Used in the heavy equipment, marine, process control and instrumentation markets the R2 rotary switch is an excellent replacement for rocker switches offering improved visual position indication, additional lighting options and different styling opportunities on front panels. The R2 series is a sealed, lighted rotary switch which snaps into a 1.45 x .830" industry standard rocker switch panel opening. The rotary knob snaps on to a shaft and can be installed by the panel builder for those desiring that flexibility. The R2 rotary switch provides 3 positions in all combinations of momentary and maintained action. It is capable of handling loads from logic level to 20 amps (resistive). Sealing is to IP68 (1 meter immersion) via a shaft o-ring seal in front and a potted base in the back. Termination options include .250" fast on, solder lug or a snap on modular connector. The R2 offers unique lighting options including up to three independent LED light positions which illuminate a lens on the rotary knob. The bezel and the knob can be pad printed, sublimated or laser etched with symbols and legends as needed. This design provides more legend and lighting options than traditional rocker switches, handles the full range of electrical loads and is robust enough to survive in the most demanding applications.