M22-DRL-G

1. Overview

The Eaton M22-DRL-G (article 216948) is an illuminated green flush pushbutton actuator from the M22/RMQ-Titan series — Eaton's industrial 22mm modular pilot device platform (also known as Moeller M22 and Cutler-Hammer M22). It is a maintained/latching type; the stay-put/spring-return function is field-convertible via an accessible locking ring. The flat green button has a titanium-finish bezel, 29.7mm face diameter, and 22.5mm panel cutout. Contact blocks (M22-K10/K01 series) and LED illumination module must be ordered separately; a fixing adapter (M22-A) is included or available as a kit (M22-DRL-G+M22-A).

2. User Sentiment

No significant negative feedback exists across all sourced materials. Czech user reviews on zbozi-recenze.cz for the M22-DRL series (red and white variants, specs identical) are uniformly positive: users cite Eaton brand reliability, ergonomic button shape, the switchable latching/non-latching mechanism, and IP67/IP69K protection as strengths. No complaints about build quality, LED failure, or contact issues appear anywhere. The product is actively stocked across 15+ countries and priced competitively ($11–24 USD for the actuator alone).

3. Real-World Applications

Used in industrial machine control panels requiring visual status indication with latched operation — e.g., green illuminated = machine running, stays lit until pressed again. Common in manufacturing machinery, conveyor systems, and process control panels in washdown environments. The RMQ-Titan catalog positions it for ATEX Zone 2/22 explosive atmospheres and SmartWire-DT bus architectures. Sold to OEM machine builders and industrial automation integrators globally across Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East.

4. Technical Specifications

• Type: Illuminated flush pushbutton actuator, maintained (latching), field-convertible to momentary
• Series: Eaton RMQ-Titan / M22 (Moeller M22, Cutler-Hammer M22)
• Article No.: 216948; alternate catalog no. M22-DRL-GQ
• Color: Green button, titanium-finish bezel
• Panel Cutout: 22.5mm; button face 29.7mm
• Illumination: LED; requires M22-LED-G (12–30V AC/DC) or M22-LED230-G (85–264V AC)
• IP Rating: IP66 / IP67 / IP69K (washdown rated)
• NEMA Rating: NEMA 4X, NEMA 13
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Mechanical Life: 1,000,000 operations (some sources cite 5M+)
• LED Life: 100,000 hours
• Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5, VDE 0660, CE, UL 508, CSA-C22.2 No. 14-05, RoHS
• ATEX: Zone 2, Zone 22
• SmartWire-DT: Compatible with SWD-RMQ connections
• Weight: ~9.9–12g actuator only; ~31g assembled
• Depth: 29.5mm flat / 45mm traditional configuration

5. Ordering & Compatibility

The actuator ($11–24 USD) requires: M22-A fixing adapter (often bundled as M22-DRL-G+M22-A, ~€28 EUR/RS stock 78635808); contact blocks (up to 5: M22-K10 N.O., M22-K01 N.C., or multi-contact K11/K20/K02 variants); and LED element (M22-LED-G for 12–30V or M22-LED230-G for 85–264V). Complete kit M22-DRL-G-K10-G at DigiKey ~$63 USD. Color variants: M22-DRL-R (red 216946), M22-DRL-Y (yellow 216950), M22-DRL-B (blue), M22-DRL-W (white 216944). Inscribed variant: M22-DRL-G-X1 (216959, ~€20). Available from DigiKey (PN 5730-M22-DRL-G-ND), Farnell/Newark (DP 2534863), Mouser, RS Components (stock 1104553), TME.EU, Automation24, and Radwell.

6. Known Issues

No significant issues reported. The inscribed variant M22-DRL-G-X1 appears discontinued in some markets (listed as "descatalogado" in Spain), but the base M22-DRL-G (216948) remains in active production. Availability varies — some distributors show 2–174 units stock, others have 4-week lead times. No field reliability failures or design defects identified in any sourced material.