Specifications

MIL-STD- 1472E
5.4.2.1.1.1 @. Rotary selector switches (see Fig. 4) should be used for discrete functions
when three or more detented positions are required.
Rotaryseleetion switches should not be used for a
two-position function unless prompt visual identification of control position is of primary importance
and speed of control operation is not critical.
5.4.2 .1.1.2 MovimzDO
inter. Rotary selector switches should be desigtd with a moving
pointer and a fixed scale.
5.4.2 .1.1.3 Shax. Moving pointer knobs shall be bar shaped with parallel sides and its index
end tapered to a point. Exceptions may be made when pointer knobs are shape-coded or when space is
restricted and torque is light, Shape-ding shall be used when a group of rotaty controls, used for
different iimctions, is pla~ on the same panel and control confusion might othetwise result.
5.4.2 .1.1.4 Positions. A rotary selector switch that is not visible to the operator during normal
system operation shall have no more than 12 positions.
A rotary switch that is constantly visible to the
operator shall have not more than 24 positions. In addition, the following criteria shall apply:
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