1
ROCKER SWITCHES
Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only
Rocker Switches — 1600/2600 Series
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.
...to get to your
Complete Catalog Number
Complete
Catalog Number
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:
Start with this
Base Circuit Number
Base Circuit
Catalog Number
...add each appropriate
Code Number
or
Letter...
Base and Bezel Rocker/Paddle Termination
Color
Color
Type
Finish
Legend
(optional)
1600
M
2
1
E
038
1600M21E038
NON-ILLUMINATED ROCKER SELECTION TABLE
Circuit with Rocker in
Rating
UP
CENTER DOWN
Q
Poles Position Position Position
and
Throw
(BOLD FACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE 4.29
Type
Base and Bezel
Color
Color
Code
Rocker/Paddle
Color
Color
Code
Termination
Type
Termination
Code
Legend
(optional)
Type
BASE
CIRCUIT
Rocker Paddle
Finish
Code
T
1 P. S.T.
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
E
1 P D.T.
.
16A, 125V ac
W
16A, 250V ac
W
1 P D.T.
.
10(2)A, 250V ac
R
10A, 125V ac
1 P D.T.
.
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac
R
2 P S.T.
.
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
E
2 P D.T.
.
16A, 125V ac
W
16A, 250V ac
W
2 P D.T.
.
10(2)A, 250V ac
R
10A, 125V ac
2 P D.T.
.
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac
R
ON
ON*
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON*
ON*
ON
ON*
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON*
ON*
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
OFF
OFF
OFF
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF*
ON
ON*
ON
ON*
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF*
ON
ON*
ON
ON*
ON
1600
P1600
1601 P1601
1605 P1605
1602 P1602
1603
P1603
1604
P1604
1606 P1606
1607 P1607
2600
P2600
2601 P2601
2605 P2605
2602
P2602
2603 P2603
2604
P2604
2606 P2606
2607 P2607
1
3
4
5
7
6
9
8
10
11
12
13
15
14
17
16
Black
White
M
Red
1
2
3
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″ Quick
Connect
Solder Lugs
Standard
(Glossy)
Matte
—
E
B
See
Page 1.19
1.14
*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.
High Inrush Option
Slow-make/Slow-break butt
contact with mechanical break.
Make:
High Inrush Option
100A peak inrush at 250V ac
for 10ms for 10,000
cycles minimum.
Break:
High Inrush Option
16A, 250V ac for 10,000
cycles minimum.
Contact Material:
Silver inlay over copper.
Contact Resistance:
10 MΩ max. at 1A, 4V dc.
Mechanical Life:
50,000 cycles min.
Insulation Resistance:
100 MΩ min.
Dielectric Withstand:
1000V RMS minimum.
Terminal Types:
Standard — 6.3mm
tabs/.250″ Quick-connect.
Optional — Solder lug.
Termination Material:
Common (Center) — Copper
fine silver plated.
End — Copper.
Lamp — Brass.
Mounting:
See dimensions.
Operating
Temperature Range:
0°C to 85°C
(+32° to +185°F).
International Approvals
Q
:
UL
W
, CSA, VDE.
(See selection tables for
additional approvals).
1600-13E
1
DIMENSIONS
APPROXIMATE IN MM (INCHES)
1600/1600H TYPE BASE
36°
18°
24.95
±
.30
(.982)
2.05
±
.05
(.042)
7.30 max.
(.287)
0.60
±
.10
(.024)
Combination Quick
Connect/Solder Lug
Code "E"
6.33
±
.03
7.10
±
.10
(.249) Wide
(.279)
0.82
±
.02
(.032) Thick
Hole
Ø 2.50 nom.
(.098)
.08
9.62
±
.07
(.380)
10.73
±
.08
(.422)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
1600HR21E
27.18 max.
(1.070)
22.55
±
.05
(.888)
12.05
±
.05
(.474)
12.27
±
.07 (.483)
23.09
±
.44
(.909)
.26
8.90
±
.25
19.20 nom.
(.756)
(.351)
Code "B" Alternative Solder Lug Only
27.30
±
.10
(1.075)
Panel Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
Panel Opening
2600/2600H TYPE BASE
36°
18°
24.95
±
.30
(.982)
2.05
±
.05
(.042)
15.80
±
.20
(.622)
2600-12E
7.30 max.
(.287)
30.40 max.
(1.197)
0.60
±
.10
(.024)
Combination Quick
Connect/Solder Lug
Code "E"
6.33
±
.03
7.10
±
.10
(.249) Wide
(.279)
0.82
±
.02
(.032) Thick
10.73
±
.08
(.422)
8.31 nom.
