Isostat switches

Isostat switches

Isostat

Isostat is an electrical device that plays an important role in modern electrical engineering. It allows users to control electrical circuits and devices by opening, closing, or breaking an electrical connection through NO (normally open) or NC (normally closed) contacts. The isostat was created in order to ensure safety and convenience when working with various electrical devices as well as control of automated processes. An isostat is a type of electrical switch and is one of the most important elements in electrical circuits and systems. It plays the role of a switch that can switch the electric current in the corresponding circuit. Unlike ordinary switches, the isostat has segments with more contact systems, which allows greater flexibility in controlling more electrical circuits.

The switch can be presented in different forms - a button, a key or a slider, and each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. This is essential to prevent possible accidents and protect electrical devices.

More sections, more contacts, more control

The isostat type switch has segments. Each of the segments of this type of switch has 2, 4 or 6 sections with 3 outputs (contacts) each, and depending on the position of the button, the middle output is connected to the front or the back.

Such a switch can be composed of one or many segments. A single segment switch can have two permanent positions (hold button) or only one such position (non-hold button). Multi-segment switches can have a design that provides a certain dependence on the position of the buttons (pressing one releases the others) or their complete independence (each button can be turned on or off independently of the others).

Isostat push button switches are easy to install, remove and match to get the combinations you need. They can be mounted directly on a printed circuit board or on the faceplate of the device. Lever switches have smaller dimensions than push buttons, however, they do not provide as many combinations when they are turned on. They are also less reliable.