Switch type
The switch type describes the operating principle and design of a switch or Switch Probe and defines the underlying switching logic. It specifies the mechanical conditions under which an electrical contact is closed or opened, thereby determining the timing and functional switching behavior within the application.
In addition, the switch type encompasses design and functional characteristics such as the contact principle, switching states (e.g., normally open, normally closed, changeover), as well as behavior in the rest state and during actuation. It is thus an essential parameter for the design, integration, and safe operation of switching and testing systems in test engineering.
FAQ
The switch type determines whether a contact is open or closed in the rest state (e.g., NO/normally open, NC/normally closed) and how the contact behaves when actuated (e.g., changeover function).
It defines the logic of the output signal (e.g., high/low in the idle state) and thus influences the evaluation in the test system.
The switch travel defines the mechanical movement required to reach the switching point at which the electrical contact is closed or opened. The switching point is thus located within the defined switch travel and is determined by the design.
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