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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.

    14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches

    Image of Product. Round. Front orientation. Round Push Button. 14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.
    Image of Product. Round with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Push-Button Switches. 14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches, Wire Lead Connection, Round Push Button.
    Image of Product. Square. Front orientation. Square Push Button. 14 mm Panel-Mount Push-Button Switches.

    Round

    Round with

    Wire Leads

    Square

    These switches are rated IP67 for protection from dust and temporary submersion.
    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.
    IP69K Enclosure Rating—IP69K rated switches withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns.
    Wire
    Leads
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Action
    No. of
    Terminals
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage
    Dia.
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp. Behind
    Panel
    No.
    of
    Lg.
    Choose an Actuator
    Color
    Each
    Metal Actuator Base with Wire Lead Connection
     
    Round Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"1"219"Black, Red6915K24000000
     
    Round Push Button—Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V AC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"15/16"219"Black, Red6915K1400000
     
    Square Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V AC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"15/16"219"Black, Red6915K1200000
     
    Metal Actuator Base with Quick-Disconnect-Terminal Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V AC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"1/2"Black, Red6915K1100000
     
    Metal Actuator Base with Tab Wire Connection
     
    Round Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"Black, Red6915K2200000
     
    Round Push Button—Illuminated (IP67, IP69K)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    4SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"Black, Red6915K2300000
     
    Square Push Button—Not Illuminated (IP67)
    11 Off
    Momentary
    2SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 48V AC, 0.2 amp @ 50V DC250V AC
    50V DC
    11/16"11/16"11/16"Black, Red6915K2100000
     

    Magnetically Actuated Switches

    Image of Product. Style J. Front orientation. Style J. Magnetically Actuated Switches.
    Image of Product. Style K. Front orientation. Style K. Magnetically Actuated Switches.

    Style J

    Style K

    Image of Specification. 3-Pole M8 Plug. Front orientation. 3 Poles. Magnetically Actuated Switches.

    3-Pole

    M8 Plug

    Image of Specification. 4-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 4 Poles. Magnetically Actuated Switches.

    4-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    These switches actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance, and reset when the magnet moves away. They’re often used to detect when a door or window opens. Mount the switch in a stationary position, such as a door frame, and mount the magnet to a movable object, such as the door. They do not include a safety relay and cannot be used with safety-guard doors found on machinery.
    M8 Connection and M12 Connection—Switches with a M12 or M8 plug connect to cords with a socket (sold separately), allowing you to quickly connect and disconnect the switch.
    LED Status Indicator—Switches with an LED status indicator let you visually confirm that it’s connected and whether it’s actuated.
    IP65 Enclosure Rating—IP65 rated switches protect against rinsing and dust.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 rated switches protect against temporary submersion, as well as dust and dirt.
    IP68 Enclosure Rating—IP68 rated switches protect against washdowns and continuous submersion.
    IP69K Enclosure Rating—Use IP69K rated switches in demanding environments, such as roadways.
    Switches
    Replacement
    Magnets
    Wire
    Leads
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Mounting Thread
    Size
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads and LED Status Indicator
    J11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.36"361.09"0.63"0.4"IP67
    65985K502000000065985K408000000
     
    Plastic Housing with 3-Pole M8 Plug and LED Status Indicator
    J11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.36"1.45"0.63"0.4"IP67
    65985K50100000065985K40800000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing with Wire Leads and LED Status Indicator
    K11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.36"360.31"1.96"M8 × 1 mmIP67
    65985K51300000065985K40800000
    K11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.36"360.47"1.96"M12 × 1 mmIP67
    65985K51500000065985K40800000
    K11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.75"360.71"1.96"M18 × 1 mmIP67
    65985K51400000065985K40800000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing with 4-Pole M12 Plug and LED Status Indicator
    K11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC303.94"0.71"2.36"M18 × 1 mmIP68, IP69K
    65985K50700000065985K40800000
    K11 On
    SPST-NC
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.36"0.47"2.36"M12 × 1 mmIP65, IP67
    65985K50500000065985K40800000
    K11 On
    SPST-NC
    0.2 amp @ 3V DC302.75"0.71"2.36"M18 × 1 mmIP65, IP67
    65985K50600000065985K40800000
     
    Cords for Switches with Plug Connection

    Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches, Flush Mount.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches, Surface Mount.
    Image of Product. Surface Mount with Conduit Connection. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches, Surface Mount, Conduit Trade Size 1/2.

    Flush Mount

    Surface Mount

    Surface Mount

    with Conduit

    Connection

    Prevent unauthorized use of doors or windows with a combination of coded magnets and contacts that wire to an alarm system. The coded magnets mean they can’t be bypassed with regular magnets. These switches actuate when the magnet comes within sensing distance of the switch and reset when the magnet moves away. Mount the magnet to your door or window and the switch to the frame. Connect the switch contacts to an alarm system, which will trigger when the magnet is pulled away as your door or window is opened.
    Flush Mount—Flush-mount switches are designed to mount against the door jam. They have a cord grip to reduce strain on your cord.
    Surface Mount—Surface-mount switches mount on the surface of your door.
    Conduit Trade Size 1/2—Switches with a 1/2 conduit connection are ready to directly attach to your conduit.
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    No. of
    Terminals
    Conduit
    Trade Size
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Features
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Painted Zinc Housing with Screw Terminals
     
    Screw On—Flush Mount
    21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    0.2 amp @ 30V DC0.26"74.33"1.38"1.26"Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) Alarm, Nickel-Plated Brass Cord GripIP67
    7612N13000000000
     
    Screw On—Surface Mount
    21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    0.2 amp @ 30V DC0.26"72.96"1.38"1.34"Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) AlarmIP67
    7612N1200000000
    21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    0.2 amp @ 30V DC0.26"71/2
    2.96"1.38"1.34"Auxiliary NO (Normally Open) AlarmIP67
    7612N1100000000
     
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