Alps Alpine has developed the SSCZ compact detector switch, expanding its switch series lineup for open/shut detection in car doors and other automotive parts.
Whereas the existing SSCW switch (single pole, single throw) is mainly used for detecting locked status in vehicle doors, the newly developed SSCZ allows detection of two states – locked and unlocked – by employing a single-pole, double-throw (one-pole, two-position) design.
Use of double-sided sliding contacts ensures high contact reliability even when subjected to impacts or vibrations. Meanwhile, changes to the internal structure realize a 300,000-cycle operating life, three times longer than the existing model.
SSCZ offers mounting compatibility with the existing SSCW switch.