Banner Engineering OTBVP6 Optical Touch Button Sensor

Banner Engineering's OTBVP6 Optical Touch Button Sensor is a momentary-action, zero-force touch switch in the OPTO-TOUCH OTB Series, designed to replace mechanical push buttons on control panels with a single-point optical input. It operates from 10–30 V DC, features a polysulfone upper housing, and ships with a 2 m (6.5 ft) integral cable for straightforward installation. The device provides complementary PNP (sourcing) outputs via a 4-wire connection, offering NO/NC-style signaling aligned to a single sensing point. Built for harsh environments, it carries an IP66 enclosure rating and is compatible with NEMA 1, 3, 4, 4X, 12, and 13 installations. The OTBVP6 is base-m mounted in a saddle configuration and uses a 30 mm threaded base to facilitate secure mounting in compact panels. Availability includes a black face cover, with variants in other cover colors noted in the broader OTB Series documentation. This model is specifically a momentary-action touch button, intended for passive operator input rather than personnel protection applications, and is designed to reduce hand and wrist strain while delivering reliable optical touch sensing. Applications span industrial control panels, equipment start/stop controls, and automation stations where a durable, non-contact touch interface is preferred over traditional mechanical buttons. Key specs at a glance: 10–30 V DC supply, 4 wires, IP66/NEMA 1,3,4,4X,12,13, base-mount saddle housing, 30 mm base, single-point optical sensing, and 2 m cable length, making it a compact, robust choice for rugged environments.