Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Harsh Environment Potentiometers
Rated NEMA 13, these potentiometers protect against debris and splashing oil and coolant. Also known as variable output switches, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.
NEMA 4X rated potentiometers withstand weather, washdowns, and corrosion.
NEMA 6 potentiometers seal out water from temporary submersion as well as weather and washdowns.
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| Wattage @ Voltage | Max. Voltage  | For Panel Cutout Dia. | Dp. Behind Panel | No. of Turns | Dia. | Material | Wire Connection Type | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Choose a Max. Resistance | Each | |
Plastic | ||||||||||||
| 2 W @ 120 V AC/ 2 W @ 24 V DC | 500V AC/500V DC | 7/8" (22 mm) | 2 1/4" | 1 | 1 1/8" | Plastic | Screw Terminals | NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 000000 | 000000 | |
| 2 W @ 120 V AC/ 2 W @ 24 V DC | 500V AC/500V DC | 1 3/16" (30 mm) | 2 1/8" | 1 | 1 1/8" | Plastic | Screw Terminals | NEMA 4X, NEMA 13, IP65 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CE Marked | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Metal | ||||||||||||
| 2 W @ 300 V DC 2 W @ 300 V AC | 300V AC/300V DC | 1 3/16" (30 mm) | 1 15/16" | 1 | 1 1/8" | Plastic | Screw Terminals | NEMA 6, NEMA 13, IP65 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed, CSA Certified, CE Marked | 0000000 | 000000 | |
Smart Ceiling-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls
Fine-tune motion-sensing light controls from your smartphone or tablet. Mounting on the ceiling gives these light controls a clearer view of the room than wall-mount sensors, so they detect motion over a larger area. They connect to a free downloadable app using Bluetooth. Use the app to adjust the amount of time lights stay on after people leave, set schedules, or override the sensor so lights are always on. Also known as occupancy sensors, they turn lights on when they sense movement and off after people leave.
Controls with infrared sensors detect changes in heat sources and need a direct view of people.
Controls with infrared/ultrasonic sensors have two detection methods to minimize false activation: infrared to sense heat sources and ultrasonic to sense motion. Use the app to adjust whether both or just one of these triggers will switch the lights.
Controls with a dimmer let you adjust the brightness of your lights.
Add companion switches to control lights manually without having to wire them directly into the light circuit. Attach them to any interior wall or outlet box and pair them wirelessly on the app.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Bulb Type | Coverage, sq. ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | For Max. No. of Companion Switches | Input Voltage | Max. Mounting Ht., ft. | Color | Housing Material | Ht. | Dia. | Wire Connection Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
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Infrared Sensor with Dimmer Switch | |||||||||||||
| Incandescent, CFL, Halogen, LED | 1,500 | 2 | 4 | 120V AC 277V AC | 20 | White | Plastic | 2 3/8" | 4 13/16" | Screw Terminals | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Infrared/Ultrasonic Sensor with Dimmer Switch | |||||||||||||
| Incandescent, CFL, Halogen, LED | 500 | 1 | 4 | 120V AC 277V AC | 20 | White | Plastic | 2 3/8" | 4 13/16" | Screw Terminals | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Incandescent, CFL, Halogen, LED | 2,000 | 2 | 4 | 120V AC 277V AC | 20 | White | Plastic | 2 3/8" | 4 13/16" | Screw Terminals | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Multi-Way Switch Type | Switch Action | Max. Transmission Distance, ft. | Mounting Location | No. of Batteries Included | Color | Housing Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 3 Way | Stays Switched (Maintained) | 50 | Wall | 2 | White | Plastic | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 000000 | 000000 |
Smart Wall-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Dimmers
Control the brightness of lights from your smartphone. Using a Bluetooth-connected app on your phone or tablet, you can schedule when lights turn on, adjust their brightness levels, and set their movement sensitivity. Also known as occupancy sensors, these dimmers turn lights on when motion is detected and off when people are away. You can override the motion sensor function with a tap on the app to manually switch or dim lights. They fit in standard wall plates.
Dimmers with infrared sensors detect changes in heat sources and require a direct view of people occupying the space to activate.
Dimmers with infrared/ultrasonic sensors minimize false activation by detecting changes in heat sources and motion. They can be set so that only one or both detection methods are required to activate and hold lights on.
For light controls with DC input voltage, you'll need a power controller to switch a 120V or 277V AC lighting circuit. Power controllers have a relay that switches a maximum 20-amp load.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| For Bulb Type | Coverage, sq. ft. | No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage | Max. Mounting Ht., ft. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Wire Connection Type | Specifications Met | Choose a Color | Each | Each | ||
Bluetooth Connection | ||||||||||||||
Infrared Sensor | ||||||||||||||
| Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, LED | 1,100 | 1 | 12V AC/12V DC/24V AC/24V DC | 4 | 4 1/8" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | White | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Incandescent, CFL, LED | 1,100 | 1 | 120V AC | 4 | 4 1/8" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | |
| LED | 1,100 | 1 | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 4 | 4 1/8" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | White | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Infrared/Ultrasonic Sensor | ||||||||||||||
| Incandescent, Halogen, CFL, LED | 1,100 | 1 | 12V DC/24V DC | 4 | 4 1/8" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | White | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Incandescent, CFL, LED | 1,100 | 1 | 120V AC | 4 | 4 1/8" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | |
| LED | 1,100 | 1 | 120V AC/208V AC/240V AC/277V AC | 4 | 4 1/8" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | |
Fixture-Mount Motion-Sensing Light Controls
Detect motion near your light fixture to turn lights on and off. Compared to switch-mount motion controls that detect from a single wall, these controls have a better view of the entire space since they sense motion from above. Also known as occupancy sensors, these controls have an infrared sensor that activates when it detects a change in heat. To work properly, they need an unobstructed view of your space. All have a time delay to turn lights off after a set time. Rated IP65, these controls are protected from washdowns.
These light controls monitor motion in a full circle for coverage in all directions. Those that cover 7,690 sq. ft. have lenses that can be swapped out to limit where they sense. Half-circle sensing lenses are best for concentrating coverage to a certain part of a room, such as a workstation or an entrance. Narrow sensing lenses are best for the end of aisles in spaces with high ceilings like those in warehouses and factories.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| Coverage, sq. ft. | Features | Sensing Spread | No. of Circuits Controlled | Input Voltage | Wattage | Max. Mounting Ht., ft. | Color | Housing Material | Connection Gender | Trade Size | Thread Type | Ht. | Dia. | Dp. | Wire Connection Type | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 7,690 | Dimmer Switch | Full Circle | 1 | 120V AC 277V AC | 800 W @ 120 V AC 1,200 W @ 277 V AC | 45 | White | Plastic | Male | 1/2 | NPT | 2 1/8" | 4" | 4 3/4" | Wire Leads | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 0000000 |
