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	Switch Action Switch Action

Springs Back (Momentary)

Stays Switched (Maintained)

	Electrical Connection Type Electrical Connection Type


Hardwire	Plug

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Actuator Style Actuator Style


Foot Pedal	Finger Touch

Push Button

	Switch Starting Position Switch Starting Position

1 Off (Normally Open)

1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On
(Normally Closed)

1 Off (Normally Open) and 1
On (Normally Closed)

	Number of Buttons Number of Buttons

	Switching Current Switching Current

	Number of Speeds Number of Speeds

	Housing Material Housing Material

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Wire Leads

Screw Terminals

Quick-Disconnect Terminals

Butt Splices

Solder

	Environment Environment

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CE Marked

CSA

	Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage

	Input Voltage Input Voltage

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Housing Color Housing Color

	Yellow
	Black

	Height Height

	Width Width

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating

	Pivot Location Pivot Location

Front

Center

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Choosing an Electrical Switch

Steel with One Pedal and Front Pivot

Stainless Steel with One Pedal and Front Pivot

Three-Prong Outlet

Press these switches with your foot for convenient, hands-free operation.

Switches with front pivot reduce user fatigue.

Switches with a three-prong outlet let you plug a device directly into the switch.

Foot Switches
							Mounting					Optional Guards
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each		Each
1 Speed
Steel Housing with 1 Pedal and Front Pivot
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	000000	0000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Quick-Disconnect Terminals	3	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC/250 V AC, 0.1 A @ 28 V DC	Quick-Disconnect Terminals	3	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
Steel Housing with 1 Pedal, Front Pivot, and Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000
Stainless Steel Housing with 1 Pedal and Front Pivot
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	3 A @ 28 V DC/125 V AC/250 V AC	Wire Leads	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	3 A @ 28 V DC/125 V AC/250 V AC	Butt Splices	3	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000
Stainless Steel Housing with 1 Pedal, Front Pivot, and Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	3 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	No	2	0.12"	0000000	00000	0000000	000000

Any-Direction Foot Switches

Zinc

Zinc Plug In with Plastic Cover

Steel

Steel Plug In

Three-Prong Outlet

Apply pressure from any direction to actuate these switches.

Switches with a three-prong outlet let you plug a device directly into the switch.

1 Speed
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	No. of Terminals	Actuator Material		Each
Zinc Housing
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	15 A @ 125 V AC, 15 A @ 250 V AC	Solder Terminals	3	Black Plastic	0000000	000000
Zinc Housing with Three-Prong Outlet and Plastic Cover
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	10 A @ 125 V AC	__	__	Black Plastic	0000000	00000
Steel Housing
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	20 A @ 125 V AC, 20 A @ 250 V AC	Screw Terminals	3	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000
Steel Housing with Three-Prong Outlet
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	10 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	__	__	Chrome-Plated Steel	0000000	000000

Washdown Any-Direction Foot Switches

Rated NEMA 6P and IP68, these switches are protected against corrosion, washdowns, and temporary submersion. Apply pressure from any direction to actuate.

					Wire Leads
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	No. of	Lg., ft.	Actuator Material		Each
1 Speed with Wire Leads
Plastic Housing
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPST-NO	3 A @ 125 V AC, 5 A @ 28 V DC	2	8	Black Plastic	0000000	000000

Easy-Grip Pendant Switches

With a slim shape, these switches fit comfortably in your hand. Use them with mobile machinery such as cranes, hoists, and trolleys.

Style C can be wired to prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.

Two-speed switches have staged contacts. When you push the button, it will first actuate the slow speed. Continue to push for the additional speed to be actuated.

Switches with mechanical interlock prevent both buttons from operating simultaneously.

NEMA 4X rated switches protect against corrosion.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Easy-Grip Pendant Switches

1 Speed with Screw Terminals and Mechanical Interlock
Style	No. of Buttons	No. of Circuits Controlled per Actuator	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals per Actuator	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Message (Actuator Color—Industry Designation)	Housing Material		Each
NEMA 4
A	2	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	2	5 A @ 120 V AC	250V AC	U (White—SPST-NO), D (White—SPST-NO)	Yellow Plastic	0000000	000000
NEMA 4X
E	2	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	1	5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC	120V DC 240V AC	Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO)	Yellow Plastic	00000000	00000
F	3	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	1	5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC	120V DC 240V AC	Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO), Stop (Red—DPST-1NO/1NC)	Yellow Plastic	00000000	000000
NEMA 4X and IP65
B	2	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	2	6 A @ 120 V AC, 0.5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	Up Arrow (White—SPST-NO), Down Arrow (Black—SPST-NO)	Yellow Plastic	0000000	000000
B	2	2	1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	6 A @ 120 V AC, 0.5 A @ 24 V DC	600V AC 600V DC	Up Arrow (White—DPST-1NO/1NC), Down Arrow (Black—DPST-1NO/1NC)	Yellow Plastic	0000000	000000
1 Speed with Screw Terminals
IP67
C	2	1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	2	10 A @ 120 V AC, 7 A @ 24 V DC	28V DC 250V AC	35 Assorted Labels (Black—SPDT)	Yellow Plastic	0000000	000000
2 Speed with Screw Terminals and Mechanical Interlock
NEMA 4X
E	2	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC	120V DC 240V AC	Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO)	Yellow Plastic	00000000	000000
F	3	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	4	5 A @ 120 V AC, 2 A @ 24 V DC	120V DC 240V AC	Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO), Stop (Red—DPST-NC)	Yellow Plastic	00000000	000000
NEMA 4X and IP55
D	2	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	3	3 A @ 120 V AC; 1.1 A @ 24 V DC	120V AC 125V DC	Up (Black—SPST-NO), Down (Black—SPST-NO)	Yellow Plastic	0000000	000000

