GX1683U Lovato Rotary Cam Switch

Why Choose the Lovato GX1683U Rotary Cam Switch?

The Lovato GX1683U is a compact multi-step rotary cam switch designed for reliable manual switching and selection of industrial electrical circuits. Part of the Lovato GX series with square-shaped contact blocks, this model provides a 1-2-3-4 multi-step switching sequence with a single-pole configuration and a conventional free-air thermal current rating of 16 A.

Designed for front mounting, the GX1683U features a black rotary handle and 48 × 48 mm front plate, making it suitable for installation on electrical panels, machine control stations and industrial equipment. The four selectable positions provide straightforward manual selection where a circuit must be switched progressively between multiple operating states.

The GX16 platform combines compact dimensions with robust electrical performance, including a rated insulation voltage of 690 V, rated impulse withstand voltage of 6 kV and an AC-1 / AC-21A operational current rating of 16 A. Front protection to IP65 makes the switch suitable for industrial control-panel applications where resistance to dust and water ingress at the operator interface is required.

Key Advantages

• Compact multi-step 1-2-3-4 rotary cam switch for industrial circuit selection.
• 16 A conventional thermal current rating for a wide range of control and switching duties.
• Single-pole, four-position switching configuration.
• Front mounting with an easy-to-operate black rotary handle.
• Compact 48 × 48 mm front plate suits space-conscious panel designs.
• IP65 frontal protection for demanding industrial environments.
• High 690 V rated insulation voltage and 6 kV impulse withstand capability.
• Mechanical endurance of approximately 1 million operating cycles.

Key Features

• Lovato GX series rotary cam switch.
• Switching diagram 83 – multi-step 1-2-3-4.
• 1-pole switching arrangement.
• 4 switch positions.
• 16 A IEC conventional free-air thermal current.
• 690 V IEC/EN rated insulation voltage.
• 6 kV rated impulse withstand voltage.
• 440 V rated operational voltage.
• Front mounting with black handle.
• 48 × 48 mm front plate.
• Screw-terminal electrical connections.
• IP65 frontal and IP20 terminal protection.

Reliable Multi-Step Switching for Industrial Control

Rotary cam switches provide a robust mechanical method of selecting between predefined electrical circuit configurations. Internal cam mechanisms operate the switch contacts as the handle is moved between positions, making these devices suitable for repeated manual switching of main and auxiliary circuits in machinery, control panels and industrial installations.

The Lovato GX1683U uses switching diagram 83 to provide a 1-2-3-4 multi-step sequence on a single pole. Its compact GX construction, 16 A rating and front-mounted 48 × 48 mm operator make it a practical solution for applications requiring clear four-position manual circuit selection.

Typical Applications

• Industrial control-panel circuit selection.
• Machine operating-mode selection.
• Multi-step electrical circuit switching.
• Industrial automation and control equipment.
• Production and processing machinery.
• Electrical distribution and auxiliary control circuits.
• OEM machinery and machine control stations.