Panel Mount Indicators

Panel mount indicator lights are essential components used on control panels to show the working status or condition of equipment. Safety is a key aspect in every industry, particularly when electronics are involved, and panel indicators are a vital visual aid that can warn other users if there's an issue or fault.

At RS, our selection of indicators features the widely used panel mount LED indicators, as well as neon and incandescent lamps, in a variety of colors and sizes to suit a range of applications. Take a look at our range below, using our advanced filtering menu for easy, targeted searching. If you need any help searching, our expert team will be happy to assist.

What are panel mount indicators?

Panel mount indicator lights are lamps (usually in the form of LED) that are fixed onto an electrical control panel. Also known as signal lights, these lamps can indicate whether the equipment is working correctly, if there are any faults, and what the overall health of the electrical circuit is. They can be wired to show the status of any electrical component in a variety of colors - often green, red, white, or yellow.

These types of indicator lamps are often used across industrial applications as part of a building management system and are commonly seen on sites such as schools, medical centers and offices.

Panel mount indicator lamps can help the user identify where there might be a fault or a trip in the circuit as well as highlight any safety issues relating to electrical equipment. They can act as a warning, for example if a component presents a dangerous fault. Indicators can also be an essential piece of kit in the diagnosis of any issues, enabling speedy repair.

How do panel mount indicators work?

Indicator lamps are wired and mounted onto a control panel to enable them to signal the status of electrical equipment and they work by emitting light to show the correct condition. To do this, each panel mount indicator lamp needs to be wired properly and have the correct voltage input to work as it should. The colors and voltage used will depend on the application as well as user needs.

Electrical engineers and site managers commonly rely on panel mount indicators to ensure smooth running of live equipment. Healthy circuits and equipment can be monitored with colored indicators and are a useful signal for both engineers and site users. These signals will stay a certain color to show every component is in working order.

Panel indicators can be wired to emit a different color if there is a problem along the circuit, therefore assisting in the identification of any fault. This also warns users of any potential electrical safety hazards.

Our range of panel mount indicators

• LED or neon - LED panel indicators are the most commonly used type of lamp due to their longevity and energy-saving features, with many users choosing LED over the more traditional neon or incandescent options. However, whichever type of lamp you choose, you can find a wide range at RS to suit your application.
• Supply voltage options - Whether you're looking for 12v LED panel indicator lights or even up to 250v, we have a choice of lamps with a variety of supply voltages available.
• LED panel indicator colors - Our range of lamp colors includes the popular choices of green, red, yellow, blue and white to enable easy identification of circuit and equipment status.
• Mounting hole size - All of our panel mount indicators are available in a range of mounting hole sizes to fit any application and make easy work of mounting the lamps onto any control panel.

Why choose RS for your panel mount indicators?

RS is North America's largest authorized distributor of electrical components. With brands such as Banner Engineering, APEM Components, and VCC to choose from, you can be sure you're getting only the best quality panel mount indicator lights to help you maintain good working condition across all of your electrical systems and equipment.

Browse our range and use our filter options to select the exact product for your application needs. Alternatively, if you need any help or advice on choosing the correct panel indicators, contact our friendly team and we'll be happy to offer the best solutions.

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