SCHURTER THS touchless hidden switch

The SCHURTER THS Touchless Hidden Switch can be installed almost invisibly from behind, using a tiny cut-out in the user interface and the ToF sensor. The touchless switch works with the ToF sensor of the TTS pushbutton. A light source emits light beams that are reflected by the surroundings. The sensor catches the reflected light, and the distance is calculated using the constant speed of light and the measured transit time.

A tiny slit in the control surface, through which the light signal can be sent and received, is sufficient for the button to be activated when approached.

The switch is affixed behind the operating surface. This can be made of any material without affecting the function. This allows materials to be selected that are easy to clean. The spectrum of possible applications is broad, ranging from designer push-buttons to critical applications in medical technology or public application.

As standard, the push-button is designed for a glass thickness of 2 mm and is equipped with RGB surface illumination. If other materials and surface thicknesses are used, a design-in kit is available from a SCHURTER representative, by means of which all specifications can be tested and adapted. In addition, customised settings such as distance, timing and illumination can also be tested individually with this kit.