(.327)
26.10
±
.10
(1.082)
26.05
±
.05
(1.026)
27.18 max.
(1.070)
22.55
±
.05
(.888)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
.138
16.712
±
.137
(.658)
22.05
±
.05
(.868)
22.25
±
.10 (.876)
Hole
Ø 2.50 nom.
(.098)
.08
9.62
±
.07
(.380)
23.09
±
.44
(.909)
19.20 nom.
(.756)
.26
8.90
±
.25
(.351)
Panel Opening
27.30
±
.10
(1.075)
Panel Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
2600HA21E
Code "B" Alternative Solder Lug Only
Q
Refer to selection table for more information.
W
Splashguard is not UL Approved.
1.15
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ROCKER SWITCHES
Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only
Rocker Switches — 1600/2600 Series
(continued)
HOW TO ORDER — ILLUMINATED ROCKERS
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:
Start with this
Base Circuit Number
Base Circuit
Catalog Number
...add each appropriate
Code Number
or
Letter...
Lens/Rocker
Lamp
Base &
Termination
Color
Voltage
Bezel Color
Type
...to get to your
Complete Catalog Number
Complete
Catalog Number
Independent
Lamp
Legend
(optional)
1621
X
W
5
3
E
038
1621XW53E038
ILLUMINATED ROCKERS SELECTION TABLE
Circuit with Rocker in
Rating
Poles
and
Throw
UP
CENTER DOWN
Q
Position Position Position
(BOLD FACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
BASE
CIRCUIT
W
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE 4.29
18
21
20
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
28
30
31
32
Lens/Rocker
Color
Color
Code
Lamp
Voltage
Voltage
Code
Base &
Bezel Color
Color
Code
Termination
Type
Type
Code
Legend
(optional)
Code
.
16A, 125V ac 1 P S.T.
16A, 250V ac
E
16(4)A, 250V ac
R
1 P D.T.
.
16A, 125V ac
E
16A, 250V ac
E
1 P D.T.
.
10(2)A, 250V ac
T
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac 1 P D.T.
.
10(2)A, 250V ac
Y
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
E
2 P S.T.
.
16(4)A, 250V ac
R
—
ON
ON*
ON
ON*
ON
ON
ON
ON
ON*
ON*
ON
ON*
ON
Indicator
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
OFF
OFF
OFF
NONE
NONE
NONE
—
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF*
ON
ON*
ON
ON*
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF*
—
1600
1601
1620X
1621X
1625X
1622X
1623X
1624X
1626X
1627X
2600
2601
2605
1609
No Lamp
Amber
Green
Red
White
(Clear)
A
G
R
W
125V Neon
250V Neon
6V Filament
12V Filament
24V Filament
0
1
2
4
5
6
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″ Quick
Connect
Solder Lugs
E
B
See
Page 1.19
*Momentary Contact.
Q
1600 Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminal #2.
2600 Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
W
#1600 — #1609 switches are supplied in 1600 type base.
#1620 — #1627 switches are supplied in 2600 type base. (Must have
“X”
code).
#2600 — #2605 switches are supplied in 2600 type base.
E
UL, CSA: 8A, 14V dc (T).
R
VDE: 16(4)A 250V ac T85µ Lamp 125V and 250V. Marked on request only.
T
UL, CSA: 8A, 14V dc (T). Marked on request only.
Y
VDE: 10(2)A, 250V ac T85µ Lamp 125V and 250V.
1.16
HOW TO ORDER — NON-ILLUMINATED HIGH INRUSH ROCKERS
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:
Start with this
Base Circuit Number
Base Circuit
Catalog Number
...add each appropriate
Code Number
or
Letter...
Base & Bezel
Rocker
Termination
Color
Color
Type
...to get to your
Complete Catalog Number
Complete
Catalog Number
1
Finish
Legend
(optional)
1600H
M
2
1
E
038
1600HM21E038
NON-ILLUMINATED HIGH INRUSH ROCKERS SELECTION TABLE
Circuit with Rocker in
Rating
Poles
and
Throw
UP
Position
CENTER DOWN
Q
Position Position
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE 4.29
(BOLD FACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Finish
Base & Bezel
Color
Code
Color
Code
Rocker
Color
Color
Code
Termination
Type
Termination
Code
Legend
(optional)
Type
Type
22A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
E
1 P S.T.
.
ON
ON
NONE
NONE
OFF
OFF
1600H
1620H
W
1
2
Standard
(Glossy)
Matte
R
Black
White
1
2
3
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″ Quick Connect
E
See
Page 1.19
2 P S.T.
.
