Dpdt Illuminated Rocker Switch Wiring

Also relays can be used to switch higher draw accessories to reduce switch load and voltage drop.

Dpdt illuminated rocker switch wiring.

Mouser offers inventory pricing datasheets for illuminated dpdt on off on rocker switches. What do spst spdt dpst and dpdt mean. Rocker switch on off dpst illuminated panel mount red 1350 series check stock lead times 31 in stock for same day shipping. 2 methods are explained with associated wiring diagrams.

Wire a dpdt rocker switch for reversing polarity. Sp switches control only one electrical circuit. Dp switches control two independent circuits and act like two identical switches that are mechanically linked. An illuminated rocker switch is like a spst toggle switch with an extra terminal which allows the light to work.

The wiring diagram to the right will show how to wire and power this 12v 20amp on off on 3 way carling contura rocker switch. Sp and dp refer to single pole and double pole st and dt refer to single throw and double throw. When you need to control a dc motor such as a dc linear actuator you usually need to be able to swap the polarity on the wires going to the motor. You might want to review the article on toggle switch wiring before proceeding.

Order before 8pm est standard shipping mon fri. Illuminated dpdt on off on rocker switches are available at mouser electronics. Pole refers to the number of circuits controlled by the switch. This is how you wire a double pole double throw dpdt switch.