#CMT# # / CMT# The switch (S) has a switching mechanism configured to separate switching contacts to open a switch, a measurement transformer arranged at a conductor and configured to generate an analog measurement voltage corresponding to the alternating current. An input of a monoflop (M1,M2,M3) is connected to a pole of a power converter (2a,2b,2c). The transducer voltage of the monoflop is set such that a predetermined period is provided up to reset of the monoflop and that the level at an output of the monoflop is used for checking the function of the power converter. #CMT# : # / CMT# An independent claim is included for a method for testing a power converter of a power supply of a switch. #CMT#USE : # / CMT# Switch, particularly circuit breaker, for low voltage for interrupting an alternating current flowing through a conductor, and distributing the current in electrical switchgear. #CMT#ADVANTAGE : # / CMT# The switch has an input of a monoflop, which is connected to a pole of a power converter , where transducer voltage of the monoflop is set such that a predetermined period is provided up to reset of the monoflop and that the level at an output of the monoflop is used for checking the function of the power converter, and hence protects electrical switchgear, prevents damage of electrical switchgear, and ensures reliable operation of switch. #CMT#DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS : # / CMT# The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply. 1 : Power supply 2a,2b,2c : Power converter D1,D2,D3 : Diodes M1,M2,M3 : Monoflop S : Switch.