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Choosing an Electrical Switch
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Thumbwheel Switches
Switch
Switch with Wheel Stop Tab
Actuate these switches by pushing the tab with your finger. They're often installed in joysticks.
Switches with a wheel stop tab make it easier to turn the wheel.
IP67 rated switches are protected from dust and temporary submersion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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| No. of Circuits Controlled | Switch Action | Input | Output | Angle from Center | Actuator Color | Electrical Connection Type | No. of Pins | Housing Color | Dp. Behind Panel | Each | |
Plastic Housing—IP67 | |||||||||||
For 0.64" Wd.×1.44" Ht. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||
| 1 | Springs Back (Momentary) | 5V DC | 0V DC-5V DC | 40° | Black | Pin Header | 4 | Black | 1/2" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Plastic Housing with Wheel Stop Tab | |||||||||||
For 0.42" Wd.×0.9" Ht. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||
| 1 | Springs Back (Momentary) | 5V DC | 0V DC-5V DC | 45° | Gray | Pin Header | 3 | Black | 0.69" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | Springs Back (Momentary) | 5V DC | 0.5V DC-4.5V DC | 45° | Black | Pin Header | 3 | Black | 0.69" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Plastic Housing with Wheel Stop Tab—IP67 | |||||||||||
For 0.64" Wd.×1.44" Ht. Panel Cutout | |||||||||||
| 1 | Springs Back (Momentary) | 5V DC | 0V DC-5V DC | 40° | Blue | Pin Header | 4 | Black | 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
Rotary Thumb Light Switches
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 |
Digital Potentiometers
More precise than analog potentiometers, these have a three-digit display that is easy to read. Also known as variable output switches or rheostats, they vary electrical flow to control speed, volume, and light intensity.
