ROCKER SWITCHES
1
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.
HighInrush and Splashguard
arealso available.
High Inrush
The 1600H/2600H is designed
tohandle high inrush currents
upto100A peak inrush for
10milliseconds.
Splashguard
This version features a uniquely
designed seal that resists moisture
and water, making it ideally suited
for marine, RV and food
processing applications.
Theoversized nylon lever with
smooth, matte finish, features a
convenient thumb depression
toensure effortless touch control.
Double pole switches feature
botha thumb depression and
aconvexcurve. 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
buttcontact.
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Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only
RockerSwitches — 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 BezelRocker/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(BOLDFACE 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
BSee
Page 1.19
Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
PositionPosition Position
ON NONE OFF 1600P1600 1
1 P.S.T. ON* NONE OFF 1601P1601 3
ON NONE OFF* 1605P1605 4
1 P.D.T.ON NONE ON 1602P1602 5
ON NONE ON* 1603P1603 7
1 P.D.T. ON OFF ON 1604P1604 6
1 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON* 1606P1606 9
ON* OFF ON 1607P1607 8
ON NONE OFF 2600P2600 10
2 P.S.T. ON* NONE OFF 2601P2601 11
ON NONE OFF* 2605P2605 12
2 P.D.T.ON NONE ON 2602P2602 13
ON NONE ON* 2603P2603 15
2 P.D.T. ON OFF ON 2604P2604 14
2 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON* 2606P2606 17
ON* OFF ON 2607P2607 16
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Finish Base and Bezel Rocker/Paddle Termination Legend
Color Color Type (optional)
Type Code T Color Code Color Code Termination Code Type
BASE
CIRCUIT
RockerPaddle
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac E
16A, 125V ac W
16A, 250V ac W
10(2)A, 250V ac R
16A, 125V ac W
16A, 250V ac W
10(2)A, 250V ac R
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac R
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac E
*Momentary contact.
Q1600 Type— Lever depressed toward terminal #3.
2600 Type— Lever depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
WUL, CSA only.
EBEAB, 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
10(2)A, 250V ac R
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1600-13E
1
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 MΩmax. at 1A, 4V dc.
Mechanical Life:
50,000 cycles min.
Insulation Resistance:
100 MΩmin.
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 ApprovalsQ:
ULW, CSA, VDE.
(See selection tables for
additional approvals).
1.15
1600HR21E
2600-12E
2600HA21E
36°
22.55 ± .05
(.888)
18°
7.10 ± .10
(.279)
7.30 max.
(.287)
27.18 max.
(1.070)
0.60 ± .10
(.024)
19.20 nom.
(.756)
23.09 ± .44
(.909)
Code "B" Alternative Solder Lug Only
Hole
Ø 2.50 nom.
(.098)
9.62 ±
(.380)
.08
.07 8.90 ±
(.351)
.26
.25
12.05 ± .05
(.474)
12.27 ± .07 (.483)
27.30 ± .10
(1.075)
Panel Opening
Panel Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
6.33 ± .03
(.249) Wide
0.82 ± .02
(.032) Thick
Combination Quick
Connect/Solder Lug
Code "E"
2.05 ± .05
(.042)
24.95 ± .30
(.982)
10.73 ± .08
(.422)
1600/1600H TYPE BASE
10.73 ± .08
(.422)
22.25 ± .10 (.876)
27.30 ± .10
(1.075)
Panel Opening
Panel Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
22.55 ± .05
(.888)
7.10 ± .10
(.279) 27.18 max.
(1.070)
6.33 ± .03
(.249) Wide
0.82 ± .02
(.032) Thick
26.05 ± .05
(1.026)
0.60 ± .10
(.024)
30.40 max.
(1.197) Combination Quick
Connect/Solder Lug
Code "E"
2.05 ± .05
(.042)
15.80 ± .20
(.622)
26.10 ± .10
(1.082)
8.31 nom.
(.327)
22.05 ± .05
(.868)
24.95 ± .30
(.982)
36°
18°
16.712 ±
(.658)
.138
.137
19.20 nom.
(.756)
23.09 ± .44
(.909)
Code "B" Alternative Solder Lug Only
Hole
Ø 2.50 nom.
(.098)
9.62 ±
(.380)
.08
.07 8.90 ±
(.351)
.26
.25
7.30 max.
(.287)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
2600/2600H TYPE BASE
DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE IN MM (INCHES)
QRefer to selection table for more information. WSplashguard is not UL Approved.
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ROCKER SWITCHES
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Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only
RockerSwitches — 1600/2600 Series (continued)
Start with this ...to get to your
Base Circuit Number ...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter... Complete Catalog Number
Base Circuit Independent Lens/Rocker Lamp Base & Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Lamp Color Voltage Bezel Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
1621 X W 5 3 E 038 1621XW53E038
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:
ILLUMINATED ROCKERS SELECTION TABLE(BOLDFACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
Rating
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
E
B
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″Quick
Connect
Solder Lugs
See
Page 1.19
Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
Position Position Position
ON NONE OFF 1600 18
ON* NONE OFF 1601 21
1 P.S.T. ON NONE OFF 1620X 20
ON* NONE OFF 1621X —
ON NONE OFF* 1625X —
1 P.D.T.ON NONE ON 1622X —
ON NONE ON* 1623X —
1 P.D.T. ON OFF ON 1624X —
ON* OFF ON* 1626X —
1 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON 1627X —
ON NONE OFF 2600 28
2 P.S.T. ON* NONE OFF 2601 30
ON NONE OFF* 2605 31
Indicator — — 1609 32
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Lens/Rocker Lamp Base & Termination Legend
Color Voltage Bezel Color Type (optional)
Color Code Voltage Code Color Code Type Code Code
*Momentary Contact.
