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	Actuator Style Actuator Style


Rotary	Rocker

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type


Snap On	Quick- Disconnect Terminals

Screw Terminals	Wire Leads

Solder

	Number of Terminals Number of Terminals

	Color Color

	Black		Brown
	White		Gray
	Green		Red
	Yellow

	Position Designation Position Designation

	NEMA Style NEMA Style

	1-15		5-15
	5-20		L5-20

	Switch Action Switch Action

Stays Switched (Maintained)

Springs Back (Momentary)

	Maximum Voltage Maximum Voltage

125V AC

250V AC

30V DC

	Connection Type Connection Type


Straight Blade	Fan

Turn Lock	Telephone

	Switching Voltage Switching Voltage

	Total Number of Outlets Total Number of Outlets

	Switching Current Switching Current

	Length Length

	Cord Length Cord Length

	Number of Positions Number of Positions

	For Panel Cutout Width For Panel Cutout Width

	Illumination Illumination

Not Illuminated

Illuminated

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

CSA

	Number of Outlets Number of Outlets

	Current Current

15A

20A

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

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	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

About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

Install these switches inline on a lamp cord.

No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Action	Industry Designation	Color	Switching Current @ Voltage	Wire Connection Type	Specifications Met		Each
1	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	Brown	3 A @ 125 V AC	Snap On	UL Listed, CSA Certified	00000000	00000
1	Stays Switched (Maintained)	SPST-NO	White	3 A @ 125 V AC	Snap On	UL Recognized Component, CSA Certified	00000000	0000

Rocker Switches

Two-Position Switch

Illuminated Two-Position Switch

Three-Position Switch

Illuminated Three-Position Switch

Illuminated two-position switches light up when the power is switched on.

Illuminated three-position switches stay lit regardless of switch position.

Switches with an on-on position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.

Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed bulb voltage.

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

2 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Position Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Bulb Voltage	Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd.	Bulb Type	Choose a Color		Each
For 1 1/8" Ht.×9/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	2	SPST-NO	On-Off	16 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.25"	__	Black	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-On	16 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.25"	__	Black	0000000	0000
For 1 3/16" Ht.×7/8" Wd. Panel Cutout
2	2 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	4	DPST-NO	On-Off	16 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.25"	__	Black	0000000	00000
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	6	DPDT	On-On	16 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.25"	__	Black	0000000	00000
2 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals—Illuminated
For 1 7/32" Ht.×7/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPST-NO	On-Off	20 A @ 125 V AC	125V AC	125V AC	0.25"	Neon	Green, Red	0000000	0000
For 1 7/32" Ht.×7/8" Wd. Panel Cutout
2	2 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	4	DPST-NO	On-Off	20 A @ 125 V AC	125V AC	125V AC	0.25"	Neon	Green, Red	0000000	00000
3 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
For 0.83" Ht.×1.45" Wd. Panel Cutout
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	6	DPDT	On-Off-On	15 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	250V AC	__	0.25"	__	Black	0000000	00000
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	6	DPDT	(On)-Off-(On)	15 A @ 125 V AC, 10 A @ 250 V AC	250V AC	__	0.25"	__	Black	0000000	00000
3 Position with Solder Lugs—Illuminated
For 3/4" Ht.×3/4" Wd. Panel Cutout
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	6	DPDT	On-Off-On	5 A @ 125 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	110V AC	__	Neon	White	0000000	00000
2	2 Off (Normally Open) or 2 On (Normally Closed)	Springs Back (Momentary)	6	DPDT	(On)-Off-(On)	5 A @ 125 V AC, 3 A @ 28 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	110V AC	__	Neon	White	0000000	00000

Submersible Rocker Switches

Switch

Switch with Wire Leads

For switches with wire leads, the front and rear panel seals meet IP67.

For switches with quick-disconnect terminals and screw terminals, the front panel seals meet IP67 and the rear panel seals meet IP60.

Switches with maintained/momentary switch action stay switched from one side and spring back from the other side.

Switches with an on-on position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.

