EXHIBIT 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements of Edison Control Corporation Nos. 333-30499, 333-41483 and 333-87575 on Form S-8 of our report dated March 29, 2002, incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Edison Control Corporation for the year ended January 31, 2002. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP Milwaukee, Wisconsin April 17, 2002