Design Tool
- 1: Switch Basics.
- 1.1: General.
- 1.2: Definitions of different switch types.
- 1.3: Operating Characteristics.
- 1.4: Approvals.
- 1.5: Electrical rating.
- 1.6: Switch Technology.
- 1.7: Contact.
- 1.8: Switch Actuation / Design.
- 1.9: Environmental Protection.
- 1.10: Recommendations.
- 2: Typical Applications.
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Actuating force
The force which is required to move the actuator and contact system from the free to the operating position.
Free position
The position of the actuator when no external force is applied.
Operating Position
The position of the actuator when the contact has change over the state take place.
Detent position
The position of the actuator when the system is in stable operating position.
Overtravel
Movement of the switch beyond the operating position.
Release force
The value to which the applied force must be reduced to allow the mechanism to reset after operation.
Total Travel
The complete movement of the actuator.