APEM, a manufacturer of joysticks, trackballs and pushbutton switches, introduces the FR series, a single-axis three-position Hall effect rocker switch designed for material handling and construction applications requiring a reliable device for “change direction” and “gear switching” functions.

Operating from a 5 V_DC supply, the FR is a three-position rocker switch providing an analog voltage output at each detent location. The FR series features contactless Hall effect technology to provide long life performance. Available with single or redundant outputs, this three-position rocker switch is rated up to three million full forward-to-back lifecycles.

The FR series is environmentally sealed to IP68 and designed for operation in extreme temperatures from -40 to +85°C making it ideally suited for material handling, construction and agriculture applications.

APEM’s new FR series offers a wide range of configuration options including voltage output range, handle color and mounting style.