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Cam switches (General Catalogue)

Cam switches (General Catalogue)
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Cam switches (General Catalogue)

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Cam switches are versatile control components designed for safe on-load switching and maximum configuration flexibility. They are enhanced with new illumination and signaling options, making them suitable for various design challenges.
Product Overview
The document outlines different cam switch types, including Combilight, position-controlled, signal-controlled, and standard switches, which integrate electrical and indication functions for industrial applications.
Safety and Installation
Cam switches comply with IEC standards for circuit isolation, ensuring user safety with reliable position and status indication. They offer diverse mounting and cabling options for easy integration.
Design and Construction
Cam switches are built with a galvanized steel shaft and metal rods for robustness. Positive opening contacts prevent simultaneous NC/NO contact connection, ensuring safety and reliability.
Technical Specifications
The document details specifications such as electrical endurance, protection degree, and connection systems, using advanced materials like fiberglass-reinforced polyester for high electrical characteristics.
Applications and Adaptability
Cam switches are suitable for harsh environments and adaptable to various industrial designs with special shafts and connections.
Technical Data
Includes thermal ratings, fuse protection, impulse voltage, and operational ratings for different switch sizes, along with wire sections, torque, and connection screws.
Dimensions and Mounting
Dimensions for standard and lateral connections are provided, highlighting the compact size and flexibility of the A5 series cam switches.
Conclusion
Cam switches offer robust, reliable, and adaptable solutions for industrial applications, meeting specific requirements with various electrical schemes and mounting possibilities.
Specifications Overview
The document provides detailed specifications for the A5 Series cam switches, including sizes D0 to D3 with current ratings from 12A to 250A, and various mounting options.
Switch Types
Includes changeover, step, reversing, pole changing, voltmeter, and ammeter changeover switches, each with specific configurations and options.
Accessories and Special Features
Features include locking mechanisms, mechanical indicators, and voltage selector locks for enhanced security and functionality.
Critical Information
Emphasizes selecting the correct switch size and configuration for application requirements, ensuring system compatibility and safety standards adherence.
Module Sets and Signaling Options
Describes D and F type light module sets, signaling options, and accessories like lockout handles and transparent gaskets for safety and functionality.
Discrepancy Switches
Used for controlling and signaling discrepancies in circuit breakers, featuring multivoltage technology for stable luminosity and flexibility.
General Characteristics
Switches combine electronic and electromechanical technology, offering high luminosity, low consumption, and encapsulated electronics for protection.
Applications
Suitable for control panels, auxiliary circuits, and industrial signaling, emphasizing adaptability and reliability in diverse environments.
Position Sensors and Color Indication
Describes position sensors with color indication based on knob location, with custom options like flashing LEDs.
Cam and Discrepancy Switches
Details various switch types, specifying models, colors, voltage ratings, and control signals.
Bicolor and Tricolor Switches
Available in push-turn and turn-to-push configurations, indicating discrepancy status with color changes.
Technical Specifications
Lists specifications for switch models, including voltage options, color options, and current ratings.
Operational Logic
Tricolor switches use combined position/signal logic with three connection terminals, enhancing design possibilities.
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Cam switches «Cam switches flexibility, the reliable solution 0 new design challenges» Engineering software toolkits have dramatically transformed project designs for simple or complex electrical panels and machines. Innovative concepts have been dismissed by electrical components constructional limitations. Versatility has become an urgent requirement on control components that need to adapt to specific designer requests. Cam operated switches are the reliable technology solution that offers safe on load switching with maximum configuration flexibility. Cam switch flexibility and their new innovative...

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Product overview Standard switches Combilight switches Comprehensive range of switches and mountings for industrial use. Electrical and indication functions, all in one. Position controlled switches Safety switches From 12 to 250A Signal controlled switches Discrepancy switches Special switches (under request) Handle and pushbutton controls. Monocolor discrepancy switches Accessories Bicolor and tricolor discrepancy switches provide intuitive operation and benefits from considerable savings in cost and time. Highly demanding IEC standard conditions guarantee circuit isolation under all circumstances....

