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    About Electrical Switches
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    Choose a switch with the right trigger type, number of inputs, and control functions to power your equipment.

    DIP Switches

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. DIP Switches.
    Configure instructions for electronic devices by sliding actuators to open or close each circuit. The actuators also make it easy to see your settings without turning on equipment. Since the contacts are gold plated, they have better conductivity and resist heat better than nickel-plated contacts. Push the contacts through holes in your circuit board, then solder them in place.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    No. of Terminals
    per Slide
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Actuator
    Material
    Housing
    Material
    Contact Material
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    For Hole
    Ctr.-to-Ctr.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    11 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.18"0.38"0.1"201801N101000000
    21 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.28"0.38"0.1"201801N10200000
    31 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.38"0.38"0.1"201801N10300000
    41 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.48"0.38"0.1"201801N10400000
    51 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.58"0.38"0.1"201801N10500000
    61 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.68"0.38"0.1"201801N10600000
    81 Off
    2SPST-NO
    25 mA @ 25V DC50White PlasticRed PlasticGold-Plated Bronze0.3"0.88"0.38"0.1"201801N10700000

    Solid State DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Interface Timer Relays

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Timer Relays. Solid State DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Interface Timer Relays.
    Considered solid state because they don’t have any moving parts, these timer relays last longer, switch faster, and are quieter than mechanical relays. They interface between your controller and components to isolate input and output circuits, preventing damage to your components from voltage spikes, amplifying the relay's signal, and reducing signal interference. Use these relays with switching applications, such as small motors and pilot lights. They offer multiple timing functions in one relay. The included relay socket mounts on 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 rail) for fast installation. Relays disconnect from the socket for easy replacement.
    Timer Relays
    Replacement
    Relays
    Timing
    Range
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage
    Control Current,
    mA
    Timer Relay Function
    No.
    of
    Overall
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Switching
    Voltage
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Each
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off—SPST-NO
    524V AC, 24V DC12Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
    Interval
    Repeat Cycle
    40.1 sec. to 6 hr.2 amp @ 12V AC to 275V AC, 240V AC275V AC3 1/2"0.2"2.8"4799T130000004799T22000000
    524V AC, 24V DC12Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
    Interval
    Repeat Cycle
    40.1 sec. to 6 hr.6 amp @ 2V DC to 33V DC, 24V DC33V DC3 1/2"0.2"2.8"4799T12000004799T2300000
     

    Remote Garage Door Opener Transmitters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Garage Door Opener Transmitters. Remote Garage Door Opener Transmitters, DIP Switch, 1 Button.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Garage Door Opener Transmitters. Remote Garage Door Opener Transmitters, DIP Switch, 3 Buttons.

    DIP Switch

    1 Button

    DIP Switch

    3 Buttons

    Replace existing transmitters or team a transmitter and a receiver (not included) to remotely operate your automatic overhead door openers.
    DIP Switch—DIP-switch transmitters are compatible with Liftmaster openers that have a DIP-switch receiver. Use them to operate a single door.
    3 Buttons—The three-button model has open, close, and stop functions.
    No. of
    Transmitter/Receiver
    Type
    Mfr. Series
    Devices
    Operated
    Buttons
    DIP
    Switches
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Batteries
    Included
    Features
    Each
    DIP SwitchLiftmaster 811LMX11123 1/8"1 3/4"3/4"YesVisor Clip8129A91000000
    DIP SwitchLiftmaster 813LMX13123 1/8"1 3/4"3/4"YesVisor Clip8129A9200000
    Garage Door Opener Receivers

    Solid State Surface-Mount Timer Relays

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Timer Relays. Solid State Surface-Mount Timer Relays.
    Attach these relays to a flat surface using the mounting hole. They have no moving parts, so compared to mechanical switches, they require less maintenance, last longer, and are quieter.
    Delayed Start (Delay on Make)—Delayed start (delay on make) relays allow you to set how long it takes for the relay to turn on after input voltage is applied. For example, a drill starts pumping a lubricant immediately, but it does not start rotating until the set time has elapsed.
    Potentiometer—Switches with a potentiometer (variable switch) allow you to adjust the delay within the range.
    Timing
    Range
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage
    Control Current,
    mA
    No.
    of
    Overall,
    sec.
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Features
    Each
    Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
     
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off—SPST-NO
    224V AC to 240V AC/24V DC to 240V DC1011 to 1,0231 amp @ 120V AC2"2"0.89"Potentiometer77055K740000000
     

    Solid State DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Timer Relays

    Image of Product. Relays with 1 Circuit Controlled, DIP Switches, and Quick-Disconnect Terminals. Front orientation. Timer Relays. Solid State DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Timer Relays, Timing-Adjustment DIP Switch, 1 Circuit Controlled, Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection.
    Image of Product. Relays with 1 Circuit Controlled, DIP Switches, and Screw Terminals. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Timer Relays. Solid State DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Timer Relays, Timing-Adjustment DIP Switch, 1 Circuit Controlled, Screw-Terminal Wire Connection.

