Backlighting for switches and controls.
See clearly, operate safely.
Many of our customers are all too familiar with this problem: switches and symbols on control panels are often barely visible in low-light conditions. In everyday use, this leads to operating errors, increased safety risks, and stress - especially in the dark, in low-light conditions, or under extreme conditions such as humidity, dust, or significant temperature fluctuations outdoors.
Our solutions only illuminate where you need them to. They are available as a chimney, window, and with many different lens shapes to disperse the light. There is also optional water protection and all are ideal for backlighting switch icons.
Why Our Backlighting Sets the Standard
Sateco’s backlighting system with silicone keypads solves a key challenge in the industry: LEDs direct light precisely through channels straight to the symbols—with nearly 100% light transmission. Special lenses distribute the light evenly, making annoying hotspots a thing of the past.
Our solutions deliver reliable, precise illumination—day after day, under all conditions. The light is directed exactly where it is needed, ensuring clear visibility without any light loss.
Technological Background
Integration is achieved through the interaction of LEDs, light guides, and optical lenses. Light guides made of highly transparent materials ensure even distribution of light across the entire surface. This results in homogeneous, shadow-free illumination—even with complex symbols or flat designs.
Flexibility and Technical Adaptability
Our systems are flexible and versatile:
- Fireplace or window solutions
- Various lens shapes for diffusing or focusing light
- Optional water-resistant versions for demanding applications
Thanks to modern manufacturing processes, backlit windows and fireplaces can be customized. This includes the design of shape and size. Additionally, various colors can be used to specifically support user guidance or reinforce visual cues.
Thus, we offer a solution that not only functions reliably but also meets the highest quality and safety standards.
Benefits for Industry and End Users
Our backlighting ensures maximum user-friendliness and user satisfaction:
- Perfect visibility: every symbol glows evenly, without distracting hotspots
- Reliable operation day and night
- Enhanced safety thanks to clearly recognizable symbols
- Clear visibility even under difficult environmental conditions
- Maximum light output: up to 94% light transmission
- Reliability under all conditions: humid, dusty, hot, cold, or outdoors
This not only enhances user-friendliness but also actively reduces operating errors and increases process reliability in sensitive applications.
Our Solutions in Action
Backlight Window
- Excellent light transmission, 100% water resistance
- Typical applications: Steering wheel switches, start-stop buttons in automobiles, industrial control panels, controls on coffee machines, outdoor information systems
Backlight Chimney
- Maximum light transmission, 100% light isolation
- Typical applications: Center console, window regulators, SOS buttons, interior lighting in automobiles
Translucent Backlight Window
- 94% light transmission with 100% light isolation
- Typical applications: Steering wheel switches in automobiles, charging cutoff switches in electric vehicles, controls on coffee machines
Ghost Backlight Window
- Direct backlighting of symbols within a surface
- When turned off, the phantom window remains invisible
- 100% water resistance, ideal for demanding applications
Optimization of Light Distribution
Light guides with integrated lens shapes allow for further optimization of illumination. Depending on the requirements, the light can be specifically diffused or concentrated. This ensures uniform light distribution without visible transitions, particularly for large-area symbols with a low profile.
Splash protection and robustness
For applications with high sealing requirements, chimneys with translucent windows can be hermetically sealed. Depending on the application, base materials or highly transparent silicone solutions are used.
More Than Just Light – Design and Safety in One
Our backlighting not only enhances visibility but also improves safety, usability, and user satisfaction.
With nearly 100% light transmission, uniform illumination, and maximum reliability, you’ll set new standards in every industrial application.
The combination of LED technology, precise light guides, and customizable systems enables an efficient and durable solution for modern user interfaces.
Choose visibility. Choose design. Choose safety. Choose Sateco backlighting.
Contact us now for customized backlighting and optimal industrial performance.
We will gladly provide you with prompt, expert assistance.
Contact us – we look forward to hearing from you!