200MSP1T2B3M2RE

Toggle Switches

Toggle switches, technically known as 200MSP1T2B3M2RE, are a type of electrical switch which create or interrupt an electrical circuit by moving a lever back and forth across two distinct positions. These switches are commonly used in consumer electronics, such as airplane mode on a cell phone, a button to turn on a light, or a switch in an electrical appliance. They are also valuable components in industrial and commercial equipment, providing reliable control of circuits and process operations.

Application Field

Toggle switches regardless of type 200MSP1T2B3M2RE are designed for use in severe abrasion, vibration, dust and moisture environment. These conditions are typically encountered in industrial machinery and operations, including heavy machinery, lifts, motors, pumps, emergency stop switches, and various other commercial machines. Many enable a safe shutdown of the equipment in an emergency, while others are responsible for functions such as monitoring levels, temperatures, or pressures.

Toggle switches can be used to provide power to safety systems and fail-safe circuits, as well as used in scalar control circuits for control of process operations such as in process plant control rooms for functions such as on/off control of pumps, motors, and other equipment used in manufacturing.

Working Principle

Toggle switches regardless of type 200MSP1T2B3M2RE usually operate with a single pole and double throw (SPDT) switch action, providing both open and closed switching points. The toggle switch operates by first toggling the switch lever from one position to the other, which will either close the connection (turn on) or open the connection (turn off) within the wiring. The toggle switch is an electrical device which interrupts the current flowing in an external circuit when the lever is moved to a specific position.

The switches are on/off type switches and can either be normally open (NO) or normally closed, which means that the contacts of the switch can either be open (NC) or otherwise closed, depending upon the setting at the time of installation. There are also toggle switches available that change their output between NO and NC specifications, which are called momentary switches, due to their inability to maintain the single state at all times.

Conclusion

Toggle switches, particularly the type known as 200MSP1T2B3M2RE, are designed for use in harsh environments and can provide reliable control of circuits and process operations. They split the circuit or power up with a single pole, double throw action, and can be normally open or normally closed, as well as momentary switches capable of outputting both. Toggle switches are an essential and versatile element of the electrical and electronic engineering industries.