KM-Gehäusetech Elektronik

Capacitive single pushbutton

The capacitive single button CAPKS01 can be considered as an alternative or
Replacement for a mechanical switch. It works on the capacitive principle of action and can be mounted behind glass and other materials with a thickness of up to 6mm/ 0.23 inch. After a feasibility check the mounting of the button is also possible behind stronger fronts.

It is ideal for use in hygienically demanding environments in hazardous areas
or vandal-prone environment.

The CAPKS01 has optional a blue LED that indicates the switching status.
It can be run as buttons, switches or proximity sensor and is therefore suitable
for versatile applications.

Possible applications:

  • as a replacement for mechanical pushbuttons / switches
  • in hygienically demanding environments
    (for example, medicine, food industry, ...)
  • in vandal-prone areas

Advantages:

  • Operation is possible by light touch without pressure
    for example with glass
  • no moving parts, no mechanical wear
  • closed front, easy to clean
  • resistant to chemicals, pollution, vandalism
Technical data
Supply voltage 5V-24V DC, max. 50mA
Outputs 1 Switch, NO, galvanically isolated
Dimensions 23mm x 25 mm / 0.90 x 0.98 inch
Attachment front self-adhesive
Operating-temperature 0 °C bis +60° C
Temperature range -10° C bis 75°C
Glass thickness < 6mm/0.23 inch (mineral-glass)
<4mm/0.15 inch (acrylic-glass)
Item number Description
CAPKS01/LED/SW Cap. single pushbutton with blue LED, constructed as a switch
CAPKS01/LED/BU Kap. Einzeltaster mit blauer LED, ausgeführt
als Taster
CAPKS01/LED/PRX Kap. Einzeltaster mit blauer LED, ausgeführt
als Näherungsschalter
CAPKS01/SW Kap. Einzeltaster ohne LED, ausgeführt als Schalter
CAPKS01/BU Kap. Einzeltaster ohne LED, ausgeführt als Taster
CAPKS01/PRX Kap. Einzeltaster ohne LED, ausgeführt
als Näherungsschalter

The CAPKS01 is provided on the front self-adhesive and can thus quickly
and just behind each electrically non-conductive surface (for example glass,
acrylic glass, wood, plastic,…) to be glued and is immediately ready for operation after connecting. The surface should be free of grease before sticking for low- energy surfaces requires special adhesives must be used.