ON
NONE
OFF
2600H
10
M
Red
*Momentary Contact.
Q
1600H Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminal #2.
2600H Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
W
#1620H
switch is supplied in 2600H base.
E
UL, CSA: 1 Hp @ 125V or 250V ac; 6A, 125V ac (L) rating; 10A, 14V dc (T).
BEAB, VDE, SEMKO: 16(4)A 250V ac T85.
R
No code required.
HOW TO ORDER — ILLUMINATED HIGH INRUSH ROCKERS
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:
Start with this
Base Circuit Number
Base Circuit
Catalog Number
...add each appropriate
Code Number
or
Letter...
Lens/Rocker
Lamp
Base & Bezel
Termination
Color
Voltage
Color
Type
...to get to your
Complete Catalog Number
Complete
Catalog Number
Legend
(optional)
1600H
R
2
1
E
038
1600HR21E038
ILLUMINATED HIGH INRUSH ROCKERS SELECTION TABLE
Circuit with Rocker in
Rating
UP
Poles
and Position
Throw
CENTER DOWN
Q
Position Position
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE 4.29
(BOLD FACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Lens/Rocker
Color
Color
Code
Lamp
Voltage
Voltage
Code
Base &
Bezel Color
Color
Code
Termination
Type
Type
Code
Legend
(optional)
Code
.
22A, 125V ac 1 P S.T.
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
E
ON
ON
ON
NONE
NONE
NONE
OFF
OFF
OFF
—
1600H
1620HX
W
2600H
1609
18
19
28
32
2 P S.T.
.
—
Amber
Green
Red
White
(Clear)
A
G
R
W
No Lamp
125V Neon
250V Neon
6V Filament
12V Filament
24V Filament
0
1
2
4
5
6
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″ Quick
Connect
E
See
Page 1.19
—
INDICATOR
Q
1600H Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminal #3
.
1620H Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
2600H Type
— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
W
#1620H
switch is supplied in 2600H type base. (Must have
“X”
code).
E
UL, CSA: 1 Hp @ 125V or 250V ac; 6A, 125V ac (L) rating; 10A, 14V dc (T).
VDE: 16(4)A 250V ac T85 Lamp 125V and 250V. Marked on request only.
1.17
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ROCKER SWITCHES
Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only
Rocker Switches — 1600/2600 Series
(continued)
Splash Guard
HOW TO ORDER — SPLASHGUARD 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:
Start with this
Base Circuit Number
Base Circuit
Catalog Number
...add each appropriate
Code Number
or
Letter...
Rocker
Termination
Color
Type
...to get to your
Complete Catalog Number
Complete
Catalog Number
Base
Color
B1600
-1
1
E
B1600-11E
SPLASHGUARD ROCKER SELECTION TABLE
Q
Circuit with Rocker in
Rating
W
Poles
and
Throw
UP
Position
CENTER
Position
DOWN
Position
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE 4.29
1
3
5
6
9
8
10
11
13
14
17
16
Black
Black
-1
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
0.250″ Quick
Connect
E
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Base Color
Color
Code
Rocker Color
Color
Code
Termination
Termination
Type
Code
16A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
16A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
16A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
1 P S.T.
.
1 P D.T.
.
1 P D.T.
.
2 P S.T.
.
2 P D.T.
.
2 P D.T.
.
NONE
NONE
NONE
ON
ON*
ON*
NONE
NONE
NONE
ON
ON*
ON*
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
ON*
ON
ON
ON*
ON
ON
ON*
ON
ON
ON*
ON
B1600
B1601
B1602
B1604
B1606
B1607
B2600
B2601
B2602
B2604
B2606
B2607
* Momentary contact.
Q
Splashguard is not UL Approved.
W
All circuits also rated 10A, 28V dc resistive.
DIMENSIONS
APPROXIMATE IN MM (INCHES)
SPLASHGUARD
17°
Ø 14.22(2)
(.560)
+.03
6.32 -.02
(.249) Wide
+.02
0.81 -.01
(.032) Thick
19.26
±
.14
(.758)
27.18 22.05
±
.05
(.888)
(1.070)
12.70
(.500)
26.05
±
.05
(1.026)
+.11
10.75 -.10
(.424)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
12.05
±
.05
(.474)
One Pole
22.05
±
.05
(.868)
Two Pole
22.25
±
.10
(.876)
Panel
Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
27.30
±
.10
(1.075)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
45.72
(1.800)
25.40
(1.000)
12.27
±
.07
(.483)
27.30
±
.10
(1.075)
Panel
Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
Panel Opening
Panel Opening
1.18