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Red illuminated selector switch, 22 mm, short handle, black bezel

Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric ZB5AK1243 illuminated selector switch 2 pos 22 mm red

SKU CH-GSW7-NZ337

A 22 mm illuminated selector switch with two maintained positions, rated IP66, IP67, IP69 and IP69K for harsh environments

  • Color familyRed
  • Product typeLight Switch
  • Color and finishBlue
  • Red lever gives clear visual status
  • Two maintained positions for reliable mode selection
  • IP66, IP67, IP69 and IP69K sealing resists harsh environments
  • 22 mm mounting fits standard panels
  • Certified to CSA 22.2 No. 14, IEC 60947 series and UL 508

Schneider Electric ZB5AK1243 Selector Switch

The Schneider Electric ZB5AK1243 is a 22 mm illuminated selector switch with two maintained positions and a red lever operator. It is built for industrial control panels that need a durable, panel-mounted switching device. The plastic bezel and operator head resist harsh environments. NEMA and IP ratings confirm suitability for wash-down and outdoor use.

Ideal for panel builders and maintenance teams

This switch suits engineers specifying NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 4X, 13 or IP66, IP67, IP69, IP69K rated devices for machinery, process equipment or outdoor enclosures. It is not for applications requiring momentary action, a cam mechanism, or a different operator colour or size. Buyers needing a key-operated or push-button format should look elsewhere.

22 mm mounting with NEMA 4X and IP69K sealing

The single specification that decides fit is the 22 mm mounting diameter combined with NEMA 4X and IP69K ingress protection. These ratings guarantee the switch withstands high-pressure, high-temperature wash-downs common in food, beverage and pharmaceutical plants. Verify the panel cut-out and environmental requirements match before ordering.

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Price $19.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSchneider Electric
Product typeLight Switch
Color familyRed
Color and finishBlue

Questions about this item

What NEMA and IP ratings does the ZB5AK1243 selector switch carry, and what do they cap in practice?

The switch is rated NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 4X, 13 and IP66, IP67, IP69, IP69K, meaning it resists dust, water jets, high-pressure wash-down and temporary immersion in industrial environments.

What cut-out and bezel dimensions does the 22 mm red selector switch need to mount?

It requires a standard 22 mm panel cut-out; the operator head and bezel are both plastic, with a black bezel that sits flush once the mounting nut is tightened.

How is the maintained-action selector switch wired, and what step do installers often miss?

Wire the contact blocks to the screw terminals on the rear, then secure the switch with the locking nut; the step often missed is verifying the cam orientation matches the required maintained/maintained sequence before final tightening.

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