Help with DIP Switches specifications:
Actuator Specifications
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| Actuator Specifications | |||
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Slide Actuator(s) Courtesy of APEM Components, Inc. |
Can be raised or recessed slides. | ||
| Rocker Actuator(s) | Can be raised or recessed rockers. | ||
Side Actuated Lever(s) (Piano) Courtesy of APEM Components, Inc. |
Typically called piano style, "keys" are pressed down to actuate. | ||
| Search Logic: | All products with ANY of the selected attributes will be returned as matches. Leaving all boxes unchecked will not limit the search criteria for this question; products with all attribute options will be returned as matches. | ||
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| Number of Positions Available (# of actuators): | The number specified here is equivalent to the number of actuators on the DIP switch. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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Switch Configuration
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| Switch Configuration | |||
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| Normally Open (NO) | A term used to describe contacts that interrupt the circuit when in their normal position. | ||
| Normally Closed (NC) | A term used to describe contacts that establish a circuit when in their normal position. | ||
| Three Stage Switch (Center Position) | Switch has Three positions (e.g. ON - OFF - ON) | ||
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Pole and Throw Specifications
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| Pole and Throw Specifications | |||
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| Single Pole, Single Throw (SPST) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of a single conductor in a single branch circuit. This switch typically has two terminals. It is commonly referred to as a "Single-Pole" Switch. | ||
| Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of a single conductor with either of two other single conductors. This switch typically has 3 terminals, and is commonly used in pairs and called a "Three-Way" switch. | ||
| Double Pole, Single Throw (DPST) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of two circuit conductors in a single branch circuit. This switch typically has four terminals. | ||
| Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT) | A switch that makes or breaks the connection of two conductors to two separate circuits. This switch typically has six terminals and is available in both momentary and maintained contact versions. | ||
| Other Type (Special Application) | Special throw types with more than 2 poles, such as switches designed to split loads into separate circuits (e.g. headlamp switch) | ||
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Electrical Switch Specifications
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| Max Current Rating: | The maximum nominal, or name plate current capacity of a device. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Max AC Voltage Rating: | The maximum AC voltage capacity of a device. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Max DC Voltage Rating: | The maximum DC voltage capacity of a device. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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| Max Power Rating: | The maximum power capacity of a device. | ||
| Search Logic: | All matching products will have a value greater than or equal to the specified value. | ||
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Terminal Type
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| Terminal Type | |||
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| Quick Connect/Blade | Blade terminals, sometimes referred to as "Spade" terminals, are designed to be inserted/removed rapidly without the need for soldering. | ||
| Surface Mount Technology | A method of soldering packages directly onto the surface of printed circuit boards without insertion of leads through a board. | ||
| Straight PC Pins | Printed circuit board type, no angle to pins. | ||
| Right Angle PC Pins | Printed circuit board type, angled pins. | ||
| Side PC Pins | Printed circuit board type, side exiting pins. | ||
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Features
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Imprinted Markings (e.g. ON/OFF, I/O)? Courtesy of NKK Switches |
Switches with this feature are available in a variety of imprinted indicators, such as ON/OFF, HI/LOW etc. | ||
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| Available in Tape and Reel Packaging? | Switches come in a reel that can be fed into an automation process. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Has CE Certification? | International commission on rules for the approval of electrical equipment. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Has CSA Certification? | Canadian Standards Association. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Is UL listed? | Underwriter's Laboratory. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Dustproof? | Resistant to dust. | ||
| Search Logic: | "Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice. | ||
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| Weather resistant or waterproof? | Sealed (Hermetically) against moisture. | ||
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Environment
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| Operating Temperature: | The temperature range over which the device must operate. | ||
| Search Logic: | User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria. | ||
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