KCD2-203 Heavy Duty DPDT Rocker Switch – 6-Pin 3-Position (ON-OFF-ON) Power Switch

Product Description: The KCD2-203 is a versatile 3-position rocker switch designed for complex circuit management. Featuring a Double Pole Double Throw (DPDT) configuration with a centre-off position, it allows the user to switch between two independent circuit states or completely isolate the load in the middle position. This switch is a critical component for the engineering projects at Robogears Pvt Ltd, specifically for manual motor direction control (Forward-Stop-Reverse) and selecting between dual power inputs (e.g., Solar vs. Grid). Its compact KCD2 frame fits perfectly into medium-sized enclosures while handling significant electrical loads.

Key Highlights

• 3-Position Versatility (ON-OFF-ON): Provides a dedicated centre "OFF" position, ensuring that the system can be safely neutralised without unplugging.

• Dual Circuit Management: The 6-pin design allows you to control two separate power lines or signal paths simultaneously with a single physical toggle.

• Rugged Snap-In Mount: Features standard serrated clips for a secure, flush-mount fit in rectangular panel cutouts, requiring no additional hardware.

• High Contrast Markings: Clearly labelled with "I - O - II" symbols to help operators distinguish between the two active states and the neutral centre.

• Silver-Alloy Contacts: Engineered for low contact resistance and minimal arcing, extending the life of the switch even under repetitive switching cycles.

Prototyping & Installation Tip

Motor Polarity Reversal (H-Bridge Logic): At your Pimpri workshop, this switch is most commonly used to reverse DC motors without a microcontroller.

1. Connect the Power Supply (+ and -) to the two Center Pins.

2. Connect the Motor to the two pins at one end.

3. Cross-wire the end pins to the opposite end pins (Top-Left to Bottom-Right and Top-Right to Bottom-Left). Result: Flipping the switch to "I" makes the motor spin forward; "O" stops it; and "II" reverses the polarity to spin it backward.

Wiring Safety: Given the 6-pin density, always use 4.8mm insulated female spade connectors or ensure that soldered wires are individually protected with 3mm heat-shrink tubing to prevent a short circuit between the poles.

Note: This product includes 1 x KCD2-203 6-Pin Rocker Switch. Product images are for illustration purposes only.