Eaton · M22 Series

M22-D-G

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M22 Green Flush Push Button

Part number: M22 - D - G
Eaton M22 Series Introduced circa 2000
Eaton M22-D-G — M22 Green Flush Push Button

Green flush momentary push button for Eaton M22 series. 22.5mm cutout, IP67 front. Complete unit with 1NO contact.

Common Applications

Eaton equivalent of the Schneider ZB4-BA3. Found on European-built machinery, food processing equipment, and packaging lines. The M22 series is popular in the automotive manufacturing sector — many German, Austrian, and Czech machine builders spec Eaton by default. IP67 front face with IP69K option handles high-pressure washdown in food and beverage plants. The modular RMQ-Titan system means you can mix and match heads, contact blocks, and LED modules from the same M22 family.

Specifications

Actuator Function
Momentary
Actuator Shape
Round
Actuator Type
Flush
Bezel
Silver
Certifications
UL, CSA, CE, ATEX
Color
Green
Contact Configuration
1NO
Cutout Diameter
22.5mm
Environmental Rating
IP67, IP69K, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13
Illumination
Non-illuminated
IP Rating
IP67 (front)
Material
Plastic/Metal bezel
Mechanical Life
5,000,000 cycles
Mounting Type
Panel
Operating Cycles
5 million
Max Operating Temp
70°C
Min Operating Temp
-25°C
Series
M22

Specs with this icon are linked to the manufacturer's original source page

You'll Also Need

This is a modular component. For a complete assembly, you may also need:

Installation Quick Reference

Panel cutout: 22.5mm. Insert from the front of the panel, secure with mounting nut from behind (tighten to 2-3 Nm).

Contact block: Snap or screw the contact block onto the rear of the button body. Ensure the contact block orientation matches the wiring diagram — NO terminals are usually marked.

Wiring: Use 0.5-2.5mm² stranded wire with ferrules. Tighten screw terminals to 0.8 Nm. Test the button function before energizing the circuit.

Dimensions

Front 22.5mm cutout panel hole diameter Side panel contact ~45mm depth

Wiring Diagram

L T 11 12 NO (open) press ↓

Troubleshooting

Button doesn't respond when pressed

Check the contact block first — it's the most common failure point. Test continuity across the NO or NC terminals with a multimeter. If no click is felt, the return spring in the head may be broken.

Works intermittently

Contact block contacts are pitted or burned. Replace the contact block — don't try to file the contacts. Check if the rated cycle count has been exceeded.

Button feels mushy or doesn't click

The spring return mechanism in the button head is worn. Replace the head. The contact block can usually be reused if it tests OK.

Quick Specs

Actuator Function
Momentary
Actuator Shape
Round
Actuator Type
Flush
Bezel
Silver
Certifications
UL, CSA, CE, ATEX

What People Are Saying

“We're redoing all our control panels and need to pick one brand. The Eaton M22 IP67 rating is slightly better than ABB's IP65, but ABB's modular contact blocks snap on faster during assembly. Price is nearly identical from our distributor.”

Reddit r/PLC by panel_builder_mike 34 upvotes View thread →
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“We standardized on Eaton M22 across all our plants. The modular system means we keep fewer spares — one contact block fits everything. Silver bezel looks professional too.”

Reddit r/PLC by controls_engineer_42 24 upvotes View thread →

Data Sources

Specifications and product data sourced from the following references.

Eaton M22-D-G Product Page

https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPage.M22-D-G.html

Accessed March 28, 2026

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