Eaton · M22 Seri

M22-DH-R

Aktif
UL CSA CE

22mm Red Extended Pushbutton Actuator (M22)

Parça numarası: M22 - R
Eaton M22 Seri Introduced circa 2000

Eaton M22 extended red push button.

Yaygın Uygulamalar

Extended red for accessible stop. Raised above panel surface for easy pressing with gloves or without direct line of sight.

Research Notes

1. Overview

The M22-DH-R is an Eaton (Moeller) RMQ-Titan M22 modular pushbutton actuator/operator: 22.5 mm, extended (raised) button, momentary (off→on) action, non-illuminated, red button with silver metal bezel. Like the rest of the M22 line it is a front element only — the contact block and (if needed) mounting adapter are ordered separately, so this SKU carries no integral switching. The plastic-bezel variant is M22S-DH-R; adding a contact gives complete-device SKUs (e.g. M22-DH-R-K11 = +1 NO/NC, M22-DH-R-K01 = +1 NC).

2. User Sentiment

As a mainstream industrial component it has little consumer sentiment, but the M22 platform is widely respected for build quality, the tool-free clip-in contact system, and broad availability. The extended/raised head is chosen when operators need an easy-to-hit button (e.g. gloved use), balanced against a higher accidental-press risk than the flush M22-D.

3. Real-World Applications

Machine control panels, start/reset and general control stations, and OEM equipment where a raised red pushbutton is wanted (note: a raised red momentary is a control button, not a latching E-stop — that is Eaton's M22-PV/PVT mushroom line).

4. Technical Specifications

  • Type: M22 extended (raised) momentary pushbutton actuator (front element only)
  • Color / bezel: Red button, silver (chrome) metal bezel (M22S-DH-R = plastic bezel)
  • Size: 22.5 mm cutout
  • Contact: none integral — add M22 contact blocks (M22-K10=1NO, M22-K01=1NC, M22-K11=1NO+1NC, M22-K20=2NO)
  • Sealing: IP67 / IP69K at the front; NEMA 4X / 13
  • Mechanical life: ~5,000,000 operations
  • Approvals: UL, CSA, CE (per built-up device)

5. Ordering & Compatibility

Order the actuator plus a contact block + fixing adapter, or buy a pre-bundled complete device (M22-DH-R-K01 / -K11, etc.). Fits standard 22.5 mm cutouts; interchangeable within the M22 ecosystem (holders, legend rings, guards). Stocked by Eaton, Amazon, Platt, Seagate Controls, and general electrical distributors.

6. Known Issues

No notable reliability issues; a mature modular design. The usual buying pitfall is the modular one — a bare M22-DH-R actuator does nothing until a contact block is added, so first-time buyers sometimes receive "just the button."


4 sources
  1. M22-DH-R | Eaton M22 modular pushbutton — eaton.com
  2. Eaton M22-DH-R Pushbutton 22mm Extended Red Actuator — amazon.com
  3. Eaton M22S-DH-R Extended Pushbutton M22 — platt.com
  4. M22-DH-R Red Extended Momentary Push Button — seagatecontrols.com

Teknik Özellikler

Actuator Type
Extended
Certifications
UL, CSA, CE
Color
Red
Component type
Actuator / front element only (contact block separate)
Contact Configuration
None integral — add M22-K10 (1NO)/K01 (1NC)/K11/K20
Cutout Diameter
22.5mm
IP Rating
IP67/IP69K (front); NEMA 4X/13
Mechanical Life
~5,000,000 operations
Series
M22

Hızlı Montaj Kılavuzu

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.

Boyutlar

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

Bağlantı Şeması

11 12 NO 21 22 NC

Sorun Giderme

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.

Kısa Teknik Özellikler

Actuator Type
Extended
Certifications
UL, CSA, CE
Color
Red
Component type
Actuator / front element only (contact block separate)
Contact Configuration
None integral — add M22-K10 (1NO)/K01 (1NC)/K11/K20

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