461-GAR60H-CWO Datasheet/PDF461-GAR60H-CWO, also known as a panel indicator or pilot light, is a type of signaling device, typically associated with mechanisms like elevator controllers, home alarms, emergency devices, industrial automation, and other complex technological systems.
In practice, panel indicators are used to indicate the state of a system, output operation status, and failure information. For instance, when an alarm is triggered, the indicator may be lit up to indicate the system\'s status.
The 461-GAR60H-CWO is a red LED pilot light, which is used to signal beyond visual range. This type of indicator typically requires an external power source that can be connected to it in order to light up the LED.
From the perspective of the working principle, panel indicators often employ the combination of two components: the lighting component and a switch. The switch uses electrical current to move a mechanical element, which then activates the lighting component through a circuit connected to the external power source.
In the case of red LED indicator, the switch is mounted near the LED to close the circuit when equipment is switched on. When this happens, current passes from the power supply through the switch and the LED, which generates light when it is exposed to the current.
Furthermore, the 461-GAR60H-CWO panel indicator can also be equipped with an electronic circuit that allows it to be dimmed or adjusted in some other way. This is often done by adjusting a potentiometer or other similar device in the circuit that controls the LED brightness.
In addition to being used for signaling purposes, panel indicators such as the 461-GAR60H-CWO are also extensively used as indicators for various machineries and industrial processes, such as temperature control, pressure control, and hazardous material handling. They are also used to show the operating level of a motor or the status of any other type of equipment.