VCC’s capacitive touch offerings include two product lines, the CSM Series and the CTH Series. Both products are available in LEDs in the following standard colors:

• Blue
• Pure green
• Super red
• White
• Yellow

Optional icons can be printed using an overlay to further customize an interface. Standard icons include:

• On/off 
• Alarm 
• Arrow

The buttons can also be customized with additional icons or colors to meet any need.

The capacitive touch sensor offers OEMs and end-users a range of benefits:

• Enhances the user experience – a combination of color identification and icons drives intuitive operation.
• Allows for a sleeker interface – measuring 15.0mm x 15.00mm x 3.20mm, the CSM Series removes design constraints associated with size.
• Extends the reliability and life of the device – the CSM Series is a reliable alternative to mechanical switches that tend to break down easily.
• Simplifies HMI design – the ability to combine with a PLC/microcontroller to trigger an event and maintain status indication in a single element.
• Provides production efficiencies – surface-mount technology drives streamlined manufacturing process and cost savings.
• Enables design flexibility – can be used with or without icons, and placed under a glass/acrylic sheet or directly on the interface.

While our CSM Series includes a range of standard variations, clients can also customize their cap touch sensors in many ways:

• Creating custom icons or symbols for the overlay
• Using bi-color LED combined with PLC
• Using RGB colors with PLC/microcontroller

The CSM Series uses surface-mount technology (SMT). However, we also offer capacitive touch sensor displays with through-hole mounting in the CTH Series.

The CSM Series is available in one standard size: 15.0mm x 15.00mm x 3.20mm. As the smallest footprint in the industry, VCC’s cap touch series eliminates size as a design constraint.

The output from the CSM switch is a non-latching relay.

Our standard offerings are the arrow, bell, and on/off, but we can create any icon you wish to be the overlay for your interface. With a custom overlay, you can enhance the operation of your device and improve the user experience.

Yes, the CSM Series is designed to operate quickly and reliably in a range of conditions, so it functions with a dry or wet finger, as well as with touchscreen-compatible gloves.

Yes, the series was designed to accommodate a range of installation configurations and design objectives. The cap touch sensors will work when: 

Exposed – the button is what is shown on the interface

Hidden – the button is housed underneath a thin glass or acrylic sheet 

Please refer to the specific product datasheet for critical dimensions.

Our CSM cap touch sensors are available in standard colors of blue, pure green, super red, white, and yellow. We can also create a custom version with RGB colors to meet your needs.

The CSM output will interact with the PLC to trigger a signal based on pre-programmed actions.

Consider this example:

Press to turn ON a relay that controls a motor (M1) and turn ON the GREEN LED. 

To turn OFF the RED LED internal to the CSM. 

To turn ON a relay that controls a motor (M2) and turn ON the BLUE LED. 

To turn OFF a relay that controls a motor (M1) and turn OFF the GREEN LED. 

To turn ON the RED LED internal to the CSM. To turn OFF a relay that controls a motor (M2) and turn OFF the BLUE LED.

Yes, the cap touch series is designed to remain stable when exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The CSM can be surface or reverse mounted for additional design flexibility.

If using the CSM behind an acrylic or glass surface, that material has a maximum thickness of  3mm 0.118”

To function properly, the distance between the cap touch sensor and the glass or acrylic layer is 0.015” (0.38mm).

Feel free to reach out to our design experts with any questions about your configuration.