Help with Reed Switches specifications:
Switch Type
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Switch Type | |||
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Dry Reed Switch | Contains ferromagnetic contact blades sealed in a glass container with an inert gas. | ||
Mercury Wetted Reed Switch | Mercury is contact material for electrical circuit, mercury to mercury. The contacting faces are renewed by capillary action drawing a film of mercury over the surfaces of the constant switching members as the movable contact member is moved from one position to another. | ||
Other | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary switches | ||
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Contact Position | |||
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Center Gap | Gap (contact meeting) is in center of reed switch. | ||
Off Center Gap | Gap (contact meeting) is not in center of reed switch. | ||
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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 | Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary switch poles and throws. | ||
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Configuration | |||
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Normally Open (NO) | A term used to describe contacts which interrupt the circuit when in their normal position. | ||
Normally Closed (NC) | A term used to describe contacts which establish a circuit when in their normal position. | ||
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Electrical Switch Specifications
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Current Rating: | The maximum nominal, or name plate current capacity of a device. | ||
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AC Voltage Rating: | The maximum AC voltage capacity of a device. | ||
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DC Voltage Rating: | The maximum DC voltage capacity of a device. | ||
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Power Rating: | The maximum power capacity of a device. | ||
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Dimensions
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Glass Encapsulated Length: | Length of encapsulation only, leads and terminals not included in this value. | ||
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Total Length (Including Leads): | Encapsulation length plus lead length. | ||
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Diameter: | Diameter of glass encapsulation. | ||
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Features
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Hermetically Sealed | Sealed airtight. | ||
CE Certified | International commission on rules for the approval of electrical equipment. | ||
CSA Certified | Canadian Standards Association. | ||
UL listed | Underwriter's Laboratory. | ||
Weather Resistant / Waterproof | Sealed against moisture. | ||
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