizes captive contact safety relays |
Yes |
| Diagnostics of sensor circuits and diverse sensors interlock circuit |
Yes |
| Not affected by external infrared light sources |
Yes |
| Built-in hysteresis |
Yes |
| No false trip on power up |
Yes |
| Anti-noise circuitry built-in |
Yes |
| Chatter free design built-in |
Yes |
| Weld field immune |
Yes |
| EMI and RFI immune |
Yes |
| Completely self-contained unit, requires no additional relays or interface boards |
Yes |
| Operator status indicator lights– A. Red – Ready to cycle B. Green – Cycle initiated |
Yes |
| Fast reacting–Less than 20 ms |
Yes |
| NEMA 4 enclosure |
Yes |
| Designs available for all machines: 110 VAC – 2 pole or 4 pole configuration 24 VDC – 2 pole or 4 pole configuration |
Yes |
| Directly interchangeable with
existing mechanical palm buttons: A. Electrically B. Mechanically |
Yes |
| Requires correct ergonomic hand position for zero force machine actuation of neutral, 0ยบ deviation, and 100% hand power |
Yes |
| Cannot be actuated by screwdrivers, playing cards, rags, sleeves, broomsticks, mists or droplets |
Yes |
| Tactile feedback feel requires the operator to have the proper hand location for both safety and ergonomics |
Yes |
| Cannot be actuated by the operator’s elbows |
Yes |
| Can be used as an operator two-hand safety control device* |
Yes |
| Complies with all applicable sections of OSHA, ANSI and CSA standards for operator two-hand control devices |
Yes |
| Repairable unit–not a disposable design |
Yes |
| Captive screws and gaskets supplied to ease installation |
Yes |
| Two-year warranty |
Yes |
| Made in USA |
Yes |
*Requires two UltraTouch modules spaced and mounted in accordance with current OSHA and ANSI standards. OSHA and ANSI standards also require machines to have "control reliable" control circuitry.