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

									Wire Leads
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Position Designation	Color	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	No. of	Lg.	Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd.		Each
2 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
For 1 11/32" Ht. ×11/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	2	SPST-NO	Off-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	0.25"	0000000	000000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	0.25"	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained), Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	(On)-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	0.25"	0000000	00000
2 Position with Screw Terminals
For 1 11/32" Ht. ×11/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	2	SPST-NO	Off-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained), Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	(On)-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	0000000	00000
2 Position with Wire Leads
For 1 11/32" Ht. ×11/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	2	SPST-NO	Off-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	2	0.4"	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	3	0.4"	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained), Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	(On)-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	3	0.4"	__	0000000	00000
3 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
For 1 11/32" Ht. ×11/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	(On)-Off-(On)	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	0.25"	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-Off-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	0.25"	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained), Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	On-Off-(On)	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	0.25"	0000000	00000
3 Position with Screw Terminals
For 1 11/32" Ht. ×11/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	(On)-Off-(On)	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-Off-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained), Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	On-Off-(On)	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	0000000	00000
3 Position with Wire Leads
For 1 11/32" Ht. ×11/16" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Springs Back (Momentary)	3	SPDT	(On)-Off-(On)	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	3	0.4"	__	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-Off-On	Black	15 A @ 125 V AC/30 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	3	8"	__	0000000	00000

Miniature Rocker Switches

Switch

Illuminated Switch

Maximize space in a panel—these switches are smaller than most standard rocker switches.

Note: Illuminated switches include a bulb. If wiring the switch and the bulb to the same circuit, the circuit voltage must not exceed bulb voltage.

Switches with an on-on position designation alternate power between sets of terminals.

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

2 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals
No. of Circuits Controlled	Switch Starting Position	Switch Action	No. of Terminals	Industry Designation	Position Designation	Switching Current @ Voltage	Max. Voltage	Bulb Voltage	Quick-Disconnect Tab Wd.	Bulb Type	Choose a Color		Each
For 3/4" Ht.×1/2" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	2	SPST-NO	On-Off	10 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.187"	__	Black	0000000	00000
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-On	10 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.187"	__	Black	0000000	0000
2	2 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	4	DPST-NO	On-Off	10 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.11"	__	Black	0000000	00000
For 3/4" Ht.×7/8" Wd. Panel Cutout
2	2 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	4	DPST-NO	On-Off	10 A @ 125 V AC	250V AC	__	0.187"	__	Black	0000000	0000
2 Position with Quick-Disconnect Terminals—Illuminated
For 3/4" Ht.×1/2" Wd. Panel Cutout
2	2 Off (Normally Open)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	4	DPST-NO	On-Off	9 A @ 125 V AC	125V AC	125V AC	0.187"	Neon	Green, Red, Yellow	0000000	0000
2 Position with Solder Lugs
For 3/4" Ht.×9/32" Wd. Panel Cutout
1	1 Off (Normally Open) or 1 On (Normally Closed)	Stays Switched (Maintained)	3	SPDT	On-On	6 A @ 125 V AC, 4 A @ 28 V DC	30V DC 250V AC	__	__	__	Black	0000000	0000

Equipment-Cooling Fan Power Cords

Plug × 45° Elbow Socket with On/Off Thumb Control

Quick-Disconnect Fan Socket

NEMA 1-15 Plug

Plug these cords into fans that have quick-disconnect terminals. The industry designation is SPT, so they have a flat cord shape.

Cords with a 45° elbow socket fit close against the fan.

Cords with an on/off thumb control can be manually turned on and off to regulate equipment temperature.

NEMA 1-15 Plug × Quick-Disconnect Fan Socket
No. of Outlets	Socket End Shape	Voltage	Features	Lg., ft.	Cord Wd.	Industry Designation	Specifications Met	Color		Each
1	45° Elbow	125V AC	On/Off Thumb Control	3	0.2"	SPT-1	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	00000
1	45° Elbow	125V AC	On/Off Thumb Control	6	0.2"	SPT-1	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	Black	000000000	0000

Outlet Strips

Provide power to multiple devices with these outlet strips. A circuit breaker prevents damage from current overload and short circuits.

Telephone connections connect to a land line. 90° elbow plugs fit flush against a wall outlet, so they fit behind machinery or in areas where space is tight.

