Thermal Switches and Thermal Protectors Specifications

Help with Thermal Switches and Thermal Protectors specifications:

Temperature Set Point

	High Temperature Set Point		Factory-set "high-temp" point or range at which switching occurs.
	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.
	Repeatability / Tolerance		Best repeatability or setpoint tolerance with respect to the switching set point.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.

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Switch Type

	Switch Type
	Your choices are...
	Bi-Metal		Bi-metal disc or snap action disc.
	Reed Switch		Reed switch.
	Magnetic Reed Switch		Magnetic reed switch
	Mercury		Mercury switch
	Rod & Tube		Rod within tube with different temperature expansion coefficients.
	Gas - Actuated / Vapor - Tension		Uses a gas/vapor as temperature sensing element, bulb and capillary.
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary switch type.
	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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Contact Configuration

	Switch Type
	Your choices are...
	Normally Open, NO
	Normally Closed, NC
	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.
	Poles
	Your choices are...
	Single Pole, SP		Single set of contacts for switching just one electrical line.
	Double Pole, DP		Double set of contacts for switchingtwo2 electrical lines simultaneously.
	>2 Poles		More than two sets of contacts.
	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.
	Throws
	Your choices are...
	Single Throw, ST		Simple on-off.
	Double Throw, DT		A common contact is alternated between one of two contacts.
	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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More Specs

	Maximum Current		Maximum current rating
	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.
	Maximum AC Voltage		Maximum AC voltage
	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.
	Maximum DC Voltage		Maximum DC voltage
	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.
	Life Cycles		Expected number of life cycles before failure.
	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.
	Setpoint / Switch Points
	Your choices are...
	Fixed		Fixed setpoint/switch point.
	Field Adjustable		Field adjustable but not meant to be set by the end-user or consumer.
	Multiple Set Points		Multiple setpoints
	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.
	Hysteresis / Differential
	Your choices are...
	Field Adjustable		Field adjustable but not meant to be set by the end-user or consumer.
	Adjustable with Control Knob		Meant to be adjusted by the end-user or consumer.
	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.
	Mounting / Configuration:
	Your choices are...
	Surface Mount		Surface-mounting configuration
	Probe		Probe style
	Other		Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary configuration.
	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.
	Features
	Your choices are...
	Automatic Reset		Automatic reset
	Electrical Reset		Electrically reset
	Manual Reset		Manual reset
	Direct Immersion		Direct immersion
	Explosion Proof		Explosion-proof rating
	Hermetically Sealed		Hermetically sealed
	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.
	Maximum Diameter or Width		Main body only, not including mounting flanges.
	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.
	Maximum Height or Length		Usually above the mounting surface. Main body only, not including terminals.
	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.
	Weight		Weight of thermostat or thermal 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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