ROCKER SWITCHES
1
DESCRIPTION
Eaton’s 1500/2500 series rocker
switch offers a designer touch that
will enhance any product line.
Ideal applications include
appliances, electronic
instrumentation, data processing,
communications, medical and
office equipment. Custom legends
are available on the switch
actuator and bezel.
High Inrush Option
The 1500H/2500H is designed
tohandle high inrush currents
upto100A peak inrush for
10milliseconds.
Hi-Lite Rocker with
HighInrushOption
This two color rocker version
brightly indicates the “ON”
position. This version spares the
expense of more costly illuminated
switches and is available with the
high inrush option.
SPECIFICATIONS
Ratings:
See selection tables.
Circuits:
1PST, 1PDT, 2PST, 2PDT
Maintained and momentary.
High Inrush Option
1PST, 2PST, maintained.
Hi-Lite Option
1PST, maintained.
Contact Mechanism:
Slow-make/Slow-break
buttcontact.
High Inrush Option
Slow-make/Slow-break
buttcontact.
Make:
High Inrush Option
100A peak inrush at 250V ac
for 10ms for 10,000
cyclesminimum.
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Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Rated
RockerSwitches — 1500/2500 Series
Start with this ...to get to your
Base Circuit Number ...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter... Complete Catalog Number
Base Circuit Base and Bezel Rocker Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
1500 -2 1 E 038 1500-21E038
HOW TO ORDER — MIDSIZE NON-ILLUMINATED
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 NON-ILLUMINATED SELECTION TABLE(BOLDFACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
Rating
E
15A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(4)A, 250V ac
15A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac
Black
White
Red
-1
-2
-3
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″Quick Connect
Solder Lugs
E
BSee Page
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Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
Position Position Position
ON NONE OFF 1500 1
1 P.S.T. ON* NONE OFF 1501 3
ON NONE OFF* 1505 4
1 P.D.T.ON NONE ON 1502 5
ON NONE ON* 1503 7
1 P.D.T. ON OFF ON 1504 6
1 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON* 1506 9
ON* OFF ON 1507 8
ON NONE OFF 2500 10
2 P.S.T ON* NONE OFF 2501 11
ON NONE OFF* 2505 12
2 P.D.T.ON NONE ON 2502 13
ON NONE ON* 2503 15
2 P.D.T. ON OFF ON 2504 14
2 P.D.T.ON* OFF ON* 2506 17
ON* OFF ON 2507 16
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Base and Bezel Rocker Termination Legend
Color Color Type (optional)
Color Code Color Code Termination Code Type
*Momentary contact.
Q1500 Type — Lever depressed toward terminal #3.
2500 Type — Lever depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
W#1500 — #1507 switches are supplied in 1500 type base.
#2500 — #2507 switches are supplied in 2500 type base.
EVDE: 10(4)A, 250V acµ, except 1504, 1506, 1507, 2504, 2506, 2607; 10(2)A, 250V acµ.
BASE
CIRCUIT
W
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
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10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac
15A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
15A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac
10A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(2)A, 250V ac
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1500R11E
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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:
50 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°F to +185°F).
International Approvals:
UL file E24354 or
E1148, WOYR2.
CSA file LR10538 or 45995
VDE listing 36088 or
6498-440.
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1500H114E112
2500HG11E
2500HA21E
31.70 max.
(1.248)
19.20 nom.
(.756)
23.09 ± .44
(.909)
Code "B" Alternative Solder Lug Only
Hole
Ø 2.50 nom.
(.098)
0.60 ± .10
(.024)
7.30 max.
(.287)
27.18 max.
(1.070)
12.27 ± .07
(.483)
27.30 ± .10
(1.075)
0.75 -3.00 (.030 -.118) Panel Thickness
Panel Opening
22.55 ± .05
(.888)
10.73 ± .08
(.422) 2.05 ± .05
(.042)
24.95 ± .30
(.982)
12.05 ± .05
(.474)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
6.325 ± .03
(.249) Wide
.815 ± .02
(.032) Thick
Combination Quick
Connect/Solder Lug
Code "E"
15.11 max.
(.595)
Matte Finish Bezel
Matte Finish Rocker
(Non-Illuminated)
Translucent Rocker
(Illuminated)
9.62 ±
(.380) .08
.07 8.90 ±
(.351) .26
.25
1500/1500H TYPE BASE
31.70 max.
(1.248)
19.20 nom.
(.756)
23.09 ± .44
(.909)
Code "B" Alternative Solder Lug Only
Hole
Ø 2.50 nom.
(.098)
0.60 ± .10
(.024)
22.25 ± .10
(.876)
27.30 ± .10
(1.075)
0.75 -3.00 (.030 -.118) Panel Thickness
Panel Opening
8.31 nom.
(.327)
26.05 ± .05
(1.026)
22.05 ± .05
(.868)
Hole
Ø 2.70 nom.
