5-pin rotary selector switch : RS-013
This component is a 5-pin rotary selector switch (Model RS-013) with a “2nd length shaft,” used to control cooking functions in electric ovens and other high-power heating appliances.
Technical Specifications
Based on the markings in the image and industrial standards for the RS series:
- Model Number: RS-013.
- Electrical Rating: 16A at 250V AC. This high-amperage rating is standard for handling the resistive loads of oven heating elements.
- Temperature Rating: T150. This indicates the switch is designed for continuous operation in ambient temperatures up to 150°C (302°F), essential for components located near an oven’s heat source.
- Pin Configuration: 5-pin output, allowing for multiple circuit combinations (such as Off, Top Heat, Bottom Heat, Grill, or Convection Fan).
- Shaft Design: Labeled as “2nd length shaft.” Shaft lengths typically vary from 12.5mm to 46mm to accommodate different control panel thicknesses.
Operational DetailsThe switch functions by rotating an internal cam (the reddish central piece). As the knob turns, the cam opens or closes specific brass contact points to send power to different parts of the oven.
- Tactile Feedback: Each position features a “detent” (a click feeling) to ensure the user has properly engaged the selected mode.
- Safety Tip: It is recommended not to turn the selector switch while the thermostat is already set to a high temperature, as this can cause internal sparking and eventual melting of the plastic housing or cams
Description
Description
This component is a 5-pin rotary selector switch (Model RS-013) with a “2nd length shaft,” used to control cooking functions in electric ovens and other high-power heating appliances.
Technical Specifications
Based on the markings in the image and industrial standards for the RS series:
- Model Number: RS-013.
- Electrical Rating: 16A at 250V AC. This high-amperage rating is standard for handling the resistive loads of oven heating elements.
- Temperature Rating: T150. This indicates the switch is designed for continuous operation in ambient temperatures up to 150°C (302°F), essential for components located near an oven’s heat source.
- Pin Configuration: 5-pin output, allowing for multiple circuit combinations (such as Off, Top Heat, Bottom Heat, Grill, or Convection Fan).
- Shaft Design: Labeled as “2nd length shaft.” Shaft lengths typically vary from 12.5mm to 46mm to accommodate different control panel thicknesses.
Operational DetailsThe switch functions by rotating an internal cam (the reddish central piece). As the knob turns, the cam opens or closes specific brass contact points to send power to different parts of the oven.
- Tactile Feedback: Each position features a “detent” (a click feeling) to ensure the user has properly engaged the selected mode.
- Safety Tip: It is recommended not to turn the selector switch while the thermostat is already set to a high temperature, as this can cause internal sparking and eventual melting of the plastic housing or cams
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