IDEC TW Series Instruction Sheet
Oiltight Switches & Pilot Devices
ø22mm - TW Series
Component Construction and General Instructions — TW Series
Instructions for Switches and Pilot Devices
TW Series: Adjustment for Panel Thickness
The panel thickness ring provides adjustment from 0.04” to 0.24” (1 to 6mm)
in 0.004” (0.1mm) increments. Rotate the ring until the markings around the
periphery are aligned for the desired thickness, as shown below.
Scale on Adjustment (in 0.1 mm)
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 0
0.1 mm
2
3
4
5
66
Ex. Panel thickness 2 mm
An adjustment for panel thicknesses shown below can be made quickly by using
the contact block remover tool.
1.6 mm
2.3 mm
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
Panel Thickness Scale
1 mm
(in 1 mm on the operator)
3
4
5
Ex. Panel thickness 2.6 mm
Switches & Pilot Lights Display Lights Relays & Sockets Timers Terminal Blocks
Note: When a nameplate
or an anti-rotation ring
is used, add 0.03”
(0.8mm) to the panel
thickness dimension.
Tool TW-KC1
1 mm
2 mm
3.5 mm
3.2 mm
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Circuit Breakers
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ø22mm - TW Series
Oiltight Switches & Pilot Devices
Instructions continued
Pilot Lights and Pushbuttons
IMPORTANT: Install the body of the TW control unit with the panel thickness scale facing up.
Octagonal and Round Bezels
Octagonal and round bezels screw into the operator. Use a locking ring wrench (optional) for secure tightening and easy removal. Round fl ush and extended buttons
Switches & Pilot LightsDisplay LightsRelays & SocketsTimersTerminal Blocks
snap onto the operator base. Mushroom buttons screw onto the operator base.
Every round lens can be used with or without legend markings. Engraving can be done on a white translucent plate which is placed in the lens, or clear mylar can be
printed and placed in the lens.
Round
Marking
Unit
Insert marking
plate under lens
Press in
Square Bezels
Square bezels are installed in a 3-step procedure. First install the base plate from the front. Then install the lock nut using the nut locking wrench (optional). Finally,
install the square bezel, which snap-fi ts onto the base plate. Square buttons also snap onto the operator base.
Marking
Plate
Lens
Press in round fl ush and
extended lens.
Screw in mushroom lens
Every square lens can be used with or without legend markings. Engraving can be done on a white translucent plate which is placed in the lens, or clear mylar can be
printed and placed in the lens. Square units include a round waterproof lens which screws into the operator. The square outer lens snaps on.
Square
Marking
Pilot Light
Illuminated Pushbutton
Units
Press in
Insert marking
plate under lens
Insert
Square Lens
Marking Plate
Insert marking
plate under lens
Square Lens
To remove square lens from operator, place a screwdriver under the indentation on the side of the lens. To remove the marking plate, place a screwdriver under the
indentation and lift out the plate. The lens retainer can be removed by pressing a 3/16” screwdriver into one of the recesses.
Marking Plate
Lens Retainer
Waterproof Lens
Marking Plate Engraving Area
Shape Engraving Area Used With Part Number
Round
Mushroom Ø 0.55” (14mm) Illuminated mushroom ALW3B
Circuit Breakers
Square
Square
Ø 0.55” (14mm) Illuminated pushbuttons ALW2B
Ø 0.55” (14mm) Pilot lights APW2B
q 0.83” (21mm)
q 0.83” (21mm)
Square pilot lights APQW1B
Square illuminated pushbuttons ALQW2B
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