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Rotary switch

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004945

A type of electrical switch operated by rotating a shaft, which makes or breaks contact with a series of terminals. This design allows for multiple positions and configurations, enabling the selection of different circuits or functions. They are often used in applications requiring selection from several discrete options, such as multi-speed fans or test equipment.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-004945
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectElectrical engineering
TranslationsGerman: Drehschalter; Spanish: interruptor rotatorio; French: commutateur rotatif
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004945",
  "term": "Rotary switch",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of electrical switch operated by rotating a shaft, which makes or breaks contact with a series of terminals. This design allows for multiple positions and configurations, enabling the selection of different circuits or functions. They are often used in applications requiring selection from several discrete options, such as multi-speed fans or test equipment.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Drehschalter",
    "es": "interruptor rotatorio",
    "fr": "commutateur rotatif"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/rotary-switch/"
}

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