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For absolute safety
Like T rotary switches, P switch-disconnectors are manually-operated switching devices without any release or switch mechanism but with a direct link between manual operating element and the contact. The contacts are positively opened on de-energization, and the auxiliary contacts are interlocked opposing contacts.
P1 and P3 switch-disconnectors also enable N and/or HI functions to be added later with a make or break contact. In this case, the auxiliary make contact is always connected as a load-shedding contact for contactor control. The contactor thus carries the load switching power and the switch just has to disconnect the circuit.
Typical applications for P switch-disconnectors are described below.
Maintenance, repair and safety switches
P switch-disconnectors are suitable as safe maintenance and repair switches or as enclosed main switches for a single load.
Several padlocks can be fitted to it when in the Off position, thus ensuring life-saving safety requirements. Disconnection is visible and the equipment cannot be switched on again. |