Phase 5: Switches & Operator Control Devices

This phase contains 5 sections and 38 checklist topics. Use the interactive phase page to track your own learning progress.

General topics

  • What is a switch?
  • Open contact
  • Closed contact
  • Normal state
  • NO
  • NC
  • COM
  • Pole
  • And 1 more checklist topics

Push buttons

  • Momentary
  • Maintained
  • START
  • STOP
  • RESET
  • Emergency stop
  • Illuminated push button

Selector switches

  • 2-position
  • 3-position
  • Auto/Manual
  • Local/Remote
  • Hand/Off/Auto
  • Key switch

Limit switches

  • Roller
  • Lever
  • Plunger
  • NO/NC
  • Position detection
  • Wiring
  • Troubleshooting

Other switches

  • Toggle switch
  • Rocker switch
  • Foot switch
  • Door switch
  • Guard switch
  • Pressure switch
  • Flow switch
  • Float switch
  • And 1 more checklist topics

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