CAPACITIVE SENSORSWITCHES White paper Capacitive buttons used in rail vehicles Help to reduce costs and down time for transit authorities

FAULTY PARTS CAUSE FINANCIAL DAMAGE THAT FAR EXCEED THEIR OWN VALUE. One of the major problems for transit authorities and their maintenance personnel is the unexpected maintenance down time due to failing equipment and components. Besides the additional amount of resources and manpower going into the repair of the vehicle, the loss of revenue for a non-operating vehicle is enormous - especially if the failing equipment is technically a non-critical component but must be replaced due to safety and regulatory requirements. The frustration increases if the equipment in question fails on a regular...

CASE STUDY A TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT CAPTRON has specialized in the application and distribution of capacitive sensor technology from the very beginning. During its first successful years, the company focused on further developing the relevant technology. The first capacitive SENSORswitch for Mass Transit was developed in 1994. Learn more at: www.captron.com/en/industries Currency USD Expected Product Lifetime 10 years

CASE STUDY BOUR MISSION “To offer customers more than just a product. Understanding customer requirements and putting their needs at the top of the priority.” Mathias Krostewitz, Head of Business Development CAPTRON Electronic GmbH Project description Currency USD Expected Product Lifetime 10 years

LONGLIFE COMPARISON CUSTOMISED PRODUCTS “We provide our customers with solutions: We make our know-how and experience available to your specific requirements.” Reinhard Bellm, CEO CAPTRON Electronic GmbH CASE STUDY A CASE STUDY B Long Term Product Costs Long Term Product Costs ■ Initial Product Costs ■ Replacement Costs COMPETITION CAPTRON ■ Initial Product Costs ■ Replacement Costs Long Term Product Costs $900,00 $800,00 $700,00 $600,00 $500,00 $400,00 $300,00 $200,00 $100,00 $0,00

SENSORSWITCHES STRESS TEST VIDEO 2.0 Capacitive SENSORswitches have been used in passenger transport since 1994. Today, they are also used in numerous other sectors such as industrial automation, food technology, healthcare sector and much more. The stable design of the electronics is extremely robust, reliable and long-lasting. Take a look in our latest product stress test video and convince yourself of the high quality of SENSORswitches. Go to: www.captron.com/service/media/ A SMALL LIST OF OUR REFERENCES LOCAL MOTORS PHOTON MEISSENER

ABOUT CAPTRON A modern, medium-sized manufacturer of capacitive sensors and optical sensors, CAPTRON Electronic GmbH has been designing the future of human-machine interaction since 1983. That applies to complete sensor systems and bespoke special sensors to suit customers‘ specific requirements. CAPTRON is a global manufacturer and as such it develops, produces and supplies small and medium-sized companies as well as large concerns in the most diverse industries and areas of use. This applies both to its standard business and also to project business. More information at www.captron.com. Sales...