Outlet strips with 90° and 360° outlet orientation accommodate large plugs. Surge suppression outlet strips protect against damage from voltage spikes. Surge rating indicates how much energy the outlet strip can absorb before it needs to be replaced; the higher the number, the better the protection.

Fasten mounting clips to a surface, and snap the channel on the back of outlet strips into the clips.

Outlet Strips

Standard Outlet Orientation

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-20 Plug

NEMA 5-20 Socket

NEMA L5-20 Plug

Outlet Strips
	No. of Sockets														Replacement Mounting Clips
Total No. of Outlets	NEMA 5-15	NEMA 5-20	Outlet Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Cord Lg., ft.	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Surge Rating	Protection Type	Includes	Specifications Met		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
NEMA 5-15 Socket with NEMA 5-15 Plug
4	4	__	1 1/4"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	00000
4	4	__	1 1/4"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000	3	0000000	0000
5	5	__	3"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	1175J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	000000	__	000000	00
6	6	__	1"	4	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	ABS Plastic	790J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
6	6	__	1 1/4"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000	3	0000000	0000
6	6	__	1 1/4"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000	3	0000000	0000
6	6	__	1 1/2"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Steel	1340J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
8	8	__	2"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000	3	0000000	0000
8	8	__	2"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
8	8	__	5 1/4"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
8	8	__	5 1/4"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
10	10	__	2"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
10	10	__	2"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
10	10	__	4"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	675J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	000000	__	000000	00
11	11	__	6"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	675J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	000000	__	000000	00
12	12	__	2 5/8"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	000000	00000	__	000000	00
12	12	__	5 1/4"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
12	12	__	5 1/4"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
16	16	__	2 1/2"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
16	16	__	2 1/2"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
24	24	__	2 1/2"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
24	24	__	2 1/2"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
NEMA 5-15 Socket with 90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 Plug
7	7	__	1"	7	15	125V AC	Power Switch	ABS Plastic	2160J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
8	8	__	2 1/4"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	PVC Plastic	675J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	__	UL Listed	0000000	00000	__	000000	00
NEMA 5-15 and NEMA 5-20 Socket with NEMA 5-20 Plug
24	22	2	2 3/4"	15	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000	__	000000	00
NEMA 5-20 Socket with NEMA 5-20 Plug
4	__	4	1 1/2"	6	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
4	__	4	1 1/2"	15	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
6	__	6	1 1/2"	6	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
6	__	6	1 1/2"	15	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000	3	0000000	0000
NEMA 5-15 and NEMA 5-20 Socket with NEMA L5-20 Plug
24	22	2	2 3/4"	15	20	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Aluminum	__	Circuit Breaker	Mounting Clips	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	00000000	000000	__	000000	00

Outlet Strips—90° Outlet Orientation

90° Outlet Orientation

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

NEMA 5-15 Socket with NEMA 5-15 Plug
No. of Outlets	Outlet Ctr.-to-Ctr.	Cord Lg., ft.	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Protection Type	Specifications Met		Each
6	1 1/4"	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	PVC Plastic	Circuit Breaker	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000
6	1 1/4"	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	PVC Plastic	Circuit Breaker	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	00000

Outlet Strips with Telephone Connections

Outlet Strip with Telephone Connections

NEMA 5-15 Plug

NEMA 5-15 Socket

		Telephone
Total No. of Outlets	Outlet Ctr.-to-Ctr. (No.)	Connection Type	No. of Jacks	Cord Lg., ft.	Current, A	Voltage	Features	Material	Surge Rating	Protection Type	Specifications Met		Each
NEMA 5-15 Socket with NEMA 5-15 Plug
6	1 1/2" (4) 1 3/4" (2)	RJ11	2	15	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	Steel	1340J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	UL Listed	0000000	000000
NEMA 5-15 Socket with 90° Elbow NEMA 5-15 Plug
8	2 1/4" (8)	RJ11	2	6	15	125V AC	Lighted Power Switch	PVC Plastic	675J	Circuit Breaker, Surge Suppression	UL Listed	0000000	00000

Choosing an Electrical Switch

About Industry Designation for Cable Insulation

Rotary Thumb Light Switches

Rocker Switches

Submersible Rocker Switches

Miniature Rocker Switches

Equipment-Cooling Fan Power Cords

Outlet Strips