Apem Piezo button, 24 V/DC/AC 200 mA, PBA series PBARYBF0000E2A PBARYBF0000E2A Information Guide
Product codes
PBARYBF0000E2A
APEM
www.apem.com
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PBA series
Piezo switches
Distinctive features
Product description
PBA piezo switches are based on the principle of piezoelectricity. The piezoelectric effect is the
ability of some materials to generate an electric potential in response to an applied mechanical
stress. The piezoelectric effect is also reversible; when an electric field is applied, a strain is
produced. This technology is at the core of many high-end applications, including laser mirror
alignment, fuel injectors and ultrasonic submarine detectors.
PBA piezo switches are based on the principle of piezoelectricity. The piezoelectric effect is the
ability of some materials to generate an electric potential in response to an applied mechanical
stress. The piezoelectric effect is also reversible; when an electric field is applied, a strain is
produced. This technology is at the core of many high-end applications, including laser mirror
alignment, fuel injectors and ultrasonic submarine detectors.
In APEM piezo switches, a force applied to the switch
surface transfers to the piezo disk creating an electrical
pulse. This electrical signal is converted to an expected
electrical output through a customizable electronic circuit.
The duration of the electrical signal depends on the speed,
force and duration of actuation.
The output of the switch is closed for a specified pulse
duration depending on the electrical function chosen (see
next page).
surface transfers to the piezo disk creating an electrical
pulse. This electrical signal is converted to an expected
electrical output through a customizable electronic circuit.
The duration of the electrical signal depends on the speed,
force and duration of actuation.
The output of the switch is closed for a specified pulse
duration depending on the electrical function chosen (see
next page).
Advantages
APEM piezo switches are based on a solid-state output allowing for a very long life expectancy
(more than 50 millions cycles), ideal for demanding applications where reliability is most
important.
The flat actuation surface is completely closed, preventing the intrusion of liquids or other
contaminants, perfect for surface cleaning required in the medical and food-processing industries.
High performance sealing
APEM piezo switches are based on a solid-state output allowing for a very long life expectancy
(more than 50 millions cycles), ideal for demanding applications where reliability is most
important.
The flat actuation surface is completely closed, preventing the intrusion of liquids or other
contaminants, perfect for surface cleaning required in the medical and food-processing industries.
High performance sealing
(IP68 and IP69K) is achieved due to the one-piece construction of the
switch.
No external power supply
No external power supply
is required.
The screw-machined metal housing construction and APEM’s vertical integration allow for the
manufacture of a variety of shapes.
manufacture of a variety of shapes.
A few applications
Medical
Bath
Mining
Food-processing
(sealing, no retention area)
(sealing)
(ATEX versions)
(IP69K sealing)
Metal case
Piezoelectric disk
Electronic circuit