Eaton s vehicle controls and sensors. Unrelenting commitment. to quality and reliability

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1 Eaton s vehicle controls and sensors Unrelenting commitment to quality and reliability

2 Powering business worldwide Eaton delivers power in thousands of products and systems that are answering the demands of today s ever-changing world. We help customers manage power needed for trucks, cars, machinery, aircraft, buildings and entire business enterprises worldwide and we do it in a way that consumes fewer resources. Through continuing investments, Eaton s Electrical Sector has grown into a world-class provider of power protection and control products. Meeting specific needs means offering a complete line of flexible solutions, including electronic switch modules with multiplexing, a multitude of electromechanical switches, and various sensing devices. Each piece of our portfolio comes together to give our customers a competitive advantage. At Eaton, we know that our success begins with a thorough knowledge of our markets and customers. Eaton has built a strong reputation for offering its global customers of vehicle control and sensor products high-performance and flexible solutions that are reliable, cost-effective and delivered on time. Our success comes from collaborating with our customers, their industries and the markets they serve. Through our seasoned sales force, the Eaton Business System drives our culture, building trust and creating value by doing right by our customers and putting their needs first every step of the way. Whether developing the products needed to meet an escalating demand in the vehicle or commercial market, creating innovative solutions to maximize productivity for the truck drivers on the road, or providing durable products to increase uptime in the agriculture and construction markets, Eaton s products and services continue to exceed customers expectations. 1 EATON CORPORATION Eaton s vehicle controls and sensors

3 A strong vehicle and commercial product offering with the quality you expect To address the most demanding needs, Eaton offers controls and sensors for global applications. These include electromechanical pushbuttons, rocker and toggle designs, electronic rocker modules, indicator and display designs with multiplexing, limit switches, current sensors, proximity sensors, and the newest photoelectric sensors all customizable to create flexible solutions for any need. Our high-performance products allow users to maximize uptime and increase profitability. Eaton s rocker switches and electrical connectors are sealed up to IP68 for increased durability and reliability in the harshest environments, so they can be depended upon to keep machines going in the most severe and remote locations around the world. In addition, our electronic interface solutions provide control and real-time communications using J1939, increasing operator efficiency and productivity. Late-point definition products provide improved efficiency, reducing inventory cost and space, and allowing increased flexibility. All of these products have the option of customizable jumpers and harness assemblies to reduce labor costs. While the basic platform of the switches can be used for cost efficiency, the switches can also be customized. Eaton s solutions, the most configurable in the industry, integrate seamlessly. Our complete offering of feature-rich product solutions enables the user to maximize the efficiency of processes and increases machine uptime, even in the most extreme environments. At Eaton, we have an unrelenting commitment to quality and reliability. This is backed by our Eaton Business System, based on the Malcolm Baldrige criteria, which allows us to systematically deploy performance excellence on a worldwide basis. All vehicle control products are manufactured in our Reynosa, Mexico, facility, which has both ISOT 9001 and TS16949 certifications. Reynosa has state-of-the-art end-of-the-line testing capabilities, as well as robust manufacturing and quality processes. In our ULT certified lab, we can perform validation testing and work with UL for certification. In addition, Eaton has an extensive sample shop with a quick turnaround time to build special customized parts for customer approval or to send standard catalog items for testing, ensuring that products meet the required application needs. At Eaton, we take great care and pride in every process, assembly and support function, because we value the importance of these solutions and services to our customers. 2 EATON CORPORATION Eaton s vehicle controls and sensors

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5 Eaton s vehicle control and sensor solutions Eaton offers flexible solutions that are innovative and customizable, even creating new designs based on individual needs. At Eaton, our goal is to offer differentiated experience backed by solid Eaton products and support from a supplier you can trust. Innovation Extensive engineering expertise is proven with Eaton s product communication protocol. This expertise comes at no additional cost. Based on specific requirements, Eaton will create new designs to meet exact product needs. To ensure a flawless launch, Eaton takes a systematic approach to program management by using a phase gate process. Customization Eaton s primary design strategy is platform engineering adapting products developed on a standard platform to meet precise needs. By investing in a common platform, Eaton can provide a higher return on customer investments. We use three-dimensional design software to improve initial design concepts and reduce development cycles. Electronic drawings and samples are also readily available to support the customer approval process in a timely manner. Eaton can customize colors, actuators, circuits, lighting and harness assemblies. Flexibility With Eaton s vehicle control and sensor products, the options are nearly endless. We have a broad array of industry-standard graphics as well as customizable graphics. Eaton s offerings include a wide variety of circuit capabilities, various termination options, many IP sealing levels and extensive lighting functions. Numerous accessories include gangmounting systems, indicators, dead back covers, panel plugs and external straps. An extensive line of actuator styles with optional palm guards and locking features is also available. In addition, electronic multiplex switch modules with complementary high- and low-current electromechanical switches are also available. A broad range of sensor connectivity options, a variety of sensor types in industry-standard housing, and easy-to-install sensors are all available as well. Commitment Having a comprehensive portfolio of components for vehicle and commercial applications is only one part of the story expanding and deepening technical and commercial support ensures that Eaton is able to assist with both technical and commercial issues quickly and efficiently. Eaton provides an on-site customer-service team located at the Reynosa manufacturing facility for our vehicle control products, and 24-hour customer support through EatonCareT for our sensor products. Further, Eaton sales engineers have, on average, over 15 years of experience to provide on-the-spot solutions and a dedicated network of reliable channels, offering unmatched support. Eaton is committed to improving, growing and strengthening every aspect of our company. Whether it s partnerships, processes, product designs or employees, commitment starts with each individual at Eaton. The results are visible. Eaton s reputation represents a powerful competitive advantage as a brand you can trust. From our product quality, innovation and management, to social responsibility, financial strength and integrity, Eaton continues to attract new customers and partners who want to build a more powerful tomorrow. Learn more by visiting EATON CORPORATION Eaton s vehicle controls and sensors 4

6 Eaton s Electrical Sector is a global leader in power distribution, power quality, control and automation, and monitoring products. When combined with Eaton s full-scale engineering services, these products provide customer-driven PowerChain ManagementT solutions to serve the power system needs of the data center, industrial, institutional, public sector, utility, commercial, residential, IT, mission critical, alternative energy and OEM markets worldwide. PowerChain Management solutions help enterprises achieve sustainable and competitive advantages through proactive management of the power system as a strategic, integrated asset throughout its life cycle, resulting in enhanced safety, greater reliability and energy efficiency. For more information, visit Eaton Corporation Electrical Sector 1111 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH United States 877-ETN-CARE ( ) Eaton.com 2010 Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No. BR E / Z9389 March 2010 PowerChain Management is a registered trademark of Eaton Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.