EDC Switch: Safe DC Switching with Schurter
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SCHURTER EDC Switch: Safe, arc-free, and ultra-compact DC switching
In industrial, electric mobility, aerospace, or robotics systems, direct current switches are not merely components: they are critical elements for ensuring system safety, reliability, and efficiency. DC switching presents specific challenges, including the formation of electrical arcs that can damage contacts, generate EMC interference, and compromise safety. Therefore, designers seek solutions that minimize these risks, offer long service life, and fit into compact and demanding environments.
SCHURTER introduces its new EDC Switch (Electronic Direct Current), designed to provide reliable DC switching even in the most demanding environments. This switch combines the mechanical precision of a micro switch with integrated power electronics, achieving completely arc-free switching and eliminating one of the major risks of DC switching.
Key features
The new Schurter EDC Switch features an intelligent architecture that detects the start of disconnection and cuts the current in a controlled manner before any electrical arc occurs. This protects both the system and the surroundings, preventing contact damage and potential electromagnetic interference.
- Total arc protection: thanks to its integrated electronics, the contacts do not experience erosion, eliminating the risk of sparks.
- Long service life: supports over one million switching cycles, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
- Compact design: its small size allows integration into limited spaces, ideal for embedded systems or control panels with space constraints.
- Rated current: 10 A at 48 VDC, suitable for medium-power DC applications.
- Reliability and efficiency: ideal for DC-powered systems with batteries or energy backup.
Two versions available
EDC 01: designed for SCHURTER’s MSM II switch.
EDC 02: standalone version compatible with universal actuators.
Applications
Thanks to its safety, reliability, and compact design, the EDC Switch is suitable for multiple sectors and applications:
- Electric mobility: electric vehicles, scooters, and DC charging stations, where safety and efficiency are key.
- Aerospace: power distribution in aircraft, drones, and embedded systems, where space and reliability are critical.
- Industrial robotics: motor and actuator control in mobile robots and automated systems.
- Industrial control: control panels, automation machines, and DC-powered systems with batteries, where component robustness and longevity are essential.
At RC Microelectrónica, as official Schurter distributors in Spain and Portugal, we offer our customers the new EDC Switch and other Schurter solutions, providing specialized technical support to select the most suitable component for each project.
