Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Joystick Switches
Intuitively steer and position cranes, robot arms, and other machinery that moves in multiple directions—your equipment will follow the movements you make with these joysticks. They control multiple circuits as you move them in different directions and patterns. Assemble a complete switch with an actuator and at least one contact block (sold separately). All actuators include a mounting clip that can fit up to two contact blocks. They’re NEMA and IP rated for protection from dust, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.
Two-position actuators require one to four contact blocks. Four-position actuators require two to four contact blocks. They are off in the center position.
Lockable actuators have a head that secures in place, so they won’t start if you bump them on accident.
Momentary actuators can only be locked in the off position. Maintained actuators can be locked in any position.
Chrome-plated steel actuators resist wear better than rubber actuators.
Optional mounting clips accept up to four contact blocks.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Direction of Operation | Switch Action | Actuator Material | Dp. Behind Panel | Environmental Rating | Manufacturer | Each | |
2 Position for 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up, Down | Springs Back (Momentary) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Up, Down | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 00000 |
2 Position for 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia.—Lockable | |||||||
| Up, Down | Springs Back (Momentary) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Up, Down | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 000000 |
2 Position for 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||
| Up, Down | Springs Back (Momentary) | Chrome-Plated Steel | 1 7/16" | IP66, NEMA 13, NEMA 6 | Schneider Electric | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Up, Down | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Chrome-Plated Steel | 1 7/16" | IP66, NEMA 13, NEMA 6 | Schneider Electric | 000000000 | 000000 |
4 Position for 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||
| Up, Down, Left, Right | Springs Back (Momentary) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Up, Down, Left, Right | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 00000 |
4 Position for 22 mm Panel Cutout Dia.—Lockable | |||||||
| Up, Down, Left, Right | Springs Back (Momentary) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Up, Down, Left, Right | Stays Switched (Maintained) | Black Rubber | 2 5/8" | IK05, IP66, NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, NEMA 3S | BACO Controls | 00000000 | 000000 |
4 Position for 30 mm Panel Cutout Dia. | |||||||
| Up, Down, Left, Right | Springs Back (Momentary) | Chrome-Plated Steel | 1 7/16" | IP66, NEMA 13, NEMA 6 | Schneider Electric | 000000000 | 000000 |
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Wire Connection Type | Each | |
For BACO Controls Actuators | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | Screw Terminals | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Schneider Electric Actuators | ||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | Screw Terminals | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | Screw Terminals | 000000000 | 000000 |
| For Manufacturer | Each | |
| BACO Controls | 00000000 | 000000 |
Contact Blocks for Manual Switches
Make or break an electrical circuit. These contact blocks mount to manual switches and transmit an electrical signal when the switch actuator is engaged. You can stack multiple blocks, so a single switch can control several circuits. This is helpful in setups that require multiple systems to turn on or off at the same time. For example, the switch on a conveyor line could turn off the conveyor and turn on a diverter and alarm.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Starting Position | No. of Terminals | Industry Designation | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | For Switch Manufacturer Series | Each | |
BACO Controls | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 Off (Normally Open) and 1 On (Normally Closed) | 4 | DPST-1NO/1NC | Screw Terminals | IP20 | LM | 00000000 | 000000 |
Schneider Electric—Hermetically Sealed | ||||||||
| 1 | 1 Off (Normally Open) | 2 | SPST-NO | Screw Terminals | __ | 9001K | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 1 On (Normally Closed) | 2 | SPST-NC | Screw Terminals | __ | 9001K | 000000000 | 000000 |
Wet-Location Pendant Switches
These switches withstand temporary submersion. Use them to operate mobile machinery.
Three-position toggle switches are off in the center position.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Cables | No. of Positions | No. of Circuits Controlled per Actuator | Switch Starting Position | Switch Action | No. of Terminals per Actuator | Industry Designation | Switching Current @ Voltage | Max. Voltage | Message | Housing Material | No. of | Ga. | Lg., ft. | Each | ||
1 Speed with Wire Leads | ||||||||||||||||
Toggle with Center Off | ||||||||||||||||
| F | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 Off (Normally Open) | Springs Back (Momentary) | 3 | DPST-NO | 10 A @ 120 V AC | 250V AC | Up/Down | Black Rubber | 3 | 16 | 6 1/2 | 0000000 | 0000000 |