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1000V DC switching
IP68 waterproof enclosures
ATEX dust explosion proof
Heat resistant up to 400C
Isolators with positive flag indication
Chemical resistant
Shock and vibration proof
Mechanical robust housings
Steel works
Chemical works
Food processing plants
Cement production plants
Railways, Trains, trams and metros
Tunnels, (underground) car parks
Machine building
Power plants and Power distribution
Defence industry
Ships and offshore installations
Solar (PV) installations
Packet switches
General
early 1920s and the vast experience gathered over the years
benefits you the customer in the shape of: constant high levels
Catalogue.
switches is given.
rotary switches.
The entire standard range from 16A to 1000A in A.C. and D.C. can be found
These special features make our switches suitable for unfriend-
Meter switches.
in electronics.
A BC1
BC1H
B BC3
C C6H
D C10H
E C20H
16A
25A
40A
63A
125A
250A
A.C. / D.C.
A.C. / D.C.
A.C. / D.C.
A.C. / D.C.
A.C. / D.C.
A.C. / D.C.
3P
3P
3P
3P
3P
3P
BASEMOUNTING
BASEMOUNTING
BASEMOUNTING
BASEMOUNTING
BASEMOUNTING
BASEMOUNTING
C30 400A
A.C. 300A
D.C.
3P
C50 500A
A.C. 500A
D.C. 2P
D.C. 3P
Packet switches supplied in heavy duty polyester enclosures are called the Citadel series. These 'Citadel' switches are suitable for extreme conditions, such as the HR Heat resistant and Citadels for IP65 to
IP68 and can be found in the seperate brochure 'Citadel Catalogue'.
Santon is the only manufacturers in this market, who with both the
packet and cam switch in its production are in a position to offer
objective advice.
For cam switches seperate catalogues are available.
ROBUST CONSTRUCTION...
DUE TO ITS UNIQUE CONCEPT
THE SWITCH ELEMENT
MOUNTING POSSIBILITIES
To ensure the correct location of the switch position the switch must,
in all three cases, be mounted in such a way that, when viewed from
surfaces wipe each other clean. The bridge and fixed contacts
the handle end, the green sealing was is on the right side of the switch
MECHANISMS
The A.C. mechanism gives a slow break quick make action.
Although the speed of operation is only semi independent on
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tion. 3. Insulated chamber. 4. Arc shields (fibres) 5. Room for the insulated steel
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Switch element of a cam switch, with one contact closed and one
contact open.
1. Fixed contact with terminal. 2. Moving contact bridge. 3. Contact pres-
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sure springs. 4. Plastic cam follower. 5. Rotating plastic cam. 6. Plastic shaft
part. 7. Insulated chamber. 8. Arc path.
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a. Base mounting
THE CONCEPT
The switch is attached by its base plate. The terminals are angled to be
a mechanism and a frame into a complete switch. An extremely robust finished product is achieved due to the base plate,
b. Panel mounting
The switch is attached by its top plate, the terminals are angled to
be accessible from the rear base end. With this type of mounting the
- A.C. Mechanism
1. Continuous operating shaft
2. Starwheel
3. Nylon positioning wheel
4. Pullspring
5. Springholder
- A.C. / D.C. Mechanism
1. Operating shaft
2. Switch operating shaft
3. Set driving springs
4. Locking spring
5. Driving plate
6. Locking plate
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EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTIES...
DUE ITS UNIQUE CONCEPT
SPECIAL FEATURES
The concept and the materials used ensure that our packet
switch combines a number of special features.
The rotation of the contact bridge has a self cleaning effect on
the contact surfaces, thus pollution caused by dust or grease
deposit and even soot formation is prevented from having
an adverse effect on the contact resistance. Not only is this
beneficial when switching heavier loads but also it increases
reliability under very low currents and voltages.
for plcs is being more and more appreciated and the excellent continuity provided by the Santon packet switch is perfect for this and many
similar applications.