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General characteristics Designed specially for industrial requirements The particular needs of OEMs are typically conditioned by the installation environment and often involve the use of a large number of contacts. It is also common to require specific versions with dedicated fixing parts, wiring connections or special devices. Product design on A5/L5 series includes a number of intrinsic features that ensure maximum product reliability in industrial applications. The shaft made of galvanized steel with high resistance to bending and torsion ensures optimal contacts opening and closing. Contact...

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Protection degree IP20 Terminals protected against solid objects up to 12,5mm according to IEC 60529. Advanced electromechanics High electrical endurance (3 times above standard requirements). Marking Product marked with permanent ink indicating reference and electrical characteristics. Insert bolts Bolts inserted on the breaking mechanism making simple switch mounting, saving time and avoiding loose components. Clamp-yoke connection Contact surfaces grooved for optimal grip and conductivity. Internal and external links Simple "click" front plate fixing Factory assembled links. Insulated external...

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Dedicated components and designs Connection system Clamping yoke connection known as the best on the market. • Secure connection stable on temperature changes and vibrations. • Captive screw. • Surface treatment for minimum contact resistance. Double breaking mechanisms A high number of contacts or an improvement on electrical characteristics can be achieved by increasing the force on the breaking mechanism. The solution is a system with several breaking mechanisms (double or triple). The double mechanism system can also be used to design released switches so that the speed and force are independent...

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low voltage electrical manufacturer Introduction Contact elements Contacts on the standard product range are based on silver alloys that are characterised by high arc and welding resistance while maintaining stability at high temperatures and providing remarkable erosion endurance. R Plastic materials The switch body is made of polyester reinforced with fibreglass featuring high electrical characteristics. The material is UL certified and provides excellent insulating properties (CTI index) and arc resistance (HAI index). Safety in case of emergency is guaranteed by its self-extinguishing properties....

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Suitable for harsh environments Gave is able to provide product solutions for applications in harsh environments such as highly corrosive atmospheres, fire resistance, electromagnetic pollution, ... The requirements of these applications involve the use of adapted components including the use of special materials. Contact elements Control and signalling in harsh environment sometimes requires some specific contact elements, specially under low current and/or low voltage application. Gold flashed contacts are available. The below selection table is used to establish when gold plated contact is...

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Genre low voltage electrical manufacturer

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A5 Series Standard cam operated switches An introduction to the market leader cam switches product offer characterised by its robustness and reliability. A complete range that allows any type of electrical scheme with multiple contacts and positions without compromising its high electrical characteristics. «A compact and efficient range» The range also is well known for its adaptability to industrial applications.

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A5 Series Standard cam operated switches Reference system Cam switches technology is typically defined by its large production flexibility permitting special solutions to multiple specific requirements that we find in the industrial world. These requirements are characterised by a variety of electrical schemes, large number of mounting possibilities and an assortment of accessories. Referencing tailor made solutions is determined by production units and will generate a constructive file permitting livelong tracking and future duplicates. Most common products can be ordered by standardised references...

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Dimensions for standard connection A5 standard series are defined by its outstanding compact size. The fixing system enables to rotate the switch 90 degrees in either direction in order to adjust the input/output cables to the installation requirements. This possibility also exists for rear mounting and DIN rail mounting. Size D0 Special fixings

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Genre low voltage electrical manufacturer A5 Series Standard cam operated switchesSize D2 PZ3 Lever handle from 100A switches values in mm

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Dimensions for lateral connection Cabinets with confined spaces pose a challenge especially when the device should be installed near the cabinet walls, using the L series and its special shape we find a solution to this problem. L series shape offers a blind face and all screwing operations are made from the same side. It is also very useful on devices with a large number of contacts as it facilitates control and maintenance operations.

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