Omega Products OSWT36 Installation Manual

SW14

1

⁄4 DIN Series and OSW Series

Rotary Selector Switches

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SW14 SERIES

1/4 DIN

96 x 96 mm (3.78")

OSW SERIES

76 x 76 mm (3.0")

127 x 127 mm (5.0")

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material is saved for their examination. After examining and
removing contents, save packing material in event reshipment
is necessary.

NOTE

The following items are supplied in the box:

• Rotary Selector Switch

• Mounting Hardware (hex nuts,
lock washers, flat washers)

• Terminal Screws

• Terminal Washers

• Template

• Extension Bezel

• User’s Guide

SW14 1/4 DIN Series and OSW Series
Rotary Selector Switches

SW14 Series

Page

Section 1 SW14 Series Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

Section 2 SW14 Series Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1

Section 3 SW14 Series Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1

Section 4 SW14 Series Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1

OSW Series

Section 5 OSW Series Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1

Section 6 OSW Series Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1

Section 7 OSW Series Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1

Section 8 OSW Series Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

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1-1

1

SW14 Series

Introduction

1.1 General Description

The SW14 Series rotary selector switches are designed to
provide isothermal, low-resistance switching in your temperature
measuring circuits. The isothermal design minimizes temperature
gradients between the input and the output thermocouple wiring
to avoid the generation of thermal EMF’s that add error to your
thermocouple temperature measuring circuits. Temperature­sensitive resistance transducers such as RTD’s and thermistors can
be switched with confidence, knowing that the low contact
resistance will not add any appreciable error to the measurement.

The SW14 models are 1/4DIN size and offer 2 to 34 positions in
two, three or four-pole versions.

The SW14 selector switch can be mounted into an existing 1/4 DIN
panel cutout.

To allow matching of a readout device in all switch positions, the
“off” position of each switch may be shorted or left as an open
circuit. Each pole is fully isolated. For quick and easy wiring, the
terminals located at the rear of the switch are clearly marked.

All switches are available with the standard round knob, or a
pistol-grip handle, and gold or silver plated contacts.

1-2

2.1 Wiring Procedure

When a switch is used for thermocouple circuitry, it is important

that the switch terminals are in a uniform temperature

environment. For example, cool or hot air drafts should be

avoided. Environmental temperature gradients can introduce

errors in thermocouple readings in spite of the switch’s isothermal

design.

The switch input wiring connections are housed in a circular base

unit defined as a single pole. Standard pole configurations consist

of two, three, or four poles. The end user determines which pole is

“+” and “-”. The terminal at the “contact rings” is used to connect

to the readout instrument.

Connect the inputs to each pole while maintaining a uniform color

code. Thermocouple circuits use red for the negative, and in RTD

circuits, red indicates positive. It does not matter which terminals

are used as long as the output is wired in the same manner as the

input. As the selector is rotated, each pole will be connected in

turn to the output without crossing the circuit wires.

The quick wire ring acts to guide the stripped lead directly under

the head of the terminal screws. At that point the screw can be

Lowered t fasten the wire securely (see diagram, page 2-2).

02-1

2

SW14 Series Wiring Procedure

2-2

2 SW 14 Series Wiring Procedure

SWITCHING

QUICK WIRE RING

#35 IS COMMON

LINK

WIRING PROCEDURE:

1. STRIP LEAD WIRE 5/16".

2. TWIST LEAD IF USING STRANDED TYPE WIRE.

3. WITH A SLOTTED SCREWDRIVER, RAISE SCREW
HIGH ENOUGH TO CLEAR WIRE DIAMETER.

4. INSERT STRIPPED LEAD THRU HOLE IN THE
QUICK WIRE RING AND UNDER THE SHOULDER
OF THE SCREW HEAD.

5. TURN SCREW TO SECURE WIRE.

6. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: RECOMMENDED WIRE - 20-24 GAGE
THE O3 5/8" PANEL CUTOUT FOR MOUNTING THE
SWITCH LIMITS THE PREWIRING OF HEA

VIER

GAGE
WIRE UNTIL AFTER THE SWITCH IS MOUNTED TO
THE PANEL.

35

34

33

32

31

1

2

5/16"
MIN.

NOTE: THE QUICK WIRE RING
IS REQUIRED AS A BARRIER
TO ISOLATE CONTACTS.

Figure 2-1. SW14 Series Wiring Procedure

02-3

SW 14 Series Wiring Procedure 2

–

INSTRUMENT

EXAMPLE: 6 POSITION

2 POLE WIRING

(USE T/C WIRE BETWEEN

SENSOR, SWITCH &

INSTRUMENT)

#6-32 HEX NUT

5/8 DIA. FLAT WASHER

#6 LOCK WASHER

NOTE:
THE QUICK WIRE RING HAS BEEN
REMOVED FROM ILLUSTRATION FOR
CLARITY, HOWEVER, THE QUICK WIRE
RING IS REQUIRED AS A BARRIER TO
ISOLATE CONTACTS.

BOTTOM VIEW

OF SWITCH

T/C

SHORTING LINK
(OFF POSITION
ALWAYS)

TOP VIEW

OF SWITCH

CONTACT RINGS
(COMMON)

+

+

–

–

+

(USE COPPER WIRE BETWEEN
SWITCH & INSTRUMENT)

SERIES 900 THERMISTOR
or 2 WIRE RTD

SECURITY FASTENERS RETAIN THE
QUICK WIRE RING AND ARE NOT IN
THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT

Figure 2-2. SW14 Series 2 Pole Wiring