Electronic and mechanical switches are used for monitoring critical limit values and therefore usually fulfil a safety function. To meet this safety function, switches offer two alternative switching functions, the “hysteresis” and the “window” functions. In …
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What is meant by the “window” switching function with electronic pressure switches?
| Enrico Bossart | Know-howModern electronic switches often offer a variety of different adjustable switching functions, such as the so-called “window”. When one talks of the “window” switching function, it means the monitoring of a defined measuring range (for example, for the …
What is meant by the switching function “hysteresis” with electronic pressure switches?
| Enrico Bossart | Know-howThe hysteresis switching function is generally included for all switch variants, whether mechanical or electronic, and whether for the parameter of pressure, temperature, level or flow. Hysteresis is generally understood to be the difference between the switch point …
Mechanical pressure switches vs electronic pressure switches – Part 2
| Enrico Bossart | Know-howPart I of the article “ Mechanical pressure switches vs electronic pressure switches ” discussed the working principles of these two pressure switches in detail. This leave us with the question: When to use a mechanical or an electronic pressure switch? …
Mechanical pressure switches vs electronic pressure switches – Part 1
| Enrico Bossart | Know-howHow do you decide whether to use mechanical pressure switches or electronic pressure switches in your application? Each type of pressure switch does have its advantages and limitations. The key differences of mechanical pressure switches and electronic pressure …