Micro switches are commonly known as small snap action switches. These switches are activated using a tilt level device that requires limited manual force. It is a kind of standard switch that is widely used in many fields as a sensor. Microswitches also exhibit hysteresis.
Micro switches can be used in many places, some in industries and some in family places. Here are some aspects mentioned where micro switches are used for security purposes, automation devices and home applications.
Security, automation devices and construction applications.
Pushbutton used for alarms.
Microswitches are used as push buttons within fire alarms and emergency stop controls. These gadgets are manufactured to be adopted in a tragic situation to activate the alarm automatically.
Triggers to prevent the device from being damaged
Devices such as infrared identification alarms, token readers, and entry control panels will include a microswitch. An alarm beep will sound if the device is destroyed or damaged.
Turning tools for a surveillance camera
Microswitches are used in turning tools. A microswitch is activated if the turning tool reaches its far point of movement. This ensures that the camera is changing its positions.
HVAC applications
To detect the difference in air pressure and in the levers on the control boards, air pressure microswitches are operated.
elevator applications
Micro switches are operated on manual door switches. It is used in the control panel switches for the selection of floors in an elevator.
Input control
Microswitches are used in all electric door locks to observe movement and lock and unlock. It helps to examine the curling of a rolling door. It can be taken in circuit breakers and control boards to detect on and off states. In addition, it allows the detection of movement of the camera and the bolts and nuts of the door locks.
timer controls
DIP switches are also handled on timer controls. Warns with a sound when the timer explodes.
washing machines
Microswitches are used in washing machines to switch the machine to the on/off condition in the power reserve. It distinguishes the switching power and determines the angle of the filter and drums. It grips the buttons on the machine’s control panel and identifies the water level.
refrigerators
Microswitches are also present in ice and water dispensers in refrigerators. Helps identify the correct location of the ice maker.
air conditioning units
Microswitches are capable of analyzing closed door instrument panels present in air conditioning units. A microswitch is used as a reset button in household appliances and identifies the angle of the levers.
Microwave ovens and rice cookers
In microwave ovens, a small microswitch acts as a protection short switch, and in rice cookers, it watches the meaning of opening/closing the lid. In the above apparatus, microswitches are used for the control board switches.
