Rotary Cam Switches, also known as Multi-position switches or Selector switches, are electrical switches used in circuits to change the power connection or signal flow direction. They encompass various types including ON/OFF-Switches, Changeover switches, Step switches, and specialized variants like Voltmeter changeover switches, Ammeter changeover switches, and Volt-Ammeter changeover switches.
These switches typically feature multiple wiring positions, allowing users to reconfigure circuits as needed. They serve diverse applications from basic General application switches to complex configurations like Series general application switches and Series-parallel general application switches. Specialized versions include Coding switches, Control and Load switches, Control discrepancy switches, and Motor switches.
Common applications include:
1. Circuit modification: In residential or commercial settings, these switches facilitate electrical reconfiguration when upgrading systems or adding equipment.
2. Equipment control: They manage multiple devices/circuits, like switching between lighting circuits. Certain models specifically function as Changeover switches for seamless transitions.
3. Backup power systems: Critical installations use them (particularly Changeover switches) to shift to backup power, ensuring uninterrupted supply.
4. Signal distribution: In communication networks, they route data through different paths. Control discrepancy switches help monitor system integrity during such operations.
The versatility of Rotary Cam Switches makes them indispensable across electrical systems, whether as simple ON/OFF-Switches or sophisticated Motor switches for industrial automation.
