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Electronic pressure switches for brake lights

Brake lights serve an important function as they warn the driver behind that your vehicle is slowing down. Off-road vehicles driving on public roads must be equipped with a brake light system according to the road rules.

Although many brake light systems are commonly solved by using a mechanical switch, Danfoss recommends using an electronic switch.

Problems with mechanical switches

  • Mechanical switches often leak causing warranty claims 
  • The electrical contacts can burn out resulting in failure 
  • The general accuracy is around +/- 5% 
  • The set point can drift over time 
  • Over and burst pressure limitation due to moving parts

Features and benefits

  • Electronic pressure switches have 100% welded construction so no leakage possible

  • No electrical contacts to burn out

  • Highly accurate – better than 2% typical

  • No set point drift

  • Over and burst pressure advantage due to fully welded design

  • All the advantages from the "world" of transmitters in relation to vibration shock etc.

  • A more reliable brake system

  • Less wear outs of the switch due to no mechanical parts

  • Reduced warranty claims

Recommended product: MEP 2650

The MEP 2650 electronic pressure switch with integrated pulse snubber offers a high degree of protection against Cavitation and liquid hammer, and the well thought out design results in excellent vibration stability and an exceptional robustness.

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Danfoss MEP 2650 electronic pressure switch

Product range

MEP 2650 electronic pressure switch, single output - Danfoss
MEP 2600 series, electronic pressure switches, single output

MEP 2600 and 2650 are designed for use in severe OEM applications and has excellent long term stability with zero drift. MEP 2650 has a single output: switch output, and is available with customized hysteresis and time constant.

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