Replacement Labels

For NEMA 4 Switches
Message		Each
40 Assorted Labels	00000000	000000
For NEMA 4X Switches
28 Assorted Labels	0000000	00000

Replacement Button Covers

For NEMA 4 Switches
Clarity	Actuator Color		Each
Clear	White	00000000	00000
For NEMA 4X Switches
Clear	Black	00000000	0000

Fingerprint Switches

Use fingerprints to confirm the identity of personnel before granting access to secure areas or equipment. Switches light up green to indicate that they have accepted the fingerprint and are sending an output signal. The front faces of the switches meet NEMA 12 and IP65. The rear faces of the switches meet IP20.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

									Wire Leads
No. of Users	No. of Fingerprints per User	Switch Action	Actuator Color	Signal Output Type	Current Output, mA	Input Voltage	Bulb Voltage	Dp. Behind Panel	No. of	Ga.		Each
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia.
200	2	Springs Back (Momentary)	Black	PNP	200	20V DC-30V DC	3.3V DC	1 9/16"	3	22	0000000	0000000
200	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	Black	PNP	200	20V DC-30V DC	3.3V DC	1 9/16"	3	22	0000000	000000
Plastic Actuator with 3-Pole Micro M12 Plug
For 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia.
200	2	Springs Back (Momentary)	Black	PNP	200	20V DC-30V DC	3.3V DC	1 9/16"	__	__	0000000	000000
200	2	Stays Switched (Maintained)	Black	PNP	200	20V DC-30V DC	3.3V DC	1 9/16"	__	__	0000000	000000

Light Beam Finger-Touch Switches

An infrared light beam senses the lightest finger contact to switch a circuit on or off. The included guard prevents accidental activation. An indicator lights up to confirm that switches are actuated. They’re rated NEMA 4X, 13, and IP66 for protection from corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.

Switches with a 5-pole mini plug can quickly be changed out.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

									Wire Leads
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Actuator Color	Switching Current @ Voltage	Current Output, mA	Input Voltage	Dp. Behind Panel	No. of	Ga.	Features		Each
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia.
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	Black	7 A @ 120 V AC	__	120V AC	3/4"	5	22	Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator	00000000	0000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	Black	7 A @ 120 V AC	__	20V AC-30V AC/20V DC-30V DC	3/4"	5	22	Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator	00000000	000000
Plastic Actuator with Wire Leads and NPN Output
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia.
__	__	Springs Back (Momentary)	__	Black	__	150	10V DC-30V DC	3/4"	4	22	Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator	00000000	000000
Plastic Actuator with 5-Pole Mini Plug
For 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia.
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	Black	7 A @ 120 V AC	__	120V AC	1 3/8"	__	__	Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator	00000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	SPDT	Black	7 A @ 120 V AC	__	20V AC-30V AC/20V DC-30V DC	1 3/8"	__	__	Guard Output Indicator Power Indicator	00000000	000000

Replacement Guard	00000000	Each	000000
Mini 5 Pole Female Cable—12 ft.	00000000	Each	00000

Sealed Touch Pad Switches

Suitable for areas with space limitations, these switches have a low profile and a small footprint. They lay flat or mount to a wall. Typically used in start/stop and door opening applications, switches can also be placed underneath objects to alert when the object is removed. All have a sealed housing that resists water and alcohols (not suitable for continuous contact).

Optional mounting frames secure switches to a wall or bench top.

Switches

Rectangular

Round

Shape	No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Color	Switching Current @ Voltage	Actuation Force, lbs.	Material	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Thick.		Each
Rectangular	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	2	SPST-NO	Black	1 A @ 28 V AC/28 V DC	2.5	PVC Plastic	__	1"	3/4"	3/16"	000000	000000
Round	1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	2	SPST-NO	Black	1 A @ 28 V AC/28 V DC	2.5	PVC Plastic	1 1/2"	__	__	1/4"	000000	00000

Optional Mounting Frames

Rectangular

Round

				Mounting
Shape	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Fasteners Included	No. of Holes	Hole Dia.		Each
Rectangular	__	1 11/16"	1 7/16"	No	2	1/8"	000000	00000
Round	2 3/16"	__	__	No	2	1/8"	000000	0000