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Types OF Switches: BY ENG: Hassan Ali

This document describes different types of switches, including: 1) SPST switches which are basic on-off switches that can be used to power a circuit, and push-to-make and push-to-break momentary switches. 2) SPDT switches which can switch power to separate devices in two positions and can function as a simple on-off switch. 3) DPST and DPDT switches which operate in pairs to isolate both the live and neutral connections, with DPDT switches able to function as motor reversing switches. 4) Multi-pole switches with multiple contact sets, and multi-way switches with three or more conducting positions and various pole and way configurations.

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Types OF Switches: BY ENG: Hassan Ali

This document describes different types of switches, including: 1) SPST switches which are basic on-off switches that can be used to power a circuit, and push-to-make and push-to-break momentary switches. 2) SPDT switches which can switch power to separate devices in two positions and can function as a simple on-off switch. 3) DPST and DPDT switches which operate in pairs to isolate both the live and neutral connections, with DPDT switches able to function as motor reversing switches. 4) Multi-pole switches with multiple contact sets, and multi-way switches with three or more conducting positions and various pole and way configurations.

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TYPES OF SWITCHES BY ENG : Hassan ali

ON-OFF Single Pole, Single Throw (SPST)


A simple on-off switch. This type can be used to switch the power supply to a circuit.

When used with mains electricity this type of switch must be in the live wire, but it is better to use a DPST switch to isolate both live and neutral.

(ON)-OFF Push-to-make = SPST Momentary


A push-to-make switch returns to its normally open (off) position when you release the button, this is shown by the brackets around ON.
This is the standard doorbell switch.

ON-(OFF) Push-to-break = SPST Momentary

A push-to-break switch returns to its normally closed (on) position when you release the button

ON-ON Single Pole, Double Throw = SPDT

This switch can be on in both positions, switching on a separate device in each case. It is often called a changeover switch. For example, a SPDT switch can be used to switch on a red lamp in one position and a green lamp in the other position. A SPDT toggle switch may be used as a simple on-off switch by connecting to COM and one of the A or B terminals shown in the diagram. A and B are interchangeable so switches are usually not labeled.

ON-OFF-ON SPDT Centre Off


A special version of the standard SPDT switch. It has a third switching position in the center which is off. Momentary (ON)-OFF-(ON) versions are also available where the switch returns to the central off position when released

Dual ON-OFF Double Pole, Single Throw (DPST)


A pair of on-off switches which operate together (shown by the dotted line in the circuit symbol). A DPST switch is often used to switch mains electricity because it can isolate both the live and neutral connections.

Dual ON-ON Double Pole, Double Throw (DPDT)

A pair of on-on switches which operate together (shown by the dotted line in the circuit symbol).

A DPDT switch can be wired up as a reversing switch for a motor as shown in the diagram.

Multi-pole Switch

The picture shows a 6-pole double throw switch, also known as a 6-pole changeover switch. It can be set to have momentary or latching action. Latching action means it behaves as a push-push switch, push once for the first position, push again for the second position etc.

Multi-way Switch
Multi-way switches have 3 or more conducting positions. They may have several poles (contact sets).
A popular type has a rotary action and it is available with a range of contact arrangements from 1-pole 12-way to 4-pole 3 way.

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