Q1600 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.
EUL, CSA: 8A, 14V dc (T).
RVDE: 16(4)A 250V ac T85µLamp 125V and 250V. Marked on request only.
TUL, CSA: 8A, 14V dc (T). Marked on request only.
YVDE: 10(2)A, 250V ac T85µLamp 125V and 250V.
BASE
CIRCUIT
W
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V acE
16(4)A, 250V acR
16A, 125V ac E
16A, 250V ac E
10(2)A, 250V acT
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V acY
16A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac E
16(4)A, 250V acR
—
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Start with this ...to get to your
Base Circuit Number ...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter... Complete Catalog Number
Base Circuit Finish Base & Bezel Rocker Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
1600H M 2 1 E 038 1600HM21E038
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:
NON-ILLUMINATED HIGH INRUSH ROCKERS SELECTION TABLE(BOLDFACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
Rating
Standard
(Glossy)
Matte
R
M
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″Quick Connect E See
Page 1.19
Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
Position Position Position
1 P.S.T.ON NONE OFF 1600H 1
ON NONE OFF 1620H W 2
2 P.S.T. ON NONE OFF 2600H 10
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Finish Base & Bezel Rocker Termination Legend
Color Color Type (optional)
Type Code Color Code Color Code Termination Code Type
*Momentary Contact.
Q1600H Type— Rocker depressed toward terminal #2.
2600H Type— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
W#1620H switch is supplied in 2600H base.
EUL, 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.
RNo code required.
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
22A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
E
Start with this ...to get to your
Base Circuit Number ...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter... Complete Catalog Number
Base Circuit Lens/Rocker Lamp Base & Bezel Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Voltage Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
1600H R 2 1 E 038 1600HR21E038
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:
Q1600H 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).
EUL, 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.
ILLUMINATED HIGH INRUSH ROCKERS SELECTION TABLE(BOLDFACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
Rating
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
E
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″Quick
Connect See
Page 1.19
Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
Position Position Position
1 P.S.T.ON NONE OFF 1600H 18
ON NONE OFF 1620HX W 19
2 P.S.T. ON NONE OFF 2600H 28
— INDICATOR — 1609 32
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Lens/Rocker Lamp Base & Termination Legend
Color Voltage Bezel Color Type (optional)
Color Code Voltage Code Color Code Type Code Code
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
—
22A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
E
1
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ROCKER SWITCHES
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1.18
SPLASHGUARD ROCKER SELECTION TABLEQ
Rating WPoles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTER DOWN
Position Position Position
1 P.S.T.NONE OFF ON B1600 1
NONE OFF ON* B1601 3
1 P.D.T.NONE ON ON B1602 5
ON OFF ON B1604 6
1 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON* B1606 9
ON* OFF ON B1607 8
2 P.S.T.NONE OFF ON B2600 10
NONE OFF ON* B2601 11
2 P.D.T.NONE ON ON B2602 13
ON OFF ON B2604 14
2 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON* B2606 17
ON* OFF ON B2607 16
Black -1 1
2
3E
Black
White
Red
6.3mm Tabs/
0.250″Quick
Connect
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
BASE
CIRCUIT
* Momentary contact.
QSplashguard is not UL Approved.
WAll circuits also rated 10A, 28V dc resistive.
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Base Color Rocker Color Termination
Termination
Color Code Color Code Type Code
16A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
Start with this ...to get to your
Base Circuit Number ...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter... Complete Catalog Number
Base Circuit Base Rocker Termination Complete
Catalog Number Color Color Type Catalog Number
B1600 -1 1 E B1600-11E
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:
Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Only
RockerSwitches — 1600/2600 Series (continued)
Splash Guard
16A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
16A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
12.05 ± .05
(.474)
One Pole
22.05 ± .05
(.868)
12.70
(.500)
45.72
(1.800)
Ø 14.22(2)
(.560)
25.40
(1.000)
26.05 ± .05
(1.026)
19.26 ± .14
(.758)
22.05 ± .05
(.888)
27.18
(1.070)
Two Pole
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
(.249) Wide
+.03
-.02
10.75
(.424)
+.11
-.10
(.032) Thick
+.02
-.01
17°
12.27 ± .07
(.483)
27.30 ± .10
(1.075)
Panel Opening
Panel
Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
22.25 ± .10
(.876)
27.30 ± .10
(1.075)
Panel Opening
Panel
Thickness
0.75 -3.00
(.030 -.118)
6.32
0.81
SPLASHGUARD
DIMENSIONSAPPROXIMATE IN MM (INCHES)
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1.19
QFor additional legend options, contact your local Eaton Sales Representative.
MOST POPULAR LEGENDSQ— For 1500/2500 and 1600/2600 only.
HOW TO ORDER — LEGENDS
To order a rocker with a legend marking, add the three character Code to the end of the Catalog Number.
Example: 1500-21E becomes 1500-21E038.
If panel cutout fillers are
required in anticipation of
future rocker or paddle switch
installation, order Catalog
Number 1609DUM.
Specify color of base and
filler portion by using the
standard two digit color code
(base and lever) for
non-illuminated switches.
Example: 1609DUM11
Accessories — Panel Cutout Fillers 1609DUM11
038
630
014
657
653
671
Legend Code
039
656
023
714
730
725
734
752
746
760
735
Legend Code
O
F
F
O
N
I
0
O
F
F
O
N
O
F
F
O
N
0
I
0
P
O
W
E
R
I
0
I
0
O
F
F
O
N
O
F
F
-
O
O
N
-
I
O
F
F
O
N
0
0
0
Legend Code
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