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OJdoesIt

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What is the name and/or description of the switch on this device at the bottom?
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AnalogKid

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It looks like a variation of a rotary switch called a lever switch. Can you open up the unit?

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OJdoesIt

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After further research, I see that it is called a (progressive) slide switch. Sucks that I can't find any parts supplier that sale it with a long lever like such.
 

AnalogKid

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It definitely has a rotary handle, but internally it could be actuating a linear slide switch. That would account for the lack-of-depth.

Multi-position slide switches are catalog items from Alps and others. Should be some options at DK and Mouser.

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KJ6EAD

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The switch used in the Federal Signal 660000 control unit shown in the original post is a 3-position slide switch. It's available as a part from them.
 

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The switch used in the Federal Signal 660000 control unit shown in the original post is a 3-position slide switch. It's available as a part from them.
Although it appears to be 4 posn with off & 1-2-3 posn's LED iluminated?
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KJ6EAD

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Although it appears to be 4 posn with off & 1-2-3 posn's LED iluminated?
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That's a good point. My information came from the manufacturer and may have been a functional rather than technical description.
 
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