I was asked what would happen if someone actually touched the touchless switch either by accident or on purpose.
Enter my warped sense of humour. “Because of its energy efficiency the shock received would not be lethal but would serve to help train the individual to not touch the switch. It’s touchless.” The truth is so much more boring.
What would happen to an individual if they actually touched the front of an installed Touchless Switch? Nothing. Nothing at all. During the certification phase of development the TS was shown to be extremely effective at isolating the front of the switch from the voltages within. The TS would turn the light on or turn it off because you would be “seen” as you approach the switch, but that is all. The TS checks for an object in its target zone 40 times a second. Sneaking up on it would be difficult. Besides, not touching it is how it helps keep you safe from germs.
David
