Custom Switch Plates and Graphic Switching Stations - Intelligent Lighting Accessories

Have a special project that needs something more than just a run-of-the-mill control station? Whether custom graphics and switch placements are required to give the user a more comfortable, easy-to-understand method of controlling their facility or the need is to satisfy a more aesthetic requirement, custom switch plates and graphic switching stations can satisfy your requirements. Custom switch plates and graphic switching stations can be designed in any configuration imaginable. From simple switch plates graphically detailed with a corporate logo or shape for the extra finishing touch to complex reflected ceiling plans with switches and LED pilot lights placed strategically to control and enunciate current status of controlled lighting circuits, ILC can provide the custom solution required.

Custom switch plates can be manufactured from virtually any material:

Aluminum
Stainless Steel

Custom switch plates may be factory configured to operate on a LightSync(TM) data line network requiring simple CAT-5 cable connection in and out of the station (consult factory for details), or may be hard wired
Text and graphics may be anodized or engraved
Virtually limitless color options
Can be designed for standard back box mounting or supplied with a custom back box for flush or surface mount
Can incorporate any type of switch required
Can add controls for other systems

Features

Materials

Virtually any material can be used
Anodized brushed aluminum in virtually any color
Stainless Steel

Switches

Custom switch plates and graphic switching stations can be supplied with a wide variety of control switches and devices. Below are just a few of the possibilities.

Momentary rocker switches (with or without LED pilot lights)
Maintained rocker switches (with or without LED pilot lights)
Momentary push-button switches (with or without LED pilot lights)
Maintained push-button switch (with or without LED pilot light)
Key switches (with or without LED pilot lights)
Touch activated security switches (with or without LED pilot lights)

Labeling and Graphics

Virtually any graphic or labeling you can imagine can be applied to the control face of a custom switch plate or graphic switching station.
Labeling and graphics can be applied in one of the methods listed bellow.

Engraving: Lettering and graphics are engraved directly into the plate
Phenolic: Lettering and graphics are engraved into phenolic material that is attached to the plate surface.
Anodized (aluminum only): Lettering and graphics are anodized directly into the plates surface (multiple colors can be accommodated)
Silkscreening: Lettering and graphics are silkscreened directly onto the plate surface.

LED Pilot Lights

LED pilot lights give a visual confirmation of current control status. LED ON indicates controlled circuit is ON; LED OFF indicates controlled circuit is OFF
Each switch may be provided with a solid state LED pilot light
Colors: Green or Red

Specifications

Physical

Plate material:

Aluminum (Standard)
Stainless Steel
Other: Please specify

Can be manufactured to mount to standard electrical gang switch box or to custom back boxes of any size required
Mounting screws provided
Switch Identification:
- Phenolic Labels
- Silkscreened Anodized (aluminum only)
- Silkscreened Ink
- Engraved

Electrical

Custom switch plates may be provided with any combination of control devices required

Operating Environment

Location Interior space
Operating 0° to 50° C (32° to 112° F) Temperature
Relative 10% to 95% Humidity Non-condensing
Atmosphere Non-explosive, Non-corrosive
Vibration Stationary application NEMA Level A