Relays, Switches, Safety Devices 6 February 2004

Professor Andrew H. Andersen 1

Switches, Fuses and Relays
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Schematic Symbols for Switches and Fuses
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Switches
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Cutaway View of a SPDT Toggle Switch
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Standard Switch vs Three Way Switch
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Three Way Switch Connection
SPDT SPST
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Three Wire Grounded Systems
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Grounding in Electrical Systems
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Wire Gauge
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Electromagnetism and Electromagnetic Fields
Electromagnetism is the
production of a magnetic field by
current in a conductor
Electromagnets are used in
devices such as tape recorders,
electric motors, speakers,
solenoids, and relays
When current passes through a
conductor, an electromagnetic
field is created around the
conductor
Magnetic field is stronger
close to the conductor
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Direction of Lines of Force
The direction of the lines of force surrounding a conductor
depend upon the direction of current flow
The left-hand rule is used to determine the direction of the
lines of force (for electron flow)
If the conductor is grasped in the left hand, with the thumb
pointing in the direction of electron current flow, the fingers of
the left hand point in the direction of the magnetic lines of
force
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Magnetic Switch in Burglar Alarm
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Operation of a Magnetic Switch
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Solenoid
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Operation of a Solenoid
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Relay
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SPDT Relay
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Reed Relay