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What is the difference between a Switch and a Switch disconnector?

April 26, 2017difference disconnector Switch

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What is the difference between a Switch and a Switch disconnector?

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According to BS EN 60947-3 the definition of a Switch is: “A device capable of making, carrying and breaking current within an electrical current under defined conditions” A Switch Disconnector is defined as: “A device which complies with the requirements of a switch and also provides off-load isolation in accordance with the specified requirements for safety isolation”