Limit switch

Question 1

What is a limit switch?

Answer 1

An input device used on automatic machines to sense moving component’s position

Question 2

What does it do?

Answer 2

Converts the mechanical position to an electrical signal; starting new machine sequence

Question 3

What’s an application?

Answer 3

Used for cylinders

Question 4

What are traits of a limit switch?

Answer 4

Simple and low cost; making it the most used input device

Question 5

What are the components?

Answer 5

Actuating mechanism and contacts

Question 6

What position does it start in?

Answer 6

Starts normally open until mechanism is pressing contacts to normally closed