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  2. Power symbol - Wikipedia

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    IEC 60417-5007, [6] the power-on symbol (line), appearing on a button or one end of a toggle switch indicates that the control places the equipment into a fully powered state. (1 or | means on.) IEC 60417-5008, [7] the power-off symbol (circle) on a button or toggle, indicates that using the control will disconnect power to the device. (0 or ...

  3. Bistability - Wikipedia

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    Light switch, a bistable mechanism. In a dynamical system, bistability means the system has two stable equilibrium states. [1] A bistable structure can be resting in either of two states. An example of a mechanical device which is bistable is a light switch. The switch lever is designed to rest in the "on" or "off" position, but not between the ...

  4. Toggle switch (widget) - Wikipedia

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    A toggle switch is a graphical control element that allows the user to make a choice between two mutually exclusive states (such as on/off). Originally toggle switches were used primary in touchscreen-based user interfaces, but they have later become commonplace in desktop and web applications. Toggle switches have a similar function as ...

  5. Light switch - Wikipedia

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    A toggle light switch Internal components of a toggle switch. The toggle mechanism provides "snap-action" through the use of an "over-center" geometry. The design was patented in 1916 by William J. Newton and Morris Goldberg. [2] The switch actuator does not control the contacts directly, but through an intermediate arrangement of springs and ...

  6. Bang–bang control - Wikipedia

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    A water heater that maintains desired temperature by turning the applied power on and off (as opposed to continuously varying electrical voltage or current) based on temperature feedback is an example application of bang–bang control. Although the applied power switches from one discrete state to another, the water temperature will remain ...

  7. Electrical contact - Wikipedia

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    When the contacts touch, the switch is closed; when the contacts are separated, the switch is open. The gap must be an insulating medium, such as air, vacuum, oil, SF 6 . Contacts may be operated by humans in push-buttons and switches , by mechanical pressure in sensors or machine cams, and electromechanically in relays.

  8. Switch - Wikipedia

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    A toggle DIP switch with four inputs and outputs Bank of toggle switches on a Data General Nova minicomputer front panel Toggle switches with the shared cover preventing certain forbidden combinations. A toggle switch or tumbler switch is a class of electrical switches that are manually actuated by a mechanical lever, handle, or rocking mechanism.

  9. Wiring diagram - Wikipedia

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    A wiring diagram for parts of an electric guitar, showing semi-pictorial representation of devices arranged in roughly the same locations they would have in the guitar. An automotive wiring diagram, showing useful information such as crimp connection locations and wire colors. These details may not be so easily found on a more schematic drawing.