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Electric Key Switch Cylinders with Latching SPDT Contacts for Security Zones

Engineering Overview: Engineering guide on key-operated maintained electrical switches for alarm arming, motorized shutters, and industrial control consoles.

Technical & Engineering Specifications

Cylinder 10/30 mm Half Euro Profile
Application Burglar Alarms, Industrial Machine Consoles
Switch Action Maintained Latching (2-Position / 3-Position)
Electrical Rating 250V AC / 10A Heavy Industrial

Maintained Circuit Switching

Unlike momentary pulse switches, maintained key switches lock into position to hold electrical circuits closed.

2-Position / 3-Position Action

  • Latching Action: Key can be removed in both ON and OFF positions, keeping alarm loops armed.
  • Switch Rating: Industrial microswitch rated for 250V AC / 10A.

Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions

Q1: What is the primary application of this cylinder?

Engineering guide on key-operated maintained electrical switches for alarm arming, motorized shutters, and industrial control consoles.