E-Switch products are key enablers in the sustainable energy market, where they support the control, safety and efficiency of systems that generate, store and distribute renewable energy. These switches are used in solar, wind, hydro and energy storage systems to manage power flow, protect equipment and ensure reliable operation.
Switches manage the connection and disconnection of solar panels, wind turbines and batteries to inverters and the grid. Emergency stop switches can act as circuit breakers or disconnects to isolate faulty components and prevent damage or fire hazards. They provide feedback on system status (open/closed, pressure, position) to controllers and monitoring systems. They’re also used in tracking systems, like solar panel alignment, turbine pitch control and smart grid interfaces. E-Switch products are designed to withstand outdoor conditions like UV exposure, temperature extremes and moisture.
Click on the Sustainable Energy applications below to see what E-Switch products were used for each application and what functions they perform.
Usage: Control Panel Keypad
The LC Series was utilized because of its right angle mounting option, latching or momentary functionality, shorting or non-shorting versions and SPDT or DPDT functions.
Usage: Control Panel Keypad
The TL6100 provided this keypad with its IP67 rating, multiple actuator heights, 7.4mm x 7.4mm size and long life of up to one million cycles.
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
The TL3305 is utilized on a variety of meters because of its compact (4.5mm x 4.5mm) size, multiple actuator height and operating force options and operating life of up to 500,000 cycles.
Usage: Keypad Activation
The TL3301 was selected because of its compact (6mm x 6mm) size, multiple actuator height and operating force selections and cap options for certain models.
Usage: On/Off Power Switch
The UL certified ULV8 was designed into this application because of its IP67 rating, user friendly 25mm panel cutout, variety of termination options (solder, wire leads, detachable socket or molded back) and 43 different custom graphics for illumination.
Usage: Control Panel Keypad
The TL6190 was used because of unique process sealed, through hole right angle design. It also offers three operating force options and a robust operating temperature range.
Usage: Keypads
The TL3313 was designed into this product because of its subminiature size (4.8mm x 4.8mm) and SMT design, multiple operating force options and gull wing termination.
Usage: Keypad Activation
The TL6700 was utilized because of its IP67 seal rating, long life of up to 500,000 cycles, operating force options, SMT design and compact 6.9mm x 6.2mm size.
Usage: Control Panel Keypads
Due to this application’s environment, the TL6105 was selected for its IP67 seal rating, earth ground terminal to fight static discharge, 7.4mm x 7.4mm through hole mounting design and multiple operating force and actuator height options.
Usage: Emergency Power Shutdown
The E100 was necessary in this application because of its 16mm cutout size, IP65 rating, multiple agency approvals, contact arrangement options and ratings.
Usage: Navigation Keypad
The JS1300 was selected because of its unique abilities as a five-position navigation switch that’s surface mounted and functions as a four-way directional, center select product measuing 9.8mm x 9.8mm with a low profile of just 1.55mm.
Usage: Keyboard Functionality
The KS1100 was utilized because of its unique keyboard functionality, including SPST momentary action, a low operating force and a long life of 50,000,000 cycles.
Usage: On/Off Switch
The TL52 was preferred because of its 8mm x 8mm through hole design, IP67 seal rating and radial packaging.
Usage: Control Panel Activation
The RBW2 was selected for this application because of its IP66 rating, UL approval to 1/3HP and 16A, 22mm x 30mm cutout and full illumination ability.
Usage: Keypad Activation
These tact switches were used for their IP67 rating, 7.4mm x 7.4mm SMT design, multiple operating force and actuator height options, long life of up to 1,000,000 cycles and robust operating temperature range.
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