
Standard TouchFree™ Button
Advanced Pedestrian System – Pedestrian Button
The Novax TouchFree Button enables pedestrians to activate a button request with a simple hand-wave. The 3D TouchFree Gesture Recognition Sensors detect hand-waving motion in three dimensions. Once the button is activated, the Red LED will momentarily light up, supported by an audible tone.
Key Features:
- 3D TouchFree Gesture Recognition
- Protects against false triggering
- Over-the-Air firmware Update
- Plugs into Existing Round Base
- Bluetooth Configuration
- Tamperproof Protection
- Field Upgradable(few minutes)
- IP67 Waterproof
- Cost effective
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The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated an emphasis on reducing transfer of pathogens through surface contact. As a result, the demand to provide pedestrian signal actuation utilizing fail-safe non-contact technologies is now the New Normal for public safety priority.
Novax engineering responded to the challenge proudly introducing the ground-breaking innovation of TouchFree™ technology. This new technology allows signal activation without contact and realizes a safer environment, through advanced PPE addressing the health safety and accessibility concerns posed by COVID and other pathogens which lie on exposed surfaces. Novax TouchFree™ Technology is specially designed with 3D gesture recognition that requires a simple “Hand Wave” in front of the button to enable activation.



- Product Features
- Bluetooth: Compliant with Bluetooth v5.1 and BLE specification
- Communication: Long Range Sub 1GHz Long Range Communication
- Electrical Specification
- Voltage Range: Supply voltage from the Pedestrian Isolator will be Nominal 18-36VDC or 12-25VAC
- Power: No External Power required – Power Harvesting Technology
- Connections: Maximum of 2 TouchFree Buttons for each Pedestrian Isolator Channel. If more than 2 TouchFree Buttons are required or the Pedestrian Isolator system has 12-16VDC, contact Manufacturer for Installation Support
- Touch-Free Sensor
- Detection Range: Default Max (detection) Setting: 15cm (6 inches). Minimum distance 1cm (-0.5″). Configurable Maximum 3 to 15cm (-1 to 6 inches)
- Detection Type: 3D Touch-Free Gesture Recognition, or Steady Presence. (Default = 3D Touch-Free). Min detection time = 0.5 sec / Max detection time = 3.0 sec
- Fault Management: Triple Sensors for redundant failsafe operation. Tamperproof protection. NO constant-callout” (for sensor blocking or physical contact). Gesture recognition protects against false triggering from passing pedestrians
- (Optional) Tap to Activate
- Detection Materials: Detects all skin types, fabrics, of all colors.
- Environmental Protection
- Works under darkness and direct sunlight, UV protection. Dirt, dust, snow, and rain tolerant.
- Mechanical
- Dimensions for Retro: 3.20-inch diameter by 0.625 depth (without Terminal Block). Replacement Product Depth with Terminal Block is 1.032 inches
- Environmental Range
- Operating Temperature: -35°C to +74°C (-31°F to +165°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
- Standards
- UL Rating: UL 94V-0 Rated
- FCC: Complies with Part 15 FCC Rules
- NEMA: NEMA TS2-2003 Temperature and Humidity. NEMA TS2-2003 Mechanical Shock and Vibration. NEMA TS2-2003 Transient Voltage Protection
- Caltrans: Caltrans TEES2009 Temperature and Humidity

Product Number: PLS0001724