Latest News: EAO Provides Help with Designing HMI Systems


EAO, the expert partner for Human Machine Interfaces, designs and manufactures innovative control panels and input devices for demanding industrial applications.


From factory floor environments to the rigours of public use equipment, EAO‘s human machine interface (HMI) systems are used by some of the world‘s leading companies including Siemens and Audi.


Virtually any type of HMI system or input device can be produced, from simple membrane keypads and primary on-off controls, to handheld remote controls and high-complexity interfaces that feature discreet switches, touch screens, electronics, serial bus


connectivity, rugged enclosures and mounting arms.


Each one is developed in very close partnership with the customer. EAO‘s technical advisers act like an extension of the customer‘s design department. They solve complex HMI problems and help customers realise their visions. The custom- build process is highly valued by our clients and ensures the HMIS system meets the exact requirements of the end equipment.


All electromechanical HMI components and assemblies are produced by EAO in a strictly-controlled Swiss manufacturing environment. With long established supply chains and partnerships, EAO guarantees that all aspects of the overall system will satisfy European and international standards. In business for more than 60 years, EAO has become a market-leading supplier to machinery and automation, public transportation, specialist vehicles and automotive industries. It manufactures and supplies in accordance to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and VDE automotive standards.


EAO Fully Compliant Emergency Switches From One HMI Supplier


EAO, the expert for Human Machine Interfaces, supplies the world‘s most comprehensive range of safety-compliant emergency switches and accessories. E-stops from EAO feature twist-to-release actuators and foolproof design in compliance with ISO 13850 (former EN418), EN IEC 60947-5-1, and EN IEC 60947-5-5. They provide immediate shutdown in critical situations through safe/positive break contacts, plus a long service life*.


There‘s a wide choice of 16 and 22.5mm products including single-piece E-stops with built-in switch elements, or those with separate actuators and elements to facilitate different production techniques - plug-in or solder, screw, ribbon cable or PCB terminals. There are options for illuminated actuators, twist-to-release or key-to-release actuators. All products are protected against oil and water to a minimum IP 65.


A full range of E-stop accessories are available to complete the switch including shrouds (83mm for compliance to SEMI S2-93/12.4c) switch guards, palm guards and labels.


EAO also supplies several sizes of stop switch, including the world's first with a mounting depth of less than 19mm – the Series 51.


This extensive choice will accommodate virtually any use within factory automation, semiconductor and electronic produc- tion, food processing, lifting and moving, public transportation and special vehicles.


Service life varies with product. Please refer to current technical data for each Series. Download Series 51 datasheet Download E-Stop White paper


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