Actuator for the ignition key in vehicles.

Stand-alone controller with buttons for position selection and external selection via potential free contacts.

Positions:

- Ignition Off

- Ignition On / pre-glow / fuel cell pack power-up

- Starter on / Crank

Simple set-up with key pad.

Temperature resistant actuator in fail-safe design with mechanical, spring-actuated return to ignition off position in absence of power.

The system can be expanded by the actuator SPX for actuation of the engine start / stop button and special mounting devices.

Special back pack adapter is available for operation in combination with the full – range column shifter in case of space restriction around the ignition key area..

Other interfaces like field bus can be offered.