Micro switch
S870 compact-robust design several variants with different cable lengths.
The positive opening ensures that the switch opens, even if the contacts have been melted by a short circuit. Available up to IP67. The S870 is suitable for harsh industrial environments and has self-cleaning contacts.
The S970 micro switch is identical to the S870, but has a polyetherimide (PEI) housing. This micro switch can therefore be used in a temperature range from -55° to +150°. It is resistant to aggressive chemicals and sealed against powdered dust. The housing of the S970 is fifty percent more impact resistant than the polycarbonate housing of the S870.
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NO = Normally Open, NC = Normally Closed. This describes the state of a contactor when the voltage in the system is off. Normally open (NO) is mostly used in electrical systems where, for safety reasons, you want to be sure that the contactor opens when the power is cut in the system in case of a power failure. Normally Closed (NC) is often used when you want to be sure that the contactor closes a circuit in the event of a voltage drop, such as a power failure. to drain the system of energy to earth.
Read more about our DC contactors for both high and low voltage here.
SPST stands for “single-pole single-throw” and SPDT stands for “single-pole double-throw.” These abbreviations are often used for electrical switches, relays and microswitches.
Relays are classified by number of poles and number of throws. The “poles” of a micro switch, for example, are the terminals common to each path the current can take. Any position where a ‘pole’ can be connected is called a ‘throw’. The relays are also set as NO or NC. Read more here about what NO and NC means.
SPST is the most common form and has a ‘pole’ and a ‘throw’. Like a regular light switch at home. It is illustrated as follows:
The SPDT has a double throw and is illustrated as follows:
SPDT is good as a feedback signal as you can get both normal mode and mirrored mode from e.g.. a high voltage contactor. This always shows if the circuit is complete and the position of the main contactor when one pole is NO and the other NC. Both cannot be activated at the same time but follow the “break before make” concept.
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Microswitches for safety-related applications from technology leader Schaltbau.
Microswitches are available with double-break contacts and positive opening, ensuring safe opening of the NC contacts even if a weld occurs during a short circuit or overcurrent. Breaks up to 16A, mechanical life up to 10M cycles, IP67 solutions, shock and vibration resistant, self-cleaning. Example of temperature range -55°C to +150°C.