3600 series
One Inch Multi-Deck Enclosed Rotary Switches
C
ole’s Series 3600 one inch diameter rotary switch is designed for
instrumentation, industrial controls, medical equipment, military,
aircraft, weapons, as well as ground support electronics equipment.
This new 3600 Series switch was designed for low and high level
current switching and virtually eliminates flux contamination which
has been a problem to the industry utilizing rotary switches.
These switches are available with 30°, 36°, 45° and 90° indexing and
one to six poles per deck.
Quality construction features include: self cleaning contacts for low
level switching and low contact resistance through the life of the
switch. Hardened steel sprocket and ball bearing detent mechanism
provide smooth, positive detent action and a switching life in excess of
25,000 cycles. In the 3600, the terminals and commons are molded in
diallyl phthalate thermosetting plastic to eliminate flux contamination
seeping inside the switch during soldering or during the cleaning
process. Rotors are molded of thermo-plastic glass fill. These and
many other quality features will provide the ultimate in mechanical
and electrical reliability, during the life of the switch.
In addition to the full QPL’d MIL switch, a commercial version is
available.
SPEC SHEET REVISION: 003 - 123014
3600 series
One Inch Multi-Deck Enclosed Rotary Switches
3600 Series/Page 2
3600 Standard
(See Page 3)
3600 Spring Return
(See Page 7)
3600 Standard Add
A Snap Action Switch
(See Page 11)
3600 Standard
Add A Pot
(See Page 10)
3600 Push/Pull
(See Page 5)
NOTE:
PUSH/PULL SHAFT TRAVEL = 0.070 INCH.
NOTES:
3600 Standard - .250 Shaft Dia., .375 Ferrule Dia., 1.032 Body Dia., (See Page 3).
3600 Push/Pull - .250 Shaft Dia., .375 Ferrule Dia., 1.032 Body Dia., (See Page 5).
3600 Spring Return - .250 Shaft Dia., .375 Ferrule Dia., 1.032 Body Dia., (See Page 7).
3600 Standard - Add A Pot - .250 Shaft Dia., .375 Ferrule Dia., 1.032 Body Dia., (See Page 10)
3600 Standard - Add A Snap Action - .250 Shaft Dia., .375 Ferrule Dia., 1.032 Body Dia., (See Page 11)
2650 south Croddy Way
PHONe 714.556.3100
P
.O. Box 25063 santa Ana, California 92799-5063 UsA
sALes FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
3600 series
One Inch Multi-Deck Enclosed Rotary Switches
3600 Series/Page 3
3600 STANDARD
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
REAR VIEW
3600 Series Features:
• Flux contamination free.
• MIL-S-3786 tested.
• 6 Amp. power switching.
• 25,000 plus operation life cycle.
• Ball bearing-smooth detent indexing.
• Constant low contact resistance.
• Rugged, high impact construction.
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are ± .005 and ± 3° on angles (non-accumulative).
3. Shaft flat opposite position being made.
4. Add .312 to the length for each additional deck.
5. Non-turn washer for .432 hole spacing, also available.
6. For standard, shaft flat is .375
7. For standard, shaft length is .500 ± .020
8. For switches with more than 5 decks the stud projection is .312 ± .060
9. Switches are provided with full circle of terminals, regardless of the number of active position.
ORDERING INFORMATION
MULTIDECK SWITCHES
Add the total number of decks required as a dash No.
after the part number.
SAMPLE CODE
Switch shown in the sample code is a 36° indexing, 2
pole per deck, 4 positions per pole, 3 decks, with
shorting type contacts.
OPTIONS
The following options can be added to the
standard switch. When ordering, simply add the
letters after the basic part number.
Options listed in alphabetical order only.
A = Adjustable stops.
F = Fixed stop between the first and last
position on the full-turn switch.
G = RFI-EMI shielding.
L = Dry circuit (low level).
P = Panel and shaft seals.
S = Shorting type switch.
(available in all configurations)
SD = Screwdriver Slot.
W = Washable
Y = Non-turn washer.
