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Basic Switch Topic: Reason of Load Does Not Turn ON when the Switch is Pressed

 

FAQ No. FAQ02176

 

Question

 

The load does not turn ON when the Switch is pressed. Why is this?


 

Answer


1. There may be a contact failure.

Causes:

・The switch is not pressed sufficiently.
・A general-purpose switch (with silver contacts) is being used for a microload (electronic circuit).

2. The contacts may be welded.

3. The internal spring may be broken.

4. The operating speed may not match.

5. The operating frequency may not match.



 

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