    Relays with 1

    Circuit

    Controlled, DIP

    Switches, and

    Quick-Disconnect

    Terminals

    Relays with 1

    Circuit

    Controlled, DIP

    Switches, and

    Screw Terminals

    For fast installation, mount these relays to 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 rail). They also mount to flat surfaces. With no moving parts, these solid state relays last longer and require less maintenance, are quieter, and switch faster than mechanical relays. They provide a variety of timing functions in one relay.
    Timing-Adjustment DIP Switch—Use relays with DIP switches for more precise control than knobs. They make it easier to set multiple relays to the same timing range.
    Timing
    Range
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage
    Control Current,
    mA
    Timer Relay Function
    No.
    of
    Overall
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Wire Connection
    Each
    Timing-Adjustment DIP Switch
     
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off—SPST-NO
    424V AC, 48V AC, 120V AC, 240V AC8Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
    Interval
    Switch on (Single Shot)
    Delayed Switch Off (Delay on Break)
    Repeat Cycle
    40.1 sec. to 63 min.0.7 amp @ 240V AC2403"0.7"2.4"Quick-Disconnect Terminal7399K250000000
    49V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC, 48V DC, 60V DC, 110V DC8Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
    Interval
    Switch on (Single Shot)
    Delayed Switch Off (Delay on Break)
    Repeat Cycle
    40.1 sec. to 63 min.0.7 amp @ 240V AC2403"0.7"2.4"Quick-Disconnect Terminal7399K26000000
    69V DC, 12V DC, 24V DC, 48V DC, 60V DC, 110V DC8Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
    Interval
    Switch on (Single Shot)
    Delayed Switch Off (Delay on Break)
    Repeat Cycle
    40.1 sec. to 63 min.0.7 amp @ 240V AC2403"0.7"2.4"Screw Terminal7399K28000000
     

    Timer Relays

    Image of Product. Relays with 1 Circuit Controlled and DIP Switches. Front orientation. Timer Relays. Timer Relays, 1 Circuit Controlled, Timing-Adjustment DIP Switch.
    Image of Product. Relays with 2 Circuits Controlled and DIP Switches. Front orientation. Timer Relays. Timer Relays, 2 Circuits Controlled, Timing-Adjustment DIP Switch.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Relay Sockets. Timer Relays.

    Relays with 1

    Circuit

    Controlled and

    DIP Switches

    Relays with 2

    Circuits

    Controlled

    and DIP

    Switches

    Sockets

    Turn machinery, such as paint and conveyor lines, on and off after a set period of time. These timer relays plug into relay sockets (sold separately) for fast installation and replacement.
    Sockets—Relay sockets mount on 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3) or flat surfaces.
    Timer Relays
    Sockets
    Timing
    Range
    Switching
    Current, amp
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input
    Voltage
    Control Current,
    mA
    No.
    of
    Overall,
    sec.
    @ 240
    V AC
    @ 24
    V DC
    Max. Switching
    Voltage
    hp @ Switching Voltage
    Timing Adjustment
    Style
    Each
    Each
    Delayed Switch Off (Delay on Break)
     
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off or 1 On—SPDT
    824V AC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC1/3 hp @ 120V AC
    1/3 hp @ 240V AC
    DIP Switch7096K2130000007122K1900000
    8120V AC2711 to 1,0231010240V AC1/3 hp @ 120V AC
    1/3 hp @ 240V AC
    DIP Switch7096K214000007122K190000
    8240V AC1411 to 1,0231010240V AC1/3 hp @ 120V AC
    1/3 hp @ 240V AC
    DIP Switch7096K215000007122K190000
    812V DC27111 to 1,0231010240V AC1/3 hp @ 120V AC
    1/3 hp @ 240V AC
    DIP Switch7096K211000007122K190000
    824V DC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC1/3 hp @ 120V AC
    1/3 hp @ 240V AC
    DIP Switch7096K212000007122K190000
     
    Interval
     
    2 Circuits Controlled with 2 Off or 2 On—DPDT
    824V AC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2330000007122K190000
    8120V AC2711 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2340000007122K190000
    8240V AC1411 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2350000007122K190000
    812V DC27111 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2310000007122K190000
    824V DC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2320000007122K190000
     
    Repeat Cycle
     
    2 Circuits Controlled with 2 Off or 2 On—DPDT
    824V AC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2430000007122K190000
    8120V AC2711 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2440000007122K190000
    8240V AC1411 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2450000007122K190000
    812V DC27111 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2410000007122K190000
    824V DC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K2420000007122K190000
     
    Switch on (Single Shot)
     
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off or 1 On—SPDT
    824V AC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K223000007122K190000
    8120V AC2711 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K224000007122K190000
    8240V AC1411 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K225000007122K190000
    812V DC27111 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K221000007122K190000
    824V DC13511 to 1,0231010240V AC/30V DC1/3 hp @ 240V ACDIP Switch7096K222000007122K190000
     

    DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Interface Timer Relays

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Timer Relays. DIN-Rail Mount Multifunction Interface Timer Relays.
    Protect components from voltage spikes while amplifying the relay’s signal and reducing interference for reliable transmission—these relays interface between your controller and system components to isolate the input and output circuits. They are often used for switching applications, such as small motors and pilot lights. These relays provide a variety of timing functions in one relay. The included relay socket mounts on 35 mm DIN rail (also known as DIN 3 rail) for fast installation. Relays disconnect from the socket for easy replacement.
    Timer Relays
    Replacement
    Relays
    Timing
    Range
    No. of
    Terminals
    Input Voltage
    Control Current,
    mA
    Timer Relay Function
    No.
    of
    Overall
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Switching
    Voltage, V AC
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Each
    Each
    1 Circuit Controlled with 1 Off or 1 On—SPDT
    524V AC, 24V DC16Delayed Start (Delay on Make)
    Interval
    Repeat Cycle
    40.1 sec. to 6 hr.6 amp @ 240V AC2403 1/2"0.2"2.8"4799T110000008262T2100000
     
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