Designers can create a distinctive, sophisticated-looking illuminated control panel using the new range of metal-look inserts from EAO, the Expert Partner for Human Machine Interfaces.

Create a distinctive, sophisticated-looking illuminated control panel using the new range of metal-look inserts from EAO, the Expert Partner for Human Machine Interfaces. The inserts are made from plastic. They can be marked with a wide range of transparent symbols either from EAO's range of standard designs or according to the customer's own.

When fixed in front of a pushbutton's diffuser, they allow light to shine through the symbol and around the edge to create a glowing 'halo', which helps the operator identify the switch in unfavourable light conditions.

LED illumination is available in range of colours including white.

These products are popularly used for driver controls by bus, coach, rail and car builders, but are also suitable for applications used within the telecoms, machinery, medical, process control and automation sectors.

The inserts are offered as an addition to the ranges of round Series 61 and Series 71 switches.

These ranges offer raised- or flush-mounting pushbuttons and indicators in either 16 or 22.5mm sizes.

They are protected to IP65 from the front so are suitable for challenging environments.

EAO's skilled engineering department also provides a full, solutions-design service.