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UltraTouch Comparison

Can your existing palm button answer "Yes" to all of the following criteria? Our UltraTouch® can!

Compare the Difference	UltraTouch
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, 0º 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.

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UltraTouch Patent Number 5,410,148 - U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

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