Screw Terminals available (contact factory for
special part number)
2650 south Croddy Way
PHONe 714.556.3100
P
.O. Box 25063 santa Ana, California 92799-5063 UsA
sALes FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
3600 series
One Inch Multi-Deck Enclosed Rotary Switches
3600 Series/Page 4
BASIC PART NUMBER FOR SINGLE DECK SWITCHES
ORDERING INFORMATION
MULTIDECK SWITCHES
Add the total number of decks required as a dash No.
after the part number.
SAMPLE CODE
Switch shown in the sample code is a 45° indexing, 2
pole per deck, 4 positions per pole, 3 decks, with
shorting type contacts.
OPTIONS
The following options can be added to the
standard switch. When ordering, simply add the
letters after the basic part number.
Options listed in alphabetical order only.
A = Adjustable stops.
F = Fixed stop between the first and last
position on the full-turn switch.
G = RFI-EMI shielding.
L = Dry circuit (low level).
P = Panel and shaft seals.
S = Shorting type switch.
(available in all configurations)
SD = Screwdriver Slot.
W = Washable
Y = Non-turn washer.
Screw Terminals available (contact factory for
special part number)
STYLE AVAILABLE:
Cole Instrument offers other styles which include: spring return (momentary), add-a-pot, concentric shaft, push and
pull to turn switches.
All the above switches can include combinations of shorting and non-shorting contacts, extended through bolts for
rear mounting and sealed enclosures with switches pre-wired to connectors. For switches that incorporate these,
and other features, contact the factory with your special requirements.
2650 south Croddy Way
PHONe 714.556.3100
P
.O. Box 25063 santa Ana, California 92799-5063 UsA
sALes FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com
3600 series
One Inch Multi-Deck Enclosed Rotary Switches
3600 Series/Page 5
3600 PULL/PUSH
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
(VIEWED FROM SHAFT END,
SHOWN IN POSITION 1, SHORTING
CONTACTS)
MECHANICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
(VIEWED FROM SHAFT END,
ISOLATION STOPS PULL OR PUSH TO
ROTATE CLOCKWISE
MECHANICAL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
(VIEWED FROM SHAFT END,
ISOLATION STOPS PULL OR PUSH TO
ROTATE COUNTER CLOCKWISE
NOTES:
1. Dimensions are in inches.
2. Unless otherwise specified, tolerances are ±.005 and ±3° on angles (Non-accumulative).
DESCRIPTION:
A rotary switch can be configured such that one or
more positions can’t contacted without pulling or
pushing the switch shaft, in addition of the required
torque.
The isolated switch has the flexibility of ordering
which position or combination of positions to be iso-
lated. The isolation posts to be inserted adjacent to
the position to be isolated. For multi-pole, the first
pole isolation post and stop location will determine
the isolation pattern for the additional poles.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Create the part number using this example:
SPECIAL ORDERING INFORMATION
Indicate this as SPECIAL switch to ensure that no
error is made when the order is entered and create
the special ordering information using the following
conventional symbols:
D = Specifying Detent Position
STOP = Specifying stops
PL = Specifying actuation by pulling the shaft out
PS = Specifying actuation by pushing the shaft in
Sample part number:
SPECIAL
3636 - 205 - 1S
STOP1PS2PS3PS4D5STOP
This sample part number orders a series 3600,
36° indexing, 2 poles, 5 position per pole shorting,
1 deck, and push to turn isolation posts between
positions 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4.
Although somewhat long, use of this numbering
scheme will prevent error in orders processing. Upon
receipt of your order, a special number will be issued
unique to this switch. These numbers will not relate
to the coding system and will be logged as “special”.
The acknowledgment of your order will identify this
number. Your specific switch will be the only one
identified by this number
FOR DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS PLEASE
CONTACT THE FACTORY.
2650 south Croddy Way
PHONe 714.556.3100
P
.O. Box 25063 santa Ana, California 92799-5063 UsA
sALes FAX 714.241.9061
www.cole-switches.com