Eaton 216872 M22-WRK3 M22 Selector Switch 3-Position maintained

The Eaton M22-WRK3 (catalog number 216872) is a 3-position maintained selector switch from the RMQ-Titan series, designed for 22.5 mm panel cutouts. The black thumb-grip toggle actuator with titanium plastic bezel delivers reliable latching operation with a 60° switching angle per position. Front-side protection is rated IP66 and NEMA 4X, 13, covering demanding industrial environments from -25 °C to 70 °C.

Technical specifications:

• Model code: M22-WRK3
• Catalog number: 216872
• Manufacturer: Eaton
• EAN: 4015082168728
• Product type: Selector switch actuator
• Actuator type: Toggle, with thumb-grip
• Actuator color: Black
• Bezel color: Titanium
• Bezel material: Plastic
• Actuator function: Maintained (latching)
• Number of switch positions: 3
• Switching angle: 60°
• Opening (panel cutout) diameter: 22.5 mm
• Front diameter: 29.7 mm
• Operating torque: 0.3 Nm
• Operating frequency: 2000 operations/h
• Mechanical lifespan: 100,000 operations
• Degree of protection (front): IP66
• Degree of protection: NEMA 4X, 13
• Overvoltage category: III
• Pollution degree: 3
• Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to 70 °C
• Shock resistance: 30 g sinusoidal 11 ms per IEC/EN 60068-2-27
• SmartWire-DT compatible: Yes, via SWD-RMQ connections
• Dimensions (L x H x W): 46 x 30 x 30 mm
• Weight: 0.013 kg
• Certifications: CE, UL (File E29184), CSA (File 012528), VDE, DNV, GL, LR
• Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5, UL 508

Features and benefits:

• 3-position maintained operation locks in each selected position without spring return, ideal for mode selection duties
• IP66 / NEMA 4X, 13 front-face rating provides protection against water jets and corrosive wash-down environments
• SmartWire-DT compatible via SWD-RMQ connections, reducing wiring effort in smart automation panels
• Stay-put function is field-convertible to spring-return using optional coding parts M22-XC-Y
• Wide operating temperature range of -25 °C to 70 °C supports outdoor and high-heat enclosure installations
• 100,000-operation mechanical lifespan ensures long service life in high-cycle applications

Applications:

• Machine tool panels requiring manual / semi-automatic / automatic mode selection
• Conveyor and production line start/stop/jog rotary control
• Industrial control cabinets with SmartWire-DT bus architecture
• HVAC and building automation panels needing 3-position maintained switching
• Process control equipment in wash-down or dusty environments

Compliant with IEC/EN 60947-5 and UL 508. Part of the Eaton RMQ-Titan M22 modular operator interface series.

Also known as: Eaton M22-WRK3, Eaton 216872, Eaton catalog 216872, Eaton model M22-WRK3, Eaton RMQ-Titan 3-position selector switch, Eaton Moeller M22 selector switch.