SPDT BASIC SWITCH WITH ROLLER PLUNGER FOR RELIABLE ELECTRICAL CONTROL by GE Healthcare

Key Highlights

• The SPDT Basic Switch with Roller Plunger by GE Healthcare features compact dimensions, making it ideal for integration into various medical devices without occupying excessive space.
• Designed with a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) configuration, this switch offers versatile electrical control for a wide range of applications.
• It operates efficiently in high-temperature environments, with a capability range from -25° C to +80° C, ensuring reliability in diverse clinical settings.
• The switch boasts a large switching capacity of 15 A, providing high repeat accuracy, which is critical for precise medical operations.
• Its robust snap-spring mechanism ensures dependable performance, while the small travel requirement allows for quick actuation with minimal force.

Compatible Systems & Use Cases

This switch is compatible with several GE Healthcare models, including:

• PRECISION 500D
• RFX
• SFX
• SFX II
• RFX II
• LEGACY PHASE II
• LEGACY PHASE III

Typical use cases include integration in X-ray systems and other imaging modalities where reliable electrical control is essential for operation and safety.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Value
Current Capacity	15 A
Temperature Range	-25° C to +80° C
Switch Type	Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT)
Actuation Mechanism	Snap-spring
Travel Distance	Small

Clinical and Service Value

The SPDT Basic Switch is engineered for high reliability, making it a valuable component in medical imaging systems. Its compact design and robust performance enhance the functionality of devices like the GE Precision 500D X-ray system, ensuring that healthcare professionals can depend on accurate and timely operations. This reliability is crucial in high-stakes environments where precision is paramount.

From a maintenance perspective, the switch's durable construction and high-temperature operation capability reduce the frequency of replacements, thus minimizing downtime. The ease of integration into existing systems streamlines workflows, allowing biomedical engineers and procurement teams to maintain operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The switch's long service life further contributes to the overall effectiveness of medical imaging equipment, making it an essential component in modern healthcare settings.

Additional notes

This electrical switch is also known as Mini Snap Action Switch or Limit switch and frequently known as a Micro Switch. It is a compact switch equipped with an enclosed snap-action contact mechanism that makes a specified motion with a specified force to change over a circuit with an actuator outside the enclosure. It requires very little force through the roller plunger for actuation. This switch has a current capacity of 15 Amp and can operate in the temperature range from -25° C to +80° C with no icing or condensation. This switch can be used for high speed switching applications due to its durability, reliability, long service life and its compact design. This Switch is used in assemblies of GE's Precision 500D X-Ray system.