Idec - Switches, Relays, Power Supplies, Safety Relays, Pilot Lights, Fittings

Idec: Learn About Idec Products Here > In today's dynamic technological environment, automation and electronic products must change rapidly to provide versatility while supporting increasingly intelligent and networked mechanical systems. With this in mind, IDEC creates products to meet the needs of their customers. IDEC designs and manufactures control automation products that are sold to original equipment manufacturers. With products that direct processes and systems, IDEC components are used in a variety of applications. You may see their switches in an elevator, a subway station or on a factory control panel.

Part of a global network, IDEC's parent company IDEC Izumi is known worldwide for its quality and reliability in the pushbutton industry. IDEC has been in business for over half a century. With a strong presence in Asia, North America, Central and South America, Australia and Europe, IDEC products can be found all over the world. IDEC USA was established in the United States in 1975 and provides quality products, excellent customer service and a reliable name that customers can trust. IDEC USA has subsidiaries in Canada and Australia with a strong sales network that also covers Latin America.


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The IDEC Corporations started their history in the United States when their Sunnyvale, California Corporate Office was opened in 1975. The IDEC Company as a whole has been incorporated since the late 1940's when it was founded by Izumi Shokai. Since the opening of their USA Corporate headquarters, IDEC has opened many more offices in places such as Taiwan, Tokyo and Singapore and Italy. Below is a Timeline of major events in the history of the IDEC Corporation, beginning with its founding in 1945.

• 1945 - Founded by Izumi Shokai
• 1947 - Started manufacturing and selling switches under incorporated named of Izumi Denki Co., Ltd.
• 1956 - Moved headquarters to Osaka, Japan
• 1972 - Opened IDEC Controls Co., Ltd.
• 1975 - Opened IDEC Corporation in California, USA
• 1987 - Business alliance with Schneider Automation (ASA) of France
• 1992 - Opened IDEC Taiwan and IDEC Technology Research Center in Osaka
• 2000 - Opened IDEC IZUMI Asia Ltd. in Singapore
• 2006 - Established IDEC Automation Co., Ltd. and Celebrated IDEC's 60th Anniversary
• 2007 - Partnered with Datasensor, a leading manufacturer in Italy
• 2008 - Opened eco-friendly IDEC office in Osaka, first constructed building to use 100% LED lighting
• 2013 - IDEC celebrates 68 Year Anniversary as the IDEC Corporation

Idec offers a full line of Automation and Control products that support a countless number of industries. In their Automation line alone, Idec advertises PLCs, Programmable Relays, Communication and Networking solutions and Automation Software. In addition, Idec also offers Operator Interfaces that are a perfect solution for all display needs. Bright LCD touch screens deliver crisp images, with powerful configuration tools that allow a user-friendly experience.

The Sensor division of Idec supports four main subcategories. These subcategories consist of:

• SVS1 Series and the SIL Illuminator Series vision sensors.
• Application Photoelectric Series: AS1, DS1, LD46, S65, S80, SA1W, SA6A, SR21, TL46, SR22, SRF, LDu, LD50, S50U, TLu, S81, DS2, DS3
• Universal Photoelectric Series: SA1E, S15, S50, S51, S60, S62, SA1C-F, SA1C-FK, SA1U, S5, S10, S8, S40, S41, S7, S6, S90, S20, S30
• Proximity Series: DPRI, IS-08, IS-12, IS-30, IS-04, IS-05

Immediate indication of process status is a must in any application. Through Idec's LED Lighting and Signaling division, Signalight towers, that offer 360 degree visibility from any direction or the SLC series panel mounted pilot light arrays provide for a more detailed local indication. Included in this division are the LUMIFA LED light strips which consistently supply radiant illumination levels, while producing minimal heat. These light strips are perfect for everything from food displays and freezer units in grocery stores, to machine tools, food processing equipment, printing machines, production systems and more.

Idec also carries a large catalog of products specifically geared toward Machine Safety. From miniature pilot lights and industrial switches that mount into 8mm panel cut outs through full size industrial switches that mount into 30mm cutouts, Idec has an industrial switch or indicator for almost any application. Terminations include solder/quick connect terminals, screw terminals, or PC board pins for direct board mounting. Miniature models use snap action gold plated contacts for superior low level switching, whereas larger models use slow-make, double break contacts for switching heavier loads, up to 10A. Many models offer the flexibility of modular construction, which allows you to change contacts, lamp voltages or button colors easily. The Machine Safety product line also includes Interlock Switches, Enabling Switches, Controllers and Relays, Light Curtains, AS-I Safety at Work, Intrinsic Barriers.

Idec's Industrial Components are among the most demanded of their entire product line. The industrial Component line consists of Pushbuttons, Pilot Devices, Power Supplies, Relays, Sockets, Solid State Relays, Timers and Circuit Breakers. Circuit protectors offer circuit protection, which is far superior to fuses in applications containing relay circuits, motors, heaters, transformers, solenoids and semiconductors. IDEC switching power supplies are the highest quality on the market and offer the ultimate in performance and reliability. Slim line, standard or metal frame power supplies are available with worldwide approvals, universal input voltage, fused inputs and overload protection.

The IDEC Product Line includes:

• Automation - Operator Interfaces, PLCs, Programmable Relays, Communications
• Sensing - Vision, Application Photoelectric, Proximity, Universal Photoelectric
• LED Lighting and Signaling - Light Towers, LUMIFA LED Lighting, Surface Mount Indicator
• Machine Safety - E-Stop Switches, Interlock Switches, Enabling Switches, Light Curtains
• Industrial Components - Circuit Breakers, Power Supplies, Timers, IEC Contactors, SSRs

Some of the Major Industries that are serviced by IDEC Products include:

• Transportation
• Commercial Locations
• Industrial and Manufacturing
• Water Treatment
• Food and Beverage Services
• Agricultural