LS0851502F045V1A

Snap action, limit switches are electromagneticdevices usually used in industrial applications and machines. The LS0851502F045V1A switch is one such example designed for AC 125/250V/AC15A rated current and AC120V UL illumination for 2,000,000-cycle life with a housing insulation of UL 94 V-0. Depending on the application requirements, this switch can be used in different ways.

Applications

The LS0851502F045V1A is suitable for a wide range of applications, including a variety of residential and industrial automation tasks. The device is frequently used in chemical plants, pharmaceutical plants, automotive manufacturing, food and beverage production plants, chemical production lines, etc. It can be used for process control and limit switch applications in pneumatics and hydraulics, cable reels and cable carriers, medical devices, and factory automation.

Working Principle

The switch is actuated by an electrical current, which triggers an electromagnetic mechanism within the body of the device. The current is conducted via the different contact points along the body of the switch, which in turn triggers an alternating flow of current and results in a mechanical force to actuate the toggle lever and push it into. The toggle lever can be either in an open or a closed position and it moves instantly in response to the electrical current, hence the term “snap action”.

Once the switch is in the "normal" position, the toggle lever prevents the contacts from making contact until the switch is actuated. Once the trigger is released, the toggle lever will move back to its "normal" position and the contacts will be open again. This is known as a NO (Normally Open) contact.

Alternatively, if the switch is wired in such a way that the contacts remain closed until the switch is actuated, this is referred to as a NC (Normally Closed) contact. Once the trigger is released, the toggle lever will move back to its "normal" position and the contacts will be open again.

Conclusion

The LS0851502F045V1A switch offers excellent performance and reliability for industrial and residential applications requiring snap action, limit switches. The device is suitable for a wide range of applications in a variety of industries, and its operation is based on an electromagnetic principle, which allows it to switch between open and closed positions instantly.