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A rotary switch is a switch operated by rotation. These are often chosen when more than 2 positions are needed, such as a three-speed fan or a CB radio with multiple frequencies of reception or "channels". A rotary switch consists of a spindle or "rotor" that has a contact arm or "spoke" which projects from its surface like a cam.
Like other typical rotary switches, the single terminal connects to one of the multiple terminals by rotating a contact arm, sometimes called a wiper, to the desired position. Moving from one position to the next is called stepping, hence the name of the mechanism. Using traditional terminology, this is a single-pole, multi-position switch.
A rotary switch operates with a twisting motion of the operating handle with at least two positions. One or more positions of the switch may be momentary (biased with a spring), requiring the operator to hold the switch in the position. Other positions may have a detent to hold the position when released.
A diagram showing the wiring of a Gibson Les Paul electric guitar. Shown are the humbucker pickups with individual tone and volume controls (T and V, respectively), 3-way pickup selector switch, tone capacitors that form a passive low-pass filter, the output jack and connections between those components.
This category is for types of, or articles related to, electrical switch; see that article for an overview. Note that there are also other meanings of "switch", which are not covered by this category - see switch (disambiguation) .
Note the driven bevel gear on the right-hand side; this type has a steady rotary motion and does not employ an electromagnet for stepping. Bank of two-motion switches. The Strowger switch is the first commercially successful electromechanical stepping switch telephone exchange system.
The switches are then connected to each other by a pair of wires called "travelers" (or "strappers" in the UK), and the lamp is connected to the common terminal of the second switch, as shown. Using the traveler system, there are four possible permutations of switch positions: two with the light on and two with the light off.
3 Australian light switches and a "neon" indicator—in a 4-gang wall-plate. The lower switch is in the "on" or "down" position. Two Australian rocker switches (disassembled), together with a cutaway view, and a view of the switch connections An Australian architrave-mounted 2-gang switch plate and switches.