ROCKER SWITCHES

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DESCRIPTION

Eaton’s 1600/2600 series of

midsize snap-in rocker and paddle

switches have worldwide

approvals at up to 16A, 250V ac.

One switch can be used for both

domestic and foreign markets.

Ideal applications include

appliances, electronic

instrumentation, data processing,

communications, medical

equipment, office equipment and

many more. A wide circuit variety

is offered in a choice of standard

and custom colors for illuminated

and non-illuminated versions.

Custom legends are available on

the switch lever and bezel.

High Inrush and Splashguard

are also available.

High Inrush

The 1600H/2600H is designed

to handle high inrush currents

up to 100A peak inrush for

10 milliseconds.

Splashguard

This version features a uniquely

designed seal that resists moisture

and water, making it ideally suited

for marine, RV and food

processing applications.

The oversized nylon lever with

smooth, matte finish, features a

convenient thumb depression

to ensure effortless touch control.

Double pole switches feature

both a thumb depression and

a convex curve. See page 1.18.

SPECIFICATIONS

Ratings:

See selection tables.

Circuits:

1PST, 1PDT, 2PST, 2PDT.

Maintained and momentary.

High Inrush Option

1PST, 2PST.

Maintained.

Contact Mechanism:

Slow-make/Slow-break

butt contact.

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Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only

Rocker Switches — 1600/2600 Series

Start with this

...to get to your

Base Circuit Number

...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter...

Complete Catalog Number

Base Circuit

Finish

Base and Bezel Rocker/Paddle

Termination

Legend

Complete

Catalog Number

Color

Color

Type

(optional)

Catalog Number

1600

M

2

1

E

038

1600M21E038

HOW TO ORDER — NON-ILLUMINATED ROCKER

To determine your Complete Catalog Number, you must start with the appropriate Base Circuit Number

and add the appropriate Code Letters and/or Numbers as in the example below:

NON-ILLUMINATED ROCKER SELECTION TABLE

(BOLD FACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)

Rating

Standard

(Glossy)

Matte

—

M

Black

White

Red

1

2

3

1

2

3

Black

White

Red

6.3mm Tabs/

.250

″ Quick

Connect

Solder Lugs

E

B

See

Page 1.19

Poles

and

Throw

Circuit with Rocker in

UP

Position Position

Position

ON

NONE

OFF

1600 P1600

1

1 P. S.T.

ON*

NONE

OFF

1601 P1601

3

ON

NONE

OFF*

1605 P1605

4

1 P. D.T.

ON

NONE

ON

1602 P1602

5

ON

NONE

ON*

1603 P1603

7

1 P. D.T.

ON

OFF

ON

1604 P1604

6

1 P. D.T.

ON*

OFF

ON*

1606 P1606

9

ON*

OFF

ON

1607 P1607

8

ON

NONE

OFF

2600 P2600

10

2 P. S.T.

ON*

NONE

OFF

2601 P2601

11

ON

NONE

OFF*

2605 P2605

12

2 P. D.T.

ON

NONE

ON

2602 P2602

13

ON

NONE

ON*

2603 P2603

15

2 P. D.T.

ON

OFF

ON

2604 P2604

14

2 P. D.T.

ON*

OFF

ON*

2606 P2606

17

ON*

OFF

ON

2607 P2607

16

CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER

Finish

Base and Bezel

Rocker/Paddle

Termination

Legend

Color

Color

Type

(optional)

Type

Color

Code

Color

Code

Termination

Code

Type

BASE

CIRCUIT

Rocker Paddle

CIRCUIT

NUMBER

SEE

PAGE 4.29

16A, 125V ac

16A, 250V ac

10A, 125V ac

10A, 250V ac

16A, 125V ac

16A, 250V ac

*Momentary contact.

Q 1600 Type — Lever depressed toward terminal #3.

2600 Type — Lever depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.

W UL, CSA only.

E BEAB, VDE, S, FI, USE, N, D, KEMA — 16(4)A, 250V ac; T85µ.

R BEAB, VDE, S, FI, USE, N, D, KEMA — 10(2)A, 250V ac; T85µ.

T To order the standard, add a “dash” to the Catalog Number. Example: 1600-11E.

10A, 125V ac

10A, 250V ac

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