The choice of the materials and the big contact surfaces result in
and the powerful quick break mechanism, make the switch suitable
for direct current switching and also for inductive and capacitive A.C.
loads.
the fixed contact, together with the design of both, guarantee that
a possible spark when switching off under load, will be confined to
the leading/trailing edges of the contacts and will leave the actual
contact surfaces unharmed; this in contrast to what takes place with
cam switches: where, the spark will be created exactly between the
contact points.
Assortment of escutcheon plates, handles and levers.
This characteristic, combined with the long switching route and the
city. Therefore, for many types, the acceptable motor load (application
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both contact blades will have the tendency to move in the same direction. Since the fixed contact is between the blade, one will press har-
der if the other should want to move away. And a spark will be created
in the middle of the contact points.
1. Plastic triple padlocking devices. 2. Stainless steel triple padlocking devices. 3. doorcouplings, with or without door interlock. 4. Handle with central
keylock. 5. Watertight operating shaft glands (IP67 / 68)
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NUMEROUS VARIATIONS...
DUE TO ITS UNIQUE CONCEPT
Not only can the packet switch, thanks to its steel components,
withstand quite a lot of rough handling, but it is also suitable for
many special uses. An extra large switch with, for example, 180
contacts is therefore no problem. The fixing of additional cams or
any other accessory for the operation of other elements or for locking is easily achieved, as is the fixing of bolt-on auxiliary switches
or the mounting of several switch columns.
1. Switch 16A with fast-on terminals. 2. Switch with terminal shrouds 40A.
3. Various terminal shrouds 16-125A.
To name a few:
TV, KEMA, Lloyds Register of a Shipping, Bureau Veritas,
Germanischer Lloyd, Nemko, Demko and Semko.
In addition to this, Santon packet switches have also been approved by
various military authorities such as the Dutch Ministry of Defence, Land
Force (U.K.), Bundesamt fr Wehrtechnik und Beschaffung (Germany) and
the Marina Militare (Italy).
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Within the framework of our general quality assurance policy, not only do
we pay careful attention to the components used, but our switches are
also subjected to various tests on a regular basis.
Every packet switch that you receive from Santon has been checked
before sending out and provided with a green and white wax seal on the
frame bolts. Santon guarantees the proper functioning of the switch for a
period of one year, providing the seal has not been broken.
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D.C. fused combination switch 125A, with built on non-moving fuses, having
double interruption on both sides (thus quadruple interruption per pole). The
unit is provided with position indicator, right angle operation, doorcoupling and
padlocking device, similar switches could be manufactured for ratings from 16
to 630A in 2, 3 or 4 poles.
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PROVEN IN PRACTICE...
DUE TO ITS UNIQUE CONCEPT
Santon manufactures its packet switches for the most har-
For the rolling stock throughout Europe: Shock and vibration resistancy
of the switch.
the standard and is also used to open and close doors and operating
Europe.
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SERIAL-PRODUCTION VS CUSTOM-MADE
Santon has succeeded to produce competitive switches not only in
large quantities but in singles as well. Many switches are produced to
a clients specification. Producing custom-made has become a speciality of Santon. It has become increasingly important to keep up with
todays changes in legislation and demands, such as CE-marking
and verification of products meeting new IEC-standards have been a
priority with Santon for many years.
Evidently, building one single switch to a particular specification can
have more value than standard off-the-shelf switches. Santon supplies
a broad range of standard switches. For standard problems there are
standard solutions but in many cases and for other manufacturers
these standard solutions are not possible and Santon has become the
specialist in custom made non standard switches, designed and tested
for the clients purpose.
Whatever the quantity, we keep the price-level attractive.
Quality and reliability of the switch is the Santon name. Coupled with
our unique archiving system in which every switch is preserved in concept, repeat orders and inquiries are dealt with efficiently and speedily.
This system has resulted in our achieving the ISO 9001 accreditation,
with which Santon puts the last piece of the switch into place.