The importance of metal switches in security products

  Modern people are exposed to various devices that protect life and property safety in both their daily lives and work. For example, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, anti-theft alarms, video surveillance and access control systems are common devices in offices, schools, hospitals, factories, and even homes today. With the rise of Internet of Things (IoT) technology, the concepts of smart homes and smart buildings are gradually emerging; Therefore, a series of smart sensor devices composed of simple electronic devices can be easily accessed to the Internet and the cloud. Most of these smart devices can be remotely controlled through smart phones and other devices running iOS or Android systems. The technological innovation in the field of intelligent buildings is advancing rapidly, and many emerging companies with innovative capabilities are constantly challenging traditional industries, which brings happiness and troubles to consumers' choices, affecting everything from personal DIY to high-end home security systems. Products from companies such as Hive and Nest enable smart home systems to be "plug and play," while products such as Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant can also engage in human-machine interaction, enabling remote control of devices。

  In such a rapidly changing market, especially in areas closely related to people's lives, laws, regulations, and industry standards are crucial because they can ensure that these products can work correctly according to people's requirements. In Europe, the CE certification mark on a product indicates that it meets all relevant health, safety, and environmental standards required by CE, and all products produced or sold in the European market must bear the CE certification mark. The process of obtaining the CE certification mark is very complex and requires various rigorous design verifications and tests; Therefore, security and safety system companies need to carefully choose suitable accessories and supplier partners when designing their products, which is very important for their products to pass CE certification smoothly in the future. Because certification standards not only apply to the system itself, but also to its accessories, such as switches, which play a series of important roles in the entire field of security and safety products. For example, every smoke alarm must be equipped with a detection/reset switch, which must ensure reliable operation throughout the entire detector life cycle, regardless of the usage environment in which the detector is used. The networked devices in smart buildings usually use dip switches to configure the address of the device throughout the network. Many security products such as control panels, outdoor lighting and alarms, motion sensors, and door and window sensors also use button switches as tamper proof protection。

The application requirements of this type of switch may vary depending on the mechanical structure or environmental requirements of the device, but they are generally metal switches, tactile switches, and waterproof button switches. These switches need to operate in various harsh conditions, and regulations in some countries, including throughout Europe, require switches to function properly even in corrosive gases such as sulfur dioxide. The international standards for alarm and security systems, including electronic access control, alarm transmission, video surveillance, fire detection, and fire alarm systems, are defined by ICE as TC 79. The TC 79 standard also covers the standardization of communication between these different devices, and as the number of IoT connected devices increases, they are also included in the TC 79 standard。

As an innovative switch solution provider, D-Switch has always maintained high quality and reliability of its products, and its production factory has passed the ISO 9001 certification requirements. D-Switch's product line includes over 3300 standard products and more than 1150 switch combination products. The company is renowned for its customized design capabilities and market demand response capabilities. For example, to meet the application needs of the smoke detector market, D-Switch's switch products, including the popular PBM series metal button switches, 12Q series touch sensitive metal switches, and PB series waterproof button switches, have all obtained CQC and CE standard certifications, making it easier and more confident for designers to choose D-Switch switches for smoke detectors exported to the European market。

According to the survey of professional institutions, by 2020, there will be 200 million smart home security devices connected to the Internet. From 2015 to 2020, the entire European home security market will achieve a compound annual growth rate of more than 25%. Due to their close relationship with people's lives, these devices must work properly when needed and/or triggered, and each device must comply with relevant standards, which is crucial. Similarly, the various accessories that make up these devices include Desong button switches, which are widely used in various types of safety and security equipment and must also comply with relevant standards. As an ISO certified global supplier of high-quality and highly reliable switches, D-Switch can be trusted to provide you with the best solutions for home security applications。