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Programmable Switches Offer Unique Human/Machine Interface Solutions

NKK Nikkai SMARTSWITCH™ LCD programmable switch technology delivers intelligent pushbutton capabilities that maximise function while minimising panel real estate. Displaying application-specific text and graphics with real-time sequencing, SmartSwitch lowers overall manufacturing cost and simplifies and improves control panel functions.



NKK Nikkai continues to lead the industry in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge technology products, equipping design engineers with switching components and LCD products that meet the demands of fast-paced, competitive markets. Nowhere has this been more apparent than with NKK’s IS series programmable SmartSwitch and SmartDisplays™. NKK’s IS series programmable switches and displays have become a favourite solution for design engineers across all market segments around the globe.



SMARTSWITCH Advantages

• Choose from several low-cost development kits to suit your design
• Download software to create graphics, text and moving images
• Sample code and schematics available online
• Unlimited engineering and technical support

Small but Mighty

Programmable switches provide real-time sequencing that simplifies multi-decision operations through menu-driven designs. NKK’s fully programmable graphic/alphanumeric displays are the smallest off-the-shelf, multicolour LCD modules available. In either package, LED backlighting options can be specified in single, bi-colour or RGB colours.

Features

• Smallest multicolour LCD module available
• Fully programmable graphic LCDs
• Single, bi-colour, or RGB backlighting
• Super-bright LEDs for highest visibility
• PCB modules easy and convenient to install

Typical SMARTSWITCH Applications

Transportation	Broadcast	Military	More
Commercial	Audio broadcast	Missile guidance	Monitoring devices
Aftermarket controls	Radio broadcast	Secure comms	Server blades
Bus controls	TV broadcast	Ship navigation	Security
Train controls	Routers	Surveillance	Instrumentation
Heavy equipment	Lighting controls	Simulation devices	Intercom
Agricultural	Rack mount units	Aircraft controls	Diagnostic/medical

Following the recent agreement with Arrow in Northern Europe, the NKK SmartSwitch range is now available for customers in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic region. Arrow’s engineering resources, delivery logistics, global presence and commitment to ‘available-to-sell’ inventory means the company is well equipped to handle the most complicated design requirements.

In addition to the SmartSwitch and SmartDisplay products, Arrow is prepared to assist with NKK’s full line of electromechanical switches to help engineers complete their designs. NKK manufactures over four million toggle, rocker, pushbutton, slide, keylock and rotary switch options.

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