Specifications

TYPE W-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL SWITCHES
Features
• Lateral Push/Pull Contacts
• Up to 12 Positions
• Compact Size
• Roller-Wipe Spring Actuated Contacting
• Momentary, Maintained and Combination Contacting Designs
• Virtually Unlimited Switching Combinations
• Double Break Contacts per Stage
• Large Number of Contacts per Unit Available
• Slip and Lateral Contacts Available
• Options for Up To Three Key Interlocks
Instrument Switch Special Features
• Maintained Contact Type Used for Performing Various Circuit Combinations
• Pull to Lock for Safety Lockout
Control Switch Special Features
• Mechanical Red/Green Target
• Spring Return to Normal (Vertical) Position
• Positive Detent Positioning Roller Action Mechanism
• Slip and Lateral Contacts Available
Electrical Specifications
Continuous Ratings
• 20A/600 Volts
Interrupt Rating
• 30A/120VAC • 20A/240VAC • 8A/600VAC
• 5A/125VDC • 1A/250VDC
Pull contacts are rated for 10 amps continuous
Mechanical Specifications
Decks 1 to 8
Poles 1 to 48
Positions 2 to 12
Contacts Break-Before-Make (Non-Shorting);
Make-Before-Break (Shorting)
Action 30˚ Positive Indexing
Mounting Panel Mount
Panel Thickness 1⁄4" Max. Standard
Rotor Contacts Silver Plated Phosphor-bronze
Stationary Contacts Silver Plated, Bronze with Stud
Construction Contacts Enclosed in a Glass Polyester Frame
Depth Behind Panel (in)
No. of
Stages Dim. A
Dim. B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3.32
4.82
6.32
7.82
9.32
10.82
12.32
13.82
3.81
5.31
6.81
8.31
9.81
11.31
12.81
14.31
Approval
• UL E129204 • CSA Certified
Operation
The Type W-2 Switch is a rotary roller action switch. Rotation of the shaft causes the spring
loaded rotor rollers to move from one set of stationary contacts to another. The number of
roller contacts can vary from 1 to 6. On standard potential contacts, an insulated wheel is used
on both ends of the roller contact that rolls inside the stator frame.
Contact Terminals
Method of identifying contact terminal: Lettered Bands, Numbered Rows
Ordering Information
See pages 39 – 41
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