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Checking Switches

In a circuit diagram, a switch is represented by a symbol and in the idle state.

Checking Switches:




1. Normal open or normal close switch
Switches are classified into those which make the circuit open
and those which make the circuit closed when off.

Switch Connection:




Switch Connection:





2. Switch Connection
This figure illustrates a complex switch. The continuity between terminals at each position is as indicated in the table below.