(.106)
26.11 max.
(1.028)
Matte Finish Bezel
Matte Finish Rocker
(Non-Illuminated)
Translucent Rocker
(Illuminated)
9.62 ±
(.380) .08
.07 8.90 ±
(.351) .26
.25
16.712 ±
(.658) .14
.14
7.30 max.
(.287)
27.18 max.
(1.070)
22.55 ± .05
(.888)
10.73 ± .08
(.422) 2.05 ± .05
(.042)
24.95 ± .30
(.982)
6.325 ± .03
(.249) Wide
.815 ± .02
(.032) Thick
Combination Quick
Connect/Solder Lug
Code "E"
2500/2500H TYPE BASE
DIMENSIONS APPROXIMATE IN MM (INCHES)
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ROCKER SWITCHES
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Midsize Illuminated and Non-Illuminated AC Rated
RockerSwitches — 1500/2500 Series (continued)
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 and Bezel Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Voltage Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
2500 G 2 2 E 038 2500G22E038
HOW TO ORDER — MIDSIZE ILLUMINATED
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 SELECTION TABLE(BOLDFACE TYPE INDICATES ITEMS NORMALLY IN DISTRIBUTOR STOCK)
Rating
15A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac
10(4)A, 250V ac
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
Solder Lugs
E
BSee
Page1.19
Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
Position Position Position
1 P.S.T.ON NONE OFF 1500 18
ON* NONE OFF 1501 21
2 P.S.T.ON NONE OFF 2500 28
ON* NONE OFF 2501 30
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Lens/Rocker Lamp Base and Bezel Termination Legend
Color Voltage Color Type (optional)
Color Code Voltage Code Color Code Termination Code Type
*Momentary contact.
Q1500 Type — Lever depressed toward terminal #3.
2500 Type — Lever depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
Start with this ...to get to your
Base Circuit Number ...add each appropriate Code Number or Letter... Complete Catalog Number
Base Circuit Base and Bezel Rocker Hi-Lite Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Color Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
1500H 1 1 4 E 038 1500H114E038
HOW TO ORDER — HI-LITE ROCKER WITH HIGH INRUSH OPTION
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:
HI-LITE ROCKER WITH HIGH INRUSH OPTION SELECTION TABLE
Rating
15A, 125V ac
10A, 250V ac E
10(2)A, 250V ac Black
White
Red
1
2
3
Black
White
Red
1
2
3
Black
White
Red
Green
Grey
1
2
3
4
5
6.3mm Tabs/
.250″Quick Connect
Solder Lugs
(Standard Rating Only)
E
BSee Page
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Poles
and
Throw
Circuit with Rocker in
UP CENTERDOWN Q
Position Position Position
1 P.S.T.ON NONE OFF 1500 — 1
ON* NONE OFF 1501 — 3
1 P.S.T. ON NONE OFF 1500H W 1
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Base and Bezel Rocker Hi-Lite Termination Legend
Color Color Color Type (optional)
Color Code Color Code Color Code Termination Code Type
*Momentary Contact.
Q1500 Type— Lever depressed toward terminal #2.
WHigh Inrush capabilities available only on basic catalog numbers beginning with 1500H.
EVDE: 10(4)A, 250V.
RVDE: 16(4)A, 250V.
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
22A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac R
16(4)A, 250V ac
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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 Base and Bezel Rocker Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
1500H 1 1 E 038 1500H11E038
HOW TO ORDER — HIGH INRUSH NON-ILLUMINATED
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:
HIGH INRUSH NON-ILLUMINATED SELECTION TABLE
Rating
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 1500H 1
2 P.S.T. ON NONE OFF 2500H 10
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Base and Bezel Rocker Termination Legend
Color Color Type (optional)
Color Code Color Code Termination Code Type
*Momentary Contact.
Q1500H Type— Rocker depressed toward terminal #2.
2500H Type— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
22A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
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 and Bezel Termination Legend Complete
Catalog Number Color Voltage Color Type (optional) Catalog Number
2500H G 2 2 E 038 2500HG22E038
HOW TO ORDER — HIGH INRUSH ILLUMINATED
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:
HIGH INRUSH ILLUMINATED SELECTION TABLE
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
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 1500H 18
2 P.S.T. ON NONE OFF 2500H 28
CODE LETTERS AND NUMBERS — ADD TO BASE CIRCUIT NUMBER
Lens/Rocker Lamp Base and Bezel Termination Legend
Color Voltage Color Type (optional)
Color Code Voltage Code Color Code Termination Code Type
*Momentary Contact.
Q1500H Type— Rocker depressed toward terminal #3.
2500H Type— Rocker depressed toward terminals #13 and #26.
BASE
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
NUMBER
SEE
PAGE4.29
22A, 125V ac
16A, 250V ac
16(4)A, 250V ac
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